Action girl!

Hello everyone! I am back!

In case you weren't aware - yes we went away again. Phil and I went away with his family to North wales. We had a spendid time. It was lovely to see all the family and we got up to some fun stuff while we were there too.

I climbed Snowdon - My first time and it was cool if a little scary. Phil and his twin bro Timmy decided they would like to try the toughest route which is described by the guide as 'treacherous' in places. Well prior to this I said that I would like to join them... do you think I could back out now... NO!! be outdone by the men - surely not!! So I did it. It was a great sense of achievement. There was one weak moment when we were almost at the summit...(we had lost the path by now cos of all the fog and we were just scrambling our way up the rock face hand over foot) and I admit I felt like crying, because I could not see properly, my hands were sore from having to grab on and the climb was almost vertical. It was just momentary and I pushed through it and hooray - we made it to the top - No view of course because of all the fog, but it was awesome wicked!!!

We also did white water rafting which was TOTALLY TOTALLY AWESOME!!! I loved it!!! We went on a wet day and the river was cold - but it was the most fun - ever!! I was a bit scaredy before I went - cos I am a bit of a baby really - but I loved it sooooooo much. Basically you (7 people) travel in this dingy thing. You have to sit on the top of the outer bit and paddle 'back wards and forwards' then when the guy says you have to hold on to the little rope and 'lean in' - lest you get swept away and then when it gets really rough he shouts 'get down' and then everyone leaps like mad things to the bottom of the boat so that when you hit the rocks and waves you do not get thrown over!! It is mad and cool and a major rush. One time when the guy shouted 'hold on - lean in' I couldn't reach the rope in time so I flew into the air and thankfully bounced back into the boat - ha ha - he shouted 'nearly lost you then' which was true and I loved it all the more. I totally recommend white water rafting - I did not think too much of it before I went but now I would jump at the chance to go again.

We also went on something called 'rope works'. Anyone ever done this? This is when you have to walk around a 30ft 'High walk' and do the 'leap of faith' - (basically climbing up a high pole and jumping off) There is also a high swing and you get pulled back on this huge swing to about 30ft and then you pull this little thing and it releases you and boy do you swing! Of course you get to wear a harness and before we went on it we were all like 'oh yeah, that's really nothing' and then when you get on it your thinking 'what if my harness wasn't properly tied etc etc...' It is such a rush!!

I also got to spend quality time with my two nieces - who are gorgeous!! One is 8 and one is 3. They are both the sweetest thing!!

All in all - I was named 'action girl' and had a very active week and am planning to go back to work to recover.

How I love to pack...

Packing has to be one of the worst jobs.

I mean I guess it is better than unpacking - but even so... I iron my clothes and fold them (or actually I roll them) into my suitcase ready for my holiday and what is the first thing I have to do when I arrive - I have to iron my badly creased clothes!!! What joy. I am obviously doing it wrong.

Phil and I are off tomorrow to 'Bala' and although it sounds like some really sunny, far away shore I think that you will find that that is in fact 'Bali' and we are going to Bala - North wales!!

Well I am sure it will be lovely. I have never been up Snowdon before - so there is a new challenge there - and we love new challenges don't we!

So, we leave tomorrow morning and the packing I have achieved thus far amounts to Zero!!!

In fact Phil just came in and asked me why I have time to blog when I have not packed. He has a real and very valid point there. I replied that 'I don't have time to blog and that is why it has become so necessary.' Because you see when you become so busy that madness sets in - then that is the perfect time to blog!

So, I am going to go now and do a spot of ironing and perhaps even some packing.

I don't believe there is a computer anywhere near where we are....Do they have them in Wales yet? (Just kidding Jen)

Love you all lots and lots,

Biggest kisses,

Kt XXX

10 Reasons for loving Lauren Jones...

Well today is Loz's birthday so I feel the need to write this blog as she is truly a delicious person and although indeed I could fill a whole book with reasons for loving her - I will just name a few...

1) Lauren is a giver - Loz is someone who will always have time to listen even when she is busy/tired/stressed herself or I have already talked for 13 hours solid!! She is a true giver.

2) Lauren is B.E.A utiful! She is gorgeous and yet so unassuming. I love that about her.

3) Lauren is 'huggy'. Loz gives me the greatest hugs and sometimes you just need that little pick me up - she is great at hugging.

4) Lauren is in a world of her own. Lauren lives in another world but is kind enough to grace us with her presence and make us all laugh (you gotta love that!)

5) Lauren is a chocolate freak. Yep she always has chocolate - what more could you ask for in a friend.

6) Lauren is trustworthy. When she says she will do something - she really does it and that is worth more than gold.

7) Lauren crys when she is sad - yep - it's a reason why I love her. She wears her heart on her sleeve and just says it how it is. If she's sad - you know it and I love her for that.

8) Lauren loves to laugh!! She is a girl who laughs more than she crys (altho some months it is close) and she makes me laugh when she laughs!

9) Lauren is passionate about God - ah yes, the God thing. When you see God in her it's like a bright light (sometimes crazy colours!!) and she radiates Him.

10) She loves me. I love it that Loz loves me, it makes me feel all gooey inside like melted chocolate. She is a wonderful, faithful friend who I adore.

Love you babe XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Goobers

What a great word. Goobers. Well two days ago whilst waiting for the plane I ate Goobers. I know, I know it doesn't sound like something you can eat - or perhaps better phrased it doesn't sound like something you should eat. Lets put it out there. What do YOU think Goobers are??

Phil and I are back from the great US of A and apart from being a little jet-lagged we are doing great. We had such a wonderful time. I am so blessed. God is so faithful isn't he!

