Well, Allison, I told you...I'm not very good at journaling!!! =D

Yes...I am still alive and well!  I just have a love/hate relationship with my computer, blogger, and technology in general.  The more I try to do things the more things get messed up, so I pretty much turn my computer on, reply to emails, and shut it off and hope no updates or anything else important pops up.  :-O

So....I guess you are wondering what I have been up to...that's a good question.....what have I been up to??? Hang on, let me think for a minute.

Last week was Missions Conference. Woo! Hoo! It was an amazing conference with really wonderful speakers! God really worked in my heart through the messages.

This past Monday night I had the opportunity to go help at the nursing home ministry that Rachel and Susie are involved in each week. Ray was also able to go, he was a blessing to the ladies as he led the singing and sang for special music, they all asked him to come again soon! :D

Tuesday was Good News Club and I was SOOOOOO glad SUSIE was able to come and help this week. :D:D:D:D:D She is pretty much awesome. :D We had 39 children! I'm so thankful for the opportunity to give them the gospel every week! They are VERY well behaved and sweet children and it is really a privilege to get to work with them. Continue to pray with me that club will have an eternal impact on these kids and their families!

Wednesday I got to take Mom to Charlotte to pick up her new car! Yay! I raided the church library before church and found a few good books. Reading has taken up my evening time and that's one reason why I haven't had time to blog much. :D

Thursday was a slower day around the house. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Benjamin was an AWESOME brother and went with me to the library to take some "non-self portrait pictures" for me. :) The courtyard outside the library is pretty and sometimes you can get good pictures there. After about a bazillion pics I got one or two I sorta liked. :-O

Today was a fun morning! Got to go spend some time with a sweet family from church and play with their kiddos! I'm gonna just take the little 2-year-old home with me one of these days. :D The weather was SOOOOOO nice this afternoon and evening! Pretty blue sky, PERFECT temperature, and a breeze blowing. I took the dogs for a LONG walk and it was so relaxing and peaceful! Some quiet time to reflect on everything God has been doing in my life. God is good! All the time!

I've had an extra dog for a few days! She is leaving tomorrow, but I think Pepper is just getting used to her and I don't think she is going to want her to leave. I don't think the pup's mommy would like that idea too much. What do you think, Allison? Time with the two dogs is sure different then just Pepper, but, anyone that knows me will know I like a challenge. :D I tried out my dog training skills (I WENT TO A CLASS! :D) and I think they might have worked! We will see. :D WARNING: Both dogs badly need a bath...I don't think I'm going to be able to do that tomorrow soooooo..:D Sorry, A! =D

I've rambled long enough....I should get to bed! Here are a few pics! Enjoy! Goodnight!

At the library.

My pup, Pepper Parker!  :D

Me and my pup!  =D