Living in a whirlwind

So lately I've been posting a lot of photo updates, as great those are, they don't allow me to tell you whats been going on in my life. So that is the purpose of my post below; to tell you what I've been up to:

On Monday nights, my dad is leading a bible study called the truth project. We've only had one week so far, but I'm really excited about what will come from it. The material is radical, new, very biblical, and life changing. If you ever get the chance to be a part of a Truth Project bible study I would whole heartedly recommend it!

Tuesdays include 3 hrs of co-op classes. I have a speech and leadership class.... I hate it. Well, not the class, but speaking. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll be a better and more confident speaker! I also have a Writing class. My teacher is very organized, and her teaching style targets my learning style.

On Wednesdays I have another writing class, and in the afternoons I spend time at church preparing for youth group, and earning money for youth retreats.

Thursdays are pretty laid back. Sometimes I have random babysitting jobs at night. I usually am doing homework and other school subjects during the morning and afternoon.

Fridays are my favorite days of the week! I finish up school in the morning, and spending the afternoon doing whatever. At night Joel usually has a football game, either that or I'll have friends over.

Saturday's always seem to fill up for our family. Anna always has a soccer game, and Joel sometiems has a football game. Mom enjoys "entertaining". So we almost always have a family friend over for a "game night" on Saturdays.

Sunday mornings start early for me because I teach sunday school. Ellen and I are teaching the 2 year old sunday school class, what an adventure!!!! Last week was our first week and the word that described it best was, chaos! No one was sitting still, kids were crying because they missed their parents, there was playdough on the floor\peoples shoes, pretty much everywhere except the table! After returning home from church, I spend my afternoon taking naps [yes "naps" is supposed to be plural ;)] and watching football. I justify my laziness, because a day of rest is required by Jesus in the 10 Commandments [Exodus 20]. At night I'mbe leading a bible study for 9th-12th graders, focused on worldview, leadership, and apologetics.

So thats what I've been up to lately. Busy? Yes, but thats a good thing!

I'm excited for this coming weekend. On friday the family is MAYBE going to see McCain and Palin speak in Blaine [near our house] and on Saturday we are hosting a youth party!