You Better Believe I am EXCITED!

Well...I do hope you have all had a lovely Christmas holiday!!! I am so excited to announce the engagement of Haylee Beth Moudy to Mr. Brian Ezzell...WOO HOO! Haylee is a most precious friend to me. I moved around a lot in college, some called me a nomad...it was never due to any drama just the fact that my precious roomies loved to keep tying the knot;) I also never minded sharing a room-did it growing up with my sis...and cheaper rent in college is always a plus. Haylee and I were friends in Ko Jo Kai, but not much beyond that. Haylee and I ended up living together and sharing a room senior room-no doubt an act of God. Her friendship has meant so much to me-and there was never a dull moment in our room together! I had the privelage of seeing her and Brian's relationship grow into such a Godly and loving relationship...and now SHE's GETTING MARRIED!!! Oh, I love my little Haylee from Earth, TX and I am so happy for her! She will make the prettiest little BRIDE!

Hey, KOJIES...PASS THAT CANDLE! (okay so my candle is scented and not lit, and I am not the keeper of the garter, and this is rough pic-but get over it!... in honor of Haylee pass it anyway:)

I have had the distinct honor of seeing God honored in so many of my friend's biggest days (aren't they all gorgeous!?!)...

My sissy and Matt are a constant encouragement and example to me! They were married in 2003 She sang right before she walked down the aisle...I cried-then I ripped my dress, oops! And now we have our sweet baby Jack! I love you Tine!



Cassie and Austin were married two years ago, and I learned so much from them...my time living with Cassie and planning her wedding is a time I will never forget:) I love you Cas!

Brent and Bria's big day was about a year and half ago...another one of my roomies to bite the dust...I was so excited for them, and I am now totally excited that they are back in Ft. Worth. I love you Bria!

Jena and Shawn were married this summer...my first outside wedding;) Jena is a continual light to me and I loved sharing in her big day! I love you Jena!

And it is so sad...but I don't have a picture from my other roomie, Anslee's wedding:( I will hopefully have them soon. Anslee and Josh were also married this summer...and surprise, surprise she just found out she is EXPECTING!!! WOO HOO...a baby:) I love you Anslee!

Anyway, I just wanted to share with my ever so small bloggin' audience, that Haylee is engaged and I couldn't be happier...I thank God for my friendships with each of these God fearing women daily, and I am so blessed to have such examples of faith before me!!! Thank you, Lord for blessing me with my friends, and Thank you for blessing them with Godly men in their lives...
may your new year be blessed!

Cookies Officially SWAPPED!

Okay, so we made it through Melissa Jo's second annual Christmas cookie swap-it was so much fun! I should really be writing my paper right now, but I wanted to share some pictures of the cookie swap...for more pictures go to http://melindagayle.blogspot.com (my mom's blog)! I kind of love doing fun little parties...my family really should have a little business or something-we all too much fun doing this together...but for now I guess I will stick to the social work stuff:)








Melissa Jo Emily and her reindeer cookies!










Mary Kate, Melissa Jo, and Jack...Jack wasn't sure about his fancy little outfit-but they are all such gorgeous babies!

Decorating the table was so much fun...every Christmas party needs a little pink:)

After all was said and done-these two needed a drink!

Precious Answered Prayers

Well...I don't really have too much to say about myself right now. The semester is coming to an end, and I only have one more paper due next week-better start that! The next week, however, I will start a winter session course. Over the Christmas break I will be taking a three week course-family violence. Not really bringing on the Christmas cheer, but unfortunately family violence is all too much of a reality and I have to be better equipped with dealing with this monstrosity.

What I really wanted to say today is much more meaningful than my life update. I want you all to check out http://www.ourmia.blogspot.com I don't know Chad and Amy personally at all, but I went to school with Amy's sister Bethany Knox. I can remember back like three years ago when Bethany began requesting prayers on her sister and brother-in-laws behalf. Our little club of women prayed for Chad and Amy repeatedly! They wanted a baby, and just recently God blessed them with their baby girl! Reading their blogs literally brought tears to my eyes, and I was so touched to see God's awesome power, blessings, grace, and great love through this miracle of Mia. She is so beautiful, and I hope that you too can be blessed and uplifted by their story of faith.

Have a great weekend! I am throwing my cousin, Melissa Jo and many(probably too many) of her five year old friends our second annual Christmas Cookie Swap tomorrow-this party is so fun to do:) I let you know how that goes...