Friday, March 26, 2010
BBF Birthday Bash Weekend
So glad to say that I have friends and best friends (more than one best friend)! To celebrate on of my dear friends 30th birthday's went started the weekend at his place after a very long work week. Chapane and red wine was poured, toasts, were made, presents were opened. Then we moved on to a great resurtraunt called Ibiza. http://ibizafoodandwinebar.com/ We had been there for his birthday last year and I love the lamb shank that I had. This year's group of people was much more fun and knew eachother better after a year. Needless to say we started at the bar, moved to the dining room, wine, apps, chesse samplers, salad, cocktails, dinner, desert (which was flaming cotton candy) and chapaune took at four hours. So much fun, money, and food that night I will not begin to elaborate.
The next day another night time adventure took place. Again with great friends both new and old. Saturday night it was only four of us and I was the only girl. We started out again at the birthday boys house so we could take only one car and headed down to dinner and drinks at a club. Lots of fun had by all.
The next day another night time adventure took place. Again with great friends both new and old. Saturday night it was only four of us and I was the only girl. We started out again at the birthday boys house so we could take only one car and headed down to dinner and drinks at a club. Lots of fun had by all.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Spring Break
Spring Break this year was so FUN!!!
Sunday, March 12th I went and saw my good firend play a gig at Westberry Baptist Church. He was amazing. I wish I could play the piano the way he does. He is fully commteed to every note. Check Him OUT!!!!
http://www.josephfuller.com/ or http://dobberentertainment.blogspot.com/
After the concert we had a great lunch and Kris and I headed down to Kema Boardwalk. It was our first time to the boardwalk. Great rides that scared me to death and left a bruise on my thigh. Enjoyed watching some street performers and the kids in the water. Great Day.
Sunday, March 12th I went and saw my good firend play a gig at Westberry Baptist Church. He was amazing. I wish I could play the piano the way he does. He is fully commteed to every note. Check Him OUT!!!!
http://www.josephfuller.com/ or http://dobberentertainment.blogspot.com/
After the concert we had a great lunch and Kris and I headed down to Kema Boardwalk. It was our first time to the boardwalk. Great rides that scared me to death and left a bruise on my thigh. Enjoyed watching some street performers and the kids in the water. Great Day.
Later in the week I went to the Houston Rodeo for the first time since moving to Houston. Kris and I went early to hit the midway and all the rides. We walked all over and saw some crazy stuff. While waiting for Amanda to meet us for the concert I took this shot that is so pretty.
The concert of the evenning was Lady Antabellum, who I have heard of a little bit (I am not a huge country fan). They were really good and Kris, Amanda, and I had a great time. After the show Amanda walked around with us while Kris and I rode some more rides. After she left Kris and I got some food, pizza and fried twinkies. It was soooooo good, but once a year is enough.
Here is a pic of the concert.
To finish out the week I went home and spent some time with the family and my young nephew, Tristan. It was good to see everyone.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Dog Park
Beautiful day in Houston today. It was my first full day of Spring Break, Mimi and I were up before 8:00 am and she was ready to go. So I decided to get up and take her to the dog park. This is a huge park with two sides one for large dogs and one for big dogs. Both sides have a large pond, walking trails, agility course, covered sitting areas. It is like dog heaven.
Mimi has been to a dog park several times in Houston and in Dallas. After coming back from a couple weeks at the grandparents house Mimi was more vocal toward dogs and people. She was so good, didn't bark or get upset with any of the dogs on her side. It is like she knew these dogs were allowed and ok. The big dogs on the other side of the fence is a different story. She went right up to that fence and told those big dogs what she thought. They then raced back and forth along the fence. She was a third of their size, but was able to keep up with the "Big Dogs" Mimi drew a lot of looks and comments. It is quite impressive. I was the proud momma.
