This weekend turned out to be pretty amazing considering I was anticipating yet another rainy day/weekend.  This girl needs some sunshine!  And what a beautiful few days it has been, especially today.

Saturday I was in St. Paul setting up a wedding at a new venue called Abule. Here is the creation I made for the head table.  How would you like to sit at this table?!

Saturday night was spent with some new church friends and life group girls at Amanda's house.  We roasted hot dogs and s'mores over the bonfire.  I was tired from work and planned on only making an appearance, but ended up having so much fun I stayed the whole time.

Kelly and Jordan

Amanda, Elizabeth, Jillian, Me (Amanda's dog's butt photo bombing in the back)



Sunday morning church was fabulous.  What a change since my first days at Emmanuel sitting by myself, holding back tears and feeling so alone.  Today I sat with sisters and worshiped in joy and thankfulness.  I signed up to usher every other weekend so that on my Sundays off I could focus in on praise and worship.  However, on my weekends off, I always seem to get recruited to help fill in.  Pastor Nate Ruch preached a very encouraging message about vision today.  I am feeling refreshed having been reminded this morning that God is not done with me yet, He is doing something new with me, and He works all things together for my good.  And good timing, my Circle Maker prayer  since December has been, "Lord, renew my vision or give me new vision".  I believe He is revealing bits and pieces to me as time goes on and I know He has me right where He wants me.

After church Natasha and I and our new friend Natalie went to Rainbow Yo for some frozen yogurt.

 

 

On the way to get our frozen yogurt, I noticed a sign that advertised helicopter rides. Sure! Why not?!  It turns out that this weekend is the Blaine Aviation Days.  Natasha and I had a blast watching the airplanes, walking around with all of the people enjoying the gorgeous day and oh yeah... RIDE IN A HELICOPTER (thanks to Natasha)!!! I was so excited, what a great experience.  Also, I was called Ma'am twice, haha.  As in, "Excuse me Ma'am, you can't walk in this area." And, "Ma'am, please back up, an airplane is coming through."  Oh my word, sometimes I wonder how I survive.

 





About to get on the helicopter



You can see Minneapolis in the distance