if: gathering

I spent a weekend in Austin with some of my dearest friends at the if: gathering. It was an amazing time to worship God, hear great speakers, be challenged in my faith and catch up with friends. We stayed up way too late, but I left the weekending wishing that we had more time together.

I drove to Austin and picked up these four gals at the airport - Ashley, Cat, Rachel and Melissa. Jennifer and Callie joined us a bit later.

I saw old friends from Kanakuk like...Allen Befort,

Lindsey Wheeler,

and Kari Bratvold Sowers.

We ate yummy Mexican food. The food was fun, the shopping was fun, but most of all I loved time with friends like this one! They are good for my heart. They just know me because we have shared life together.

While I was away, Todd had extra help from Grandad and Baba. Holden got a ride in the wagon - apparently he was concerned for his safety.

Fun times playing outside.

Hooray for all that this picture captures!