Today we Reached IN, to Reach Out. Our FC Change Groups became "street teams" by gathering together at Northpark Mall to "treat" others by handing out gift cards to various "sweet" spots (Jamba Juice, Paciugo, Coldstone Cremery) in the mall. On the gift cards was a sticker promoting our new series appropriately named “DELICIOUS.”
Afterward we all met back up at the food court for dinner and fellowship. It was a great event where we were able to invite over 100 people to FC.
Enjoyed a restful Labor Day of catching Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 with Soums and a bike ride with Matt around White Rock Lake.
Matt & I joined Jeph & Amy tonight for Dallas Arboretum's annual Picnic in the Park. We packed dinner from Central Market and migrated around the lawn for the best cinema under the stars spot as we listened to The Dallas Wind Symphony concert. Following the concert, we settled in for THE PRINCESS BRIDE. :o)
We headed out to the suburbs of Flower Mound this eve to share dinner & fellowship with The Breens. What an amazing family! Matt met them while we were camp counselors at Allaso Ranch and knowing them has been an incredible blessing.
Soumya is in town visiting this weekend! We met up with Berger for dinner at Villa-O & lived it up across town making stops at Casa Bergs, Lift Lounge and others that will remain nameless ;o).
Just wanted to pause today to say I'm grateful for my career as a Sr. Strategic Planner at TracyLocke. Here's a pic of the entrance to our planning area on the 23rd floor :o)
You haven't fully lived until you've shared a Sprinkles Cupcake with girlfriends! Delana, Amanda & I caught up over Taco Diner and Sprinkles after work today. I heart good girlfriends :o)
Tuesday nights are dedicated to learning how to apply God's Word into my life and for fellowship among friends at FC Studies.
Started the day with a little time "house" shopping before visiting Kelly & sweet baby Nico while browsing a few sparklie designs at Pampillonia.
Ken took center stage this evening as we went out to celebrate his birthday over dinner at Blue Mesa and a personalized Pavlov's Dogs comedy show at Pocket Sandwich Theater.
Enjoyed a tasty lunch with Max and TM friends at Stephen Pyles and then wrapped up the day with some patio time with Matt at Sangria and Little Katana. I'm due for a little dining out detox :o)
Keeping with the friendly dining visits trend this week, I spent time visiting with Kristin tonight over dinner at Alo and the movie, Henry Poole is Here. Terrific company, exceptional food and a great movie!
Chelsi, Gayla and I caught up over dinner at Taco Diner tonight. While it was enough of a treat to just spend time with them, it was even better with one of my favs ..., the De Los Cabos (think Parisian-Mexican guac-cobb salad, mmm.)
Spent time with a good friend, Mel, tonight over great conversation and dinner at Greenz.
"Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder. Don't you know the hardest part is over. Let it in, let your clarity define you in the end. We will only just remember how it feels. Our lives are made in these small hours. These little wonders, these twists & turns of fate. Time falls away, in these small hours, these small hours still remain.
Let it slide, let your troubles fall behind you. Let it shine until you feel it all around you. And I don't mind if it's me you need to turn to. We'll get by, it's the heart that really matters in the end. Our lives are made in these small hours. These little wonders, these twists & turns of fate. Time falls away, but these small hours, these small hours still remain ..." - Rob Thomas
Took a little break from blogging after camp & getting back to the real world :o)
What an amazing experience! I am truly grateful & blessed for having spent the past week with each of these incredible girls. From zip lines, horse rides, paint ball & ropes courses to a water park with lazy river, mountain bikes, zany games & pamper camper time ... Allaso Ranch really has it all! But, above & through all this runs a strong current of amazing change that happens in the lives of these children through FC's solid Christian curriculum & leadership.
The Yellow Jackets' Cabin of Village Earth!
Earth and Wind friendly competition ;o)
Evening rally
Smores night!
My sweet Sr. High Trainer, Sara!
