Weekend Away

On Friday morning, my family and I left Hume and headed for Reno, Nevada. It was my first time in Reno and it was pretty exciting to go road tripping with my family. My Uncle Gordon and Aunt Jenny got married. We went to the rehearsal dinner on Friday night and it was so much fun! It was great to hang out with my wonderful cousins again. We all had a good time together. And now I have three more cousins! Chris, John, and Manny. I am so excited about that. Later that night, we had a bridal shower for Lisa and Sheri because they are both engaged. It was really fun. They are the first of the cousins to be married. It is so exciting!

On Saturday morning, Laura and I went running around Reno. It was pretty exciting. We found a bunch of cool places to go, a police man, and a lovely Wholefoods market. They gave free samples of canteloupe and strawberries! It was great. We then had breakfast with family and went swimming. We were having an imaginary volleyball tournament with more cousins and our Uncle Darrel and Aunt Diane. It was my first time wearing my new target one-piece. All the ladies on the side were laughing at me! Oh well, I don't care :-) haha. The sun came out and then it rained. Weather in Nevada is crazy.

I got Listerine pocket packs! My favorite. It was nice to be down the mountain. At 4:30, the wedding began. It was a beautiful wedding and my uncle and aunt both seemed so happy. The reception was great. I have never had such a wonderful time at a wedding. I have also never had so much fun dancing. If you ask anyone who knows me, they would probably say that I do not dance often, or well. But I have realized that the reason for that is because I have never had such fun people to dance with. I love my huge family! My cousins are awesome and it was so much fun just to go crazy with them all. The food was delicious and the company was great. It is so amazing to see what God can do. He brought Gordon and Jenny together in such a beautiful way.

Yesterday, we all had to say our goodbyes. It was such a quick trip. However, it was so nice to see everyone, especially my own family. The last time I wrote, I was a little sad. But now I know that everything will be fine. God is with me, and he is with them. I was reading Hosea the other day and for a long time I did not like reading it. The people were so disobedient and God was not with them. In the end, though, God brought them back to himself and was still their God despite their sinfulness. It is so beautiful to see God's unconditional love. Last night I was reading 1 Corinthians and I am so thrilled to read what Paul has to say there. God is so clear in his word. He tells us exactly what we need to know. I am so humbled when I read it and then look at my own life. I want to please him, yet I know that I am so sinful and do not try hard enough. But then I read in his word that he is merciful and gracious and will work in me to grow to know him more.

My Grandma and Aunt Eleanor brought me back up the mountain last night. We got a little lost because we did not turn where the signs told us to. It was quite an adventure. We got here just in time to listen to Dr. Erik Thoennes preach at night. I am excited to hear him this week. I met his wife as well. I stayed in Blackoak lodge with Gma and Aunt Eleanor. It was nice. This morning we had breakfast and I showed them around Hume. Then we went to go see the General Grant sequoia tree. There were so many huge and gorgeous trees!!! We had a great time. I hope to go there again with Ryan some time. After we got back we toured around the gift shop and clothing company and had mint chocolate chip shakes. They were delicious!

Now I am chilling in my room downloading pictures and catching up with people. Alexa just woke up. It is her day off today. I hope to go running and possibly practice piano. I should really work on my homework too. I am officially enrolled in my theology II class from Moody Bible Institute. Oh! I almost forgot, we have two new roommates. I have only met one so far, Cheryl. She's great! And she is going to Biola next fall. I am excited. Anyways, it is time for me to go. This weekend has been great and I am so thankful to have been able to spend time with my family. Until next time.