Miss Brittany Lyn

Got to Do My Part

2012-02-15T22:56:00.001-06:00

**Lord, lay some soul upon my heart

And love that soul through me.

May I bravely do my part

To win that soul to Thee**

This song has been on my mind all day long. I can't stop singing it.

May I bravely do my part to win that soul to Thee.

God, let me see her the way You see her. Let me love her the way You love her. Give me patience, God. Save her. Whatever it takes. Whatever it requires of me to do. Whatever I have to sacrifice to help her. Just save her.

Yes, this is a little different than what I normally post...but it's what's on my heart.

Bro. Waldrep's message tonight really spoke to me. He used the example of the virgin Mary finding out the news of the conception of baby Jesus. What if she would have refused and said no? Her response of acceptance was all God needed to use her and fulfill His promise. Our response to God's calling is all that matters. The way we respond to the challenges placed in our lives is how God can use us.

I want to say yes to God's challenge. This song is more than just a song, it's my prayer. Whatever I have to do to help her, let it be done.

May I bravely do my part to win that soul to Thee.

Bro. Waldrep text tonight:
Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

It seems so impossible...but God can do it. Save her soul, God.

8 Years Ago....

2012-02-14T20:45:00.003-06:00

...Lindsay and Nelson were married. I remember that day...I cried. For whatever reason I have no idea. I didn't realize how lucky of a girl I was to be sending my mean big sister away! HA!
Lindsay used to be a big meanie head. For real. Now she's a loving, beautiful, caring big sis...but back then. Whew! Watch out!!

Happy Anniversary to Nelson and Lindsay!
In a way it doesn't seem like it's been that long at all, but in another way it feels like you've been married forever.
Love you both! I love your kids too! They're pretty stinkin awesome!:)

Happy Valentines Day!! Today was such a fun day at work! The resident loved making valentines, baking cookies with pink frosting and having a valentine tea party. I LOVE what I do!:)

My sweet big bubba and his sweet wife surprised me at work today! Daniel brought me flowers to work!!

Isn't that the sweetest thing ever??? My coworkers were very jealous of my sweet...as they said "good looking"...brother bringing me flowers!;) Thank you so much Dan and Tash! You both are completely awesome! For real! Love you tons!!

Do you like cheesecake? Oh it is SO YUMMY!

My brownie sundae cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory last night!:)

Supporting Lighthouse Christian Academy on the street corner this afternoon!

Bad quality of pics...I know.

Other than that...well..today was quite an interesting day to say the least. Leaving that alone. Yikes. Family of mine (and Jonathan Michael)...stop laughing your heads off. NOT FUNNY.

Happy Valentines Day and Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to Nelson and Lindsay! I hope it has been wonderful!:)

-Brittany

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Pinterest....

2012-02-03T14:22:00.001-06:00

...it's an addiction. Definitely have to limit my time on there or I would spend all day looking at fun stuff!! Yes sireebob. It's quite fascinating.

Some Pinterest funnies:

You could call me a daddy's girl;)

Not exactly a bad thing;)

Love you Mom!!

Totally my dad and Uncle Scott!

The facial expressions here at ADORABLE!!! I LOVE seeing my sweet residents are work talk and show affection to their spouses. It is SO CUTE!!

Simply adorable

Loved all of these! Make for some good laughs:)

Can NOT WAIT UNTIL CHURCH TONIGHT!!! We're in revival with Bro. Thrasher this week. Tonight is the last night and I am so anxiously awaiting church time!! Last night was completely AMAZING! Several people got the Holy Ghost...I believe it was like 5 or 6. A couple of kids and the rest adults. Several got an awesome renewing too. It was so refreshing and amazing to see so many people crying out to God.
I sure do serve and awesome God. I can't wait to see what God is going to do tonight!!

My Buddy

2012-01-23T14:06:00.002-06:00

I've been babysitting this little guy a couple times a week!!

He is such a doll baby! I LOVE HIM!!!

Who needs toys when we have fingers?:)

Don't mess with me:)

LOVE this little guy!! He is such a cuddle bug!!

