Fall

As I'm sittin' here, glad that it's cooling off in AZ, and excited 4 Halloween ;) I wanted to share with y'all how today's message deeply affected me!
Our AMAZING pastor of Sovereign Grace (Rich =) spoke today from Colossians (vs. 1:5-7) And how we as Christians must breathe in the sweet, sweet air of the Gospel.  Many times, christians get caught up in secondary issues, instead of focusing on the PRIMARY: the Gospel!  It MUST be at the center of everything I do! (it's essential to my very existance ;) We learned how, since God is a HOLY God, he demands Holy worship from His people; but I can't even do that!! That's why I need a Saviour SOO badly, to help me!

The Gospel: God sent His son Jesus to earth, who became man, lived, saved, and eventually died for MY sins!  So that I may live! The GOOD news!........ He didn't STAY dead!! He rose from the dead, lives, and continues to work in the saved and in the unbelievers hearts!

And now ladies and gentlemen............... the point that STRUcK me!!
I can NOT understand and know Jesus unless I know and understand His story!  Rich said that, the Gospel becomes primary when Jesus becomes primary (and vice versa) You can't have one without the other. And lately, I believe that I've been losing sight of the Gospel! Of course I love Jesus, but I find myself taking for granted the Gospel: the story so SPECTACULAR I can't even put it into words!  And the Rich said, "you do not understand the Gospel unless you are falling more in love with Jesus everyday"......... hold on there!! I thought I was just taking the Gospel for granted?!? say what now!!? ok, NOW I think I understand why I've been taking the Gospel for granted! It's because I have not been truly falling in Love with Jesus! Pressing into Him.
You know those times when you aren't really spending as much time with Jesus (like, in prayer, devotionals..... etc.) because everything's going "ok"? well, that's when you need Him MOST!  That's kinda what's been going on in my heart. Since no major issues have risen lately, I find myself not pressing into Jesus *as much*.  This message just really encouraged me to do so and not fall back into those old habits! I hope it will do the same for you. much love to all <3
xoxo Van

Photoshoot from CALI!!

Ok.... I know what you're thinkin'..... FINALLY!!!!! haha- well, Saturday has arrived & I actually have some time 2 post on my poor wittle blog. Hopefully people are still looking!! =P So, here are some pix from Cali, a few are from the "photoshoot" I did of Shi, another by the beach, & the last one of both of us was @ the Santa Monica Pier!! It was a BLAST, & if you'd like to see some more "artsy fartsy" pix- check out my "photography" blog.  savannaleephotography

xoxo all <3<3 Van

my day:

If you care: here are the highlights of my day- very exciting! ;)
-Took my dog 4 a walk, (this was BIG in my life because... I'm taking my dog 4 a walk now ;) tehe
-Had my VERY 1st Hot Dog On A Stick! And I must say!.... it delivered!! BIG TIME!! =) but, sadly for the hotdog..... all that remains..... is the stick =(
-And.... that's about it- just thought I'd post this VERY random post & try out my new settings :)  Will be posting Cali pix VERY soon!! like... DANGEROUSLY soon!! so LOOK OUT!! :P
love 2 all - xoxo <3 <3
Van

PICTURE TIME!! Shi K.

Singles of my lil' sista<3 You're SUCH a dolly, love u Shiley girl =) xoxo, Van



LOVIN those sunshine eyes!! =)


tehe ;)




And....... my PERSONAL fave =)


ta ta for now............

PICTURE TIME!! Kelsey <3

no, none of CALI yet...... just wanted 2 post some pix of the singles I got of 1 of my FAVORITE girlzy in the ENTIRE world =) xoxo my love <3<3 Van



GORGEOUS!! *if I do say so myself* =)


the very complicated, but gorgeous *vintage* effect I learned on photoshop =)








=) miss A-double T- I- Tude ;) xoxo Kels <3




Love my blond sista <3

Days go by

*written last night, posted on sunday =)*

Doing school- having friend deprivation :( writing songs, MORE school, learning guitar, playin' piano, photoshop lessons, MORE&MORE school, babysitting, running around trying 2 make it 2 classes & co-op's on time, MORE&MORE&MORE school, writing more songs, drinking lots of water!!!! (always important kids ;) , EXTREMELY in need of God @ this point :P (jk, I was in need of Him WAY before that :D watchin' a little TV (emphasizing the word, LITTLE!! =) but So You Think You Can Dance is a MUST!! on my TV viewing list =) It's SPECTACULAR!!!! Trip 2 the Resort (pix 2 come later =) Going to CALIFORNIA!! (MORE pix 2 come: soon :) and..... taking pictures =)

