Productive Weekend and a Soiree!

This week my mom and her hubby, Vince are coming to stay at my house for my brother's wedding. I am beyond excited about this! We are going to Disneyland along with some other good 'ol California tourist sight-seeing expeditions since Vince hasn't seen much of California.

That means this weekend I had to get my house in order and check some things off my list that I've been wanting to get done. I won't bore you with the details, but we have gotten so much done and I feel greatly accomplished.

Oh, one funny side note - We took Shadow and Rocky to Petco so Shadow can get caught up on his shots. It was raining outside, so that means wet paws. Petco has very slick floors. Rocky still gets freaked out by new places. So as soon as she stepped foot in that Petco, it was like those cartoons where the character is trying to run so fast but they go nowhere. And the more she skidded around, the more freaked out she got; which caused her to slip even more. I felt so bad for her, but it was hilarious! She eventually calmed down and it was a good experience to expose her to a new place. Our dogs make us laugh all the time.

Last night, our church (Lighthouse in Newbury Park) put on this awesome Soiree. (Soiree is just a fancy term for party.) There were appetizers, a live band, photo booths, a bubble station for the kids, and my church family. I had so much fun hanging out and we even danced for a few songs. Of course we took advantage of the photo booth and I had to share our pictures.

Jacob and I taking advantage of their props

Tim & Rachel looking classy as ever

Tim and Rachel are getting married next weekend and they are adorable little lovebirds. Tim is my brother - one of the sweetest guys you will ever meet - and Rachel has become one of my best friends. I look forward to having her as part of our family.

Me and Rachel

Jacob, me, Rachel & Tim - great family photo

The girls

I love these girls! I am so blessed to have so many girls my age, older, and younger who I have connected with at my church. Pictured:
1. Kelly in the fun dress on the right - she lives down the street from Jacob and I with her hubby, Michael. They've become one of our go-to couples when we need to just have some fun.
2. Katie with the huge green glasses - such an awesome young woman and I am so glad I've become friends with her. She was my co-counselor for the youth winter camp and we had so much together.
3. Savannah in the blue glasses - a youth that is one of the funniest girls I know. She's honest in what she says and in her expressions. Seriously, if you know have ever met Savannah, her laugh will make you laugh.
4. Vanessa in the bowler hat with the sign that reads "I'm sexy and I know it" - an inspiring youth that can accomplish anything she sets her mind to. She has dedicated so much of her time to volunteering at the church. Really, a lot of the youth at my church are amazing at helping out at our church. She has also been known to give me fashion advice. lol

Our fun family photo

This is one of my favorite photos! It just cracks me up every time I look at Jesse in her green war helmet. Jesse is also one of the youth girls at our church who I have grown close to. She is wise beyond her years and her honesty always brings me joy. Abby with the hot lips also came along for this photo. She has a heart of gold and is one of those youth who I always see helping out.

I have so much to be thankful for and these fun photos are a reminder of just some of the awesome people God has put in my life. My church is pretty awesome for putting an event like this on. And it was the perfect Saturday night out.

Now it's Sunday and I just have a few more things around the house to get done. Tonight Jacob and I are helping out at youth group; which is always fun. Then off to work tomorrow! I hope your day dreams come true!

Love,
Amber