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2011 In Review

2012-01-18T16:45:00.000-06:00

It's already January 18th??? FOR REAL?? This year is flying by already. Goodness.
I feel old. Super old. I'll be 20 this year. TWENTY YEARS OLD. I can now say "20 years ago...." HOW OLD DOES THAT SOUND???? Not liking all this getting old stuff. It's not exactly the coolest thing in the world. Not saying I would like to go back to 15....but can't I just stay 19 for a few more years?? I would be happy with that. Trying to see the positive in all this aging stuff...but it's not looking good.

I was looking at some pictures from last year. A lot happened last year...some good and some bad. Some things I wish I could redo and others I am happy for...it's the struggles in life that make us the strongest. Sometimes God puts things in our lives to test us and those tests make us a stronger person.

Some pics from 2011....in no particular order!

Boot Camp Grad

Our Camp Out:)

Colorado Springs Family Vacation

Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs

Old Colorado City

Summer Heritage

Thursday Morning at Heritage

Lock-In

Big Phil and I

Bro. Short...HA!

4th of July at the River

4th of July with Family

Random Funness

Vacation Bible School

Youth Camp

Cowboys and Indians Day

Nerd Day

KRISTEN'S HAIR!!!! SHHHHHH!! Don't tell!!:):):)

Christmas Eve

Winter Heritage...HA!

L.O.V.E.

See...LOTS of fun happened last year! I can't wait for everything again this year! I so can not wait until Youth Camp! Ready to go...right now...let's go.

Since the church is open every night this week for prayer, many families in the church have been going. Last night, on our way, I drove and Kristen sat in the passenger seat while my parents both rode in the back. I look in the rear view mirror to see this...

I love my Daddy!!:)

I was wondering why my mom was about to choke from laughing so hard while trying to be quiet about it. LOL. My parents are big ol' GOOFS!!

This song has been on my mind for the past week or so:

His strength is perfect when our strength is gone;

He’ll carry us when we can’t carry on.

Raised in His power, the weak become strong;

His strength is perfect, His strength is perfect.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

- Brittany Lyn

Christmas 2011

2012-01-12T23:18:00.002-06:00

I love the Christmas season. It's so joyful...such a happy time of giving and helping others.
I agree that the Christmas holiday is very much so commercialized. Media and public places have definitely taken Christmas far from the true reason why we celebrate. However, if you keep the real reason in your heart and know why exactly you are celebrating, then there you go!:)

Christmas is a big deal for my family. It's one of many times during the year that we are ALL together. It's a fun time of celebrating and enjoying one another's company. Well...in my family, it's more like enjoying one another's dorkiness, corny jokes and sarcasm.

I love my family with everything inside of me! Each and every one of them....well some more than others;) KIDDING! We have SO MUCH FUN when we are together. NEVER is there a serious moment...never. We are quite the crazy bunch:)

Just a few pics from Christmas Sunday.

Daddy and Carter D

Sleepy Little Guy:) His mommy made his vest and bowtie! And Audrey's dress! Makes me sick.

My little one eyed buddy;)

I love my sister! She is beautiful inside and out! Best big sis!

The week of Christmas, it's a family tradition for all of us to go see "A Christmas Carol" at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. It's always a favorite event for us! A family friend, Mr. Karl Krause, has played Scrooge for YEARS, so it's fun to see him perform. He's an amazing Scrooge...and funny too!

Christmas Eve is always a big day for us. This year was no different! I had to work 6am-2pm:(
We met at my Me-Ma and Pe-pa Thurman's house. I love my grandparents. They are the sweetest, kindest and most giving people I know. They go out of their way to make us happy! I love them so very much!!
LOTS of food....gifts and laughs:)

Audrey is a blessed little girl to have such a good mommy:)

aww;)

Peyton has the BEST uncles! Love my brothers!:)

I think he's up to something!

This picture makes me laugh everytime I see it. Not sure what's going on in the background, but I was obviously mouthing off to Nelson...or something!:)

After the Thurman's, we always head over to my grandparent, Copeland's house. Not ever sure how to explain our times over there. Crazy. Redneck. Goofy. Plain Stupidity. Loud. Laughs.

We always have a fun time! My Uncle Scott and dad are quite the entertainers!

