Fabulousness: December 2011

Philippians 2:5-11 (NIRV)

"As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did.

In his very nature he was God. Jesus was equal with God. But Jesus didn’t take advantage of that fact. Instead, he made himself nothing. He did this by taking on the nature of a servant. He was made just like human beings. He appeared as a man. He was humble and obeyed God completely. He did this even though it led to his death. Even worse, he died on a cross!

So God lifted him up to the highest place. God gave him the name that is above every name. When the name of Jesus is spoken, everyone will kneel down to worship him. Everyone in heaven and on earth and under the earth will kneel down to worship him.Everyone’s mouth will say that Jesus Christ is Lord. And God the Father will receive the glory." Philippians 2:5-11 (NIRV)

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

First Few Days in Santa Barbara, CA

Sunset at the Breakwater in Santa Barbara, California

I flew into Santa Barbara on Friday afternoon, and dad, Carol, and I walked State Street for the afternoon / evening (after dinner of curried meat and rice). We went to Yogertland where I proceeded to fill my own cup with double-chocolate Oreo yougert (one of about 12 favors) and added my own toppings...brownie bites, caramel, and fidge sauce- yum!

My brother Jonothan drove up from Westminster, CA on Sunday evening. Dad had to work on Monday, and Carol, Jonathan, and I sat all day and watched movies and played Mario Party and Super Mario Bros. it was nice and relaxing! Tuesday Jonathan and I went Christmas shopping.

The new Santa Barbara airport!

Today Elizabeth and her boyfriend Logan flew in from New Hampshire. Santa Barbara has a new airport since I last flew in in 2009, and it is beautiful! This afternoon the family and a few of Elizabeth and Jonathan's friends went down to the Breakwater to walk along the beach it was beautiful out. As we walked back to the car about an hour later, the sun was setting.

Jonathan on the rocks at the Breakwater

Walking along the Breakwater

I only walked along the wood beam partially because I have this issue with short heights...then I had to hop down the rocks back to the beach to walk the rest of the way...rock hopping, no problem! :)