My Cousin Made the News....(and more)

Hey Everyone!

So it's been awhile. Mostly it's been just crazy. Lots has changed. I no longer live in Edmonton, but Lloydminster AB. Yes I'm on the Alberta side. Actually technically I don't live in Lloydminster. I think my residence is actually considered Blackfoot, but I don't live IN there either. I live out in the country about 15-20mins from work in Lloyd. I'm living on a buffalo and elk farm! It's sweet! I'll have to post pictures sometime. But not today.

So what moved me from Edmonton to Lloyd? I got put on my internship out here. I'm working for a church technically just for the year, but the potential is here for me to stay put after 12 months. We'll see. So far I love it though. Great people, great staff, great area (at least I think). So far I fit right in. Most of the people I've met I've clicked instantly with. Mind you, that's nothing new (or so I've been reminded many times - I was really nervous about moving, I had to be reminded many times). The church keeps me busy with youth, children, adults, etc. I'm teaching confirmation and youth Bible study. I'm on the board of young peoples (so youth) and get to help organize and lead youth events. I'm participating in adult bible study. I'm helping out with music in various ways. And there's more I'm sure. But I can't think of it right now. My brain's a blur having just finished confirmation and getting ready for council in an hour.

So what else is going on in life? Well, I think that about caps it for new things. But Ron and I are still happily together. I don't know why or how he's willing to put up with me....but I'll take it. haha. He's amazing, but as his mom always says, she and I are biased. haha. He's doing another year of CREW (that's right, there's another full time team this year) and so I'll hopefully get to see him from time to time. But probably not a whole lot like last year. We try. I'll hopefully be going home with him for Christmas. By Christmas I mean, I'll go to my house for Christmas and then shortly after that I'll head out to southern ontario to see him and his family. I've been told by most of them (but especially by his grandma) that I have no choice, I have to visit them at some point this year....no ifs and or buts about it! haha. His family makes me smile - they're great!

Other than that, there's not much. I mean there's all those little daily things, but that would just take way too long. I save those for when there's not much to say and let's face it, you guys read it anyways to avoid doing everything else (ie -school....oh I'm so glad not to have to write papers and do tests haha).

Anyways, to end, I have a video clip for you guys. It seems my family likes to make the news. This clip is of my cousin, Jeremy (from my dad's side), and he's throwing the first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals game. In the clip you'll also see his wife, his brother and his brother's wife. Enjoy!