LOL! Audrey is cheesing away and Peyton is so not going for all this!

Christmas Day is another big day. That afternoon, we met over at Daniel and Natasha's and had Christmas Dinner! Tasha did an AWESOME job of preparing food and getting everything ready to go. She's pretty awesome, let me tell you! Daniel is too, I guess;) And Winston and Lexy are just completely adorable.

The dinner was AMAZING! And we had some fun times just sitting around laughing and telling stories. Daniel and Kevin have some hilarious stories from when they were younger and we loved hearing about it all!

Lexus found her spot:)

Love my Mema!

Host and Hostess

I think Kristen is nagging him for something;)

That night, everyone made their way over to our house to open more gifts! Gifts from mom and daddy this time!

We had quite the dog zoo going on. Buddy, Krissy, Winston and Lexus.

LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!

Getting too big:(

Well....that's our Christmas! It's always a fun fun time for all of us! I love it all!! Can't wait until next Christmas to do it all over again!

So I find this pretty funny...you may not....but I do. Yesterday, at work, we had an afternoon meeting. I don't work on Wednesdays, but it was mandatory, so I still had to attend. It's very odd when we see each other at work in "normal" clothes because we are used to seeing each other in our beautiful uniforms!:) Pretty maroon shirts with black or khaki....bleck. Honestly, we don't hardly recognize each other in our normal attire. lol.

Since I didn't work yesterday, I didn't wear my uniform to the meeting....just normal whatever.

This morning, I had to be there at 6. Having to be to work at 6am is SUPER early and sometimes a little tough but I have kinda gotten used to it. This morning was a little rough...cold...snowy...running off of 3 hours of sleep. I got to work and Dan the maintenance man was already there cleaning up a flood. He's a super nice man...very much of a gentleman type of guy who jokes with everyone.

I guess I was looking a little rough this morning because when he saw me he said, "Brittany! WHOA!!"

Um yes??

"You looked so pretty yesterday....WHAT HAPPENED???"

lol! Well goodness...THANKS! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

HAHA! That was the start of my day. Makes for a positive day, you know? Really gives you a good boost of self esteem! For sure!! Thanks so much!!

Go make someone's day like he made mine!:)

- Brittany Lyn

Winter Heritage 2011

2012-01-08T22:58:00.000-06:00

WAAAAAALE....I should be asleep because school starts back up tomorrow. But I got to thinking about my poor little blog and decided I SHOULD PROBABLY UPDATE!

I know...a lot to update about. Christmas, Winter Heritage, the New Year. Lots and lots. However, this one is about Winter Heritage. Just because I have those pictures on my computer for the time being:)

Heritage...like always...was OH-MAAAAZING this year!
We left Thursday morning at about 7:30am. YIKES! We stopped at the JFK Memorial on the way down and had a HORRIBLE eating experience at Jack In the Box. Blecks:(
That night Bro. Ron Garret talked straight to us about "Heaven or Hell". He talked about the cruel times we are living in, but the hope that we have because Heaven is in our view. He also preached about we have the choice between Heaven and Hell...which will we choose?

After service we went to Italianis. DISGUSTING! Worst Italian food I've EVER had! I got something that sounded really good and it tasted like throw up...NO JOKE! I felt so sick after I ate it. Nasty.

3 jokesters

Miss Madison and I. L.O.V.E this girl!!

Goofballs

Most of the girls

Carter DEEEE! He's SO COOL!:)

Kristen hates this pic. *teehee*

Friday morning Bro. Tommy Johnson preached about "The Song That Brought Me Here." He preached about going back to the old ways of Pentecost and not conforming to the new ways and new ideas. It was so refreshing to hear him preaching the Truth and standing up for what's right.

Bro. Phil White also preached. His message was about overcoming the temptations of the world. A survey was done of ONE MILLION people. The point of this survey was to see the number one downfall of humans. The result came out to be self will....giving into our flesh. Such a powerful message!

