happy 21st birthday kayla-ayla!

tonight i got to take kayla out to celebrate her 21st birthday.

it was earlier in the week, but sometimes it's hard to go all out during the week.

plus, she had a floor dinner that night.

so tonight was a late celebration of kayla and all the years we've had with her.

she is such a blessing and i am honored to call her a friend.

she pushes me and helps me grow closer to the Lord daily.

she helps me to become a better daughter to the King.

she is striving for more of Him, and that makes me want more of Him, too.

she is a great RA and role-model for so so many.

she is a safe haven i can go to when i need to discuss things i've been wrestling with.

so tonight i took her to Bravo! for dinner.

we had some awesome food and then split some apple dessert.

we went back to her room and watched "Courageous". 

it is a new movie and if you haven't seen it, you should!
it is a Christian film by the people who did 'Fireproof'.

it is about being men of courage, especially in the house.

such an inspiring movie and i feel every male {and every women who wants to marry or have a male off spring} should watch this.

one of my biggest fears is not marrying a man who will be a spiritual leader.

this video shows it is possible and there are people striving for that.

and i just pray that the Lord brings them into my life on His time.

so go watch it.  you won't be disappointed.

{so so beautiful!}

{love her!}

{friends since freshmen year!}

i love you Kayla-ayla.  

you have enriched my life in one the little-less-than-three years i've known you.

so glad the Lord placed us in the same college experience class freshmen year.

once again, He proves that He knows what He is doing.

i pray this year blesses you more than any other, but more importantly that you grow closer to Him that much more!  

i love you so much and am thankful for you!