We walked for about 45 min. It felt so good to be outside. As we were leaving I was reminded by the Lord that I am much like my little dog. I often want to talk, play, fight with the "Big Dogs", but what I need to do is stay close to my owner (Christ). I have always thought I was Big enough to do things on my own, but I am really quite small, but MY GOD is BIG Enough.
Mimi has been to a dog park several times in Houston and in Dallas. After coming back from a couple weeks at the grandparents house Mimi was more vocal toward dogs and people. She was so good, didn't bark or get upset with any of the dogs on her side. It is like she knew these dogs were allowed and ok. The big dogs on the other side of the fence is a different story. She went right up to that fence and told those big dogs what she thought. They then raced back and forth along the fence. She was a third of their size, but was able to keep up with the "Big Dogs" Mimi drew a lot of looks and comments. It is quite impressive. I was the proud momma.
We walked for about 45 min. It felt so good to be outside. As we were leaving I was reminded by the Lord that I am much like my little dog. I often want to talk, play, fight with the "Big Dogs", but what I need to do is stay close to my owner (Christ). I have always thought I was Big enough to do things on my own, but I am really quite small, but MY GOD is BIG Enough.
What a Week
This week was so full and busy. Not sure when it has been this crazy. Monday, elem visit, clinician and rehearsal at UH. Tuesday, Bible Study. Wednesday, Tornado Drill, Heather Orr after school from 4-6, and 1st time at Church Choir. Thursday, clinician, recital at UH, dinner with friends after recital. Friday, four elem visits, fire marshall visit, and the start of Spring Break.
I could have skipped bible study or church choir, but I was so glad I didn't.
When you give your time to the Lord, it refuels and fills your soul.
I could have skipped bible study or church choir, but I was so glad I didn't.
When you give your time to the Lord, it refuels and fills your soul.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Church
Felt the need to put this down.......
Church has been a part of my life since before I was born. Growing up I couldn't get enough, wanted to be there every time the doors were open. My parents ministered to thousands of people and "church" was their passion, job, and family for along time. During my teenage years the church family/image that I had grown to love and admire changed. My family experienced a great tragedy and crisis that would forever change our lives, and my opinion of "church". This is not the place to flesh out that story and that is not the reason I wanted to write..... because of my parents ministry I have been exposed to some of the best teaching and church that anyone could ever dream off. I was taught so much about God, music, family, mission work, and life. It felt safe, like home.
After things changed for our family, church never felt the same again. I wasn't sure of my place, what people thought, or how to be at church when your parents are not of staff. Then I went away to a Christian College, where every day was like church camp. I traveled a lot with the music department and never really got plugged into a church. Then graduated college and got married, because of our jobs we worked long hours, lots of Saturdays and traveled to see family. Again I didn't settle and make connections at church the way I had when I was gr owning up. The Church that I had grown up with as a child seemed so distant and some what of a burden as an adult.
Now in 2010 five years after moving to Houston I still do not have a church family. I could give lots of reasons and excuses for why, but none of them are good. That is not to say that I have not been to church or even bible study, but really plugged in and an active member: I have not been. This brings us to my reason for sharing. Last Tuesday night at Beth Moore Bible Study at Houston's First Baptist Church I was convicted like I haven't been in a long time. We are studying David and the lesson was on relationships "Like the man after God's own heart, we were created for community and interpersonal relationships but there are times we find ourselves all alone. We can pattern our own relationships after those of Christ Himself." She was speaking directly to me!!! I needed to hear this word!
Fear is crippling, and has caused me to do many things I am not proud of. I have been afraid of what others would think, shame, embarrassment, starting something new. God is bigger than all of this. He wants me to feel loved, by HIM and the Church. I have to get over my "stuff" and be open to receive His word and LOVE. I am created for relationships. Even though they may fail and hurt us we still need people. I have thought I was fine and had people in my life, but Beth's lesson opened my eyes to so much more.