And then of course...the traditional Pappadeaux. That place is kinda wearing on me. Everytime I go I find something else that I like:)

Friday night Bro. Garrett preached again. He preached about revival and evangelism. Getting the Truth for ourselves and finding the will of God for our lives. That service did wonders for Youth for Truth. I can't even explain the power that our youth group felt that night. Laying in the altars for what felt like forever and just giving everything to God. It was so much needed for us and helped each and every one of us.
The place where our youth group is at is so incredibly amazing! The unity and trust we have in one another is almost unreal. This showed in Friday night's service.
After service was the lock-in. It was so LOOOONG....but fun too!:)

Matching:)

Madison, Meagan and I

Saturday, we were ALL ready to just go home. We stopped by Allen Outlet Malls and then headed on home.

Some serious shopping going on!:)

I was SO GLAD that Madison and Mykahla got to go with us! It wouldn't have been the same without those girls. They are awesome and I am so happy that they are apart of Youth For Truth! GOd is doing wonderful things in our youth group!!

Well...school tomorrow so to the bed I go.

Happy New Years!:)

- Brittany

Puppies

2011-12-26T23:05:00.003-06:00

I am in LOVE with puppies! But, who isn't in love with puppies?? My two big brothers have definitely helped in spreading puppy love!!:)

Krissy is Kevin's baby! He got her when she was 4months old. Now she's 10months old and a whoppin 70lbs!

She thinks she's a lap dog!

Krissy is a sweet big baby!

Cousins:)

Daniel and Natasha's babies are ADORABLE!! Sir Winston Churchill and Miss Lexus.

Winston;)

Peyton liked the puppies until Winston decided to lick his chin...he wasn't so fond of a furball in his face;)

I love these little doggies!! Well...Krisy isn't so little. She's a big baby though!

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YFT Christmas Banquet 2011

2011-12-18T23:43:00.001-06:00

So the annual youth Christmas banquet was Friday the 9th. Like always, it was classy, exciting and most of all...fun! This is probably my favorite youth event we do. I have a lot of favorites...but this is HIGH on the list.
Sis. Short did an awesome job of doing the cooking! Mushroom baked chicken, harvest rice, bacon wrapped green beans and honey butter croissants. AND..can't forget the delicious dessert...Andy's mints chocolate cake! If you know me...you know I LOVE chocolate...so my favorite part of the night was eating that yummy cake!:)
Sis. Chantelle did an awesome job, as well, of decorating! She is so good at what she does:)

Bro. Baglin is THE BEST!!

Mouth open...nothing new

Kristen and Missy Mykahla!

The reindeer game

More of the reindeer game

Tissue Race

M&M Race

Love the Shorts!

Rockin it...blurry, I know!

Oldies of the youth group...going into C&C this next year. MAJOR mixed feelings about that. Big time.

David looks like he's about to topple over me! lol. I think he was standing behind me...just looks different.

WHEW! Got that all out of the way. This time of year is SO crazy! I am COMPLETELY, FINALLY, FINISHED with school for this semester!

Christmas is a week away...and Winter Heritage is only 4 days after that. EEEKS! Time to get myself into high gear:)

Merry Christmas!

- Brittany L. Copeland

Happy Birthday to my Pepa!

2011-12-08T06:31:00.001-06:00

Today is my Pepa's birthday!! I love my Pepa! He is such a gentleman, he loves his family, works hard, goes out of his way to help and is just the best Pepa ever!
He really is! He's a man with a kind, gentle heart! He's the kind of Pepa that everyone wants!

Happy Birthday Pepa! I love you!

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'Tis The Season...

2011-12-06T18:22:00.000-06:00

...TO BE JOLLY!!!

WOOHOO!! I LOVE CHRISTMAS TIME! I do I do I do!! It really is the most wonderful time of the year. My mom is a Scrooge and refers to this time of year as "the most stressful time of the year". BAH HUMBUG to that theory!:)

Guess what? MY LAST CLASS IS FRIIIIIIIDAY!! I am SO happy! I still have a few assignments to do after Friday...but NO MORE going to class!
Guess what else?? The YFT Christmas Banquet is this Friday! I am so excited and a little sad. It's my last one as a member of YFT:(:( All this getting old stuff isn't what it's all cracked up to be;)

I love walking into work and seeing the residents dancing away to Christmas music. It is SO CUTE and just so cheerful! It really is the most wonderful time of the year!!

