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This weekend was FULL of joy!

Friday night I got to go out with the girls for our friend Brittany's birthday. We went to Red Robin in Sioux City. It was so good to have a night out with the girls!





And when we got back, Dordt was hosting the Fall Fest which consists of decorating cookies, a pumpkin carving contest, pie eating contest, and warm beverages :)














Saturday, many things brought me joy once again but mostly what brought me joy was volunteering for the special olympics in the morning. We went bowling today. They just love it and they are actually really good! Many of them do better than I do usually :) One of the ladies that was on my lane in the first group was so soft spoken and sweet. I got talking with her and she reminded me of this important aspect of life. This is what she said, "I like to smile all the time because they told me that if I smile I will have a better day. So, I smile all the time." What a blessing! This was such a good reminder to me of what a difference something as simple as a smile can make. And she definately brought a smile to my face on a dreary Saturday morning.

The joy of Saturday night was getting to go out to eat with Scott's family. They came out to suprise him last night, so they took us out to eat :) After supper we went to the volleyball game and then said our goodbyes.
So now it is pouring rain, and I mean DOWNPOURING rain! with thunder and lightning (and we haven't had rain in about a month here!) So, me and Scott ran back to his room in the rain and were completely soaked. Then, we raided our friends room in search of "The Last Song" which I had yet to see. And, we met Ryan and Merissa for a movie date :) It is such a sweet movie, but be sure to have your tissues handy because it is a tear jerker. This movie reminded me to not take any day for granted and to make sure that the people we love KNOW that we love them.

So, to all of you reading this...I love you so much and I wish I could be closer to you to be telling you this in person rather than over the internet...

love always,
your Aubs