Hey Y'all!
It has been quite a while since I've posted anything which I am very sorry about but life has been so super busy! Just the way we like it around here lol. So much has happened in just the past few months that I will have to just recap for you guys.
We finally got our assignment and we are moving to Minot, North Dakota, aye. lol So looks like we will be the odd balls who say y'all. It is looking like we will be there for a few years which we are looking forward too. We have both been learning as much as we can about how to live in the cold weather state which will be a huge change from our blazing hot Texas and Louisiana but there are so many thing to do in the snow! We know that God will be with us no matter where we go. This is a great adventure with God in the driver seat.
Since we will be living further away from our beloved Texas than just an hours drive we have been trying to spend as much time with our families as possible. At least one weekend out of each month we have met Ricky's family at his Aunt's lake house where we have the best time :D Then on Memorial Day weekend, we finally were able to make it down to Austin. We saw my family and enjoyed getting to set up my grandparent's new computer for them. God certainly provided in that situation as He always does. Sam has tagged along as usual, he just loves his car rides.
We have also spent lots of weekends playing the weekend warriors of S. Gate Road lol. Since discovering pinterest I have kept Ricky and myself pretty busy building and creating fun things we can take to add to our next home. Our latest project was a pair of hammock swings that are now hanging from a tree in our backyard thanks to Ricky's ingenuity. It seems that if it is crafty, I am drawn to it and so as usual I am putting my nose to the grindstone and cranking out crafty item after crafty item. I love it and I'm pretty sure Ricky does too ;P
Exercising has also now become a daily endeavor for both of us. It is a challenge but we both know it is best to keep our selves healthy and working. My goal is to run a 5k and Ricky wants to get hundreds across the board at his next physical fitness test. We both have lots to do but it is all worth it.
We have also been busy with a new little addition to our backyard! Sam found a little baby bird a few days ago, which he has been obsessed with, that is now on its way to learning to fly. When I came across this little guy I immediately put him in an old shoe box, trying very hard not to touch him, and put him up on a table so that the momma could find him. It still just amazes me how God created every living creature to take care of its young. Even though it was not in the nest with its siblings the momma bird made an extra trip to make sure that little one was fed. She made sure to let us know when we were too close to her little one. Ricky and I sat in our new hammocks to watch them and we were fascinated. Well the little one is on its way to flying and has Sam on his toes lol I look forward to seeing that little guy fly around our backyard.
This next weekend we will be celebrating Adrian, our cousin Cody's fiancee, coming into our family! We are so happy and excited for both of them starting this great adventure of their own. It truly is a blessing to have someone to experience all of God's wonders and experiences with. It reminds me how blessed I am to share that with an amazing man of God. I already know I will tear up with joy for them and knowing the long wait to the alter is finally at an end. We wish them the very best and look forward to seeing all God has for them.
Also keep us in your prayers because I will be flying by myself for the first time to California in two weeks! I am so excited to get to spend time with Ricky's family at Dinky Creek. I will unfortunately be going by myself because Ricky is still in training, which I am sad that he will not be able to go too, but I will be proudly representing our little family. Anyway, our three year anniversary celebration will be the weekend I get back so lots to look forward too.
I will keep you all posted, hopefully sooner than a few months lol. Praying lots of love and blessings over all of you! God is truly always faithful and good. Will post soon!
Love,
Ricky and Lauren
Deuteronomy 31:8 "It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Monday, June 11, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Finally home!
Hey, y'all!
Wow! Talk about a great adventure, the past two months have flown by! Christmas, moving to a new state, finding a house, and unpacking everything has been a whirlwind and God has been with us through it all. Finally though we have settled into our wonderful home and new life.
Christmas was awesome! We got to see all of our friends and family in one cram packed busy week but its always worth it. Our week started out with helping my grandmother's Christmas tree up and decorated. Then we went to Salado for Ricky's grandparent's anniversary. It was full of laughs and great memories. I got to hang out with Adrian, my soon to be fellow out-law :D Congrats to the awesome couple! It was great getting to see his family since we were going to spend Christmas with my family. Christmas Eve we went to see my dad's side of the family which is always fun. Yummy Mexican food with good times equals awesome! I could barely believe how big my cousins have gotten. It was a great time. Christmas we spread lots of Christmas cheer visiting with my mom's family. We all went to the nursing home to visit my great grandmother with our spunky little Sam. As expected Sam was the talk of the home in his Christmas candy cane sweater. Everyone was loving on him and he was a perfect little trooper! By the time we left all the nurses knew Sam by name which was too funny. Sam could melt the hardest of hearts :D So after the perfect storm we just hung out for the next few days with Ricky's parents. We certainly have been blessed with an awesome family.
