3 is such a wonderful number.

Today marks 3 years. 3 years since Ryan and I went on our first date. 3 years that we have been together.

3 years ago we went to Cafe Mingo on our first date. Had some wine. Walked. Went to dessert. It was a very wonderful first date.

Last year Ryan bought me roses, and took me to The Melting Pot for dinner.

This year, was no different. He showed up with flowers at my work yesterday. Then surprised me and took me to...well, The Melting Pot. A new tradition he said, there was no complaining from me. Except maybe that I ate too much! :)

We had such a wonderful time! I love that he loves to celebrate this day. I know to some it's such an insignificant day, but for us, it's one worth celebrating. Because to us, it's not just another day. It's the day that would change our lives. It was that day, I met my best friend, and husband.

And to me, that is worth celebrating!

Happy 3 year "dating" anniversary Ryan!

I heart Young Life

When I was in high school I was a part of a small group of students and leaders that started up WYLD Life in my town. I had been attending Young Life, then when asked to help start the Middle School Club, I was thrilled!! Since then, I have loved being a part of Young Life and Wyld Life. Both as Student Staff, and as a volunteer.

For those who don't know, Young Life is an awesome youth ministry that is all about sharing Christ. But by building relationships with kids and "earning the right to be heard". I have seen lives changed by the ministry of Young Life. In fact, my life has been changed because of YL.

I had a recent reminder of the amazing ministry being done. In a few ways actually. First, my mom. She has been volunteering for a couple (maybe three) years with Young Lives. This ministry focuses on teen moms. My mom makes meals for their club once a month, and in the summer goes to camp as a nanny. This allows the girls to enjoy camp and bring their babies. My mom loves it because she gets to be "grandma" for the week! Well camp is next week for her. And she is so excited. I love how much she loves Young Life too.

One of the other ways was while we were in Europe. I was reminded of many camps and clubs while we were there. And felt a prompting in my heart to get involved again. Whether on the support end, like being on Committee, or administratively, or as a leader. Being a leader would be hard while I work full time, but I came home determined to find a way to get involved.

Which brings me to my next reminder. I recently met with the Area Director of the Young Life near us, just to talk about ways to get involved. I am thrilled to figure out a way to get plugged in.

Needless to say, this post is really to share just how much I love Young Life. One of my students from the church in Olympia just got back from a YL camp and posted on Facebook how much he loved it. One of my girls is at a different camp doing work crew all summer. I think YL does a great job not only reaching kids who are not plugged into a church, but those who are!

I heart Young Life.

Camp

We still haven't decided what to write quite yet, but I wanted to share this photo of our entire camp. Students, Interns, Czech Leaders, and the team from our church.