10. Missions/Asia
A year and a half ago, I got the privilege to go on a mission trip to China and Thailand. That is when I feel in love with Asian culture... especially the children. We got to minister to orphans in Thailand who had fled from Burma because of persecution. I have had an ache to go back to Asia ever since. I also went to Japan in 2009.
9.CaffineThis one is self explanatory... I like/am addicted to Dr. Pepper and/or hazelnut coffee. I don't have a problem ;)...
8. Chocolate Chip Cookies
I LOVE baking chocolate chip cookies, but I tend to eat them all once I bake them so I have to be careful when I bake them that there are other people to send them home with. Brett doesn't like chocolate that much so I WILL eat an entire batch of cookies if it is just us. I just made my first "from scratch" batch of Nutella & Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. They turned out amazing.
1/2 cup of Nutella
1/2 cup of Jif Peanut Butter
1/2 cup of chocolate chips
1/2 cup of sugar
1 cup of flour
1 egg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix and roll dough into balls. Place on pan (make 18 cookies). Bake for 7-8 minutes. Enjoy!
I have been really interested in flowers for about a year now. I have realized how life giving flower arrangements are for me and I love getting fresh flowers from my husband. I am actually starting floral design classes next week and I am excited to see if I like it. **fun fact- My two favorite flowers are sunflowers and peonies. Below is my bouquet from our wedding. I loved the purple touches they added.
6. Painting/Crafts
As a child, I always said when I grow up I want to be an artist. I didn't realize until about a year after I started painting that I was grown and actually become what I wanted to be. I have been painting murals and art pieces for nearly three years. I have been blessed to have been given great opportunities to expand my talent and portfolio. Here is one of my most recent pieces.
5. Christmas and Traditions
I am a sucker for Christmas... Every year since Brett and I started dating we have gone ice-skating every Christmas. I love the music, the traditions, and the festivities. This Christmas is extra special because its our first one as a married couple. It is not even Thanksgiving yet, and we already have our tree up and gifts wrapped. Here are some pictures of our first tree.
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| Isn't it pretty?! |
These are the girls in my life that I don't get to see nearly enough but when I am with them I always leave encouraged and inspired.
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| My older sister Brittany |
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| My Breanne at her wedding |
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| and her at mine. |
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| My good friend, Abbey. |
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| My sister, family friends/sisters, and cousins. |
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| High school friends, Victoria and Ashley. 3. Mi Familia Where would any of us be without family. Love you Brett, Brittany, Joseph, Dad, and Mom. |
2. My Husband: William Brett-Allen Gilpatrick
We got married on May 28, 2011 and have now been married for nearly 6 months. Though only married for a short time I have known my husband for over six years and he is my earthly best friend. I am thankful for such a sweet, gentle provider for me and our future family. I love getting to spend everyday with this him.
1. Jesus
As a child I decided to give my life to Jesus Christ. As a teen I was called to the ministry. My relationship with Jesus grew through high school and I decided to go to Christ for the Nations Institute to further my education and gain training to be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I just graduated in May with my associates and became licensed with my husband to be a minster. 
We serve at Stillwater Community Church in the youth ministry. I am so thankful to be given the opportunity to share what Jesus has done in my life and make disciples for the cause of Christ. I am currently the small group leader of our middle school girls. I can't wait to see what Jesus does in their lives.
Hopefully I will have a Thanksgiving post up soon, but until then... Happy Monday!
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