Our trip home was a little strange due to the fact that we would be moving in two weeks! So a packing we would go. We packed and cleaned like never before but the excitement of a new adventure kept us going. A quick trip to Shreveport to find our new home and back was a nice change of pace from packing.
Good-bye is always hard. Our church family gave us a very warm send off as well as our friends back at Sheppard. We certainly miss all of you! Finally, moving day was upon us. Ricky's cousin, Cody ( the one getting married :D), and our friend Jared came and helped us pack up the U-haul. Everything found a place in one of our vehicles, including ourselves lol. And we were off like a herd of speeding turtles! The journey to Shreveport was long but uneventful. God watched over us every step of the way.
After the long trip we arrived at our new home. We opened the door and went to turn the light switch on and found that we had no electricity! So after a cold, dark night in our new house we set to work with our family to unpack and begin to get settled in. Our house became a home with each box that was unpacked. And yes, we finally got electricity!
We are now completely settled in to our new home. This year holds so many exciting new adventures for us. We have made new friends and are loving our Buff community :D Ricky starts B-52 training tomorrow and our routine will finally start pacing out. Now the last thing on our list is to find the church for us. We know God is leading us to the right church for us. So keep praying for us!
We love you guys! Post again soon!
Ricky and Lauren
Wow! Talk about a great adventure, the past two months have flown by! Christmas, moving to a new state, finding a house, and unpacking everything has been a whirlwind and God has been with us through it all. Finally though we have settled into our wonderful home and new life.
Christmas was awesome! We got to see all of our friends and family in one cram packed busy week but its always worth it. Our week started out with helping my grandmother's Christmas tree up and decorated. Then we went to Salado for Ricky's grandparent's anniversary. It was full of laughs and great memories. I got to hang out with Adrian, my soon to be fellow out-law :D Congrats to the awesome couple! It was great getting to see his family since we were going to spend Christmas with my family. Christmas Eve we went to see my dad's side of the family which is always fun. Yummy Mexican food with good times equals awesome! I could barely believe how big my cousins have gotten. It was a great time. Christmas we spread lots of Christmas cheer visiting with my mom's family. We all went to the nursing home to visit my great grandmother with our spunky little Sam. As expected Sam was the talk of the home in his Christmas candy cane sweater. Everyone was loving on him and he was a perfect little trooper! By the time we left all the nurses knew Sam by name which was too funny. Sam could melt the hardest of hearts :D So after the perfect storm we just hung out for the next few days with Ricky's parents. We certainly have been blessed with an awesome family.
Our trip home was a little strange due to the fact that we would be moving in two weeks! So a packing we would go. We packed and cleaned like never before but the excitement of a new adventure kept us going. A quick trip to Shreveport to find our new home and back was a nice change of pace from packing.
Good-bye is always hard. Our church family gave us a very warm send off as well as our friends back at Sheppard. We certainly miss all of you! Finally, moving day was upon us. Ricky's cousin, Cody ( the one getting married :D), and our friend Jared came and helped us pack up the U-haul. Everything found a place in one of our vehicles, including ourselves lol. And we were off like a herd of speeding turtles! The journey to Shreveport was long but uneventful. God watched over us every step of the way.
After the long trip we arrived at our new home. We opened the door and went to turn the light switch on and found that we had no electricity! So after a cold, dark night in our new house we set to work with our family to unpack and begin to get settled in. Our house became a home with each box that was unpacked. And yes, we finally got electricity!
We are now completely settled in to our new home. This year holds so many exciting new adventures for us. We have made new friends and are loving our Buff community :D Ricky starts B-52 training tomorrow and our routine will finally start pacing out. Now the last thing on our list is to find the church for us. We know God is leading us to the right church for us. So keep praying for us!
We love you guys! Post again soon!
Ricky and Lauren
Jeremiah 29:11
New International Version (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Recap and keep moving forward!
