Steamboat Springs

I just got back Sunday night from a week in Steamboat Springs with Dad, Suzanne, Rob, Hudson and the rest of the family. It was a ton of fun, and great to get to spend a week hanging out with everyone. There was a little issue with the flights leaving Dallas, so I got there a day later then everyone else. But, When I got there we immediately went and got fitted for our skis.

Tuesday was our first day on the slopes. I spent the day getting a lesson from a ski teacher which helped me a TON. It was a long day of skiing and by the time we got back to the house everyone was EXHAUSTED!

Wednesday we got up and went skiing again. However, my legs started hurting really bad (which I found out later was because of the size of my boots) so Dad and I ended up going back to the base of the mountain and hanging out at a restaurant while everyone else skied down.

Thursday I went shopping at a downtown area with Kristy, Nana, Poppy, Katelyn, and Cole. The town of Steamboat is really cute and quaint. They had a ton of cute stores all up and down this street. Then that night everyone went on a sleigh ride and had dinner. I'm not going to lie, the sleigh ride was WAYY more fun than I was expecting. It was a warm -10 degrees outside and these two giant horses pulled about 20 people in a sleigh all around this farm. Then we stopped at a little log cabin and had a great dinner, and a little concert by a local duo. Then we all bared the temperature on the sleigh back to the bus that took us home.

Friday morning I went snowmobiling with Rob, Kristy, Chris, and the kids. That was way cool because we rode through this forest that was SO pretty!! Dad and Suzanne got married! It was an awesome ceremony that I actually officiated! How cool?!

Saturday was our last full day there, so we all decided to spend the day skiing. I did way better than I expected going down the runs. My real problem was when I was standing still. I would just topple over with my skis still on. How embarrassing!! One time I even face planted it getting on to a chair lift, where the chair proceeded to stop right on top of me. That was the worst because they had to stop the whole lift just to help me up.

Sunday we headed back to Dallas. Then I came home and SLEPT!! The trip was so much fun!!

peace.

You're never alone...

My devotional last night was too good not to share. Enjoy!

"You can achieve the victorious life through living in deep dependence on GOD. People usually associate victory with success: not falling or stumbling, not making mistakes. But those who are successful in their own strength tend to go their own way,forgetting about GOD. It is through problems and failure, weakness and neediness that you learn to rely on GOD.

True dependence is not simply asking GOD to bless what you have decided to do. It is coming to GOD with an open mind and heart, allowing GOD to plant his desires in you. He may infuse within you a dream that seems far beyond your reach. You know that in yourself you cannot achieve such a goal. Thus begins your journey of profound reliance on GOD. It is a faith walk, taken one step at a time, leaning on GOD as much as you need. This is not a path of continual success but of continual failures. However, each failure is followed by a growth spurt, nourished by increased reliance on him. Enjoy the blessedness of a victorious life , through deepening your dependence on GOD"

DAY 365!!!!! (Yay!!!!)

First of all I did it!!!! I can honestly say this is the first resolution I have kept for an entire year! How cool is that!

This year was definitely been a year I won't forget. It has been full of ups and downs that have helped make me a stronger person. And I have been blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing people during that time.

2012 is proving to be an even better year. There are so many exciting things to look forward too, my internship, graduating, Europe, and starting a new job! i I am so ready to get it started and see what it all has in store for me!

NYE I spent with The Vinciguerra's playing games and enjoying some fun time hanging out. We played this hilarious game called Quelf, and if you ever need a game to play at a part definitely check it out! We had a blast and definitely an awesome way to start the New Year!

Happy New Years!!!!