Nothing new

I really don't have anything exciting to post. I am still looking for a job.

Happy 60th Birthday Maggie!

Our dear friend, Maggie, will be turning 60 on the 15th of this month. Well, tonight her three children decided to throw her a surprise party at the church. I have know Maggie since I was 6 or 7. She has been like a second Mom to me in a way. It hard to believe that she is that old! Great Job to Tamara, Tomesia, and Jason for setting a great "Suprise" party for their mother! Happy Birthday Maggie! Well, here are some pictures. I'll do another post on Monday because all day tomorrow I am with my sweetheart!

Jason, Tomesia, and Josh waiting for Maggie's arrival

Maggie arrives in TOTAL SHOCK!!!

Maggie using a plate to blow out her 60 candles. Looks like Alex is helping too!

Grandchildren singing her "Happy Birthday"

Well, I need to get to bed. Special Day tomorrow with BJ!

Men's Retreat

October 19-21, 2007

Once again, Matt, Ashley and I went to Barakel to work. At first, Matt was going to be a camper, but then after some other things happened, he decided to work. I enjoy it everytime I have a chance to work there. This time was even more memoriable because three guys from our church were there. And that was the main reason I wanted to be up there was to serve them.

Here are some pictures:

Our group shot!

Josh Mathews, Darin Smith, and Lucas Curd were the three men from our church retreating.

I made sure I got there picture.

Ladies Retreat

October 5-7

Once again, I went to Camp Barakel, but this time I was a camper. There was only 7 of us this time. We were on the West side in Snowshoe lodge (which one of the new lodges too). It was only my second or third time I was on the West side so it was different for me. Here are some of the pictures:

Five of the ladies on top of the Block house.

Sue and Kaelyn trying to get ice in their water bottles before chapel

Chapel from the over top, we were singing

Group Shot (minus Dawn who had to leave early)

Cedar Point

Our college and career group went to Cedar Point for one of their halloween weekend. It was a fun weekend to get to know everyone more in our group. I didn't ride any rides, but that wasn't why I went in the first place. Here are some pictures:

Around the camp fire

Ben on Iron Dragon

Group shot after we got back (minus the three who left early)

Weekend #1 at Barakel

My brothers and I went to Camp Barakel this weekend to work in the kitchen. I really enjoy working at Barakel. Some day (Lord willing) I will be on staff up there! Well, here are some pictures.

Here is the group photo!!!

My brothers and I after we got home!

Long Time!

It's been so long since I've posted on here..Well, I'll post first about my trip. It was an amazing trip. I really didnt' want to come back I loved visiting my dad's family. I pray one day that I will be able to move back there. Well, here are some of the 1,056 photos that I took.

My second Cousin, James and I spent a day together and went to the zoo, and Scott's bay(where this photo was taken) over looking Nova Scotia.

My oldest cousin, Stephanie, got married while I was there. (I am on the far left)

The Monday after the wedding, Banks family ( my dad's older sister) invited me to visit Port George with them. We got a group shot too.

The most Canadian thing to do is go and see the Musical Horses. But they only come once in 5 years. And it just happened to be the year that came for a visit. It was a suprise from my Aunt Judi and Uncle Graham.

Well, I will try to keep this blog up to date better. I'll give more of what is happening in my life tomorrow.

My Trip is finally here

I'm leaving tomorrow for Canada! I am excited and scared at the same time. It's been so long since I've been back so I don't know what to expect! I'll post pictures when I get back!

FIREWORKS!!!

I have a really cool setting on my camera. Enjoy!

Camping Retreat

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go on a retreat with my college and career group from Grand Rapids. It was fun to spend time with them even thouh I know it won't be my last time seeing them. During my last year in college, I had the opportunity to be apart of a wonderful, God-filled group. This group will always be special to me. They were there when I need A LOT of support after a rough time. Even though I am now back at my home church, I know that I will always be in tough with these people.

Here are some pictures from our retreat:

At Brown Bear restraut in Shelby, MiBill, Becca, Dave, and Amber

Matt (behind the glass), Nate, Joe, and Branen

Matt, Ben, and Andy..I was sitting at there table too!

Group Shot before we left!

It was an fun weekend! Only 8 more days until I leave for Canada!

Starting a new chapter

Well, I am about to start a new chapter in my life. I just graduated from Grace Bible College almost two months ago. And now I am out in the Big World. I am currently still looking for a job, but I have to wait until I return from a trip my parents have given me for a graduation gift.

Most of you know that I was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. Well, it's been almost 17 years since I have been back to visit my family, so as a present from my parents, I am finally able to fly back to see my dad's side of the family. I will be leaving July 11th and returning August 1st. Three full weeks!! I'm very excited.

I'll post pictures when I get back.