Introducing Brett & Andrea Zundel

I feel like this title should be followed by a picture, and I am sorry to report that I don't have any pictures right now to show you girls. But I wanted you all to share in the excitement of it all. It was Beau-Ti-Ful!! My goodness, those two worked their butts off (and mine a wee bit) but it was well worth it. I assure you I will post some pics when I get them. 

Love you all...

10-4 Good Buddy

Hey Girls! Alan and I tried to send out save the date emails, but I'm not quite sure they all made it to their intended destinations. So I am letting you know it is on October 4th (hence 10-4...get it?) in Ashland (or in the nearby surrounding area) and I really hope you can all make it, it truly wouldn't be the same without you. I hope you are all well, love and miss you.

i go back...

ladies,

i dug through the archives in the depths of gmail to pull up this little treasure. can you believe it's been 2 years since graduation! i've been meaning to post an update about life, which i will do later this weekend; but i started to get all sentimental over you all, and thought that the 2 year anniversary of our graduation was a great time to bring this little ditty to the forefront of all of your memories as well. i only wish that katie and kylea were here to sing it to me...

i love you girls.

Graduation Song

Intro: (to the tune of I Go Back)

Stan and Judy welcomed us to the college of our dreams

Suddenly we found ourselves lost and kinda lonely

Could there be some girls out there who were weird and awkward too?

That's when we saw you!

Now we go back:

To whip cream shots and lots of ho-cho

Staying up late although we've gotta go

To early morning coffee with the brew crew

And we go back

To our friends at the WB

Felicity, Dawson, don't forget Rory

Spur of the moment dance parties together

Now every time we hear those songs, we go back….we go back

Maggie: (to the tune of Crazy)

Kathy:

Met you freshman year in our room

Your hair so long and blonde and bright

For a moment I thought you wouldn't like me

Especially when I stared at you at night

Kylea:

Sophomore year I didn't know you

But we smiled and said "let's be best friends"

Dates and the bean and late night joker

And our troubles with Joshes never seemed to end

Both:

Oh how we love our Chicago Maggie

And all her artsy-fartsy ways

And that Spencer paper's been due for over a month

So procrastinate, and come outside and play….So procrastinate, and come outside and play

Becca: (to Hey Mickey)

Hey Becca you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind…..

Becca you came into our lives quite by surprise

We needed a roommate and you said that you would try

Always running off to work that Blue Bee sale

But wow you looked so good with the sideways ponytail

Roommate coffee dates and Disney sing-a-longs…

OMG Becca!

You're our B-squared Becca, Texas Becca---Our fashion guru Becca!

Hey Becca!

Hilary: (to You and Me)

Where's Hilbo now? I think she's in Mexico

Me gusta su boca pequena

We can't keep up, when she runs her marathons,

Vamanos, nina

Where's Hilbo now? She's out eating Golden Spoon

Or scrapbooking pictures of me

She always cooks, just never for us

Keep your hand off her guacamole

Cause it's Hilary, if you're feeling sick-y,

She'll take care of you, and cook for you too.

She's the Hooded Hil, she loves her dark chocolate,

And PB Go Soy,

Won't you make me some homemade Pazoo-ki?

Shannon: (to Since You've Been Gone)

Kathy:

Here's the deal, we had to be friends

We were told so by Lauren and Jen

Yeah, Yeah- and look at us know

Kylea:

Your trip to Bake-o was when it began

I didn't know that I would be such a fan

Yeah, Yeah- of Shannon Patton

Both:

And how we love to hear you say

Crazy cats come out and play!

Every night in those sweet PJ's

Shannon Patton!

Your dance moves are always in step

We missed you in Rome, Yeah, Yeah

Skip the meal, just go straight to dessert

Shannon Patton..

Elyse: (to California Girls)

When you lived across the hall in VK

You really stole our hearts

When we heard that laugh, and we saw that smile

We couldn't dream of life apart

You are a text twist master

Together we set the high score

And when you cruise around in that sweet PT

Guys like Jesse just can't ignore

Your Polaroid camera always came in handy..