Hey y'all,
Welcome to our blog! So this is the first time for me to blog so bare with me since I'm the one going to be doing most the updating :D
As y'all know Ricky got his wings this last September after a long, grueling year of ENJJPT (Euro Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training). I am very proud as is his whole family! He looked so handsome in his uniform and his new shiny wings. Ricky had also been assigned to fly the B-52, which was disappointing to say the least. After a lot of time with God and a few brownie sundaes, we both found peace and joy in our new road in the Air Force. God is so faithful and always keeps His promises. I personally was having to really stand on Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans of good and not evil, plans to prosper you and of a future." So we put our big person britches on and moved forward. Now we are super excited!
After a few weeks of vegging and gaming, we went rollerblading, which I am still trying to learn how to do. Anyway, when we were pulling out of the park we found a little chiweenie puppy. He completely stole my heart but Ricky was not quite as excited about him as I was. After a lot of looking we finally came to the conclusion that Sampson was now our dog. Sampson, aka Pooter (Ricky's call sign for him :P) fits into our family like he has been here all along. We all know he has found his forever home.
That weekend our cousin Cody and his girlfriend Adrian came for a visit. We had lots of fun joking, gaming and gorging ourselves on delicious food. It was quite a mix with jalapeno poppers, mixed veggies, bbq tenderloin, homemade apple pie and blackberry cobbler. It was amazing! Ricky and I entertained Cody and Adrian with a flour fight and with Sampson's obsessive humping of Cody's leg! We had a very memorable weekend and I believe there will be more in the future. We love our family and especially getting to spend time with them.
The next week Ricky left for a three week training. This is the first time we have spent a holiday apart since we've been married. Thanksgiving was still great but certainly not the same. I am forever thankful to God for my wonderful husband who puts Him first and who loves his country enough to sacrifice things that he loves. Anyway after a sinus infection, lots of shopping, packing and "Burn Notice" we are finally in the final week that Ricky comes home! Saturday we will be reunited! Then we will get ready for Christmas with my family :D Celebrating Christ's birth with people we love is definitely something I look forward to. Then a new year with new adventures. More to come at a later date.
Merry Christmas from the AF Popes
23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[g] (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23
Welcome to our blog! So this is the first time for me to blog so bare with me since I'm the one going to be doing most the updating :D
As y'all know Ricky got his wings this last September after a long, grueling year of ENJJPT (Euro Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training). I am very proud as is his whole family! He looked so handsome in his uniform and his new shiny wings. Ricky had also been assigned to fly the B-52, which was disappointing to say the least. After a lot of time with God and a few brownie sundaes, we both found peace and joy in our new road in the Air Force. God is so faithful and always keeps His promises. I personally was having to really stand on Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans of good and not evil, plans to prosper you and of a future." So we put our big person britches on and moved forward. Now we are super excited!
After a few weeks of vegging and gaming, we went rollerblading, which I am still trying to learn how to do. Anyway, when we were pulling out of the park we found a little chiweenie puppy. He completely stole my heart but Ricky was not quite as excited about him as I was. After a lot of looking we finally came to the conclusion that Sampson was now our dog. Sampson, aka Pooter (Ricky's call sign for him :P) fits into our family like he has been here all along. We all know he has found his forever home.
That weekend our cousin Cody and his girlfriend Adrian came for a visit. We had lots of fun joking, gaming and gorging ourselves on delicious food. It was quite a mix with jalapeno poppers, mixed veggies, bbq tenderloin, homemade apple pie and blackberry cobbler. It was amazing! Ricky and I entertained Cody and Adrian with a flour fight and with Sampson's obsessive humping of Cody's leg! We had a very memorable weekend and I believe there will be more in the future. We love our family and especially getting to spend time with them.
The next week Ricky left for a three week training. This is the first time we have spent a holiday apart since we've been married. Thanksgiving was still great but certainly not the same. I am forever thankful to God for my wonderful husband who puts Him first and who loves his country enough to sacrifice things that he loves. Anyway after a sinus infection, lots of shopping, packing and "Burn Notice" we are finally in the final week that Ricky comes home! Saturday we will be reunited! Then we will get ready for Christmas with my family :D Celebrating Christ's birth with people we love is definitely something I look forward to. Then a new year with new adventures. More to come at a later date.
Merry Christmas from the AF Popes
23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[g] (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23
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