Pray

So, tomorrow i have my final interview for the varsity cheerleading coach position at Tuscola High School. Please pray for me! I really think that the girls at THS could use a good role model, and i believe that I am the one for the job! I hope it goes well!

The Weekend

This weekend was great! I had a lot of fun judging tuscola idol. Saturday with my bridesmaids, and carrie one of the junior bridesmaids were great. my only regret is that andrew's siter wasn't their with us!I wish we lived closer to one another!But i did get to go with her to pick out hers with she and Desi, Andrew's mom, so im glad i got to do that with her! Saturday was also Desi's birthday and Andrew and I had gotten her this really cute hoops and yoyo mug. (she loves them) I was so excited to give it to her! haha. Andrew was too. Today was fun too. Church was awesome as usual. Steve does such an amazing job! Then after church andrew and i went to eat at the haywood cafe, ultimate mom and pop resturant--the best in haywood county:). Andrew went to a Jeff Dunham show, and i went over to my aunt and uncles house to eat dinner.


That was my weekend in a nut shell! It was great, and now i am looking forward to next weekend! I am counting down the days to our wedding day....as of today only 126 to go! 18 weeks! wow its getting close!


I hope that everyone had as great of a weekend as i did! I love my life! God has blessed me so greatly with good friends and a loving family. Who could ask for more??

Live.in.Love.

Rain, Rain Go Away

you know how last friday was supposed to be the first day of spring???? When is it going to seem like it! I am more than ready for flip flop weather. It seems like it has done nothing but rain for the past few weeks, and there are only a certain number of outfits that look okay with rain boots. haha. I am running out of options. I think that maybe march has itself confused with april, so maybe april will bring may flowers! Lets just hope.

Enough complaining, now to the good stuff. To repeat myself, i'm over excited about this coming weekend! Hanging out with all of my dear freinds and sisters is going to be great! My only regret is that Andrew's sister, Megan, will not be able to join us because she lives in Ohio. But i'm sure she will be there in spirit! (For those of you who do not know i am referring to our trip to Davids Bridal on saturday to pick out brides maid dresses!)

This week has gone by very slowly. Most likely because i am anticipating the events that the weekend holds! As of today there are only 129 more days, which is 18 weeks and 3 days, or 4 months and 7 days (whichever you prefer), until andrew and i tie the knot! It seems so close, yet so far away, but the time has flown already. I am sure that before we know it, it will be here!

Trust God this week in all that you do, put him at the center of your life and you will be blessed!

Live.in.Love.

So, I have a few days to catch everyone up on!

The weeekend (3/20-22) was great! On friday Andrew and I just relaxed with each other, which is our favorte thing to do1 On saturday my mother and I took my great greandmother to asheville to pick out her dress to wera to my wedding, and then I went over to Andrew's grandparents house for several of his family members birthday's and his uncle Gary's last few days at home before he travels over seas to fight for our country. On sunday, we went to church and Andrew's cousin kriatana's, baby (Ahnysti) was dedicated. She wore the dress that Kristana, Megan, Alyssa, Caroline and Lydia wore (all of the grandchildren on Andrew's mothers side of the family) All in all it was a fabulous weekend!

Monday was school of course....and the same for the rest of the week:/ nothing too spectacular. I am very excited about this saturday (3/28) to com because:

1) I get to judge Tuscola Idol @ our local high school (THS)

2) I am going with my bridesmaids to davids bridal to pick out their dresses

3) It is my future mother-in-laws birthday, and Andrew and I got her a really cute gift i cannot wait for her to see!

Remember as you go throughout your week to take a look at the little things in life and notice how God is so great. Between the beautiful flowers beginning to bloom and the stars in the sky our heavenly father is so abundant in the blessings he gives. I was listening to 99.9 on the radio and the song I Saw God Today came on. This song explains exactly what I am talking about, listen to it. I thank God for the biggest blessing he has given me, and that is my soon to be husband Andrew! What do you thank God for every day? If you don't thank him for something every day start.

Live in Love---why? because God is Love

So, today is tuesday. My seemingly longest day of the week. I have class from 8 am to 7 pm, then i take a dance class that my oldest sister, Melanie, teaches at 7 pm. The day seems to draaaaaaaaaaaaag. But, its alright. Most people have much longer days than i do every day, i only have to suffer through one!

Andrew and I are getting really excited about the wedding. Everything is coming together so well. God has blessed us greatly. We are getting married at Lake Lure on August 2nd. It is going to be so beautiful. Everything I have ever dreamed of! The ceremony is going to be outside by the pool at the Inn at LAke Lure, and the reception will be half inside and half outside. If you want to see it for yourself visit www.lakelure.com

I hope everyone has a fantastic tuesday, and a wonderful Saint Patrick's Day. If you aren't wearing green just imagine me pinching you:)

Live in Love!

Future In-Laws

Today was the day we went to Ober Gatlinburg. Ice Skating was amazing...i didn't even fall:) i can't say the same for my younger sister. She busted a few times! haha. Overall it was a lot of fun, besides the rainy weather.

