Saturday's Surprise

Last Saturday was my friend Doh's birthday. Her real name is DohGyoung Ahn, but she goes by Doh, which rhymes with play-DOH, FroDO, aDObe, etc.) Sherlynn and I decided we wanted to throw her a big surprise birthday party. She had mentioned earlier to me that she was craving pie, and since strawberries were on sale at Walmart, I decided to make her a strawberry pie. Here's how to make a strawberry pie in simplified steps:

1. Mix up the crust.


2. Roll out the crust.


3. Line the crust in a pie plate and stick it in the oven. (I usually always have some crust left over to make little cinnamon treats.) I didn't have enough dough to make another pie crust so I made some little tart shells.



4. Mix the cornstarch, sugar, and water. (Add the jell-o later.)


5. Cut up the strawberries.


6. Mix the strawberries with the the jell-o stuff and pour into the pie plate and tart shells. Refrigerate!



I will confess that I didn't add quite enough jell-o because the pie was a tad bit liquidy, but it still tasted delicious. I think I'll try it again this weekend!

I made the pie in the morning, and at about 3:00 I called Doh and told her we should go to the park right across the street since it was so nice outside. Sherlynn came along as well. I bought a princess crown for Doh to wear for the rest of the day.


We spent the time in the park developing our "hardcore parkour" moves. If you don't know what parkour is, you can youtube it. It's fantastic! My new favorite hobby. Doh and I are becoming masters. Check out the pictures! We are fierce!!!










The Princess found her "tower/bridge"!





Little did Doh know, that we had "hired" two guys to come kidnap her. (Don't worry, we knew the guys.)






I tried to keep the tiara on her head!


We took her to Sonic where we bought her a strawberry creamslush, and, SURPRISE!, we met up with some more friends. We tried to go to the zoo, because Doh LOVES animals, but when we arrived it was closing. So we went to Peter Pan Park instead. (Doh has a new crush on Peter Pan I think!) (Before each new stop, I had a rhyme/clue that Doh had to try and figure out!)



After some fun in the sun in the park, we progressed to La Hacienda, a local popular Mexican restaurant, for appetizers.


For the main meal, we continued on to Applebees, where we waited probably an hour to be seated. (Note to self, make a reservation in the future.) We had some good bonding time, though!



We told our waiter it was her birthday and so of course she got the song with the free dessert. She was mortified! After finally making it out of Applebees 3 hours later, we went back to my apartment for dessert. We asked Doh what she wanted to do: play games or watch a movie and she chose a movie--Tangled! (It was fantastic, btw! I highly recommend it!)




By the time everyone left, it was close to 11:30-12:00. I was exhausted, but had had such a fun time! I laughed so hard from start to finish. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOH!!!

my mom

Last week in class, we had to think of our best friend, someone we love VERY much, and write a list of things that come to mind when thinking of that person. Here's my list.





'Nuff said.

Ando Visits Empo-Town!

Last weekend, Andrew drove all the way down from Minnesota to visit the thriving metropolis of Empo-town and to see his little sister. It was a weekend of adventures and memories. Allow me to explain...

We met him at the Emporia mall (yes, Emporia has a mall) to buy him a Sunday shirt that he had forgotten.



After a great buy, we headed to Bobby D's BBQ -- a famous local bbq joint. Trust me, the food there is GOOD! Andrew, not be a spicy food person that he is, ordered a pail/bucket of wings, one of them being the spiciest that you can get. He was very brave.





I ordered a southwest chicken salad and the dressing they used was a mixture of bbq sauce and ranch. Like I said, this place has GOOD food!



Sunday, my parents and Erika drove up so they could see Andrew. (Note to self: To get your parents to visit you, bring your brother down from Minnesota!) It was fun hanging out. Doh and Gowoon joined us for lunch! We skyped with Melissa for a while, too. That was special.





Erika serenaded us with some beautiful piano playing. (Isn't she gorgeous?)

Of course, we had to include a game or 2 (or 5) of Jungle Speed! It's such an addicting game and SUPER FUN! Things got a little intense between Doh and Sherlynn.





Sunday evening, we took a drive around town to show Ando the sights. While we were driving, it started raining/hailing/sleeting off and on. Of course, due to the weather, we HAD to stop for a cup of joe (or hot chocolate in Andrew's case).



Since it was dark when we ate at Bobby D's, we took a picture by the sign the next day. We ran in the "hail", across the street, in the wind and cold for these pictures:




I made sure Andrew had a chance to take a picture with Corky, ESU's famous mascot.



When we got back, we made crepes. (I used to make these every Thursday for supper before Youth Group.) They were DELICIOUS!




I made a smiley face on one, only to realize that while I was smiling for the camera, the crepe was turning into a sobbing monster.




Time to flip!





I love my brother. We have a lot of fun together.




I am so happy that he came to visit!

the BeSt of BsTuD!

Every Sunday night I lead a Cru woman's Bible study. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! We have such a good time learning from God's Word together, sharing life, and making memories. Here are a few pictures from our last Bstud. (Bstud = Bible study. Bstudders = women who attend the Bstud.)






See the glowing red eyes? I was really "on fire" that night! heehee!

Were these pictures staged? Please, how could you even ask such a thing? Who can fake something that looks so real, genuine, and vulnerable?




Of course, what Bstud is complete without a bit of physical activity? Shalyssa has a black belt. (I think Gowoon does too.) If it's not wrestling than it's dancing!

As a going away gift for one of my dear faithful Bstudders, Doh drew this "card" for us to sign. Do you recognize me?




Oh, how I look forward to Sunday nights! We are going through a World Harvest Mission study entitled "The Gospel-Centered Life" and it is FANTASTIC!!!