Hello Summer!

It's the middle of July and the sun is hot, the bbq is going, ice tea is brewing, sprinklers are on, and good times await! This is pretty much a summers day at the Ransom house and I love it!

The summer began with one of my best friend's wedding in California. It was a fabulous day and love was in the air! Haha no surprise there! The ceremony was amazing with hymns and worship songs followed by their beautiful vows. The reception had great food and lots of dancing under the twinkle lights that scaled over the courtyard. I'm so happy for Katie and Mikey and the life they have started together. They have hearts for the Lord and a desire to serve Him...I can't wait to see where God takes them :)

After the wedding I stayed with my family there in California which is always fun….pretty much my home away from home. The days were spent by the pool or at the beach with my cousins and there were plenty of In-N-Out Burger stops along the way! The unfortunate thing was that I sprained my ankle at the beach and had to be off of it for most of the remainder of the trip…4 days, but the good news is that it wasn’t broken!! It was defiantly a trip to remember :) It’s nice to be back home now in Washington since the summers here are so beautiful…



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Mother's Day

"Blessed be all mothers
Who have come into our lives
Whose kindness, care and loving
Remain with us to guide.

Your inspiration in us
Made us strive in every way
Especially to remember
Helping others makes our day.

Mothers, this little tribute
Flows directly from my heart
You are so loved and cherished
Invaluable, one and all, you are."
Susan Kramer

Happy May Day

May Day Flowers!!

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Just a little story... Every year on May Day there are three girls in my neighborhood who get together and leave little bouquets of flowers on each neighbor's door step, ring the door bell, and quickly run away. It's just too cute how they keep the tradition alive :)

He is Risen!

"Once Again"
Words and Music by Matt Redman

Once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

And once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice.

You became nothing, poured out to death.

Many times, I've wondered at Your gift of life, and I'm in that place once again.

And once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Now You are, exalted to the highest place.

King of the heavens, where one day I'll bow.

But for now, I marvel at Your saving grace.

And I'm full of praise once again. I'm full of praise once again.

And once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Thank You for the cross, thank You for the cross.

Thank You for the cross, my Friend.

Thank You for the cross, thank You for the cross.

Thank You for the cross, my Friend.

Once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I look upon the cross where You died.

I'm humbled by Your mercy and I'm broken inside.

Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life.

Once again I thank You!Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice.

Forever Friends

This last weekend was full of celebration and being with close friends! Katie and Mikey came up to Seattle to visit. The weekend was full of activities; Katie's beautiful bridal shower, McCormick and Schmick's happy hour, watching movies, Pike Place Market, home made soup, the dog park for Bauer, and just hanging out. Good times, great friends - what a blessing!

Roses

(This photo is from http://www.mommymakesroses.com/)

Craft time ~ Every girl loves a rose!

So today I came acrosss on Facebook this beautiuful rose art that a lady named Cassie from Seattle creates, and they are made out of coffee filters - who would have thought! I love this and I plan to try and create a rose sometime soon. Check out her site :)

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mommymakesroses.com%2Findex.html&h=60747e90141106370ef85713657f1c69

At The Cabin

Last weekend my sister and I went up to our friend’s cabin. Our days were spent watching movies including the Bourne series (which I finally got to watch all together), hot coco, playing in the snow, milk shakes, going to our favorite hardware store, and of course more hot coco! Relaxing was all that was on the agenda! I will say that the snow was beautiful in the mountains, but it can be done falling for the season in the lowlands :)