Cake Decorating!

My first cake ever! This is the first cake from Course 1. I'm taking the class with a friend in Hobby Lobby. I'll keep posting as I create more cakes!

Ashleigh

Storm Damage July 2009

A crazy storm rolled in on 7.10.09 at about 4AM. I had seen lightening around 3AM and at 3:50AM hail hitting the ground to ceiling windows in our apartment woke both Andy and me up. Lots of people are speculating that it may have been a tornado, but nothing has been said for sure. Thankfully, it looks as though most of the damage was trees, with some property damage. I haven't heard anything about people getting hurt. The winds were so strong that they blew over a semi (the driver was sleeping at the time) and moved 9,000 lb helicopters at the airport. For more pictures, click the link "Storm Damage July 2009". 

Storm Damage July 2009

We're really thankful to be safe and inspired yet again by how much the community has come together. CF is really a great place to live!

In love,

Ashleigh and Andy

The Lord will keep you from all harm -- He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more. - Psalm 121

A great weekend!

Last weekend Andy and I had the opportunity to go to Bloomington, MN to celebrate our first anniversary! We had a great time at the Mall of America and really enjoyed getting away for a few days. It's amazing how much of an attitude shift a short vacation can produce! For a look at our entire album of the weekend, check out the link below (just scroll over "1st Anniversary Celebration! below)!

1st Anniversary Celebration!

This week Vacation Bible School begins at Cedar Heights Baptist Church. Andy took on the responsibility of Director, so he's been working very hard for months to put everything together. Luckily, we're working with two great women, Becky and Lynn from Follow Hard Ministries. These women are so energetic, enthusiastic, and inspiring! I'm so glad to have them facilitating VBS at CHBC again this year! The first night was a success and we're both really looking forward to the rest of the week. 

We received yet another blessing from God the Friday we left for MN; Andy got a job! He starts his training Tuesday to be the new assistant manager for the Arby's in Cedar Falls. We are so thankful for this blessing and are praising the Lord for it! Andy's excited to get working (as he finishes up his last year in college!!!!) and is confident Arby's will be a good fit. Plus, who doesn't love roast beef sandwiches?! haha. 

The last few weeks have been really great and we want to make sure to praise our God for all of the blessings he's bringing our way. 

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! -- Psalm 105: 1-2