Jacob & Lindsey are so cute. Look at them!





They're getting married this weekend and the theme is very much natural, nature-ish, brown and green. I couldn't find a good inspiration board to show you what I mean, but its going to be beautiful. I just know it!



Their invitations were etched wood.



Her mom made her dress. Bless her!
They are having their wedding here.




AND...they are having a candy bar :) tee hee. I love it!

I will update with actual photos of the celebration. I can't wait! Ta ta for now. Watch for Friday favorites tomorrow :)

Love to you all~A+L

We're still here!

Happy November 2009 !

You know what that means.............Aaron is 27!!



Here's a picture from Uncle Doug, Aaron is four years old!! So cute :)

"I had a happy birthday" he said. He got nearly everything on his birthday list, normal for Brooker boys :) We hung out with our neighbors and passed out candy. We went for dinner at (where else?) the Ethiopian restaurant near our house. It was tasty as usual. No really, its great! We went to a scary movie after that.

Thank you all for the gifts and cards!

Basketball season has begun so Aaron goes to school at 6:30 am and gets home in time for dinner. I am working hard at the Chamber. I've been there three months now and I'm starting to get the hang of things. I've made a ton of mistakes so far and, oh yeah, there are many more to come! Gotta learn I guess .... any advice for transition?

In other news, I got to visit my best friend Monica last weekend and see their new house and do some trick or treating with Miss Giana.

Her grandma made her costume for her--she was the cutest duck ever! I didn't get a very good photos, but trust me, it was adorable!




What else?

Jake & Lindsey are tying the knot next weekend! Aaron is the best man and I'm singing a song. My mom and dad get to come, too, so that will be fun. I miss them and who doesn't love a weekend at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln? I can't wait! I will do my best to capture some photos for you.

Oh, I almost forgot...

Happy Birthday Grandma!



To the best pie makin', bingo playing, basketball watchin', picture takin', rabbit shootin', city girl turned farm girl that made a difference in my life. Summertime at your house is the still the best time ever! I love you!



And happy (early) birthday to you Holly! I hope you have a wonderful birthday!



P.S. Dear readers, don't be strangers. Feel free to comment. We write for you :) Lots of love!

Chill Out party was fabulous! Here are a few snapshots from the evening...


MMm - marshmallows!



Lovely M came to visit and help get everything set up!


We've been friends a long time!


Details.


The food table. Pizza. Fondue. Veggies. Mini pumpkin pie. Punch. Cider. Hot Chocolate. S'mores. You get the idea!


Party on the patio!


A full house.


Original 2566.



How was your weekend?

On Saturday, Aaron and I went to the Husker Game in Lincoln compliments of my employer. We hopped on a bus in Omaha and got dropped off at the stadium to tailgate with Snitily Carr, an advertising/marketing agency in Lincoln.



We caught up with my bro, J, and had terrific seats!
The stadium was celebrating it's 300th consecutive sellout. Pretty awesome.



We had a great time! Here's a little video I put together of our trip.

I have had this idea in my head since I moved here that "I just want to make a friend and go over to their house and watch TV!" That feels relaxing to me. Feels like home. Feels like I have someone to kick back with in a "real life" kind of way.

Last night my friend Amy and I got together to chat. As we were enjoying some lovely chai she said:





There is something so happy about that to me.
So simple and I've so been waiting for it.

Any gals wanna join us next Tuesday??

In January we said yes to hosting a home community through our church.

I can't even begin to explain all the ways God has worked and changed our hearts by the study and relationships in our 'HC'. We get together (just about) every week and share a meal and then we talk about life and God.

We started off studying Nehemiah. What a story of urban renewal, prayer, repentance and God's graciousness and kindness toward us.

We multiplied our group to start another.
We moved into a study of the gospel movement and talked about some of the tangible ways we could step into what God is doing all around us.

We began sharing and praying.
We celebrated anniversaries, birthdays and welcomed new people.
We are making new friends.
People come early and stay late.
We started really sharing.
God is answering our prayers.
We welcomed baby Emelia.
We served each other and the city with meals.

Aaron and I are learning and growing closer.

God has changed my heart. I didn't want to let him for a while, but He didn't give up on loving me and neither did our HC...

I just have to say it takes time to really love someone. Don't you think? Time to try, fail and try again. There is no other way to practice what God says. You need others to help you. God has really used our HC to help me grow.

Anyway. We're launching home communities again this fall and I'm excited because our HC blog is going to feature more stories about what God is doing.

We'll keep you in the loop :)

Love to you all.

We've been looking for a new rug for a while. A new rug and a new coffee table and last night we finally decided on both! Check it out.



What do you think is the hardest piece of furniture to shop for? Aaron was convinced last night it was a rug (haha) but as we were checking out the cashier said "Wait 'till you have to buy a bed". Voice of experience I guess. What do you think?