Miss SarahAnne Beth

The Semester and the Holidays and some updated pictures!

2009-12-29T20:10:00.000-08:00

Bunch of us girls leaving MiMi's after B.O.B.

Kirk and Korena after our picnic...where Kirk asked Korena to be his Girlfriend officially.

Kendra, Korena and I after our picnic.

Jt and Ernie at Ernies Pirate party!

Paityn having fun with her favorite aunt. ;)

Having more fun!

Livy and I the day she was born.

Well, folks it again has been a while! The whole semester...GO fingure! I had a extremely busy semester however I have arrived at the end with 2 A's and 2 B's. Whew! That is said with a sigh of relief. :) Since I last posted I have led a very very busy, yet somewhat boring life. :( This is the story of every college student I do believe. My days were filled endlessly with work and school. The bright side to the semester was church and study parties. Sad, Yes I am aware! But It turned out good. Olivia Diaz was born since I last posted and oh what a little cutie she is! And Paityn is growing. Makes me sad...she's gonna be all grown up soon! Ernie turned 8, though Im pretty sure he thinks he turned 20. He thinks he is the boss. :) WE have a wonderful holidays. Thanksgiving at Aunt Kim and Uncle Kenny's house with all the family. We have had several "christmas's." The holiday festivities have been in full force and wont stop til after New Years. So much fun! Will post pictures of the holidays once they are loaded!

2009-07-30T18:45:00.000-07:00

Everyone with brother chief!

Ernie and Me

Ernie and Me again

Sydney Brandy Ernie and a buffulo!

Priscilla and I

2009-07-30T18:40:00.000-07:00

Katie and me

HaHa...got ya!

Brandy and Sydney looking mighty fine!

Me, Lexi and Austin at taco bueno...is not so bueno

Some more of mofia

2009-07-30T18:29:00.000-07:00

Having fun on the patio playing mofia

Ernie having fun out on the hay

Sydney, Dennis Dill, and Brandy out on the lake

Us at my Grandfathers grave

The kids in the desert!

P.E.A.K 2009

2009-07-30T18:12:00.000-07:00

Yevette, Rick, Gina. Ernie, Brandy, Sydney. Moni, and SarahAnne

Well, Our trip did not start out so well. We had plans to leave at 8:30 and of course we did not make that mark. But ready to pull out of the driveway at about 10:50 but lo and behold.... a dead battery! We got a new battery and were off. Not quite to the freeway yet and Ernie's feeding bag( with lots of milk) busts all over the back of the van. We finally got this under control and on the road! The rest of the trip was pretty mellow...unless you count the baby's stroller coming loose on top of our van several times. Lol. We went to see family before attending the conference in Tulsa. We being my Mom, Myself, Brandy, Sydney, Ernie and Moni, went and met many cousins, aunts and uncles that us kids had not previously met. It was a neat time. My mom reminisced about her home town and took us to many places that held dear memory's. We went to the grave sites of alot of family members. We were fortunate enough to stay with family during this trip and we stayed with Rick and Gina. They were so kind. After visiting with family we went to Tulsa for the conference PEAK. It was alot of fun! I saw lots of friends, and got to hang out with 'em and pray with 'em! The drive home was not so much fun...I got so sick! Coming across California was completely miserable! I was only to glad to get home.

2009-07-08T12:57:00.000-07:00

Aunt Kim and Karlee

Karissa and I

Kirk and Gramma

Cori and I

Kirk, Korena, Alex, Courtney and Brandy

2009-07-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

Trevor, Danielle, Alex and Karissa

Brandy, Adam, Kyle, Karissa and Alana

Courtney, Kirk and Korena hiding from the smoke

A bunch of us at the beach

Different shot of all of us!

Camping for 4th of July

2009-07-08T12:41:00.001-07:00

So, Thursday night after work Korena, Kirk, Karlee and I drove up to Redding. We picked up courtney and continued to Lake Siskiyou. Already there was Papa and Gramma Opdyke, Uncle Dan, Aunt Alana, Danielle and Tyler, Adam, Karissa, and Trevor, Aunt Kim, Kayla, and Kyle. At another camp site Alex, Cheryl, Cori, Pete, Aaron and anthony were camping. We had a really good time.