Tonight i went over to Andrew;s parents house. It was a lot of fun. For dinner we ate pheasant that Steve, Andrew's dad, and Andrew had hunted while they were in South Dakota. Andrew's mom, Desi, had purchased some decor for our rehearsal dinner that i got to take a look it at. She did such a good job. For our rehearsal dinner we are doing a coffee house type theme. Desi bought these really cute square coffee mugs and plates that match our colors perfectly. They are very modern looking, they are awesome! Its going to look so great. I'm super excited about it, as if you couldn't tell:)

Andrew has such a great family, and i am so glad that i get to be a part of it. His mom is great, she is an awesome role model, devoted Christian and an ulitmate prayer warrior. She is amazing. Andrew's dad is the pastor of our church. He is by far the best speaker i have ever heard. He is also a very devoted follower of Christ and would do anything for anyone. He is great. Andrew's sister Megan has an awesome heart. She is a nurse in a children's hospital and works with children who have cancer. It takes a really strong person to be able to do what she does. She is also an amazing Christ lover, and a really great friend. Megan's husband Brandon is really great too. His personality reminds me a lot of Andrew's, they get a long really well so thats great. And Andrew, well he is the most amazing person i have ever met. He is caring, loving, devoted, respected, respectful, and so much more. He is my best friend and my soul mate. God has blessed me not only by putting andrew into my life, but his family as well. I cannot wait to be called Andrew's wife, and he my husband:) I love that boy!

I am so fortunate and blessed to be able to have great in-laws. Most people don't get that...and i am going to, so i am very thankful.

Steve, Desi, Megan, Brandon, me (Gini) & Andrew

TGIF

YAY....it's friday! finally. weekends are so refreshing! Everyone seems to always look forward to friday and wants the rest of the week to go by fast, but Andrew once told me that i would miss the great moments that happen throughout the rest of the week if all i focus on is friday coming, and i hate to admit it, but he is right. So, i am goimg to try and work on waking up every day and looking at it as another wonderful day God has given me, instead as....2 more days until friday, or what not.

Tomorrow I am going to Ober Gatlinburg with the THS cheerleaders just as a good job kinda thing. They did very well this year. It should be fun,they are all really great girls...plus we get to go ice skating. YAY1 the last time i ice skated was about 12 years ago in New York City. So im super excited about trying it out again, of course i will probably be like a new born deer out there haha.

I hope everyone has a wonderful friday! Get some rest, rejuvinate yourself, and try to celebrate every day of the week like its friday!

Live in Love

Today i had to drive all the way to Cullowhee just to get sick in class and drive all the way back home within a couple of hours. Funny how things happen. Although i am not feeling my best, i still want to tell you about a study that i am doing at church.

Beth Moore....wow she is amazing.....does many bible studies and live sermons. She is the ulitmate "women's" speaker. The study that i am doing right now is on the book of Esther. It's called Esther: It's tough Being a Woman. Every woman should take this study. It is so eye opening and rejuvinating for heart,mind and soul.

To learn about things Beth More has done, or to listen to some of her lessons online go to
www.lproof.org

It will be wonderful, i promise:)

As you go throughout your day today, maybe right down a list of things you as women would like to work on or change about yourself. At the end of the day, read that list as a prayer to God. No i don't mean physical things like, i wish my hips were smaller or my lips were bigger. Talk to him about real things that you go through. For instance: one of mine was i would like to learn to be more patient as a daughter, soon to be wife, and future mother. Try it out, it will change you.

Live in Love!

Life is GOD

So i was wearing my life is good shirt yesterday, and when i looked down i realized that yes, certainly life is good, but life is God. They need shirts that say that. Wouldn't that be a great witness?! Anwyays, that was just a thought.

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Yetserday was a pretty bland day for me. Firts day back after spring break is always rough, especially when the time has just changed and you lose an hour of sleep. But hey i can't complain! I have it pretty easy compared to some.

Today i will be at school pretty much all day, but then i get to go to dance class:) my stress relief!

So as you go throughout your day today remember: yes, indeed life is good.....because life is GOD!

Beautiful.

So, today is Sunday. The sermon at church today was amazing. Steve, my fiance's father, is preaching a segment of marriages,which took off from the movie Fireproof. It is sucha great movie!Andrew and I are learning very important things about marriage before ours has even started, so we are very lucky for that, especially learning about it from a biblical stand point.





Andrew and I took our engagement pictures yesterday. It was such a beautiful day, it seemed so perfect!


This one is my favorite:)
My aunt Trisa did a great job taking the photo's.

I also had a Mary Kay party yesterday. It was a lot of fun! Me, my mom, my 2 aunts, my ldest sister and my fiances mom were who the party consisted of, and of course the fabulous consultant.

I really like Mary Kay because their view on life is God first, family second, and work third.

that's awesome!

Introduction.

So I am new to this blog thing. I find it very interesting, not only for other people to read, but for me myslef to review as well. I am not "tecnologically gifted", so it is taking me a little time to figure out how all of this works, but im going to give it a try! Anyways, hello. I am Gini Jones, soon to be Gini Taylor.....on August 2nd. I am getting married to Andrew Taylor. He is a great Chirstian guy, and i couldn't be happier. He also has a great family. His mom,dad, and sister mean a lot to me, and i am so glad to be gaining another family. My own family is wonderful too. We are very close. I have two sisters, of which i am the middle of 3. My mom and dad are great. I am a student at Western Carolina University where i am persuing a degree in elem. ed. Basically, that's all you need to know about me, so i will fill you in on my day.

here is my family:

I substitute teach on my days off from school. Today i substituted at Tuscola High School. It was interesting to say the least. I have been a sub there many times, but today the teacher had no lesson plans for me, so i knda had to interperet things from the note that the sub from the day before had left and kind of sail through the day. Overall it turned out okay, but high school is not my forte.

Tomorrow, my Aunt Trisa is taking our engagement photo's. I am so excited. Our dog, Max, is going to be in some of them.

remeber to live in love :)