Happy Holidays!

I am home from college, finally done with a very busy and hard semester! And now I am looking at all the holiday activities. It's a great time of year. I really do not want to get into a discussion about saying CHRISTmas or not.(I wonder if my post title weirded anyone out. lol. Maybe I should of titled it "Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Years") I am in favor of saying Christmas, but I did learn a little thing in the last month. When people are saying "Xmas" they are still saying "Christmas" if they know it or not. "X" is a abbreviation of "Christ". The problem I do have with saying Merry Xmas is that hardly anyone really knows what that means and so the secular world uses it because they think they really are getting rid of saying "Christ". I am not some kind of guy that says if you say xmas you are a terrible person. I believe that since I cannot tell the whole world what "X" stands for then I might as well speak their language and say "Christmas" so they know what I stand for.

I am so glad I'm on break; I am really enjoying my bed, getting caught up on rest, homemade food, and being back in the neighborhood. Of course, I have not gotten all my Christmas shopping done and I'm not terribly worried... maybe I should be a little more. :)
I thank God that He gave his only begotten son!

Oh how I love these days!

Being a Junior is busier than I thought! Sure, I knew it would be harder and busier, but I never personally knew what that was like... and life just gets busier??? I need encouragement!! lol

It's been going pretty good. I just finished taking 4 tests in 3 days and I'm so glad I got through that. I do know that I aced one of them!





Back to this silly life I'm in!

College

Yes, it is that time. I am headed back to college. This will be my third year at God's Bible School and College. It seems people that know I am headed back are asking "Are you excited to get back to school?" and I am not saying no to the question. I miss classmates, getting out on my own a little, having a change of scenery, being around people that are trying to follow God and get an education, and sometimes I even miss the busy schedule. I don't believe I miss the cafeteria food or the late nights though.

I hope and pray that these next several months are promising, helping me become the person I am made to be and to grow closer to the Creater that made me.

Lake Erie

Ride on the Lake!

Car

So I got my first "ride", "set of wheels".... "get away car??" lol
Not sure what his name shall be, but I'm sure he will have one soon enough.
I am very blessed and fortunate to get it.

Pennsylvania

I was lucky to go to Appalachian Youth Camp(ayc) for my last year as a camper from the 18th to 22nd of July. I had a really nice time... but it was like 100 degrees everyday lol

Michigan

From the 7th to the 14th, I was very fortunate to go to Rock Lake Michigan Camp and spend a little time with Ashlee. One of the best highlights of my summer.

George Ordel IV

My sister and bro-in-law had there second child: George Allen Ordel IV. He was born Monday, 6-20-11, weighing in at 6 pounds and was 18 inches long. The little guy is the first grandson for the Ordels and for our family as well... its all fun until someone has to change the diaper lol
George n I

Briana holds her brother
George
:)

Injuried

6-1-11
Yes, I was knocked on the head... and No! that is not why I act like I do :)
I wish I could tell you some great story where I rescued a poor puppy or I was sticking up for my girlfriend, but it really is a simple story.
For part time, I have been helping build a house. My brother Josh and I were handing up ply wood to a guy on the roof trusses. (I will add that we were warned to be careful) So as we handed one up, I saw it reached and rest on a 2x4 and Josh and I both figured that the guy had a grip on it so we let go. The problem is that it slipped from the guys hands. I looked away and a second later the ply board hit my face! I knelt down a second to catch myself and started wiping blood away from my face. I tried to stop the bleeding on the top of my nose with my shirt, got a couple band-aids and finished the days work :)

I didn't hear any wedding bells!