Courtney, SarahAnne, Korena, and Kirk waiting for the fireworks on the beach!

Aunt Kim, Kirk and Korena eating watermelon

Brandy at the Beach

2009-07-08T12:36:00.000-07:00

Paityn Belle Ortiz 6 lbs. 8 Oz.

Aunt SarahAnne holding paityn the day she was born

Our sweet little princess!

Brandys birthday

2009-07-08T12:26:00.000-07:00

Ashley opening her presents

Cute clothes!

Group of people chillin at ashleys babyshower

Dana and SarahAnne working our rears off!

Brandy, Korena, Kaylee and I at Kayla Hortons Birthday!

2009-07-08T12:21:00.000-07:00

Taking Balloons to Kendra on her birthday at work

Kaylee and I wishing Kendra a happy birthday!

Brandy and her nasty little chickens

the ugly chickens

more pictures...

2009-07-08T12:10:00.000-07:00

Ashley, SarahAnne, Karissa, and Korena the sunday after No Limits

Jenna, SarahAnne, Sarah, And Kendra at BJS

Danny, Sarah, SarahAnne and Jenna

Kirk, SarahAnne, and Korena at wing stop

(L to R, clockwise) Jenna, Ashley, Ashley, Sarah, Kendra, and SarahAnne

2009-07-07T15:58:00.000-07:00

Kris and Ashley saying their vows

Logan and SarahAnne having fun!

Kirk, Suzi, Patty, and kids!

Ending of a school year...beggining of summer!

2009-07-07T15:37:00.001-07:00

Wow! Its been a while. Well lets see what has went on... A week n redding during winter break, Jelly Belly Factory,No Limits, My Birthday, one of my best friends Ashley Staples and Kris Ortiz got married, CupCake fights, Ashleys baby shower, Brandys birthday, FINALS!!,2 1/2 weeks in the hospitalwith Ernie, another week in Redding, Jury Duty, a new Neice - Paityn Belle,6 lbs 8 oz...the most adorable baby EVER! I already love her to peices, and a camping trip to lake siskiyou! Whew! So pretty much tons of stuff! Getting ready for trip to see the fam in oklahoma, PEAK, more time with my precious neice, a beach trip and another week in redding. Dont forget about all the work in between. ALWAYS! Heres some pictures!

Happy Birthday MOM!

2009-01-21T19:25:00.000-08:00

It was my Mom's Birthday on the 10th of January. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my mom. She claims that we just celebrate, but, there is to be no mention of the age! But *wispers* she turned 42! She got alot of very nice things for her birthday. She got a western purse that she wanted for quite a while. Also she got: a micro-fiber blanket, a church jacket, P.J.'s, some socks, a ticket to Oklahoma play, a horseshoe candle holder, and canisters. She had a really good birthday. I love you mom. Thanks for all you have done for me.

Happy Birthday DAD!

2008-12-20T17:40:00.001-08:00

I just wanna wish my dad a happy birthday. On the 21st of Dec. he will be 48. I hope he has a great dinner tonight. We are having it tonight because tomorrow is our "Buster" Family Christmas. All the family is here or coming in the morning. :) Cheers for my Dads Birthday. Love you. Thanks for all you do!

Girls are like apples

2008-12-18T17:47:00.000-08:00

I think this is very cute...So I wanted to share!

Girls are like apples

Girls are like apples on trees.
The best ones are at the top of the tree.
The boys don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt,instead they just get rotten apples from the ground that arent so good but easy.
So the apples at the think that somethings wrong with them.
When in reality they are amazing.
They just have to wait for the right boy to come along the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.
DID GOD PUT U AT THE TOP?

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-18T17:36:00.000-08:00

Well, It has been a long time since I have kept up with my blog. However, I think I am going to resume my blogging. I kinda miss it and have found some cute things to post. So a update since uh...August.

I have successfully began and completed Russian, English, and Public Speaking! This has been most of the time spent since I last blogged.
Ernie was in the hospital for 20 days in November. (this means I was there too!)
We are very busy getting ready for Christmas...This year it begins on Saturday. :) This is courtesy of Family coming and going at different times.
I bought a new chair and 2 bookshelves for my bedroom.
I have been to Coos Bay, Or.
I have a nephew (My older sister's baby)...and a couple of my bestfriends have also made me a Aunt or are in the process.
I have worked lots of hours.
I am still in love with Jesus!
And....I am looking forward to having this time off of school! Thank the Lord for winter breaks!

