So, it has been quite some time since I've updated on here and let everyone know whats going on. I am attending community college and I work at starbucks ! Work is a lot of fun because I never knew how much fun making coffee and other various drinks could be. School is alright, I really enjoy my music appreciation class and learning about opera and old school Jazz. have I ever mentioned how much I love Jazz?

Since school started I have had the chance to visit Nathan In KC (Kansas City) once and Visit Renee and Jarrod in Rolla twice and Im most likey going next weekend to go camping! for those of you who dont know, Rolla is two hours away and KC is 4. so its easier to go to Rolla. and I really like it there.

It has been so interesting to be at home.Missing friends has been hard, but God has been teaching me so much in such a different way. I have been blessed so much by fellowship with my parents in the mornings before we leave. They are such amazing people. Its funny how The Lord knows exactly where he can put us so that we learn, even if its somwhere we dont see as Ideal.

I hang out in grave yards, honest I really like them... does that make me creepy?

Things are turning fallish as the weather continues to get in the low sixties at night and the leaves turn color just a bit more every day. some granola, a part of a park I found, and the most delicate thing in our Yard. Isn't it so beautiful and strange?

oh and this is me and renee in Rolla

well I better get going, but I will try to update just a bit more often! !

Yes, I do realize that I hardly ever update, but I will today!

I am home now from California. I arrived back the 28th of june or so . The "Fam" except nathan came down for graduation and A and C joined the fam for our vacation.  I miss you two very much. I mean, very very very much.Here are some pics from family vacations:

This is me trying to imitate the lamp behind me on the santa monica pier:

walking outside of our suite in La Jolla. My mom and Renne are behind me and C

Me next to some random name on the "star" side walk in Hollywood

Since I have been home I have been blessed so very much. way more than I expected to be. I went on a road trip with my sister the first weekend I was back and there was no lack of green beautiful countryside in southern missouri.

I dont know why i look like that but renee has such a pretty smile :)

Since then I have spent some time getting ready for community college in th fall, Gardening and going on bike adventures and walks.

This is a creek that runs along many bike paths and trail that lead to all kinds o sweet parks! haha

I found an amazing tree that had fallen over that creek:

I have realized so much more lately how beautiful this place is and how much beauty is everywhere. I am learning so much just being here and resting in what God is doing. I do not yet have a job but to my surprise my parents told me they wanted to pay for my community college tuition and books! and with the graduation money that I recieved from friends and family I bought my ticket to AZ to see A  (amanda)and C ( Chris) at the end of July.

I have even had time to paint  and be creative. honestly I love exploring here. I love it here and I know God has alot for me here and I'm excited to continue to see what it is.

So I know its well past, but Amanda dear, this Entry is for you, though semi for  your birthday and semi for the anniversary we have yet to celibrate together. You have been such an amazing friend to me. I love you so much. we have been through some crazy times in our lives together and heres some pics to represent. starting with first semester:

Then second

Third

and in this last few months we have seen eachother several glorious times

I love you, happy birthday, happy anniversary,haha.