Winter Heritage is in about....oh...3 weeks I believe. I am excited about that too! It's going to be fun! But that too is a little sad...my last Heritage trip with the youth group:( Man oh man...not liking all this. But I guess it's a must huh?:)

Well this was all totally random. I guess I can add a picture to make it a little bit more exciting....

Peyton loves his big sis! Can't you tell??:)

- Brittany

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-26T22:50:00.001-06:00

I LOVE THANKSGIVING DAY!
I really really do!
It is so refreshing, relaxing and just down right fun. I love to be with my family and those I love the most. This is definitely my most favorite time of the year!

On Wednesday, we spent all day...and I mean ALL DAY baking, cooking and getting things ready.
I made these fun little treats.

VERY time consuming but fun! The hats were delicious!:)

Thursday was a fun but tiring day! I worked 6am-2pm...if you want holidays off...DO NOT work in the healthcare industry. It's not gonna happen. But it's all okay:)

After work we went over to my Memaw and Pepaw Copeland's house. Our time over there is always a hilarious time. Life with Uncle Scott and daddy...something crazy is sure to happen.

Peyton is quite a Papa's boy. They are best buds:)

Peyton looks SO ADORABLE! Such a big boy!

L.O.V.E. my family:)

Playing with Papa

Pepaw's handy dandy pocket flashlight:)

This cake was delicious! Made by the one and only...Allen Scott Copeland!

After Memaw and Pepaw Copeland's...we headed over to Memaw and Pepaw Thurman's. Our time over there is always a blast too! More eating....talking...laughing...and just having fun!

Krissy...the perfect lap dog!:)

See what I mean? Papa and Peyton are best buds forever;)

Audrey spent the night Thursday night. That little girl...she is ALWAYS SO WIRED but she's the funniest little thing. We set up a salon and Audrey had a blast doing mine and Kristen's hair. Me and Kristen...well it wasn't such a blast for us...more like a headache;) but as long as she had fun, that's all the matters right?:)

The comb in the mouth is HILARIOUS! She acts like she does this all the time!

The results:)

You can't see my headband...because it's on the BACK of my head! She arranged my hair on the side for this pic:)

Kristen, Audrey and I had a slumber party downstairs! I decided to sleep on the sleeping bag beside the air mattress where Audrey was sleeping. About 2:30 in the morning I heard a "Bittany! Bittany N. Klopin!" I opened my eyes and saw Audrey looking RIGHT at me. "I'm scared. I wanna sleep wit you!" Well how can I say no to that?

A few hours later, again... "Bittany!" Yes? "I'm hungry. I wanna apple." LOL! Have at it kid...just let me sleep:) She makes me laugh:)

Friday, we always make ANOTHER big Thanksgiving lunch. Turkey, green bean casserole, stuffing, pumpkin pie, pecan pie..the entire works! Lindsay and Peyton came over and we chowed down again! After lunch, me, Audrey and Kristen put the Christmas tree up!

Making green bean casserole

Peyton does not look happy. HA!

Playing dollies with Papa and Peyton:)

I just love how Papa takes care of his grandson!

And I LOVE how he is squashing the scarecrow!;)

Audrey told her mommy, "I put the Christmas tree up and Bittany helped!" Wait a minute kid....

Peyton liked the tree:)

Friday night, Kevin came over and we all went to the Muskogee Christmas Castle in Muskogee, Oklahoma. You need an inflatable for your front yard...they have EVERY SINGLE ONE IMAGINABLE! It was cool...but without Audrey, it would have been hokey. Audrey made it fun!:)

Pony Rides:)

Uncle Kevin and Miss Audrey

The lighting on this turned out so weird...but it's cool.

She FREAKED out when she saw this. She loved it!

Inside the petting zoo

She loved this one too!

All in all, Thanksgiving was a wonderful, relaxing time for all of us! I had a lot of fun just being with family and celebrating all that God has blessed me with!

The Christmas season has officially begun! YAY OH YAYS!!:)

Merry Christmas!:)

-Bittany N. Klopin

Thanksgiving is Near!

