Chicago 2010

at 08/04/10 5:55PM

I still need to upload lots of my pictures to my computer...but here are a few favorites from our trip this July!!
It was so great to spend time with all of our family!

What has been your favorite thing about this summer???

At Navy Pier

The Giant Kidney Bean in Downtown Chicago! (Officially called the Gateway to the Sky)

Miniature Golf with Kevin!

Enjoying the view from a bridge at the Naperville Riverwalk

definitely never thought i would see my brother wearing plaid shorts... but i love it!

my favorite part of summer has probably been san antonio & camp(:

by rachel_jeanne at 08/04/10 5:57PM
my week with you two!!!

by lynnpaige at 08/05/10 1:00AM
love the first picture. ya'll are so cute

by mkvaughn at 08/05/10 3:47PM
yes. definitely time for another visit. i'm workin on it. and i don't mind sleeping on the floor if it means getting to see you guys. :)

by mkvaughn at 08/16/10 11:04AM
Thumbelina was my favorite movie growing up or at least one of them. :) I even had a costume!

by sweetie2 at 08/17/10 11:24AM

Notes...

at 07/12/10 8:57AM

In the blank pages at the front and back of my Bible, I write down especially poignant statements and thoughts that I come across during Bible studies, sermons, etc.

I was re-reading a few the other day and remembered why I write them down - it's so refreshing!

I wanted to share a few things with you - hope you enjoy!

"When I give glory to God, I need to understand that I can do nothing to add to God - my giving glory to God is for me and my own good. It does nothing for God other than please Him that I am doing right."

"Thoughts are the parents of emotion."

"My faith should be like a gyroscope: continually moving straight forward and resisting change in direction."

I like that analogy of the gyroscope. Clever, and to the point.

by brandontherunningman at 07/17/10 1:50AM
I'm so used to facebook, I wanted to "like" this post! haha

by mccasland at 07/19/10 9:50AM

Busy Busy!!

at 06/05/10 8:59AM

Well...we were looking forward to summer and having some time to relax...oops! We've had some very full weekends and today starts another one!

Today we are driving to Wallis to go to MK's graduation party....then home.

Then tomorrow we are going to Dawson with Joel to get to know everyone better. Then from there we are going the rest of the way up to Fort Worth to pick up a washer and dryer for our new apartment that is finally finished being settled into! Now to get the washer and dryer in and start being able to do laundry at home!

We have had some down-time and had a fun evening last night - we bought a HUGE bean bag chair for Josh's "man room" and then spent some time at the mall wandering around. :)

Hope everyone is enjoying summer so far and getting some time to relax!

If you're in CS on a Tuesday evening you should come watch the "Benchletes" play softball this summer!

Love you all,
ellen

Sounds fun! Relax, schmelax.

by stina at 06/05/10 11:06AM
It was good seeing you yesterday! Hope softball practice went well & I'll definitely let you know when the boot camp starts, it may not be until the fall though, but I'll keep you in mind :)

by mccasland at 06/14/10 9:16AM
Happy 1st year anniversary to you and Josh! Joel reminded me this afternoon that it has been a year already! Such a sweet couple.

by cathymoore at 06/20/10 8:46PM

Apparently I'm bad at this.....

at 04/25/10 4:45PM

I've been putting off posting for a long time but figured it was time to say hello to the world again.

In recent news:
-Josh and I have been married for just over 10 months now :)
-I recently got my Aggie Ring - WHOOP! - which I dunked in 36 oz of vanilla coke....yum!
-My Wonderful Husband and my Fantastic Momma surprised me by flying Momma down for Ring Day!**
-An old friend and I have reconnected recently....hopefully with some more time together to come soon
-And....We found a new apartment in Bryan so we'll be working on moving before too long

I suppose that is what has been going on lately.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful spring and enjoying all this lovely weather!

In Christ,
Ellen

**Best Surprise Ever!!!!

Hi! :-)

by iheartshoes at 04/25/10 8:10PM
love ya. and i'm excited about the new apartment!

by mkvaughn at 04/25/10 9:26PM
cant wait to spend a night in the new apartment! (:

by rachel_jeanne at 04/25/10 9:48PM
:) Life sounds good!

by angielee at 04/25/10 9:53PM
love you too!!!! Can't wait till July!!

by lynnpaige at 04/26/10 12:05AM
Congrats on your ring! :)

by mccasland at 04/26/10 10:04AM
I'm so happy for you!

by cathymoore at 04/26/10 10:21AM
congrats

by fishstick101 at 04/27/10 10:52AM
sounds like life is wonderful

by alwaysmilin at 04/27/10 10:22PM
Why is Rachel thinking only of herself...I can't wait for ALL of Josh's siblings to spend the night in the new apartment!! j/k

by justamom at 04/30/10 11:33AM
Lock them out???? What kind of sister-in-law is that?????
Love you!!!!

by justamom at 05/07/10 11:33AM

All alone....

at 11/13/09 6:06PM

I feel like it's finally starting to sink in with me how different we are from the rest of the world.

I've always known that certain friends drink or party and any other number of certain things; but it's only been very recently that I've started to feel like *everyone* around me does all of those things that I try not to associate with.

