Michael and I anticipated that these kids probably wouldn’t warm up to us for a long time and we were told to be prepared for that. So I prepared. I had no expectations to get close to any of these girls… at least not for a long time. I knew they would probably need time to learn that they could trust me and I was ok with that… but then I met Katie. It was the first night we had really met any of the kids and I fell in love with this girl. Before I knew it, we had a lunch date and I felt like I had known her forever. She took everything I was “expecting” and threw it out the window. Katie and the rest of the youth group embraced Michael and I in a way that we never expected. We absolutely love where we are and we’re so thankful for the people that God has put into our life for this season of life.

Katie, your friendship has been such a gift to me!!! I love you! I’m thankful I have another year with you and we’re NOT going to talk about college and you leaving unless it’s absolutely necessary! Ok? OK! Enjoy some of my favorites!!! Katie you’re GORGEOUS!!!

Why?! Why can’t I have a tan like that?!! So jealous!!

Love these!

Teal “peacock” dress?! I may or may not have requested that she wear this one:)

girllllll.

Ok here come the favs!