Well, From now on I will try my bestest to keep up with this blog! Merry Christmas and I love you all!

A long time coming....

2008-08-26T20:54:00.000-07:00

Howdy folks!
It has truly been a long time coming. I have not been online FOREVER. A whole lot has been going on in my life... mostly good! We just returned from PEAK and let me tell you it was AWESOME! God moved in that youth conference like never before. My uncle Kenny, Aunt Kim, Korena, LeighLee, Lexi, Austin and I drove in the suburban to Tulsa Ok. to attend P.E.A.K. and Quizzing Nationals. It was a pretty quick ride there without many stops...but very entertaining. Everyone who talked to us was like..."OMW! You drove here...How boring." Well, apparently they do not know the people I was with. Boring is probably the furthest word I can think of to describe our trip. Our main event on the way was Cross Ministry's. You can visit there web site at http://www.crossministries.net . It WAS amazing. It is complete statues of the death, burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. They also had the beatitudes, 10 commandments, fountain of divine mercy and a memorial to the innocent victims of abortion. It was very touching to see all these things put in to life. We also saw the guy who was walking across the country with the cross....only his was on wheels.:) So, then the services at P.E.A.K. were nothing short of wonderful. Bro. Marks allowed God to move through him in a mighty mighty way. It of course was great fellowship...Great to see old friends and meet new ones! A wonderful...and sad thing happened while in Tulsa....Leigh and Dell got engaged!! It was so neat to meet Uncle Pops (Korena and I's nickname for him) and be apart of the beginning of the Counts! The Drive home was as exciting as the drive there. We all really wanted to go the Grand Canyon on the way home...so guess were we went?! YES! You're right! It was so beautiful. Truly a wonder of our world...and our God! However, the greatness of this little side trip was short lived when I tripped and dropped Korena's phone down the Grand Canyon. Yes..I am telling the truth. We have pictures to prove it. It dropped where we could still see it. So, to say the least....I gave Korena the right to use my phone the whole trip home. Still...after all that fun, I was ready to be home. Since arriving home I have done nothing but work and attend church...Until today. Today was my first day of classes at both Sac City and CRC. I think after attending classes today that I am going to enjoy this semester. This weekend is Labor day weekend. All of my family except the 2 little ones are going camping at Ice House....I am staying in the nice clean house..that has comfortable beds and hot showers until Sunday morning. Then I will join them with the 2 little ones for one night before coming home. I am not exactly your avid camper...I much prefer like...maybe a hotel!? LoL. No, another reason that I will be staying home is Jhenai's wedding is this weekend. Oh and another big announcement is that I will be a Aunt to a little boy by the name of Vincent Patrick starting next month. My oldest sister will be delivering him around Sept. 4th. I will have to make a trip to LA to visit this little rascal and newest member of our family. We are very excited about this little guy. I cannot walk through the baby stuff without thinking he might need just about everything that I am seeing. HaHaHa...let all the other aunts say Amen! Well, I need to go watch a speech for homework~! I will be putting pictures up as soon as Korena emails them to me. Ciao for now!

Jhenai is getting married!

2008-07-04T11:25:00.001-07:00

This is Estee, Jhenai, Darling and SarahAnne. These were all kids living in my neighborhood that were some of my best friends. We have all moved away...some far and some not so far. We do not get to see each other very often but we are all still very close. When we see one another its like we spoke everyday since we saw each other last. These are what I call life time friends. And now, My bestest friend Jhenai is getting married. I cannot believe that we are all old enough to get married! This is my second best friend to get married! AHH! But I am very happy for Jhenai and Isaiah! and I want to wish them the very best for the journey they have departed on! I told Isaiah that he has caught one of the best girls around and he better treat her like a queen...and Izzy if you read this..I meant it! I love you both very much!

Pictures!!

2008-07-04T11:15:00.000-07:00

This is some pictures from a couple years ago..I found them on the computer and wanted to share them with you! Karissa and I walking.. I love this Picture!
Lilly and I after service at the pizza place...