The most substantial examples of late have been that a friend who professes her faith and has an outstanding character turned 21. I was shocked to hear her talking about being excited that she'd be able to buy her own drinks now and that she'd be able to have drinks out with friends. I know she isn't a big partier, still, but it definitely caught me off-guard to hear her talking about going to parties and bars.

Second, my health class has really opened my eyes. The two lectures that have really impressed me have been about alcohol and relationships. In high school, all of the lessons are - of course - about why you shouldn't ever drink alcohol and why you shouldn't be getting too physically involved in relationships. They're all intended to scare students out of doing stupid things. This semester, though, all of the classes have assumed that you're already involved in these activities and just emphasize that you need to be safe when partying and not to drink too much, along with how to tell if your friends might have alcohol poisoning.

Sitting in that class - I looked around and realized that I was the only one in the room who doesn't drink, or cuss, or use the Lord's name disrespectfully. I'm probably one of about 10 girls who have never tried a cigarette. And I'm definitely the only person in the room who feels that you shouldn't be living with someone before you are married.

I've also recently been reminded that we are only as good as our companions. Lately there have been several people that I have respected who have disappointed me in who they've chosen for their best friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. My opinion of these people is now completely different because they must have commonalities with their friends or else they wouldn't be close.

Let's just remember that our brothers and sisters are some of the most important and beneficial blessings and tools that God could have given us.

I love you all.
Hope you're excited for the Holidays and that you get to spend lots of time with family!

Ellen

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Great points, you smart girl, you. I mean--woman. Miss you!

by kaceyatthebat at 11/13/09 9:56PM
great thoughts :D

by waynezworld007 at 11/13/09 9:58PM
Glad your light is shining out there! Maybe your friend will see it! :)

by angielee at 11/14/09 5:00PM
Sometimes we feel isolated, but remember you have brethren who are truly of like precious faith who live elsewhere and are encouraged by your example. I appreciated your post and am so glad to know you, sweet Ellen. Happy upcoming holidays to you and yours.

by cathymoore at 11/14/09 7:59PM
I know what you mean. It has always been difficult for me to befreind someone who does not share my faith. Our friendship can only go so far. Brothers and sisters in Christ are truly a blessing and a joy.

by bradford_rebekah at 11/15/09 11:01PM
I know it is hard out there sweetie! It hurts when our friends disappoint us. Just keep your beacon shining, as you always have! You are such an encouragement to me and I know to others!! Love you baby!

by lynnpaige at 11/16/09 10:55AM
hi sis...good thoughts

by alwaysmilin at 11/16/09 5:17PM
im getting some of that too. we are here for you and love you so much... hopefully we will get to see you soon! love you

by mkluvspink at 11/16/09 6:34PM
Aren't we glad that we know what and where our reward will be after we have had to deal with the world! Just can't wait!

by anutty at 11/16/09 11:52PM
I totally get what you are saying, but we are called to be different. Sometimes different is good. I pray your companions learn that God should be the most important commonality in any relationship.

by kyakergirl at 11/30/09 1:40AM
Great post Ellen. I too, as I am sure and hope all your readers can, relate to everything you posted. Unfortunately, those pure minds striving to keep right in God's everyday sight are few and far between. It is easy to feel alone when you realize you are one among many who disregard the Lord altogether. But it is comforting to know that HE is keeping track of every time you say no, because the more times you say no, the easier it gets to keep saying no, and HE will reward those who dilligently seek HIM! The seeds you are planting may someday take root in those hearts who currently observe the differences between you and them. I just want to thank you for the inspiration you are in my life. Your pure heart and mind are such an encouragement to me, even across all these miles! Keep up your wonderful attitude and service to our Lord! I love you!

by potatoprincess at 12/01/09 8:25PM
" Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it." Matthew 7:13-14

by potatoprincess at 12/01/09 8:29PM
I'm getting excited too! :)

by emily_renee at 12/11/09 9:57AM
thanks for listening ellen. i love you and can't wait to get to see you. i miss you guys.

by mkluvspink at 12/16/09 12:13PM
Hey Ellen!!! Merry Christmas!!! Tell your mom and dad I said hello! :) As for your post I want to encourage you to hang in there and continue being strong. I have been where you are before, but, for me, I had to realize that all things considered even people of the world can still be great people overall...despite some of their faults.
We can try to be an example for them, but I think it is very important not to write people off simply because they may make some unwise decisions at certain times of their life.

Miss seeing you and your mom and dad. I hope you have a great new years!!!

by tylerhairston at 12/25/09 9:48PM
no, im just anti-tu (:

by rachel_jeanne at 01/24/10 9:34PM
happy 8 month anniversay(:

by rachel_jeanne at 02/20/10 10:16AM
i agree. i'll call soon. and maybe i will have a really open weekend that we can sneak down there. i miss you guys. love you

by mkvaughn at 04/07/10 4:28PM
may 28 is d-day. i'm totally counting down.

by mkvaughn at 04/22/10 2:21PM
none, just thought that was funny. my cousin posted it on fb, so I stole it. nobody seems to do pleo much anymore, thought I would get alot more responses.

by lynnpaige at 05/26/10 6:13PM

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