So, its been a while since I last posted. Things in the Yates houshold have been busy. We are still working with the youth at REAL and in November we will be launching our new services and times. Our Jr. High ministry will now be called "REAL68". We are both super stoked for the change. We will now have a Jr. High only service with small groups. We really believe this will help to build our ministry. Brandon and I are also leading the mission trip to Oaxaca in October. This is our first trip to lead on our own and we are both a little nervous. We have helped to lead a few trips in the past but now we are the leaders. We are both also very excited. Missions has been a huge thing on both of our hearts. Our team is awesome and I can't wait to go and serve in Mexico.

Other than church, I have been busy with Ashley, Brandon's older sister. She is getting married on November 7th. This Saturday we had her Bridal Shower and it was a blast. There were so many women and children. I am so happy for her!

I guess thats it for now. I know we will probably have some exciting stories and testimonies from Mexico. Stay Tuned!

It's been a while since I have last posted. Things are going great in the Yates household. We are starting to get the hang of being married and are enjoying every moment of it. A few weeks ago we bought our first car together. We got a blue 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the best part, besides the fact that it has air conditioning, is that we paid it in cash! Brandon's Jeep was officaily paid off in July so we have no car payments which is really nice. Other than that, nothing too exciting has happened recently. Brandon had a job interview with a ministry that is looking into bringing him on part time which would be amanzing. If this job works out he is planning on quiting his job at the flooring company and working part time at this new ministry and the church. I am so excited for him to be in a place where he is doing what he loves rather than working somewhere just becuase it pays the bills. We have been very blessed!

Mr. & Mrs. Yates

Finally!!!!!! It's so great to be able to finally introduce myself as Mrs. Yates. Life has gotten back to a some what normal place. Both of our cars died so we are now using Brandon's parent's van until the 4th of July and then they need it back. His best freind John offered to let us use their extra car until we get this whole car situation figured out. Other than that minor speed bump we are loving married life. It's exciting to decorate our home together. We got a brand new grill from Brandon's parents and we bought patio furniture. Everything is slowly coming together in our home. I can't wait to see what God has for us in the future. I know whatever it is its going to be great!!!!!!!!

Bridal Shower

Today was my Bridal Shower and we had so much fun! Brandon's mom and Sister hosted it and did an amazing job. We played games, laughed, had cake and caramel apples. It couldn't have been any better. My mom asked a friend of hers to make my cake and it was gorgeous and Laney made these really cute caramel apples with tags that said "She is the apple of his eye". It was such an amazing day. Here are some pictures from today, thanks to Celeste Bernard.

1st RSVP

So today we got our first official RSVP by mail today. The response cards are addressed to my mom but she called me at work to let me know. I am so excited! Also, last night I took my dress to the lady who is going to bustle it for me. Everything is finally starting to come together and it is so nice! Hopefully we will be able to see the mock up of our cake so we can make any final changes. Only 49 more day left but I already feel this next month and a half are going to be the longest of my life.

Fun in the Sun .... sort of

Today Brandon and I took Bronx to Columbine park. We were hoping to enjoy the sun but by the time we made it there the sun had gone away and it was a little windy/rainy. Brandon was a little frustrated with Bronx. We just bought him a new "Easy Lead" that goes over his face (which Bronx hates). Bronx kept trying to run after other dogs or people and refused to listen to any of Brandon's commands. I just stayed back and laughed to myself. I thank God every day for the beginnings of our little family!

Let it snow, let it snow, let is snow....

Just when it was starting to feel like the warm weather was here to stay, it begins to snow. While I love the snow I am excited for warm weather and shorts and tank tops. It always seems to amaze me how people forget to drive in the snow. On my way to work this morning I saw 2 accidents and on the radio they were saying there are a ton more. Anyways.... Things have been going great since the last blog. The wedding is coming up soon. It feels like just a few months ago we were at Hanging Lake and Brandon was proposing. Time really does go by so fast. Not only are we getting married this year but Ashley and John are getting married as well in November. My freind Lindsay gets married in May, my cousin in August, Brandon's cousin in October and my other friend Desiree exactly one week after Brandon and me.

We met with David and Amanda last Monday and went over the order of the Ceremony. Everything is starting to become more real to me. I am really getting married! I feel a little stressed as time goes on. My mom and Ashley have been huge helps to me. Making sure I think of every little detail. I would be very lost without them.