I Hope You Dance: New Adventures

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!