That’s a Wrap [2009 Recap]

[JANUARY]

i turned 25!!! i have to say i was DREADING this birthday (even though roxy threw me a fiesta)!! BUT this has turned out to be one of the best years ever and NOT AT ALL what I expected!! the LORD has been more than faithful and his blessings on my life are overwhelming!

roxy & i seem to love helium. balloon are just too fun! haha

braving the cold (for hours) to enjoy the inauguration concert on the national lawn with nicole & the nwoke boys.

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[FEBRUARY]

i threw a party for two dear friends…it was a great success and oh so cute… GUYS IN TIES, GIRLS IN PEARL.

made some nursery wall art for co-worker’s (Lindsey) baby shower. all the attendees wrote a blessing &/or prayer on a circle.

i went to chicago with miss abby to recruit at Moody Bible for the Future Leaders Program, but we made sure make the most of the trip.

[MARCH]

i finally made it out to good ol’ Tuscan, Arizona to visit this girl… i love Cafe Passé (below). can’t wait to make another trip this spring for her wedding!

[APRIL]

oh peru, how i love you! i headed down for my second year with NVCA’s spring break mission trip. we partnered with melt down ministries and worked hard on the mountains of Cusco, saw lots of lamas and got to go to monte picchu (in the rain).

here’s a piece of the design i did for McLean Bible Church’s family Easter party/outreach.

[MAY]

I got to see Coldplay twice this year. They are one of my favorite bands. Chris Martin has the most energy of any entertainer I have ever seen. Love it.

[JUNE]

my little bro got married to michelle! best sis-in-law ever!

[JULY]

i spent the 4th of July with my college friend Cynthia (and family) in VA Beach.

i went down to Georgia to visit my sis. we hit the best yard sale of the summer!! fill a bag for $3. i found soooo many vintage belts, shoes and clothes.

[AUGUST]

enjoying summer with weekly dinner dates on the back porch with nicole. i miss our salads.

we also started a wardrobe remix blog (Grace & Lace), documenting outfits, talking music and sharing inspiring art.

[SEPTEMBER]

this girl got engaged!

australia bound! i sold my furniture and spent my last USA day off-roading in Winchester with friends & family. i love this pic of roxy! my persian princess! ha!

[OCTOBER]

yes, there is starbucks in Oz… this started off as our Tuesday night tradition.

[NOVEMBER]

ahhhh…. soooo many grrrrreeeeeeaaat friends! i loved my community in OZ! miss you girls!

[DECEMBER]

dreams do come true! i had the opportunity to visit New Zealand before coming back to the states. seriously the most AMAZING trip ever!

i came home just in time to shoot my first deer (off my brother deck). haha. the deer was injured, so i put him out of misery.

i was also made it back in time for the DC Blizzard of 2009! ha!

This truly was an amazing year… got to go to so man great shows, travel the world, had some amazing (impromptu) dance party in the living room, work on some fun projects, etc. I am sooo grateful for the friends and family that have supported me.

And now I am starting off 2010 with may goals personally, spiritually and professionally. Can’t wait to see what happens.

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