yup, my life in a nutshell! keep the prayer's comin' =) Suddenly, summer BREAK sounds EXTREMELY tempting =P though, I could probably do without the Arizona HEAT!! lol
Who's idea was it anyway 2 do school through the winter, when it's goregously cold & poetically enjoyable 2 wear LONG SLEEVED shirts!!!! haha- enjoy these school months.
now all I'm hearing is a little boy named Landon CRACK UP. (shi's making silly faces @ him- WOW!! who knew she could be that funny!?! =P AH the life of a babysitter =) g2g-4-now
love 2 all, peace & happiness =)
Van <3 <3

the CUTEST!!!!

you girls are just, SPECTACULAR little souls. I ADORE you both, and had SOOOOO much fun taking these (as well as workin' on them =) 2 of my most FAVEFAVEFAVE subjects i've EVER photographed. loveuloveu <3<3 xoxo Big Sis

i just LOVE the contrast between them, their eyes & their skin coloring. (u compliment eachother SOO well =)

silly qt's

COLOR SHAZAM!!!! =) man shi!! the pink in ur hair really POPS!! :)


peekin' pix are some of my FAVES!!

my little sunshine girl <3


OOKKKK!!!! maybe laughin' pix are my faves =P u girlz make my job so difficult!! haha


TOO MUCH ADORABLE-NESS goin' on here!!!! i can't take it ;)


*strike a pose* i think this like..... should be put in a commercial or something- lol

now 2 end


(yes, it's become a tradition 2 go on a "photoshoot" everytime we get 2gether with u kels.) WOW!!!! that's gonna b a LOT of pix =) xoxo girlies <3<3 until next time =)

G2 Retreat

these aren't EVEN all the pix that I took!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!! =) it took me QUITE a long time 2 edit all these!! =) but, it was an AMAZING time- full of the Holy Spirit, some INCREDIBLE teachings by our Godly pastors, and I must say........ REALLYREALLY fun games =) thnx Mr. Johnson! lovelove, Big Sis
so,

here we go.........







haha =P


BEN!! thnx so much 4 serving with your GREAT guitar playin' =)


*fellowship*


boyz-


aubz n' abs =) (i love calling u guys that, u just..... go 2gether =)


I just love this pic, it captures the AMAZING connection many of us there had with our Savior.


grace n' her mummy =) xoxo


mua on the ZIPLINE!!!! that thingy was SPECTACULAR!!!! =)


yup, it's true!! we're starting our OWN G2 Varsity Girlz Volleyball team ;)


sammy n' his pop- love u guyz


AWWWW!!!! me n' my girl!! xoxo u


HA!! who knew those boyz could b such posers!! =P lol


& my PERSONAL fave- HA!!!! i just love all their facial expressions!! they're FABULOUS!! =P


AWWWW!!!!! such pretty sweeties :) !! xoxo


I met such a SWEET new friend. xoxo Linda!!!!! I SOOOO enjoyed our time of getting 2 know eachother @ that retreat, you're SUCH a special girl, & you're SUCH a light for Jesus <3<3


just....... so...... BEAUTIFUL!!!! i love u guys!! <3


ALL of us girlzy's =)


this is just a pic 2 prepare yourself 4 the pix 2 come............ right after he... rolled down the hill in this...... thingy!! SCARY*


pic of the day folks, just....... CLASSIC!!!! =P




yes, u better believe it!!!! they decided 2 go........... DOUBLE!!!! *eek!!*


prepare yourself!!!!..........


&..... the aftermath- HAHA!!!! this makes me laugh =P


THEN comes the oreo cookie eating contect- HOW FAST CAN U GO?!?!?!?!

WARNING: you will NEVER look @ these people the same, EVER again!!!! =P




GO AUBZ!! :)


OoOhHHHHHH my!! go...... danny! hehe




aftermath face- um...... that's pretty good!!


the group gettin' ready 4........... THE SLIP N' SLIDE!!! AHHHHH!!!!! =P


YAH!!!! =)
if u haven't noticed by now.... i REALLY like putting words with expressions =P tehe... it's fun!!


WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT!! =)


last, but DEFINITELY not least =)


PASTOR TREY!!!!! WOOT!!!!


*tada!!*


SUCH an AMAZING time!!!! ALL praise & glory to our King!!!! <3