While we were away we did a lot of things. Yes I did go on the dirtbike and now I am an addict - It was the MOST fun ever!! I totally loved it. I was like 'again, again' let me go!!! The exhilaration was immense. It has brought me so much closer to God. I know that sounds a little strange but I feel like becoming more excited about life has made me more excited about God and also it had made me feel a little more adventurous - which is always a good thing with God - Do you know he LOVES adventures - like there is sooooooooooo much adventure in the Bible- I love it - I love it that God loves doing radical fun stuff, how amazin is our God. I am loving Him so much!!!!

Fearless...

Well not quite yet perhaps...but I am working on it. I truly hate my own fears and try and make myself do the thing that scares me so that I can overcome it. Does anyone know what I mean?

So we are in America and so far I feel I have done pretty well. I have tried waterskiing, tubing..been up in a little plane. I have even driven over here. I have yet to go dirtbiking but I am determined that I will.

Usually you see I would opt not to do these things being a little bit of a scaredy cat but every single one has afforded a great deal of joy so I am so happy that I have made myself do them. Life is so short and I don't want to live with any regrets!!

My favourite thing so far has been tubing -let me explain... basically you sit in a large rubber ring and get pulled along by a speed boat. Because I am little I had a very bumpy ride - SO MUCH FUN!!! I screamed the whole time... my mouth was open a lot so I swallowed a lot of water too - it was great!

I would like to overcome all my fears - Most of my fears are of people. Mainly men (serious moment for a second) I would love to be totally fearless. You know perfect love drives out fear. I do know perfect love from my heavenly father. I am so blessed. My brother has written an excellent song about how God has made us fearless.

So, my challenge to you today - what is the thing that scares you? Choose today to overcome it! Go on you can do it.

Should be in bed sleeping...

Well, right now I should be in bed. I know this is true because I can feel the heaviness pulling my eyelids down...

However I am also very excited and this is preventing me from sleep. I know that tomorrow I will be travelling for a very long time and will probably not be able to sleep much in the car, on the plane, etc. so really the sensible thing is to sleep now, but knowing the sensible thing doesn't always mean that you do it - does it?!

It's funny because we think that as we get older we learn our 'lessons' and become sensible people but the truth is that altho we KNOW more sensible things that doesn't mean we do more sensible things. In fact it is interesting because I think that as I have become older I am less inclined to do or say the sensible thing!!!

Well I am off to bed finally and I will try and get the balance between being sensible and living life to the full (lol). It is so essential isn't it - living!

Thankful (seeing as Tom writes poems - I thought I would share one of mine)

In this world where it seems a moment cannot be guaranteed...
I am thankful.

When pain and trials pull on my heart and there seems no end in sight.
I am thankful.

I glimpse something of my destiny, eternity with you. I am so thankful.

I see again precious moments in the smallest things,
like shafts of light that brighten the darkest room.
I am thankful.

When heartache comes and emptiness surprises me, I am still thankful.

When weariness overwhelms and I feel I can't keep going, I am so thankful.

Thankful for your peace, for your love, for your mercy to me.

Thankful that you are the wind beneath my wings causing me to fly, that you are the anchor that keeps me from being washed away.

My rock, my love, my everything, My Jesus.

Got up too early...

Well this morning I got up too early...

Anyone ever done that? It is a totally random thing as I am really exhausted at the moment but for some reason my body awoke me at 6am and that was it - no more sleep for me - despite being shattered. And actually I have a hundred and one things to do, but decided that probably the most essential thing was to go round reading everyones blog and updating my own.

I have realised that 'blogging' takes quite a bit of work. Anyone else realised this...(Gem?) I mean not only do I have to think of something to say but it actually really needs to be of some interest. And of course I have to remember that I have a blog in the first place!!!!

I also think (bit deeper now) ooooohhhh I hear u cry, that blogging is hard work because you can choose what to say and then what people see of you and therefore maybe the image you portray is one - sided or well, not fully you. I am not saying that 'blogging' can't be really honest but rather that because I 'know' lots of you in 'real life' I kinda know what you're like a bit, and can't imagine what it would be like if I read your blog and didn't know you at all.

I also think it is hard work as it sometimes feels a bit risky putting yourself out there....

Like telling the world 'I LOVE JASON DONOVAN' ( I don't incidentally) but I might and then I would wonder what do you think of me?

Feeling hot, hot, hot!!

Wow everyone, isn't it hot? I have to say that I love it. I really love this hot weather. I love the sunshine, isn't it beautiful? And I love being able to walk around in the evening when it is still warm. It's great! God is soooooo good. I just felt the need to shout that out.

I have seriously got that Friday feeling...totally excited about the weekend. Sometimes I just feel really overwhelmed by how much God loves me and I know that I should feel the same way - rain or shine but when the sun is shining and I feel a gentle breeze on my cheek I just feel God smiling at me and I feel as if I have just been given a big kiss - Maybe that's what it really means when people say you look sun-kissed!!

Everyone looking forward to the park event tomorrow? Yeah, me too. See u soon...
Love u all lots. Big kisses, ME XX

I am so silly (but most of u already know that)

Hello Everyone,

I am so silly. I made a blog then lost it. (Lol)

I feel a little bit better as Maria did the same thing (solidarity)

Anyway, hopefully everyone will now be able to read my blog...

Love u all lots,

Kt XX

It's me - the crazy girl!

Hello everyone!

Well, I have created a blog - 'encouraged' slightly by Gemma! Now I have to think of something to say...

Yesterday was my birthday - I had a fantastic day - thanks to all my friends for love and gifts. You are all gorgeous!.

Please feel free to make a comment. I will be making lots - tee hee XXX