West Coast Love

Having never traveled farther west than Iowa, I had very high expectations for my journey out to the gorgeous and lush Northwest corner of this massive country. After a quick layover in Denver and a straight shot to Bellingham, Washington, I spent the last 4 days with a solid group of amazing friends and our dear newlyweds, Kayla and Dan Thayer. Here are two lovely individuals whom I have gotten to know quite well over the past couple of years and can confidently say that they will be so unbelievably happy together. Another sweet perk of this trip was my opportunity to stay with Trinity friends that were local in Lynden! With all of us together cracking jokes and wishing each other well, life was simply ideal.

I saw the sights, ate and drank like the locals, took photos of close to everything, and soaked in all of the beauty that is God's doing. Imagine waking up everyday to greenery, to mountains and openness- I did so, and every time it happened my brain went to mush. Maybe you already do see or have seen that and you're not stuck in the suburbs like myself, but I cannot begin to explain what my eyes have seen or thoughts comprehended. 

Mt. Baker to the left, Twin Peaks to the right, Cascades all around.

Aside from drooling over the scenery around me, I got to venture into the neighboring towns and do some exploring. I saw the Pacific Ocean, had my fair share of Woods Coffee (which is the coffee Washington should be known for...seriously the best coffee you'll ever have), and getting to see how my friends in Lynden spend their summers. Nothing trumps experiencing these kinds of things in the flesh; it's one thing to converse about 'where I'm from' and 'this is a typical day-in-the-life' while you're at college, but to see with your eyeballs and appreciate the life behind these people you've grown to know makes it that much more special. 

On the day of the wedding you could feel the excitement everywhere and read it on everyone. Me? I'm a sap. I cry at everything and for the most part held it together but it took strength, that's for sure. Kayla made for a stunning bride and Dan a handsome groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thayer, y'all! 

If life could rewind itself, I'd replay this past weekend over again in a heartbeat. Sure, I missed one of the biggest sports rallies in history, but who can predict this? Not I said the fly. And now I can't believe it's already July tomorrow, what the heck?! SLOW DOWN SEASONS. This summer is breezing by and I need to continue just doin' my thing. Rule #2- You be You. So until my next entry (hopefully not a month later like I've set myself up for doing), stay adventurous, friends.