I'm feeling extra happy today. I woke up this morning late as usual (I'm sorry to those of you who are reading this who have young children, I'm not trying to rub it in, I promise :)). I got ready for work, kissed Ryan goodbye, and walked out my door. And I felt really happy. Not because it's friday and not because I'm able to go to work today in jeans, but because for the first time in what seems like an eternity, I had my coat on and DIDN'T NEED IT!!!! It's not sunny today and it is windy, but the wind is warm and it smelled so good, like summer. It's all the way up to 60 degrees today. That was enough for me to want to go back inside, throw on my swimming suit and lay out, even though the sky is covered with grey clouds. But of course, I just got in my car and headed off to work. I smiled as I pulled my coat off and threw it in the backseat. My coat is cute, I just don't want to see it...not even in my peripheral. I realize I will have to wear it again soon, but not today! :)
Something else that has made me happy, I did something I've never done before. The missionaries asked Ryan and I to come with them to an investigators house this past monday. I've never really had a missionary experience before. That's my own fault, I know. I can do better at that. We gave the same investigator a ride to church the sunday before. This was his first time going to our church, so he seemed a little reluctant as we were driving there. The way back was a different story. He said he felt so light and happy. He was anxious to go back. He was a lot more talkative. You could just see the difference in him. It was an amazing experience. I was so happy for him. We went to his house on monday with the missionaries. He wasn't there. But he called and said he had some school stuff and he rescheduled for the next night. Anywho, the whole point of this story is the missionaries. I can't tell you how impressed I am with those two. We've gotten to know them and I have felt a deep appreciation for them. As we were leaving I watched one Elder give some pamphlets to some people walking by before he got into his car. They are such hard workers and such good missionaries. This certain investigator told us that the reason he came to church was because the elders were being persistant and he felt like they really had something to tell him. That impressed me. We found out that both of them are getting transferred next week. That made me sad. They really are great missionaries. They set such a wonderful example for me. I'm so thankful for that.
So I'm going to enjoy the warm wind, with the promise of summer in it's wake. And I'll enjoy the warmth from my experiences this past week. Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are in love with Orange Beach, AL! :) And Tuscaloosa, AL. Why? Because it was warm and we got sunburned and we spent two whole days on the beach!! And most important, we were with Kelly and Andrew. Spring Break '09 baby, WAHOO!!!! (Please forgive the white pastyness from the above picture :))
Here we are on campus, in front of the stadium.
We went to a baseball game in the rain. It was so fun!! Alabama won, which just put the cherry on top :).
Me, Ryan and my beeeautiful sister Kelly. I LOVE those palm trees in the background. I want to go back!!!
Lamberts is the awesomest place to eat. They throw rolls at you and come around with apple butter. Oh man, and the food is DELICIOUS!! We were full.
Here's one of those throwed rolls :).
We had so much fun. I love Kelly and Andrew. And I love that I can post new pictures on our blog.
