Today is my first post...I am excited and a little nervous about where these little fingers could take me. I figured I should just start with some introductions!

First things first...Here I am! 23 year old auburn headed foodie, lover of good wine, a great pair of shoes, and this beautiful life.

My partner in crime (who I am praying will do a little blogging himself on here) and very attractive/talented/smart Boyfriend Ryan who loves me more than I ever thought it was possible to love anyone. Ryan is a snowboard instructor and when I say snowboard instructor I mean...Best Snowboard Instructor in the North. :-) Yes I am biased, but it is true and many will agree. When the snow is not flying he is either farming or baking pies at The Cherry Hut. It is a great love story but for another day. You will see much more of this man.

MY WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL LOVING FAMILY! The best support system in the world and three of my very Best Friends. My father, Chuck, is a pastor at an amazing church where I am blessed to be one of the worship leaders. Fresh Wind Christian Community is the most loving and giving church and I am so blessed to be apart of it. My Dad has been the best father and role model a girl could ask for! My mother, Susan, works as the lunch lady at a local elementary school. She has taught me so much. She is full of grace and love and is the most beautiful woman I know. If I can be half of what she is I would be honored! Last but not least...My younger brother Collin. If I have ever looked up to someone it has been him. He is studying pastoral ministry at Spring Arbor University. He has a loving soul and has never left my side as a brother or a friend. Whatever girl snags this one someday will be the most lucky girl in the world!

The animals! I am beyond an animal lover and pray one day I have a farm with many many animals :-)
On top we have Asti...I snatched her up from Walmart on New Years Eve from a girl giving away free kittens(celebrating the New Year her name just kind of hit us)
Lady - She came with Ryan...I like to claim her a bit though. Lady is a Weimaraner. She is beautiful and knows some pretty good tricks.
Tucker- Tucker is my buddy, he is a little bigger now. He is a beagle, who acts like a beagle. Quite the trouble maker but that face gets him out of a lot of trouble. <3

So, there is a bit about my favorite people. I look forward to letting you have a glimpse of my life, my favorite places, activities, and share some tasty recipes with you.

Jeremiah 29:11