My Dear friends Nina, Karissa and Victoria took me to a play for my Birthday!
Our first freedom week. Karissa, Steven, Shay, SarahAnne, Jenna, Adam, and Ashley!
Karen and I at the Memorial day picnic. I miss my Karen!
Karissa and I. Having fun playing in old Elk Grove! Freedom week. Lexi, SarahAnne and Korena waiting for the outside church service to start!

Ahh!!

2008-07-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

Well, folks...I have been extremely busy and have not been online for a week~! Life gets to be too much sometimes! The Lord is great through it all! So, It is the 4th of July and I am going to the Rodeo! I cannot wait. It's gonna be AWESOME~! I have promised you pictures but unfortunately, My dear friend Korena has not shared them with me yet! HaHA. So, I will be posting some very old and random pictures that I found on my computer! I thought they would be fun to look at! Love you all!

Oh...and Welcome!

2008-06-18T16:07:00.001-07:00

I want to welcome my little sister Brandy to the Blog world. It is a cute little blog...she doesn't have alot of stuff on it yet. She will work on it though. And welcome to Victoria!

A new post! Finally!

2008-06-18T15:13:00.000-07:00

Wow! I have been so busy and of course my blog is what gets forgotten. :( I have been super busy! I have been working.:( I went thrift storing with Anna, Rachel and Lexi! We had alot of fun. Anna and I focused on books and the other two focused on clothes. We ended our day with Chipotle! A wonderful ending as far as we were concerned. I also took a trip with my family for Fathers day. It was great. We surprised my dad with a camping trip. We could not go far with the kids but we had a great weekend at the Placerville KOA camp. My mom and the older kids left Friday at noon and went to the campgrounds to set up. Myself and the little kids waited at home for Dad to come home and take a shower. My Dad, the little ones and I drove up to meet the rest of the crew. My dad had no idea what was going on. We pulled of into the Koa and he was like are we having dinner here? I was like yes, and we aren't leaving until Sunday. He later told my mom that he could not have had a better fathers day. It was great. Trista and her kids drove up on Saturday and spent the day with us. We all caught fish! There was a playground, fishing pond, swimming pool and a couple animals to play with. Then it was back to the grind. I have been working all this week. Yesterday, I worked 15 hours. I got off and went straight to bed and didn't wake up once. I have not went to bed at 9 pm for probably a year! This weekend Korena, Lexi, Aunt Kim and I are going for a girls weekend! It is going to be lots of fun. When I get back I will post pictures of both weekends. :) I will try to be more diligent with my blog. Please, make sure you noticed the TRY! HeeHee!

Lots of pictures!

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Sis. Angela Doan and I after eating with the school at Shakeys. There was octopus Pizza.
The Church School and I a couple days after I spoke at chapel.
Love Coke!? They are huge in Japan.
SarahAnne, Tedia-San and Tamiko-San...These two are two of the sweetest ladies you could ever meet and boy, can they touch the throne of God.

Pictures!

2008-06-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

This is at the SeaWall. This is the East China Sea.
The cars in Japan are very different from ours. They are very narrow and box shaped.
Sis. Laura and I on our way to Cokesidorie. This is a open air market!
Here I am on Coksidorie Ave. Shopping!
Here I am inside the alley way of the open air market.

Some more pictures!

2008-06-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

Tamiko-san, Sis. Diaz, Tomoko-san, and Sakura at the picnic. The most beautiful ocean in all the world.
At a stunning garden with Meemaw! Beautiful. Gorgeous. Stunning. Awesome. Breathtaking.
I actually got to go out into that water.

Pictures...At last!

2008-06-02T11:44:00.001-07:00

I am sitting on the plane in the first part of the trip....the only reason my hair still looks descent!This is me in Tokyo waiting for my flight to Okinawa. I met a girl name SarahAnne. The first person I have ever met with my name! This is a statue at the airport wear traditional dress.
A typical apartment building.
The Mall! Yes, ladies, 6 stories high!
Soba soup...One of my main staples in Okinawa.

Elijah Matthew! My sweet little friend!

SarahAnne, Christina, Sakura, Lena, Sarah, And IE (I have no Idea how to spell her name)

Sugar cane! It is everywhere, even in the middle of the city in a small area!

