Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes....

I know I've been slacking lately....been way too busy with life I guess!!!

I'm still alive though - no need to worry!!!

Life is good...I am feeling so thankful for the people God has brought into my life and created relationships with. Certain people in particular :) It just blows my mind away how He always knows exactly what we need, who we need, and when we need it. I've always known that and have had it happen before, but every time it does it still boggles my mind. God is good :)

Nichele graduated on Monday. That is just crazy! I can't beleive it. My little Nichele, all grown up! I'm so excited for her though, to finally get out of Wayland and move on with her life. It was a different graduation ceremony though - there was no speech by Eivor or anyone from the school board, which was nice because it made it go faster, but it was just kind of weird.

I can't beleive it's been a whopping 5 years since I've graduated...seems like just yesterday we were thinking about walking partners and trying to figure out where they were taking us for grad party. And now here we are. 5 years out and doing our thing in the world. I still don't feel like I'm contributing to society much, but for right now, I think I've found my purpose was to meet Kim and be her support system through her divorce and pregnancy. She's told me several times she doesn't know where she'd be if we hadn't met, and I fully beleive it. I don't know where I'd be either, because I certainly can't imagine my life without her now!

Josh's graduation is coming up....can't wait!! After 4 years it is finally here. It's hard to beleive that 4 years ago when he started at Kalamazoo College, we weren't even engaged yet...let alone married!! And now we've got 3 years under our belt (almost) and he's graduating and we're waiting to see what's next for us. Where has the time gone?!

I'm sooooo excited...Josh and I are going on a little vacation to Chicago next weekend :) We are going to a Chicago Fire game on Saturday night, hitting up the aquarium, the zoo, maybe the museums, the shops....and an interview. (!!!!!) So we will see what comes of that. Either way, I am sooo ready for a vacation from work and sooo excited to celebrate 2 occasions. 1) Josh's graduation (even though we're doing it a few days before he actually graduates!) and 2) Our 3 year wedding anniversary. Should be a good time :)

That means this week is a 3 day work week, then we leave Saturday and come back Wednesday so the week after will be a 2 day work week. Perfection :)

Last night Nichele came over and we watched 'Valentine's Day' finally. Oh my gosh. Such a good movie. Totally got me feeling all lovey-dovey and so very thankful for my amazing hubby :) And of course, I loved Taylor Swift's performance! She was quite the ditz...but so funny!

Okay well it's late and I have to be up early still tomorrow for our last Sunday of singing in the choir. Possibly forever for me, and definitely the last time with our current director since they are leaving too after this summer when Nancy retires.

Hope life has been treating you all well - have a great weekend!!

I will leave you with this: No matter your plans for the weekend, remember the real reason for that nice day off and extra day in our weekend...freedom isn't free. God bless!