Christmas in Michigan

The Hayward Family Photo...

The Piper Family Photo!

Lyd, Megan, and Chelsey Piper

Alex, Lyd, and Maddie Piper

How wonderful to spend the holidays with family! Garrett and I were discussing it tonight and we can't believe that we're really here! We love it, and it's nice to have a break from studying. I love our family, and I love having time to make these memories! God is do good, and I'm so thankful for a Godly heritage and parents and grandparents who love the Lord! What a special Christmas!

American Thanksgiving in Michigan!

We had the wonderful PRIVILEGE to go home to Michigan for American Thanksgiving, even though it took three days of class cuts! It was wonderful to re-coup a bit and spend time with my wonderful family and relatives. We had a ton of wonderful food and fellowship, and a bit of games and shopping thrown in, too. Oh- and today (Friday), we gals tried to spook some deer, but in the process of a "fifteen minute walk", we ended up wandering in the woods for an hour! haha. I don't think dad will find us willing "deer drivers" anymore! It was quite the adventure, though, and filled with many memories and I can't wait to tell my friends at college about our escapades. lol. Here are a couple photos to give you a glimpse of my wonderful family, as well as a sneak peak into my web album that has many more. I am so Thankfull for all God gives me and I am blessed more than I could ever deserve. Thanks to you all who are so special in my life- I praise God for your prayers, love and support! May we never forget why there is a ThanksGiving day- God gives us all that we have!

Grandpa Hayward and I

The Family gathered in my aunt's basement...

Dalynne and I got our own special table...

Thanksgiving At Margaret's House!

This past weekend, I had the honour of spending time with Margaret and her family. It was Canadian Thanksgiving this past Monday, and what a pleasant time getting away from college! We did all sorts of things, like canoeing (below..haha), tramping in the woods, taking lots of photos (as you can see on my web albums), sleeping in the island tree house, rafting, riding the inflatable SeaDoo, stargazing, making s'mores by the pond one night, watching movies, and just thoroughly enjoying being together. :) Her parents were so wonderful, and on Monday, I got to meet her grandparents and Aunt and Uncle. It was such a blast, and we ended up swimming after lunch. (because she pushed me off the SeaDoo and I just had to retaliate... muahaha..) Good times! I love it, and I love having her as my friend. Our God is SO good! I am blessed more than words can tell. Thanks for your prayers!

Freshman Banquet 07!

We had a wonderful Freshman Banquet on Saturday night! As you can see, the theme was Oh Canada, and it was done exceptionally well! We had Venison Burgers and Putin (hot chips with cheese and gravy.. interesting.. and excellent!) and also yummy "Beaver Tails." (What we Americans call Elephant Ears..lol) Anyway.. it was so fun and I got heaps of photos.. so check out my webalbum!

The blessings of friends and family...

What a blessing to have my family and two ladies from NZ come this week! It was so wonderful to see them all again and I got to introduve them to all of my new friends here at college. They also brought alot of special stuff- like snacks and stuff! :) Here's us down at the Lake, and then a pic of Margaret and I on a Foliage Drive the other day.. look on my web albums.. I just loaded four new albums.. I'll put comments up asap. :) Life is busy, ya know?! Write me! :) I will reply, I promise! I love Mail! Please keep those prayers a coming...

My twentieth birthday...

I had a wonderful birthday this past Saturday. It's so hard to believe that it's been only two weeks that I've been here. God has provided so many wonderful friends already. The first picture has Amanda and I at a playground near the college. Then there is a picture of Margaret and I by Lake Ontario. She surprised me by picking me up from the park and taking me there for the sunset and coolwhip and strawberries! It was perfect. She's from Australia and so dear to my heart already. She knew my love for oceans and water, and wow- she outdid herself.

From Left to right- Misty (next door), Ashley (my dorm Sup.), Amanda, Akeisha (next door), Melissa (works in kitchen with me and is my dorm) and then me in the front. Ya gotta love self timer, eh? :) They ordered a TON of chinese food. You can see more on my web albums. Just click the side link and you'll find it. :) What an awesome DAY! :)

Church Worker's Conference...

The Church Worker's Conference at Prairie was such a blessing to me! We had a lovely dinner, then into the auditorium for a challenge from a visiting preacher. He preached about servanthood and I was challenged greatly. How I long to have a consistent servant's spirit and attitude. Your prayers are appreciated! I need much prayer to be the kind of woman God would be pleased with!

Here's Haddon and I tonight- he's such a cutie!

The Franias and Jones...

Haddon and I again...