2011-11-23T00:40:00.002-06:00

If this little guy isn't pure cuteness...then I don't know what is:)

^ ^ ^ ^ Looking at Aunt Brittany like she's a total freak ^ ^ ^ ^

Wednesday is full of baking and cooking for all of the Thanksgiving Day festivities!
I am making some fun Thanksgiving treats! Can't wait!
It 'tis the most wonderful time of the year!

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Thurman Family 2011

2011-11-16T17:15:00.000-06:00

A few weeks ago, we got everyone together along with Matt Rodgers and took some pictures!

Last year we took family pics but it was just us. This year...it was MeMa and PePa along with Sissy and Adam. We also had Tasha and Peyton as a new addition this year! So much has happened in the past year. Thankful for it all:)

Rotten Priss:)

LOVE THIS! My favorite pic from the entire session. They are SO CUTE:)

Love my sisters:)

Mema and Pepa with their crew;)

With the grandkids

Now for some of the more fun ones...

Don't ask....just don't ask

Danny was obviously VERY sleepy that day;)

He loves us:)

Kristen and Kevin are the clowns of the family.

Again...clowns:)

LOVE THIS ONE! All of us are making a face except mom and dad. Don't they got a wonderful bunch a kiddos?!

Well that's it! THANK YOU to Mr. Matthew for taking our pictures again. You did a wonderful job...again!

We had fun too...it's so much fun when we all get together. I love being with my family. They are the best!

Family: A social unit where the father is concerned with parking space, the children with outer space, and the mother with closet space. ~Evan Esar

- Brittany Lyn

Fall Fiesta 2011

2011-11-06T20:08:00.000-06:00

I know, I know! I have been posting a lot lately! Blogging actually kinda relieves my stress. not that I am just stressed to the max, but I do have a test tomorrow and I'm kinda stressing a little over it. Oh myzers;)

The annual fall festival was Friday night! Except...it wasn't a fall festival...it was a fall fiesta! It was Mexican themed. Tacos, chicken, tortilla soup, sombreros, pinata, Mexican music and a WHOLE lot more! It was a ton of fun all packed into a few hours.

Sorry Jonathan...forgot to crop you out=)=)=)

This game was fun. They were feeding each other tacos:)

That little scarecrow guy on the right....the girls built this guy in 3 minutes. This game was pretty funny...the guy's scarecrow was a ginormous MESS!

2 studs. HA!:)

Kristen's friends from school!

limbo

The hayride. I am STILL going to get Trent back for covering me in hay. I found hay in my hair ALL night Friday night:(:(

Mykayla had a Bible study today! And she wants to get baptized next Sunday! WOOT WOOT!

Malu from Peru:)

Did you feel the earthquake last night?? IT WAS AWESOME! Funny earthquake story. I was sitting downstairs on the couch doing my homework when the entire house starts shaking. I knew right off...earthquake. Apparently we had had one the night before...I was snoozing though. I thought it was extremely cool and was just sitting there watching everything rattle to death. My mom, who grew up in LA, knows how to react in an earthquake. She started SCREAMING, "BRITTANY!!! BRITTANY!!! GET UPSTAIRS RIIIIIGHT NOW!" So I flew up the stairs. When I get upstairs, Kristen is hanging on to my mom for dear life, white as a ghost, and screaming, "JESUS! OH JESUS!" My mom starts screaming, "GET UNDER THE BEAM! GET UNDER THE BEAM." I was thinking what in the world? Why under the beam? So we all stood under the beam between the living room and kitchen.

Kristen had her face buried in my mom THE ENTIRE TIME and was just screaming VERY LOUDLY and HIGH PITCHED, "JESUS!!! JESUS!!!"

hahahahaha! Everytime I think about it I just crack up. It was HILARIOUS! I thought it was really cool. It seemed to last forever...at least a minute or so. The windows sounded like they were going to shatter any minute and the door was rattling to death. All of our pictures were crooked and moved all over the place. Screws fell out of the wall where pictures were hanging. It was cool though...my first earthquake:)

But anyways....time to study hard.