Startbucks, anyone!? Yes, I had it. And yes this is the only thing that actually tastes the same as here. Just to let you know... Never go to arby's in Japan!

I am home!

2008-05-23T23:51:00.000-07:00

Well, I made it home! Whew! When I said I made it, I meant it. It was a close call. We had the worst flight in the world. It was turbulence the whole entire way home. Not so much fun. The seat belt was on so much that for the little bit it was off there was like huge lines for the restroom. It was a experience. I am glad to be home, but when I was leaving I was really pulled in both directions. It was kind of hard to leave the people. There was a large group that came to see us off at the airport. It made it so hard to turn around and walk away from them. The people there were so sweet! I miss them all. I have jet lag...:( Oh well, Its part of the journey I suppose. The day time is so hard for me. I spent Wednesday and Thursday hanging out at home. Friday was my official day back to work but that didn't work out so well since I was falling asleep all day long. So tonight I went to Prisilla and Uncle Chad Adair's graduation parties. They were fun. It was nice to see everyone. I got to see Uncle Keith, Aunt Patty, Sydney and Gentry! They were here for Uncle Chads party. I miss them. I wish we all lived in the same area. Oh Well, When we all get to heaven there will be no more goodbyes. Whoo-Hoo! Anyhow, I am going to finish and post some pictures!!

Our God is a good God!

2008-05-19T17:48:00.000-07:00

Thank the lord! We prayed for the lord to move and break up the typhoon heading toward us...and He did! I am so thankful that he listens to our prayers. Well, It is now Tuesday morning. I am getting ready to pack up all my stuff with only a few things left out! I love it here, and I love the people here. But I am so glad to be able to get back to life. I am ready to drive. I don't think I will be but I don't know, pray that I am not turned around when I drive! The drive on the right side here. Anyhow, gotta get in the shower and pack. Bro. Doan (the missionary here) is going to pick us up in a couple of hours for lunch. Pray for our flight home! love you all. See you in a day or so!

Pray!

2008-05-18T01:47:00.000-07:00

So, we are looking at the weather and guess what?! There is supposed to be a typhoon coming straight toward Okinawa! It is supposed to hit Tuesday or Wednesday. If this happens there will be no planes leaving this Island! I will not be able to fly out on Wednesday! This would not be a problem except...I have a final on Thursday. Pray people pray!

Friday and Saturday...

2008-05-17T05:27:00.000-07:00

Conshesheemaas! (A greeting here in the church!) I hope all is well on your side of the world! :) I am so thankful to have this means of communication. I am going to copy these and have a diary of my trip..kinda..haha! So, Friday was an exciting day! (really, what days haven't been right?) We got up and went to another 100yen store. After we came home and dropped meemaw off at the apartment. Sis. Laura and I went out searching for a adventure...Just kidding we decided to go to a open air market! It's called Coksihdorie. It had all kinds of neat shops along the road and down this little side alley thing. (It was very safe...don't worry mom.) Well, to get there we rode the monorail. This is a little train thing up in the air. I was kinda scared...but I lived! What a wonderful God we serve...HaHa! He calmed my nerves. Anyhow, There were many shops with traditional clothing, foods (good and weird), and trinkets. I bought a little goya person key chain and a pretty traditional patterned bag. I have all kinds of neat pictures from this place. They had real frogs dried up and made into change purses, and huge bags with thousands of dried fish to eat. It was interesting! So, Goya is bitter melon. Its not so much like a melon, however, they got the bitter part right. It is so very popular here in Okinawa. So, then after the trip back on the monorail we rushed home and got ready for church. Church was really good. A few people that had not been attending regularly was there and really broke through. I have been here only a short time, but I have already fallen in love with the people here. Some of the most friendly, sweetest people live on this small island that you can barely see on a map. Their spirits are so sweet. I really could stay here for a longer time and be at home. Words really cannot describe how nice and hospitable they have been. The Clevingers have been toting us around and have been so very nice to us. I appreciate them so much for all they have done and how much they have went out of their way to take us to things. They have been so wonderful. We are staying with Sis. Laura Clevinger. Her husband, Bro. Les Clevinger moved in with another Aimer, Bro. Vince Demuth. So they are teaching alot about missions here, and sending out missionary's from here. So, today we had a international potluck. It was funny for me to come to Japan and have a international potluck. To me I was like okay, so where the Japanese! haha. We had some good food from around the world. I cannot describe to you how moving this trip has been. If I ever doubted that I was called to go around the world teaching about our savior Jesus Christ, I know now. God has placed such a huge burden upon me like never before. I see these people walking around this beautiful island, where in 8 towns there are 2 churches. I probably will not end up living on this island (although, I wouldn't mind.) I still have been shown the huge need that is calling to us from around our world. Who will go if I do not go? Who will listen to the call of God? I urge anyone who have been called, Please don't lose your burden! We are desperately needed around the world! Now, I am gonna go to bed. :) I am tired and we have church early in the morning! I love and miss all of you!

