ROAD TRIP

Okay I know that this post is like a month late... but at about mid-MAY Rainey, Moriah, my grandma, and I made a road trip over to Idaho for Bianca's graduation. We left on a wednesday afternoon and then brought her back with us on saturday. Moriah, Rainey, and I took turns driving... On the way down we made a couple of pit stops, and had some photoshoots...

Rainey, Moriah, and I

On Wednesday night it was Biancas graduation ceremony. We yelled very loud for her :) despite her objections to us drawing attention to her.

Chyrstal, Bianca, JC, Lily and Jed

Bianca with her parents

We took pictures to entertain ourselves while we were waiting for it to start.

On Friday afternoon we threw a graduation party for Bianca. Rainey, Moriah, and I were responsible for the decorations. Moriah did most of this sign, and Rainey made the picture that hung on the front door.

 At the grad party Rainey and I had a great time catching up with family members that we had not seen in years. It was great to see Uncle Richard again!! I have fond memories of sitting on his lap when I was young.

Altogether we had a great time in Idaho. It was great to hang out with the family, and just relax :) 

We are proud of Bianca, and are so glad that we got to be a part of her graduation.

Random Pictures of Winter 2014

Between my birthday and our trip to Arizona, many fun things happened, we just have not been keeping up on the blog. I am gonna try to be better about posting more consistently, since I am aware that people actually look at this stuff. ha ha!!

P.S. - If you regularly look at this blog and there is something in particular you would like to hear more about, leave a comment ;)

Sometime in February my family went and spent a night at the beach. It was a beautiful day the next day, sunny and not too much wind!!

Our parents

Deadly waves at any time!! (well we were trying to wave...)

 We have been hosting a biblestudy for girls 9-12 years old at my house. We call it K.I.C. Girls Study, it stands for Keep It Christian. We had a lightsaber war with these awesome homemade lightsabers.

Ellen, Mina, and Ceci are in the front, and Olivia is standing in the background.

 During February we had an awesome snowstorm here in McMinnville. It lasted about 5 days, and we got around 14 inches of snow. We got to miss a couple days of school.

Bird prints in the snow

Down in the Meadow over the bridge

Cameron and Taylor came over on one of days and we built these snowmen together.

Imani can say my name now :)

 Last weekend we had a youth rally revival at the MacStage. Every night Naman Struck shared powerful messages, and we saw many visitors come. Every night some prayed for salvation. On Saturday we hit the streets, sharing our testimony and inviting people to the last two services.

Joe-our fearless leader

 Lastly a blast from the past!!!!

Anna and Chloe in the front, and Me and Rainey in the back

Arizona!

Last week we had the privilege of going to a children's church conference in Arizona. The Cedergreen's (our children's ministry leaders) have been telling us for a few years that we should go. It's put on by our fellowship leaders in Prescott. This year Destiny and I decided to go, we had no idea it would be so inspiring. I've never soaked up so much information in three days. We went to multiple seminars and got tons of ideas for children's church, we also got to meet lots of people. We were so happy to be refreshed and inspired!

 On the plane there!

Our fearless leader Mr. C (who did two awesome seminars)

Destiny and Nikki 

                                                       Friday night!!

                       

Twentieth Birthday Celebrations

On January 13th I turned 20 years old. Heres some pictures from my birthday celebrations. The day before my birthday my wonderful Uncle Joe took my family out to eat at the Grain Station restaurant. Their ketchup is so delicious!! My birthday was on a school day so between my classes I went and hung out with Elindsey and Patton(before they left for CA). Then on friday my Uncle Joe took me and Ray snowboarding on Mt. hood. Last weekend I shared my 20th birthday party with Jessica McMillian, who also was turning 20.

My brother and I at the Grain Station

Me and Patton on my Bday

Snowboarding was challenging but fun. I wasn't expecting it to hurt so bad to fall. I fell A LOT but by the end I was doing alright. Ray is pretty much a pro now and Joe already was. Thanks for the awesome present MOM!!!!

Ray, me, and Joe

Sharing a birthday party with Jess was so fun!! I enjoyed playing guitar and singing while she was playing the piano. It was also fun taking lots of pictures together. Spending time with other friends and with my cousins Levi and Drew, was awesome :)

Moriah made me and Jess a delicious birthday cake

Tiffany and Me

Shalanda, Me, Jess, and Moriah

Princess theme for Jess

Kaylee

January

With our busy schedules, we have really been slacking with keeping the blog updated. The good news is we are all still alive and well!! It seems like this month has been super busy for us. (Maybe its just me...) Anyways Here is an overview of the month so far. I seriously can't believe that it is almost Feburary : 0

Rainey

During the week of Prescott Confrence, I got to watch the Ovalle boys on thursday. I was so happy that I got the night off work, and that I could spend time with these guys. They are just so fun to be around, I love when I get to watch them.

We got to use the special cart at Winco!!

We went for a walk :)

This guy is always thinking!

Cooking s'mores

Our cousin Isaiah had a birthday party, and my family was able to go to it. They said they had lots of fun, although I wouldn't know since I was unable to go.

Rainey and Chloe

This is Isaiah in the sweatshirt that we bought for him.

 Our cousin Charlotte, had her first birthday party. It was nice hanging out with all the family.

After she ate the cupcake

 We went out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings with some of our friends after one of the concerts at the Mac Stage. It was fun and the boneless wings are the best!!!!

Patton had his 3rd birthday party at Abby's pizza. Mark and Elindsey left for Chico, CA last weekend. I will miss them but I am also excited for them!!!

Ninja turtle?!

Paree and Me

 On the day off school for MLK day, my Mom, Rain, and myself went up to Vancouver to visit the Rutledge family. We got to see our newest cousin Torsten!!

Torsten

Fiona and Rainey

Lucy sitting in a tree

Me and Torsten

Umm....

Angelina and Noah climbing in a tree

Angelina and Torsten