Painting with Stacy (November)

As most of you know, I am not an artistic person at all. My painting, drawing and craft skills are pretty limited, but my friend Stacy is a darn good painter, drawer, and crafter. She is everything I am not, and I am everything she isn't. Our friendship is pretty much perfect. 

Stacy and I recently went to a painting studio where they taught us how to paint. My picture was quite terrible as seen below and Stacy's was quite beautiful. I had no idea what I was doing the majority of the time, but it was relaxing. 

November is cold and when cold weather comes we need warm treats to keep us happy. Jake and I made apple crisp! It was super yummy. (Don't be too jealous)

Maybe when I am done with school I will learn how to make a baking blog. (Suggestions for names of the baking blog are being taken now) 

Speaking of school, I am almost done with this first semester and I am not quite sure I am a fan of poking people with needles all day, but if it saves a life I will do it! I am looking forward to next semester. I am hoping it will be more of a challenge. 

Cars, Birthday, and Halloween (October)

So much has happened this month! I just had to write about all of it. First, I got a new (to me) car!!! I got a 2011 Equinox LT. I love it! So much room to move around and it is so big compared to my little bug. 

(Brought the baby home today)

Things that are harder in this vehicle: parking. Im not quite used to parking this beast yet. I haven't hit anything, but I just need to remember that he is a good two feet longer than the bug. Say hello to Louie (the equinox), and goodbye to Henry (the bug). (Henry went to a nice 16 year old girl from Grand Haven area).

OCTOBER 27: Dad's Birthday!!!

My lovely aunt decided to make my father a cake this year for his birthday. We all had to put a decoration on the cake! I put a tree on! Doesn't it look pretty?!? Happy 57th birthday Dad!

 Story time: It just so happened this year my mom and aunt made a cake, and they didn't tell each other so we had two birthday cakes! Sweet, right?!? We went to a restaurant in Newaygo and the waitress and other customers told us, "those cakes looks amazing!" One of the customers came over and asked if she could have some! I was surprised but yes, we gave them some, and we ended giving their entire table some cake.

OCTOBER 31: Happy Halloween from the kids. 

I wanted to dress them up like a butterfly! They are so adorable but they look like I am killing them by making them wear such a ridiculous costume.

                                         (ICE)                                                                                                              (STAR)

 Jake and I also participated in my church's trunk or treat which turn into a inside trick or treat.

I think we gave away some 700 pieces of candy. 

Happy Halloween from the tooth and tooth fairy.

ArtPrize! (September)

ARTPRIZE!

One of Grand Rapids biggest events! 

(google)

Artsy people and non-artsy people take the streets to look around and see what other artsy or non-artsy have created with recycled goods, new goods and pieces from a junkyard. 

From what I heard it can take years or days to make these pieces. 

My boyfriend and I decided to check out the artwork. (Silly me, forgot to take pictures of this event). I did get a few silly ones.

 It was so cold when we went inside a cafe and people watched (Which is an art itself. People are so weird sometimes). 

(We did manage to get a picture with the artprize giraffe!)

Overall, it was just a nice evening with an amazing guy. 

First 5K! (August)

This August was a very special month as I ran/walked my first ever 5k! Of course you can't run the "happiest 5k on the planet" without a few of your best friends!

Thank you Liz, Pat and Jason for running with me! You guys have encouraged me to keep pushing through to get to my goal, hopefully next year I can run the whole thing or at least half of it. I can't forget my best friend was there cheering me on!

We did it! We finished and celebrated by throwing more powder in the air and becoming super shiny people.

Here are a few miscellaneous pictures from August:

                             Happy 6 months honey!

                   Happy Birthday JACOB!

Happy Fourth of JULY!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

(Google)

First of all, thank you to all who serve to keep this country free!

This year my family went to Battle Creek for an Ultimate Air Dog event.
My dogs are national champions in dock jump.

Exhibit A: Star is amazing (but I might be a little bias).
To continue with the story, this year my family went to see the ballon and air show located in Battle Creek.
Jake and I went to see all the cool things and meet my second family. This post will be mostly picture... your welcome :)

(I love him)

We spent the whole day outside! And needless to say we were both so sunburned it hurt to move.
The next week it was up Lake Ann Baptist Camp to volunteer as Respiratory Therapist for the week. Not to mention my best friend is from up there so I got to help her and see her for the whole week!

I missed her so much while she was at school, I am so glad she decided to move back to GR, even though we don't have a lot of time to hangout right now. It is nice to see her smiling face.

Sunset, Birthdays, and Fruit Picking (June)

One of my goals for 2015 is to write a blog post of every month. So here is a brief synopsis of JUNE!

Evy turned 3! My (adopted) niece turned the big 3! It was such a joy to be able to watch her interact with her parents and grandparents. I am so blessed that she calls me Auntie Wisa. It melts my heart every time she says it. It warms my heart every time she voluntarily gives me a hug and kiss.

Jake and I spent some time picking fruit! Our first ever picking experience as a couple. I guess I ate to many strawberries, Jake was embarrassed. (lol) The strawberries were delicious and the cherries were sweet and tart! 

 Did anyone else see the planets in June? Jake and I went out several nights a week to look at the sunsets. 

Waiting to see God's beauty in the night sky. 

You can see the planets better on the right picture. What and ideal night to look at the stars, planets, and God's creation.