Carpinteria

We had our annual summer vacation to Carpinteria beach this last weekend. We can always count on a few things when we go.... Beautiful weather, small waves, warm sand, great antique shops, The Spot, and an incredibly relaxing time. As always this weekend did not disappoint. 

Andrew enjoyed hours of surfing.

The Cutest little guy ever. I just can't get enough of my nephew Henry. 

This is just a random but super cute house we walked by. I had to add in the picture. 

My new IKEA shelf

Can I just say how much I love IKEA!! About a week ago, my mom, Katie, Kelly and I all went down to IKEA. Kelly had never been there so we had to introduce her to a whole new world of decorating. I wasn't really in need of anything but I did come across this shelf. My kitchen needed a little bit of some added love so here it is. 

Turning old things into new...

How cute is this cabinet made out of an old washboard. I am glad a washboard isn't a necessity anymore but it is cute to decorate with. Love me a washing machine!!

G Sue's organizational tip #1

No need to fear of running out of closet space.... Just put the rest of your clothes in the fridge. Vegetable drawer = great place to put your stockings. 

I love my grandma!!

I'm back...... hopefully

I am really bad at internet stuff. From email to facebook and especially this blogging business. I really, truly want to be better. I love my sister's idea of blogging. "It is just a place for me to document what is going on in my life. It's more for me than for anyone else." It's so true. Who knows what happened in the last year of my life. So here goes... I would like to be a bit more consistent at my blog. 

Treasures from Grandma

My grandma and I planned to have breakfast together the other day, but it ended up turning into so much more. We ended up spending the day at her cabin in Shaver. I also ended up coming home with some treasures that were in her garage. I love old things, especially when they use to belong to my grandma and great grandma.

My Garden

It is official... I have a garden in my backyard.

I owe all of my thanks to Andrew, Bryan, and James for all of their hard work. Especially Andrew on the drip system that he installed.

Andrew dug a hole under that cement wall for the drip line. James and Andrew christened it with a hand shake in the tunnel.

These 2 guys are the creator of life..... didn't they do a great job on the garden boxes?!?!


Hopefully, with God's grace, this plant will soon bear peppers. I can't wait!

FCA Camp

I spent the last week at F.C.A. (fellowship of christian athletes) Camp in Monterey, Ca. It was a crazy busy week but totally amazing all at the same time. It made me realize how much I miss hanging out with other athletes. I miss being around sports and I need to now figure out what that means in my life, and how I will bring that back to being a part of my life.

These were the Huddle Leaders that we got to hangout with all week. They were definitely amazing. "Can I have your number, can I, can I have it..."

Anna Horn and I were the huddle directors together which ended up meaning that we were in charge of alot. We made a new friend at camp, Anna Martin, she was the speaker and she was awesome!!!

I couldn't leave this out.... Anna and I went to Santa Cruz the day before camp to hangout with Grandma Wilson and I rode the "Giant Dipper" at the Boardwalk for the first time. Let me just tell you, it was one of the best wooden roller costars ever!

I can't believe it!

Goodbye Patriot Elementary...


My 1st year of teaching is over. Today was our last day of school. It was definitely bitter sweet. I am definitely going to miss my kids and the people I work with. This year has been a blessing. Now the moving begins. Today and tomorrow my task is going to be to pack up my room and move out.

Now location... Reagan Elementary in Sanger, Ca

May 26, 2008

Yesterday was my birthday and what a great day it was. I was able to see all the people I love and enjoy their company. My day started with a video that Andrew made for me of our 1st year of marriage. That was followed by breakfast and coffee (from our new french press) with Andrew and Bryan.... 2 of my favorite boys.
My Fast family has a great tradition that we like to call "Monday Lunch." Every Monday, all year long, my grandma makes lunch. Whoever is not working or who can sneak away for an hour gets to go to Grandmas and enjoy fellowship with family. My birthday just happened to fall on Memorial Day this year so everyone had the day off. Monday Lunch turned into a Birthday party for my brother (May 31) and I. Does it get any better than Grandma's house, family, Monday Lunch, and as my cousins reminded me, my favorite gypsy dress up outfit.

The day doesn't stop there. What would a birthday be without my favorite girls. Susan, Layne, Erin, and Katie came over to my house as we participated in an interactive activity. We made homemade strawberry jam. We had our measuring difficulties but in the end we pulled through. 32 Beautiful jars of homemade strawberry jam. I have amazing friends, and an amazing sister.


The day ended with a graduation get together with the Feil family. Carley and Logan are big graduates this year which was cause to celebrate. I am pretty sure the highlight of the party was when Carley and I teamed up to dominate in a great game of Monopoly. It is all about owning all of the Orange property.
Well to sum it up, it was a pretty unforgettable day. We serve a Big God and he has truly blessed me by putting some unbelievable people in my life. I am truly grateful!