So I have been... reprimanded that I need to update my blog more. Well the word update sounds to casual... I need to post on my blog more. lol.
I guess the biggest and bestest thing that has happened in a while is the event of my brother Sam's wedding to Melissa Phelps(McConkey). Another great part of this event is that Ashlee got to come down and spend time with me during the festive activities.
On Thursday(June 9th), Josh, Mom and I loaded up and hit the road. We meet up with Ashlee's family in Findlay a couple hours later and headed to Cincinnati. We spent the night at my sister's.
On Friday(June 10), we got up and headed to Kentucky. We checked into the hotel, picks up our suits, and helped a little at the church. We then got ready and came back to the church for the dress rehearsal. After the rehearsal, we all went out to eat at Ryan's buffet. Yum! For the guy's night before the wedding we went to the junk yard and played air soft. Needless to say that I got a nice mark on my forehead which I applied ice to so that it wouldn't look too bad for the wedding. Of course, I will say that I was up till 3 oclock playing video games.
Saturday June 11, I should of slept in more, but I was ready to start the occasion. I woke up slowly with a cup of coffee in hand. The next couple hours were spent getting ready for the wedding. We had to be at the church early for pictures. I am glad to say that most of the picture taking wasn't that dreadful... until after the wedding. lol.
The wedding was wonderful and the reception was really splendid as well!
After the church was cleaned up we all piled in and headed back to Cinci.
Sunday June 12, we went to church at ICON(Immanuel Church of the Nazarene) in the morning and evening with a relaxing, sleeping afternoon. The GBS quartet was singing for the evening service and it was nice to the some buds.
Monday June 13, I got up and Ashlee and I went out to IHOP. We then hung around till Bri took her nap and hit the road again, this time to home. After we were unpacked and settled in, Ashlee and I went and saw Rio( an animiated movie about this bird that is almost extinct) and ate more popcorn than I bargained for.
Tues June 14, I showed Ashlee Heini's Cheese and the Wilderness Center. The fam picked up Chinese and then we had to go meet Ashlee's fam for her to go back home :(
The 14th is the anniversary that Ashlee and I made it official
It has been a great last several days. Spending time with friends and family, seeing a cute couple get married, gaining another sister, spending time with my beautiful girlfriend, spending time with my niece, etc

Summer has started

First off, let me say that I am grateful for summer breaks! I have put in my sophomore time, waiting for some final grades and ready to enjoy summer 2011.

I, of course, can not ignore another big thing that is new for me :) :) :)
I am dating the wonderful and beautiful Ashlee Elliott!



Thirdly, I am starting off my summer spending a few days with some family. It is fun... maybe besides the fact that I don't want my niece clinging on to me for the moment sense I got sun burnt!

VIP... very important person or victim in pain?

Well hopefully you know that my blog title is a joke. lol. But we did have VIP Day here on GBSC campus this weekend. It seemed to go quite well. I got to be a tour guide and help with the banquet and it made me happy. The new renovated commons area is open now with computers, couch and coffee. :)
This coming week is finals.. ready to study and pray hard.

Spring break and beyond

I admit: I may never have a normal blog life... lol.
So much is going on I don't have time to talk about it and reminisce.

I already had my spring break, which was filled with
- catching up on toooo much lost sleep
- going to the doctor for test
- doing homework

This is me showing how passed out i felt on Spring break
sammi likes to lay around too
Random bored pic


Line judging at the college lock in
We had a lot of fun bowling at the lock-in (i won the last game we played at 4 in the morning)


Now I am staying really busy with a lot of school projects that need done before this busssy semester ends! *sigh* *yawn*

Banquet 2011

Ashlee and I
Jon L. and I
Esther and I

Four of us

Winter Break

Yeah! It's Winter Break(... not exactly winter with all the rain and floods we have)... and sadly its almost over :(

But on the brighter side I have...

Slept in
Gotten family photos taken
Been to the Doctors
Watched movies & TV shows
Been with family
and even done some homework.

Now I have to get a haircut, pack up and make sure any loose ends are tied up.

Reminder

I think its pretty bad when you probably need a reminder that you have a blog. I mean, facebook never gets ignored, but I connect with more with people through that. Blogs are the back roads of the internet life that get less traveled on... at least in my life. Ha.
I don't even remember right now why I remember I had a blog and that it probably needed updated. Fail! lol.
Life is good. Can't complain. There was highschool tournaments on campus the last couple days, but I will remain positive and say... most of the guests are gone now. lol. High school just seems so shallow to me now.

I wish I had more photos to upload, but right now its more of... just enjoy life. Posing for a photo doesn't seem important instead of just enjoying being young while I can.

Today is a snow day at school!! Extra long weekend. Hopefully I get some time to enjoy God's great white earth :)



The only thing is that I work everyday this weekend. lol.

Babysitting

I got to babysit my niece, Briana Ordel, all by myself. For anyone wondering, she behaved quite well. I even changed a diaper for the first time in my life. Bri loves to dance, sing, call for Mommy and Daddy, sit in her new rocking chair, press buttons over and over again on her toys, want to type on our laptops, even watch movies on occasion. Right now, her speech is just starting. Some of it is a mumble, but you can pick out words like "Sit", "mommy", "daddy", "popeye"(the dog) "get"(its what her mom says to the dog when he misbehaves), "thank you", "cookie", "tree"(talking about the christmas tree), and "see"( when she points and looks at something). Its been fun!