A proposal...

Exciting news!! I now have a shiny ring on my left hand, and a sweet guy to call fiance!

Here's the story for all who want to know...

My roomies from Denton told me a few weeks ago that they were going to have a party to celebrate the semester being done and summer starting, and they said they were going to rent out the top floor of the Hydrant (an awesome coffee shop in downtown Denton). I thought the plan sounded awesome, and that Wednesday Susan asked me if I wanted to ride with her out there since she was planning on going too, perfect idea! Meanwhile, Kyle had casually mentioned that he would be hanging out with the guys on Thursday. So Thursday rolls around, I head over to Susan's house at 4 (seriously I walked in the door at 4, I'm very punctual) and we went to Starbucks before we headed out to the party. Anyways we are just talking away the whole way out there and pull up to the Hydrant. I grab my tray of cookies (because I really thought it was a party, and I made cookies) and we head inside. Susan says she's gonna stop in the bathroom but I can just head upstairs and she'll meet me there. As I'm walking towards the stairs, the manager says "Are you with the party?" and I replied, "Yeah..." and he said "okay you can go up" I thought man...that guy is hard core about who he lets upstairs. haha.

So walking up the stairs and they have a few turns on them, I turned the first corner and saw rose petals on the ground and thought..that's weird decoration for a summer party but okay, then I turned the next corner and saw a trail of rose petals leading to Kyle sitting on a stool with a guitar. My heart started racing, and I just started walking towards him and said "what is going on?" He asked me to sit down, and I put the cookies on a ledge (realizing that there wasn't really a party haha). Kyle sang "New Day" by Robbie Seay, which has been our song pretty much all along, and I love it. Then he walked over to my chair and went on one knee and told me how he's loved me since so early in our relationship, and how God has brought us together for so many reasons, and that he wants to spend the rest of his life with me...and then he asked me to marry him and I said YES!

Then Kyle prayed over us, which was an amazing moment. We have been very intentional about keeping our personal walks with God separate, knowing that as a non-married couple that is important to do. So to sit there and have Kyle pray for us, after making such a huge decision, was so wonderful.

I was so so so surprised, and it was so fun to hear all the back stories behind the planning. Like how Ashley and Sam had kept a secret, and how Susan and Kimmel had been in on the planning, and the conversation Kyle had with my dad. It was all perfect.

Kyle on the stool where he sang to me

"I had no idea!!!"The beautiful ring, thanks to Susan for the picture idea

We are so excited, and so thankful for all the love and support!!

Summer!

Finals are over, and the sun is shinning nice and bright, which can only mean one thing--SUMMER!

Kenge came for the weekend, and we had a great time. Ate lots of food and talked about life, it was just what I needed. We discovered the amazingness of Rita's... It's like Italian ice with frozen custard. We both got mango and it was delicious. I can tell that it's going to be something I crave this summer. It was a great weekend!

Now to enjoy the peace and quiet until the job gets lined up and summer school starts. Probably gonna enjoy my new comforter that Kenge talked me into purchasing for myself for an early bday present, it's so comfortable.

Your Love is Strong

I feel like anytime I've listened to my ipod, or itunes, or even music in my car this song has come on. And it's been stuck in my head all week. I've been meditating on the words yesterday and today, and I feel like it's more than a coincidence that I've heard it so many times this week. It's a crazy week--finals, moving out, moving back home, waiting to hear about a job, and just not being fully sure what is in store. But God is bigger than all that, and I am going to rely on His strength and His plan.

Enjoy it... Jon Foreman has a version and so does Robbie Seay, both are great.

"Heavenly Father
You always amaze me
Let your kingdom come
In my world and in my life
You give me the food I need
To live through the day
And forgive me as I forgive
The people that wronged me
Lead me far from temptation
Deliver me from the evil one

I look out the window
The birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune
Or out of place
I look at the meadow
And stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl
On her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need

Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens
Is now advancing
Invade my heart
Invade this broken town
The kingdom of the heavens
Is buried treasure
Will you sell yourself
To buy the one you've found?

Two things you told me
That you are strong
And you love me
Yes, you love me

Our God in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name above all names
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us wicked sinners
Lead us far away from our vices
And deliver us from these prisons"



Any songs stuck in your head this week?

Mother's Day

I know it's been like 5 years since I wrote in here, but no use in excuses or in an attempt to "catch-up" so I'll just start from here and have the best intentions of writing more.

Sunday was Mother's Day, as you know, and I may be biased but I am pretty sure I have the best mama there is. I've learned so much from her and I respect her lots. Right now in my head I'm playing through the advice she's given me, probably more humorous than most "motherly advice" but that's my mama for you. This is my favorite:

When I got glasses she told me if anyone made fun of me, I should take my glasses off and say "I wish I didn't have these cause then I wouldn't have to look at your ugly face." To which I was horrified since I was still a shy, quiet girl. (I guess I still kind of am haha)

I admire my mama's sense of humor, and she has taught me to make the most out of the situations life deals you. She knows how to make people laugh, even when it's with an inappropriate comment/word. I have learned to take life less seriously and to enjoy every situation from her. She is a genuine person, which I truly admire. She loves helping others, and I think she would give you just about anything she had if you wanted it (or even just commented on how much you like it). She picks up on little things that people say and finds a way to give personal gifts because of it. I have a pile full of cards she's mailed me while I've been at school, and I have learned the importance of writing people notes from her.

All this to say mama Peg, as she is called from people who aren't lucky enough to have her as their own mama, but have her as a second mom, is worthy of a whole lot more than a blog post but I wanted to give this to her.

I also made her a pretty delicious lunch, which I forgot to take pictures of, but thankfully I got all the recipes from Food Gawker so I'll show you their pictures.

Main dish: Chipotle Lime Shrimp, which we made into delicious tacos

Side Dish: Broccoli with Lemon Almond Butter (delicious!)
Dessert: Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
It was all delicious, and worth making again.

Anyways I love you mama! And I hope everyone else had an awesome Mother's Day as well!