I Hope You Dance: January 2014

Well, time to update on everything that's happened this past weekend. Bubba's first Stockshow was a success! But before I go further, here's some pictures of us washing her and getting her loaded to take to the barn.

Love her color!

Crazy to think of how this trailer looked before this.

LOVE it and the sign! It's TGK2

Show Pigs

Goldthwaite

Gypsy is loaded!

Such a sweet baby!

I promise, she's the sweetest and most beautiful pig ever.

Here's Miss Kyli Brooke and I before show time!

Well, Bubba and Gypsy did VERY well! He got second place, which seems very good for his first time.

The judge said the only reason he didn't win was because of Gypsy's hip problem. Bummer, but still proud.

Once he and Gypsy was able to rest for a while, Bubba got called back for Showmanship!! How wonderful is that? Being called back your first year. Unfortunately, he didn't win, but still a great experience.

The next night, was the premium sale. Again, ended very well.

Overall, a very successful first show under Bubba's belt. One proud big sister.

Not sure if you can hear it well, but she's saying "I'm so proud of you!"

Awww.

To end on a funny note, here's the first time Bubba has done the cinnamon challenge.

Too hilarious!

God bless!

As I haven't posted a new blog since July, I thought it would be nice to just give a few updates on life. I had just read all of my previous blogs and am so thankful that I started it when I did! Writing is a passion of mine, despite my grammar flaws. So here's a much needed update to all things going on in the journey God has taken me on thus far. :)

Life has been a pretty emotional journey through this last year, but I've got the most amazing support system with my friends, sisters, and especially my family. As I haven't really found a career field that I'm completely passionate about, I am now starting to take online courses from CTC. Even though classes don't officially start until tomorrow, I have completed the first two weeks of coursework that I can. I'm very excited about this semester and have faith that it will be a great one.

I became an alum of ΑΟΠ and am now back home. As much as it hurts leaving behind my amazing friends and sisters, I know that God's plan is bigger than the one I had for myself so I am putting my complete faith in Him. My experience as an ΑΟΠ was phenomenal and I DO need to write about it...but I just can't yet; but hopefully VERY soon I'll be able to.

But despite the setbacks, it has had many positives that I think is worth sharing. :) Oh, and Happy 2014 twelve days late. My goodness gracious, I really need to work on updating my blog more often!

Here's our latest professional family picture..we are long overdue but I LOVE it.

I never posted about this, BUT it was last Spring Semester..giving my beautiful big, Gabbie her paddle. Like big, like little, we both love the bling! She is obsessed with Audrey Hepburn so I tried incorporating that into her paddle as well.

Just a few pictures from the Jimmy Buffett concert last May. Just HAD to post these because they were too good not to.

Aren't they the cutest siblings in the world?!

Probably one of the greatest picture I have during JB concerts ..

but next year I'll be 21 so who knows..I might dress like this drunk guy or find some more hilarious people like this merman above. Possibly embarrassing stories..who knows.. ;)

Sweet little KBK; she's seriously my sidekick. Oh my gosh love this pumpkin.

Alright, so to play catch up..

We moved to Goldthwaite so Bubba could graduate here. I am so thankful we did!!

In the process we have:

1.) Tried raising guineas-an unfortunate failure.

2.) Now have a super cute '89 corolla for our running errands and not spending $15 in gas to go to town and back.

3.) Have a pig, her name is Gypsy {Bubba let me name her} and oh my goodness gracious she is so cute!

4.) Kyli, Christy, Bubba, and I have all turned a year older...and Daddy turns another year older on the 19th of this month.

5.) The MOST exciting of all--found out there will be another Karnes kiddo!! Link is below for the YouTube video! :) Cannon Scott Karnes, we can't wait to meet you!

Expecting Video: http://youtu.be/tnaq4H-Sq3g

Gender Reveal Video: http://youtu.be/4Yi54MPz9OI

Reaction Video:

http://youtu.be/CHOSh5OPRbQ

Three more quick and VERY exciting things to share!

1.) Momma & Shannon are engaged! Words can't express how excited I am for them!

2.) I get to be in the Delivery Room as my third sibling, Cannon is born!

3.) Bubba got baptized and I couldn't be more proud of the man he is coming to be with his faith.

Twinning with my beautiful Momma!

I mean come on, look how absolutely gorgeous she is!

Bubba getting baptized!

Sweet sibling time!

Breathtaking view.

Here's just a few more pictures to add to the year.

NPC Interest Meeting with these fabulous sisters! We had a PHENOMENAL group of ladies going through Formal Recruitment this past fall and the most beautiful baby pandas joined our sisterhood.

Absolutely love these girls! Definitely two of the most selfless and intelligent young women you'd ever meet.

Katie; our friendship means the world to me and I'm so glad we can both be each other's support on our new journeys in life.

SISTER/ROOMIE/BESTFRIEND EVER. I can't even type anything sentimental because I'll start crying. But I love you with my whole heart.

One of the best highlights of the year; getting my little! This is our little princess family. :)

Little, I love you to the moon and back and am so proud of you.

You literally are a bubble of joy and my sunshine on gloomy days. I love you.

During RUSH!

Couldn't refrain from keeping these out of this blog.

Getting this reward was so rewarding and touched my heart. :)

Our beautiful baby pandas!

SHSU Recruitment Girls with our incredible alum :)

LOVE everything about this picture.

I got the privilege of being apart of the recruitment team for colonization of Alpha Omicron Pi at Sam Houston State in Huntsville. Probably one of the most rewarding weekends ever. 90 beautiful colonization members who have since developed a phenomenal chapter!