The first meal you cooked really was a dandy..

We're glad that you're not dating a randy…yeah

Kacey: (to Nobody But Me and Ignition)

Nobody but Kougs, can spice those green bean just the way I like 'em

Nobody but Kougs, can purr like that in my ear

Don't wanna move from the couch

Let's see what's on TLC

Wait, wait what??

Don't go loving on, nobody but me

Me..me….REMIX!

Can I get a Ho Cho! Can I get a …….

Here's to Kacey the Kougs

And her spontaneous moves

The one Biology major who really knows how to groove

Soccy talk is a breeze

Oh look Platty's diseased

That's right we're singing this song

So go put on your moccies!

Kylea and Kathy (to I've Got You Babe)

I got you Babe (x2)

Kath: You know they say we're kinda weird

We became the same person just like they feared

Ky: Well yeah that might be kinda true

But baby I ain't nothing like you

Ky: You're obsessed with unicorns

Kath: At least my ACL's aren't torn

Kath: Your rotten bum bum always reeks

Ky: At least I'm not freakishly weak

Kath: I think that coffee runs through your veins

Ky: Well your OCD habits are always a pain

Kath: Have you ever considered taking a bath?

Ky: Why don't you just go do the math?

Both: Well I guess we're not completely the same

But look at what great friends we became

You…I got you babe. I got you babe. I got you babe.

Closing:

When we all leave the home

And we're out there on our own

All you have to do is give us a call

And we'll be there—you're not alone at all

No matter where, life may take us

We will always be the friends you can trust

And in what-whatever you're going through

Just remember that we love you!

Dang it.

Well, I found out today that I did not get the job. I'm not sure who it went to yet, although I can almost be certain it was to someone with more experience. I know it was a long shot: a first-year teacher, a 4-5 combo, in 2 languages. But I have never wanted, nor imagined wanting, something so much. Needless to say, I'm heartbroken... quite literally. I fell in love with the school, the kids, the idea of working there but God has a different plan. I know that and I trust it but I wish that wasn't the case. I'm confused and a little at a loss of what steps I take next. God is so good at knowing what I need to learn: patience, surrender and grace through it all. Please continue to pray if/when you think of it. And know that I am so very grateful for all of your prayers and encouragement up till now. It has meant so much. I'm sorry to be such a downer in this one... believe me, I was definitely hoping it would be a pose of excitement! Even still, I look at what God has done in my family just this year and am slapped in the face with how faithful He is. Thank you, dear friends. I love you all.

JUST SOME NEWS...??!!

DEAR KACEY:

YEAH GIRL!

LOVE,
BECCA

Slowdancing in A Burning Room

Ladies, Kacey especially, I must first add an excited HELLO to all of you!! (KACE gets the biggest one because she's the first to get engaged and all- only fair :)) !!! I love reading about all of your news- Hil how did the interview go?? Becca, my life has slowed down and I would love it if you came to visit!! Anyone else is free to hop on board too! I just moved like a week and a half ago to a little smaller pad, but my bed is always open for you ladies. On a note of updates and prayers, I think Nate and I are breaking up in about an hour... We haven't been dating long, and only really met at the end of December so its a tough thing to say goodbye to so soon. It basically comes down to the fact that he is just entering into the post-college depression we all had once "real life" hit us hard; 2 jobs, bills, loneliness without roommates etc is just setting him over the edge, and our relationship is suffering. "We" were the last thing added to his plate, therefore I think, in his overwhelm, lightening his emotional load will keep him from sinking. I am obviously bummed about this because it feels like he's shooting our relationship in the foot before we've started the race. Either way, I know the Lord has a bigger plan than I do, and I'd rather His than mine any day. But prayers would be graciously accepted as I heal from this, and of course a phone call to make me laugh is welcomed anytime! Love you all, and... thanks

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's all I have to say... oh, and CONGRATULATIONS! I love you and am so happy for you!

Love,
Hil