And this is just for the kitchen...

Anthropologie, why must you be so cute...

yet so expensive?

But a girl can dream.

One thing you may not know about me...

I absolutely adore aprons!!!

I would definitely be baking in this little beauty!

Congrats to two amazing people!

Jordan & Corinne.

I love you guys.

I wish you all the best.

:))

Rocks anyone?

Joshua Tree.

Need I say more?

One of my favorite places.

It was a beautiful day :)

There were SO many different flowers! I never knew!

Walking with my man.

Wild boys.

Eric and Mr. Doty made it to the top!

God's creation. <3

Curtis spotted a nest!

Mah man! ;)

Darn sand :/

More creation :)

Beautiful

and again!

Action shot!

Curtis... my crazy boy.

And they didn't bite him! Surprised? Me too.

Ouch.

Mr. Doty jammin'!

Woot woot WCS colors ;)

He calls this his "I'm running to school" shot. :P

We decided to ride with the doors open for a bit :)

People don't be runnin' into bears in the street!

This made me smile :)

After years of dreaming...

I start NURSING SCHOOL in 3 1/2 months!!!

Thank you GOD for allowing this blessing!!!

It's crazy to look back into the year and see how God worked and got me up each step, moving forward to the goal! He works amazingly and I am so excited to see what else He has in store! :)

Let's go back about two years ago when I graduated from Woodcrest Christian High School.

I was so excited to graduate with the hope of going to Cal Baptist University. Life seemed perfect. I was so excited to start a new school, and at a great school too! It's so amazing there. Then I found out we would not be able to afford it and I'd have to go to RCC.

I was crushed.

But God is still God even when we go through trials, He NEVER changes, He is good at ALL times. He reeeaaalllyyyyy taught me a lot that year. I went through a lot, but because I went through a lot, I grew a lot as a result. I can definitely see how me going to RCC was a blessing.

Then about a year ago, my parents told me I'd be able to attend California Baptist University.

I was stoked.

So then my pre-nursing journey began. First up, I had a lot of hard classes throughout the year. Microbiology. Organic and Bio Chemistry. Anatomy and Physiology I and II. All of which had 3 hour labs attached with them. And then regular classes such as english, history, and christian studies classes. Oh boyyy, it sure was hard! But God blessed me with amazing teachers who care, fantastic study buddies, and an amazing support system that consisted of my family and friends. I have been truly blessed. Second challenge up to bat was the TEAS test. Dun Dunn Dunnn. This test freaked out everyone. It's basically like the SATs for nursing school. On top of studying for all the classes and tests, we had to study for this big boy. THREE HOURS. I was sitting at a computer screen being video taped by security to make sure no one cheated taking this test for threeee hours!!! But PRAISE GOD! He allowed me to pass with an 84.1% when a 77.4% was needed. YAY! Then came the actual application process. It was frustrating. That's all that needs to be said. Actually I take it back, I will say a BIG thank you to Mr. Doty and Mrs. Valcarcel. Thank you sooo much for the lovely letters of recommendation!!! I appreciate it so much! The last stage of the application process was waiting to see if you made it through to get an interview. This freaked me out a bit. But again! By God's grace I was the first interview group to go! And while it was so exciting to go to the interview... it was pretty intense too! Group interviews. I'm not a fan. Oh well.

And thus concluded the application process.

Next?

The Waiting Game.

We were told we'd find out once grades came out. So the day that they did (May 3rd) everyone began to watch the mail like a birdwatcher. Lame comparison... I know. Then May 11th comes around aka the day EVERYONE, except me, got their letters. Nooo bueno!

Long story short...

Turns out it got sent to the wrong address.

oy vey.

But one call to the School of Nursing office and they told me...

I made it!!!

:)

All by God's grace.

Definitely not by my own.

All I have is Christ.

Thank you Jesus!!!

<3

Alive in Christ.

"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him."

Colossians 2:6-15

New running shoes needed.

And I'm liking these more and more...

Another wonderful day.

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Laguna with my mamasita!

She is crazy hilarious, it cracks me up.

Some specific highlights of today:

~A good talk about God and His peace and perfect timing.

~Walking along the coast.

~Stopping at the Date Shack for overpriced but delicious shakes.

~New sunglasses. B)

~Laughing at the simplest things.

~Getting in the carpool lane, pointing at all the other traffic and yelling "SUCCKKKAAAAA!"

Yes ladies and gentlemen, my mother initiated that.

:))

Ha!

I'm so very blessed to have such a mother!

Not the answer.

We all now that when you're sick it automatically makes it a movie day/night.

This is what I watched:

Did I like it?

Yeah it was entertaining...

But Bella...

Oh Bella you bother me so, SO much.

She goes on and on and on about how when Edward is gone, there's a hole in her chest that can't be filled...

but when she starts hanging out with Jacob it feels almost healed.

Girl, boys can't fill that hole you feel.

Yes, I know I'm talking about a fictional character, but I can't help but think that young girls will see this and start to believe that boys are the only option to try to achieve happiness.

Nothing but Christ can make you complete.

John 14:6

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Delightful day. :)

Today was wonderful.

Disneyland with two amazing girls.

And devised a devious plan... :)

Ice cream with daddy.

Chocolate is my favorite!

Got the honda back today and cleaned it inside and out.

So I'm definitely going for a drive tomorrow.

Played with my baby kitties.

I love my baby boy!

Texted the boyfriend.

[[I miss him]]

Currently watching The Office

I wish I worked for Dunder Mifflin

Looking forward to reading Seeing and Savoring Christ.

Yeee-aahhhhh John Piper!

And getting into the Word before bed time.

Gospel bomb, yo.

I love you, summer!

Psalm 131

"Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever."

Been thinking of this a lot today.

:)

God is so sovereign.

Giirrrllll.

Alaina!

So down.

:))

My boy.

I miss you already.

I am so excited for you though! What an awesome thing this is!

God has given you such a beautiful gift and because of it you have the opportunity to travel all around the country!

And the whole time you'll be singing His praises.

Now that's cool!!!

Anyway, I can't wait until you come home.

You know I'll be at that Norco concert...

:)

For the next two weeks the hunt [[for a job]] begins.

Love you.