1. World- I am really good at this
2. Church- I go but am not a member and do not go to the same church regularly
3. Small Group- Beth Moore does not count. Do large a group. Small Groups are scary.
4. Close Female Friends- Mom, sister, bbf that live five hours away don't really count either.
5. God the Father- hard to run and hide from Him
Co-workers and male friends were not discussed in the lesson, so I am a little unclear on somethings. Wish I could ask Beth some questions:
1. Can family count?
2. No christian friends?
3. male friends?
4. coworkers?
Questions aside, I was so convicted. I went to Church and Sunday School at Beth's home church, Houston's First Baptist Church. I was great! I felt comfortable, enjoyed the service, music, teaching, and meet some new people. The Sunday school class went to lunch with an older class and I went. The older couple sitting next to me at lunch are in the choir and they invited me to choir practice on Wednesday. I am going to go, even though this week is going to be so busy and crazy. Making relationships is hard work. I want to have a healthy relationship life and be a happy growing Christan and Church is a part of that. This is the first step. I will keep you posted.
Church has been a part of my life since before I was born. Growing up I couldn't get enough, wanted to be there every time the doors were open. My parents ministered to thousands of people and "church" was their passion, job, and family for along time. During my teenage years the church family/image that I had grown to love and admire changed. My family experienced a great tragedy and crisis that would forever change our lives, and my opinion of "church". This is not the place to flesh out that story and that is not the reason I wanted to write..... because of my parents ministry I have been exposed to some of the best teaching and church that anyone could ever dream off. I was taught so much about God, music, family, mission work, and life. It felt safe, like home.
After things changed for our family, church never felt the same again. I wasn't sure of my place, what people thought, or how to be at church when your parents are not of staff. Then I went away to a Christian College, where every day was like church camp. I traveled a lot with the music department and never really got plugged into a church. Then graduated college and got married, because of our jobs we worked long hours, lots of Saturdays and traveled to see family. Again I didn't settle and make connections at church the way I had when I was gr owning up. The Church that I had grown up with as a child seemed so distant and some what of a burden as an adult.
Now in 2010 five years after moving to Houston I still do not have a church family. I could give lots of reasons and excuses for why, but none of them are good. That is not to say that I have not been to church or even bible study, but really plugged in and an active member: I have not been. This brings us to my reason for sharing. Last Tuesday night at Beth Moore Bible Study at Houston's First Baptist Church I was convicted like I haven't been in a long time. We are studying David and the lesson was on relationships "Like the man after God's own heart, we were created for community and interpersonal relationships but there are times we find ourselves all alone. We can pattern our own relationships after those of Christ Himself." She was speaking directly to me!!! I needed to hear this word!
Fear is crippling, and has caused me to do many things I am not proud of. I have been afraid of what others would think, shame, embarrassment, starting something new. God is bigger than all of this. He wants me to feel loved, by HIM and the Church. I have to get over my "stuff" and be open to receive His word and LOVE. I am created for relationships. Even though they may fail and hurt us we still need people. I have thought I was fine and had people in my life, but Beth's lesson opened my eyes to so much more.
1. World- I am really good at this
2. Church- I go but am not a member and do not go to the same church regularly
3. Small Group- Beth Moore does not count. Do large a group. Small Groups are scary.
4. Close Female Friends- Mom, sister, bbf that live five hours away don't really count either.
5. God the Father- hard to run and hide from Him
Co-workers and male friends were not discussed in the lesson, so I am a little unclear on somethings. Wish I could ask Beth some questions:
1. Can family count?
2. No christian friends?
3. male friends?
4. coworkers?
Questions aside, I was so convicted. I went to Church and Sunday School at Beth's home church, Houston's First Baptist Church. I was great! I felt comfortable, enjoyed the service, music, teaching, and meet some new people. The Sunday school class went to lunch with an older class and I went. The older couple sitting next to me at lunch are in the choir and they invited me to choir practice on Wednesday. I am going to go, even though this week is going to be so busy and crazy. Making relationships is hard work. I want to have a healthy relationship life and be a happy growing Christan and Church is a part of that. This is the first step. I will keep you posted.
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