Its been a good day!

2008-05-15T05:44:00.000-07:00

Praise the Lord! God is so awesome. I am learning so many things over here on the field. God really works in a different way overseas. People are different, open and closed about different things. God is touching the Okinawan people in a mighty mighty way. He not only touching but moving among these people. I know that I have said this over and over again, But, again I say I am so thankful to be able to be here. Today was a good day! Sis. Eiko Diaz took us on the marine base to show me the base here. It is very interesting to be on base. We also went to China Pete's. This is a store with beautiful china and other neat things from here. It's so great! So, Food. I really really like Japanese food. I do not like sheshemee(sushi). There is alot of really good food here on this island. I have figured out that here, I would rather get Japanese food- even when it is a new odd food. Because the American food is not what you think of. So, Japanese or American!? Japanese, Please! ;) A funny thing here on the island is there are alot of roaches, which is gross. But the name in Japanese for them are gokeebootys. Yes, just like it sounds. I laughed so hard. I think it a great name for these nasty little creatures. Well, We just got home from a missionary dinner. I was able to meet all the military leaders. They are all sweet people. I was very glad to meet all of them. We had a fun time, visiting. Everyone telling stories some funny missionary stories, some moving missionary stories and more stories. It was so nice. Its late and I have alot to accomplish tomorrow, so talk to you all later. Oh and Kirk in honor of you, I put salt on the napkins.:) No, It was driving me crazy! Goodnight, I love and miss you all.

hmm..

2008-05-14T08:30:00.001-07:00

I am not sure what happened to the font on the previous blog... Sorry!

Having Fun!

2008-05-14T07:35:00.000-07:00

Well, I haven't been on for a few days because I have been running around...nonstop. *Wink* So a quick re-cap of the last 2 days. Yesterday, we got up and went to the church school. I taught chapel on Living for God is fun! I talked alot about myself and what ministries that I am really involved in. I talked about what is effective for us. I really felt like God moved and I was able to connect with the students. I have got to know the youth here. They are all so sweet and very involved. It is great to see the young people up on the platform. After chapel, Bro. Doan took us to a place...like a Japanese fresh choice.

It was very me! I loved it. We went to the mall called Jesco. It was really nice! I was bad and got a few pairs of shoes. It was really good bargains and a smart girl never ever passes one of those up. :) Three pairs of shoes and a few gifts later...We left there. We drove up this hill and looked out over the cities on the island and the ocean...actually it is the East China Sea. Anyhow, after that we went to eat and the rest of the night was spent in the restaurant talking about God and his wonderful ways. This morning we got up and were picked up by Sis. Tamiko. We drove over and looked around Okinawa city. We went to Tedia-Sans house and stayed most of the day ministering to her. Her husband passed away a few days ago. We were able to spend time with her and her sons. She also invited some friends over for lunch. We picked up Sis. Tamiko's boys and went to the seawall. It was beautiful. We went to the 100 yen store (dollar store) here. It is so huge! It had alot of nice stuff in it! We went to church. Bro. Doan taught a very good message about exercising the gifts and talents God has gave to you. It was very touching. He is a great minister. It is now after 12, we went out for dinner and I talked to my mom and Karissa on the phone. I miss everyone. I am having fun though and I am learning so much about being a missionary. It is not a easy job. Its not a easy path to walk down. I am so glad that God opened the doors for me to come. I really believe he is molding me into the vessel that he needs in his kingdom. I am feeling God touch me in a special way. I pray that I can continue to minister to the people here. God is a awesome God he is. Well, I'm going to go make my bed. Love all of you! Comment! I love getting the comments! I makes me feel close to home. :) Ciao!