- Brittany

A Heart of Thanks

2011-11-03T23:54:00.000-05:00

This being the month of Thanksgiving, I have been thinking a lot about how much I am blessed and how good God has been to me. I don't deserve anything He has given me, yet, he fills me up over and over again.

I was thinking today about some of the things in my life that I am thankful for. It's a very long list, I tell you. It would take all day and night to tell how much God has done for me. He truly is a WONDERFUL God.

Some of the things that come to mind first are:

1.) Mom and Dad

Mom and Dad are fun, goofy (as you can see;)), supporters, easy to talk to, happy, joyful, easy going and just all around wonderful parents. They support us in every way and are always there when we need to talk or need advice. I am thankful for the authority and trust I have in my parents

2.) These buncha goofballs.

We have more fun than any family I know. It's this group of people that I would rather be with than anybody else in the world:)

3.) My angel face kiddos

"When's he gonna crawl, Mom? He's kinda boring" -Audrey Diane:):):):)

4.) This group of guys

I can not express the thanks that I have for the guys. The appreciation and thankfulness for this group of guys goes above and beyond. THANK YOU to all the boot camp guys! It is because of these guys that our church is in the revival we're in. It's because of these guys that our church has soared farther than ever before. Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for your self discipline. Thank you for your submission. Thank you for prayer and fasting. Thank you for being leaders in our youth group and church. Thank you for being warriors in the Kingdom of God. THANK YOU for standing in the gap. These guys mean a lot to me!

5.) My youth group

I am oh so thankful for my youth group. I am so thankful for our youth group who fights and wars every time we come together. I am thankful for the amazing unity within our youth group and the love and care we have for one another. It is encouraging to know that anyone of those people would fight for me...and I would do the same for them. I am so thankful for my Pastor who stands for truth and won't back down from what he believes.

6.) Most importantly, I am thankful for the direction God has given me the past few months. It's the past few months that I have grown so close to God. My God, my Savior. The One who died for me. I sure don't deserve all He has done for me. It's all about living for Him and serving Him in every way that I can. I am so thankful for the mercies of God and the grace He has provided me. He is an amazing God and I am so thankful for His love and compassion on me. If it weren't for Him, I really don't even want to imagine where I'd be.

Okay....ENOUGH SERIOUSNESS! I HATE being serious all the time. It's so boring;) All in all...I have a thankful heart today and I just wanted to share it.

I have SO many things to be thankful for...INCLUDING the delicious piece of dark chocolate I had today. MmmHmmm! That's good stuff:)

I am also very thankful that the resident at work today bit my fellow associate and NOT me when we woke her up this morning. WHEW!:) Bad of me huh?:) kidding...only kidding. I would have taken the teeth marks for her:)

But anyways... tomorrow is the Fall FIESTA! It's gonna be a LONG Friday...so I better get some rest. Have a happy Friday and enjoy the weekend! Try to concentrate on what you're most thankful for:)

- Brittany Lyn

The Day After

2011-11-01T10:19:00.001-05:00

You know....I REALLY REALLY HATE Halloween. I just hate the holiday. It's a horrible holiday. Just the creepiness and dirtiness of it all. I just don't like it all.

Being the day after Halloween...this reminds me if the weirdness.

More of anatomy class! Cow eyeball dissections:)

I have to admit....it was pretty cool. Not at all what I was expecting, but it was cool:)

Happy First Day of November! There's only 60 days left of 2011. Make the best of it!:)

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Happiness

2011-10-24T21:01:00.001-05:00

I had a fun weekend! Mom and Pops went out of town for their anniversary and me and Kristen are a bunch of scaredy cats to stay by ourselves in this old house....so we went over to Memaw and Pepaw's. We had a blast too! We love staying with our Memaw and Pepaw! They are oh so sweet!

Baby Peyton over the weekend:)

I LOVE this! ha! Peyton looks so uncomfy....but it's still adorable!

You think he's spoiled?:)

Many people have asked me....since I have changed the direction of my career path...am I keeping my current job? YES! Because I absolutely LOVE IT! It is SO MUCH FUN! I absolutely love it!

Everyday is a new day. Something crazy happens everytime I go into work.

