We are starting off with some great news today! Chris passed his kidney stone! Thankfully he was able to pass the stone before the guys event this past weekend. Around 1130 Thursday night it finally came out! On Friday, Chris left for Dudefest! He took a group of highschool boys and leaders on a camping and hiking trip. They had a great time and he was greatful that he was able to participate in everything instead of having to stay home because of the kidney stone! They got home around 7 on Friday night. Estrofest was also this past weekend. THe girls took a day hike and then returned to the home of one of our leaders for pizza, swimming, and some time in God's word! What a great weekend! Yesterday, Chris and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary! It is so hard to believe that an entire year has passed since our wedding! What an incredible year it has been. Chris has a surprise planned for this weekend and I am looking forward to it! To celebrate yesterday, we hiked the Heather Lake trail (about 4 miles round trip) and ate at Buca Di Beppo (this is where our rehearsal dinner was held). The hike was beautiful! The second half was all snow and some areas were at least 6 to 8 feet deep! Considering I have never seen more than a few inches of snow, I was blown away! We ate some snacks by the lake at the top and just enjoyed being together in God's creation! Buca gave us a free dessert to celebrate our occasion and it consisted of 12brownies, 6scoops of ice cream, Choc and caramel sauce, sprinkles, TONS of whipped cream, and a cherry.... so much for all that hiking! Over all it was an incredible weekend! Thank you again for all of the prayers surrounding our transition and Chris kidney stone! More adventures to come...

pics: Dudefest collage, our anniversary hike, and the HUGE dessert!