Its been a exciting day!

2008-05-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

Today has been an exciting tourist day! It has been a blast. A couple of the sweet ladies, Sis. Tomoko and her mother, took us to the ocean. We ate some wonderful Thai Food, while sitting on a hill look out over the ocean. When I get home I will post pictures. The water is like a picture. It is the aqua color. Although when you look down it is clear. We went out on the ocean in a glass boat. It is a boat with a portion of the bottom glass. We went out and look down at all the beautiful fish. I saw Nemo! *Smile* There was many different kinds of fish. It was so beautiful. I got to walk out in the ocean. It was really warm and perfect. I found some pretty shells. At the restaurant there were fossils. It was really neat. The had all kinds of fish fossils. They also had a dinosaur thigh. It was kinda neat. They also had a little dino head. There was so many neat things today. We got home exausted, so we took a nap. Afterwards we went out for dinner with the Doans. I walked through the mall. I got some really beautiful little hair things. It was pretty cheap. Tomorrow I am going to speak at the chapel in the school. Pray for me! It will be ok. I am looking forward to be able to talk to the young people here. Anyhow, Its late. I miss everyone! Love everyone! Bye!

This is my 3rd day!

2008-05-10T16:25:00.000-07:00

Well, I gotta type fast because I have to go to church. :) We are constantly running here. Yesterday I did get to sleep in. That was really nice because of jetlag. We have finished the Ladies Conference. It was very very powerful. God spoke directly to the ladies of Okinawa. So, The food. It is very interesting is a good word. Its not nessessarily bad...but different. Ok, so some of it is bad. HaHa.. I had some chicken and rice that was really good. I have learned something fast...go for the new food. The American food here is discusting. I like the fries and that about all. Their ranch tasted like radishes. I was all Yes! Ranch! Shortly it became...Oh No! Radishes! Blechk! No, I do like alot of the food here. And the Coffee is to die for! I love it. Kirk, I think of you when we go out to eat because all the places give you wet napkins to wash you hands. They give you like two so it does a better job. It's kinda cool. Anyhow....I gotta finish my hair. Love yall! Oh yeah, and comment! I like reading the comments!

Im actually in Japan!

2008-05-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

I am in Japan!! I have been here two nights and one day! Sometimes I stop and think...WoW! I am in Japan! We arrived here late at night on Thursday...this is because we lost a day coming. We left at 12:00 pm on Wednesday. We arrived in Toyko after a 11 hour flight. Only to get on a plane and fly to the island of Okinawa. The latter flight was about 2 1/2 hours. Bro. Doan and some other brothers and sisters were at the airport to pick us up. We went and they decided we needed to eat. We went to a Japanese fastfood place where I was able to find some Veggie Curry. It was yummy...I was shocked! LOL. Meemaw and I are staying with a sweet lady named Sis. Laura. Her husband moved out for a few weeks so that we could move in. Sis. Laura has really went out of her way to accommodate us. We attended a funeral...This was a experience! They are much different here then in the states. After we went up this little hill and put his ashes in the shrine their family has. Yes, I said it was a experience. We got to go the mall! It was 6 stories high..Yes Ladies, I am serious! We didn't really get to shop a whole lot .:( I did tell them I wanted to go back though! HaHa..What can I say?!?! We had our first church service. It is a ladies conference that is going on. I got to testify and Meemaw preached. God moved in a incredible way. I am so excited to see what God is going to do while we are here. These Ladies can pray, let me tell you! Then, we played tea party! It was really pretty! I got to keep my tea cup! Well, I am gonna go...I have a luncheon that I have to leave for in a few mins. I hear its gonna be American food. This I can stand. Actually, the food has not been half bad...We have not went for sushi though. I love American sushi...You know the chicken kind?! Well, I'm not looking forward to the REAL sushi. HAHa. I love you all! Pray for us! Ill get back on here as soon as I can. I was going to blog sooner but the computers are all in Japanese. But I got desperate and so I started clicking until I found the sign in page. :) Anyhow, Sayanaro!

Going 100 miles a hour!

