“And so what we have learned applies to our lives today…”
It’s time for that annual end of year “look back”…gosh these are fun.
2007 already feels like it’s over because I’ve been looking forward to 2008 for a long time. Next year I expect to graduate, go to another country for my first missions trip (France!), and of course, college at Liberty in August (yes, it’s for sure J ). I feel like it’s been a long time coming for all of that…but I wouldn’t have wished away this year…even if I wanted to at some points! I think every year for everyone has its wonderful points, and its pitfalls. I’m so grateful when I look back and see how much I’ve grown in a year…a lot. It’s great to see how your personal journey is steadily coming along. It was a challenging year, and a rewarding year. It was an exhausting, but worthwhile year. Every time I really needed it, I feel like God sent me a reality check of some sort to see things in a new light…or he’d just send a blessing my way. I’m thankful for coincidences and things that almost didn’t happen that helped shape my year. My fall semester without the play would’ve been a lot more lifeless and mediocre. It was really challenging and I'm glad it's over; but I do see its benefits. The highlight of the semester would definitely be my trip to LU with Mary. We had the best time and factor in the "no school" thing and it was ideal. I always say LU people are the best and we had so much fun with everyone it should've been illegal. My summer without counseling at camp would’ve been a sad break in a yearly tradition…my summer jobs opened my eyes and taught me things too. I’m so thankful that through those, I met some crazy awesome people (you know who you are, Laura and Tiff ;) ). I met amazing new people and caught up with old friends and strengthened other friendships. Most importantly, I had a very real relationship with God…real as in I was able to examine my relationship with him and see what I need to work on and how I can strengthen my relationship with him…because if I’ve learned anything this year it’s this: God is most important…but not automatically. We are lazy, busy people. We need to take initiative and run after God with a full heart. God will never ever leave us; His love never fails. It’s amazing. He works things out in ways you would never guess.
And now…a picture re-cap J
January Ice skating with Colleen! 
I forget what else I did in Jaunary :) (besides watch 24) February Finally a good Valentine's Day...I made Valentine's for other people and was determined to make it fun instead of being cynical fed up with the holiday...my brother made me the cutest HSM valentine with Ryan and Sharpay 
"Hey Senorita, I love you like a fat kid likes donuts." Also the girls tea at LEFC 
March Colleen's bday 
photoshoot w/ Ash in the city 
playing baseball and taking funny videos 
dancing at LSB 
Choir, and the choir festival...good times...no pictures haha April my birthday...I don't know where I stashed some of those pictures? I can't even remember what I did...heh. May Barbie and Nathaniel's wedding in Ohio 
Also, started working at the shop and Penn Cinema (ash took this!) June dance recital 
(we did a song from Wicked "Dancing Through Life", hence the crazy costumes) 
going to graduation and realizing that'd be me in a year...now I'm only five months away. baseball games (Chandler) 
Ash took this as well. Vacation in Virginia...I told Ash to act out "The Raven" hahaha 
This was a great bonding year for my sister and I...I've never had so many people tell me that we look so much alike before. 
HSM represent 
we got some interesting looks for this one haha (Williamsburg) it's our friend Elvis! 
Williamsburg family picture we visited our awesome friends the Marshall's who were kind enough to let us raid their house for a day :) We all had a total blast. 
July the 4th with Abram and Micah. 
a whole bunch of terrific LU girls visited...Dachelle, Anna, me, Lydia, Sheila, Amy, and Ashley.  \
Camp! I convinced Ash to come along...we didn't get cabin fever! 
Jess, Dana, me, and Ash. 
David, Ash, me, Dana, and Jess. August goofy kids 
the fam 
Let's not forget the Josh Groban concert....pretty much absolutely amazing. 
and I became friends with Joshs' body guard, Darren! (haha whatever) All of August seemed like HSM agony with auditions throughout the month. I will never forget them! School starts up at F&M, HACC, and LBC...headache. HSM2 movie party, check out the cupcake action 
September Um school. HSM fo sho :P October Lifehouse and the Mint at the Chameleon Club 
girl #1-"If Jason Wade gave you a $5 bill would you save it, or spend it?"
girl #2-"SAVE it! Omg are you kidding me?" Ashs' fall break...yet another sister shot. 
my fab co-workers and I at the park 
HSM practices start up school. November HSM School. Roadtrip to LU w/ Mary...best weekend ever!! Got accepted a few days later...and am heading there next year :) White Hart "date night"....Ash looks scary here :P (Mary was my date I guess?) Coolest place...with a ton of books! 
ice skating with May and Nate! watching me was like a watching a baby penguin try to figure out how to walk on ice :P 
The last night at like two in the morning...Rachel (Ashs' roomate) was a saint to keep Mary and I with all our stuff. 
December HSM *sniffles* 
ah yes, our good friend Jonathan Groff :P 
(look how ticked off we are here!) that's on purpose ;) 
Christmas 
too bad there weren't more pictures...it was an amazing year! I'm looking forward very much to '08 God Bless, you guys! Here's to the new year... <3Chels | 
