International Dinner: Dominican Style

I LOVE these nights. There is this song on the radio called “Beautiful Things” by Gungor. It is one of my new favorites--- talks about the reality of life, faith and growing. It is no secret to anyone that this world is a mess. From tornados, earthquakes, hunger, abuse, diseases, cruelty, doubt, fear, insecurity--- we are in a very broken and painful place. However, He can make all things beautiful. Out of these circumstances comes people who reach out, who care, who challenge, who convict. Over the past few years there has been lots of change, unknown circumstances, mountains and valleys, and our friends have been there supporting us the whole time. Now, we are married, in our first home, blessed with job and the ability to give to others.

Meeting with two other couples who inspire, encourage, convict and challenge me. They remind me of the beautiful things God created in life. That every challenge is an opportunity to grow, to become someone more beautiful. Thank you Story’s and Blofsky’s for being a blessing to our lives. Our time with you is always refreshing, fulfilling and something we look forward to.

Here are the lyrics to the song---

“All this pain
I wonder if I'll ever find my way
I wonder if my life could really change at all
All this earth
Could all that is lost ever be found
Could a garden come up from this ground at all

(Chorus)
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of the dust
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of us
All around
Hope is springing up from this old ground
Out of chaos life is being found in You

Chorus X2
You make me new, You are making me new”

Pictures from our dinner---

We have a HOME!

Finally--- pictures of our home! Many, many, many of you have been asking for me to post pictures of our home. These past weeks have been amazing, full of blessings, but very, very busy. We have moved into our home, had visitors two weekends in a row, three photography sessions in the past two weeks, work and a fun weekend spending time with some family friends of ours. All that said, I have finally had time to take some pictures, sit down and post them. As time moves on and projects get accomplished we will have more post up here, to update you on our progress. So far we are loving being home owners, feeling so blessed with our beautiful dwelling place and so excited to be planning a house warming party… more of that to come in the future as well. Well, without further ado, welcome to our home--- virtually! Glad you could stop by!!!

 

 

Looking to the right from our front door--- will be office/future playroom

Looking straight ahead from front door--- this is our family room

View of family room from our dinning room--- love how big our great room is!

So excited to have a bar to sit at--- love these stools too!

Look at that kitchen--- its my dream! Cabinets, counter space and cuteness galore.

Looking to the left from our front door--- first left door is laundry/garage and right door is closet.

Guest-bedroom ONE--- currently storage for unpacked things

Hallway to guest-bath, second room and master.

Guest-bath

Guest-bedroom TWO

Master Bedroom--- double doors lead to back porch and lots of space--- Amazing!

Master Bathroom--- double sinks--- LOVE IT!

Walk-in Closet, door to bathroom and door to hallway…

Hope you enjoyed our virtual tour--- cant wait til you can see it in person if you have not yet.

Family Vacation

So it has been a while since I posted on here.. and I am so sorry. Life has been crazy, giving us lots of turns, loops and flips. We have been so blessed over the past few months, God is good. Slowly I will update you with all that is going on in life. Lets start here, our trip to Almanor. Do to both Matt and I working, we made it up on either side of the family trip. Our two weekends in Almanor were amazing! I am so grateful for time away, time with family and a needed vacation. While we were there we spent time by the lake, in the house hanging out, going for walks, just enjoying each others company. We were very blessed by this time away.