2008-05-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

Well, I am going crazy. I am just about packed...I will finish the last few things after church tonight. We leave for San Fransisco at 5:00 in the morning. Our plane leaves at 11:25am. I just finished my lesson notes to take. I took Ashley to the Airport this morning at 5:00, she is going to North Carolina. So, then Korena and I started to pack my clothes. My sweet friend stayed the night with me so that she could help me this morning. And she did! I am so excited about what God is going to do while we are there. I am looking forward to letting myself be molded into what Jesus wants me to be. I really am amazed that everything has worked out for me to go, I believe it really was God's will for me to make this trip. Well, ciao for now! I will try my best to get on and post while I am in Japan!

Karissa and Adam are Married!

2008-05-04T13:30:00.000-07:00

Wow! The wedding is over. It's sorta bittersweet. I'm so happy that all the stressful planning and things we HAD to do for the wedding are over. And that the wedding went so beautifully. The downside is Karissa is no longer gonna be living a minute and 57 seconds away from my house....but around 8 hours away. The only thing I have to counteract the fact shes moving is that Coos Bay is beautiful and will be a wonderful vacationing spot! :) Well, the Wedding in my opinion was beautiful and couldn't have went better. Even Kyle running back and forth was a wonderful addition to the original plan. He even jumped over the rose pedals so he wouldn't mess 'em up! LOL. I will admit that I pretty much bawled the whole wedding but then again what best friend wouldn't. So, now its 1:40pm on Sunday and I have been awake for about 40 mins. My hair is still in curls on the very top of my head. I was way to tired to take it out. I got to bed around 12:30 after partyin' with the rest of the wedding party...Well, kinda around 11:30 I started to fade. However, I was entitled to fade since I had been at the church until 4:00am Friday night. We were finishing the decorations in the church. Mike L, Ben L, and Kirk were a wonderful help to the family working. A huge shout out to them. So, a normal thing for you to assume is, Well SarahAnne its all over and you can relax. and my answer is not so fast. I now have to do the last minute shopping and pack for my trip. Oh, and I think I have forgotten to mention that while I am typing my mom is at the hospital picking up a new kid. She is a 10 yr. old girl with diabetes. She will be here for about 6-9 months. My life is never boring let me tell you. Well, I'm hungry and so I gotta go. :) love to all.

So, Imma little behind...

2008-04-28T09:32:00.001-07:00

Ok, so I have a blog now what? LoL...I never have time for this thing. I dont even have time right now...But I am a multi-tasker....typing, and making the kids breakfast. Well, I have been very busy..it is all wonderful and exciting things. I leave for Japan in 8 days. Whew! Thats crazy. I know it will be fine but Im kinda scared. My Meemaw is taking me so, it wont be that bad. She's a pretty brave lady. I think that if I got to pick anyone to go overseas with it would be Meemaw. She knows what to do over there in scary places. God is going to do great things. We are going to be attending two conferences. Im going to climb trees while I am there. (Love ya, Kim!) Pray for me!!! The wedding is Saturday! Im Not Ready for this to happen. I can't believe Karissa is getting married. Since we were little girls we have always dreamed of how our wedding would turn out. I have to say that so far Karissa's is turning out way better then our 7 yr. old mind could have thought it to be. Welp, I better get back to work....Ill try to get on this at least one more time before the wedding. :) Ciao!

My first post!

2008-03-25T15:11:00.001-07:00

Well, I have a blog now. This is kinda cool, yo0u guys get to hear about every little detail of my life. I know you are thrilled.;) So anyways, alot is going on with me. I am excited about whats going on. My first event is my frenn- Karissa and Adam, are getting married May 3rd. This wedding is taking alot of work but we are having tons of fun in the process and it will be beautiful. :) My other exciting event is that I am taking my first mission trip. My Meemaw and I are going to JAPAN!!! I am elated. We are leaving 2 days after the wedding. It will be a tight squeeze but very do-able. I put in for my passport today. Whoo-Hoo. So besides that I work every day and church. Church is exciting. My Sunday school class is full of teen girls that come to church on the bus. We have fun in our class. M242 is going and its going GREAT! Alot of work has went into this and it is reaping ready. Our Group (Sac state and Sac city) is growing. Well, I am being summoned to take a nap. LOL. Ciao!