For instance: One day I was walking past the residents rooms on my way to clock out. I pass this little lady's room and find her on her hands and knees, dragging her coat, blanket, picture of her daughter and radio along. She was crawling towards the front door. I asked: "Ms.__________, what are you up to?"

She SCREAMS: "I AM HEADING TO TULSA!"

Me: "Ms. __________, you are in Tulsa."

Resident: "I AM NOT! I AM NOT!"

Finally realizing to just go along. Me: "You know what Ms. _________, I want to go to Tulsa with you. Let's go."

She looks up at me, grabs my hand...I hurriedly throw her belongings into her room....and off we go...hand in hand...for Tulsa. I took her outside and sat her down. As I turn to go inside she grabbed my hand again and said, "You are so good to me. Thank you." Aww:) It's moments like that make me love what I do.

Another instance: One lady residents writes ALL over the walls. ALL OVER! Not only the walls...but on table tops, cloth napkins, on her clothes...all over everything. Why don't we stop her? Well...you can't stop somebody with Alzheimer's from doing something...it just won't happen. Plus, she is in her home. She may share her home with 39 other residents...but it is her home. She can do as she pleases. But anyways...one day she had a very important paper that she was writing ALL over.

I saw this and said: "Ms. ________, can I have that paper?"

Ms. _________ is not always a nice lady: "NO! IT'S MINE!"

Me: "Ms. ____________, I have a really cool piece of paper for you in the back, but I need that one."

She thinks about it: "Well, okay...hurry back though."

OH GREAT! I have no idea where the paper is even kept. So I improvised...a paper napkin. I take it out to her.

Me: "Here you are, Ms. _______. Just for you."

Resident: "Oh I just love you so much. Thank you dear." Again...another reason why I love my job.

One man is 100 years old. YES! 100 YEARS OLD!...almost 101.

I asked one day: "Mr. __________, how old are you?"

He responded with: "I am 100 years old." and a HUGE grin!:)

He then asked: "How old are you, Miss?"

Me: "Mr.__________, I am 19."

He looked at me VERY strangely for a LONG long time.

He then says: "Aren't you a bit young to be in here?" LOL! HA! Love it!:)

Those residents just love you for anything. They are so so so sweet! I admit...not all of them are easy to deal with and some are even combative A LOT! But...they have dementia...they can't help it. Give them 5 minutes and they'll forget they were even mad.

I love those residents. They are all so very sweet. I always look forward to going into work....even if it is at 6AM. I wouldn't trade it for anything at the moment.

Here's some other little people I love to pieces!

I love what I do...if it's playing with the elderly or playing with little people...if you think about it...it's all kinda the same;) I love both age groups. I love what I do!:)

- Brittany

29 Years Ago....

2011-10-18T21:11:00.001-05:00

...mom and pops got meeee-arried!:)

Sorry for the bad quality on some of these pics...

Take the white lace off the sleeves and I'd totally wear this dress:)

Love the glasses, mom:)

They've changed a bit through the years...just a bit;)

After 29 years of marriage....

I think they got more than they bargained for;)

His mommy made his outfit:) LOVE IT! Love his little chicken legs too:):)

CLICK HERE to see an ADORABLE preview from Peyton's newborn photo session today!!:)

Love you Mom and Dad!

Happy Anniversary!

A Happy 29 more years too!:)

- Brittany

Change In Plans

2011-10-17T11:51:00.000-05:00

Well....it's official. I really can't believe it is truly happening.

When I set out on the college journey, I went with the idea of nursing in mind. I wanted to do neonatal or pediatrics. Anything to do with kids because I LOVE kids.
The past year in school has been extremely frustrating and just downright UNFUN. It's been stressful, hard, lots of tears and lots of being upset. The entire semester has especially been hard. Not hard in that the work is hard....but hard in that I am just not having fun. It's just been a big stressful mess for me.
Everytime I go to study, do homework and even go to class, I just get frustrated because I don't enjoy what I'm doing. Everytime this happens I get to the point where I'm so frustrated, I just can't handle it anymore, so I find myself a place to pray; these are the times I just let all my frustration go. When I get down to pray about this, I feel the urge to be a......SCHOOL TEACHER! I have really fought with this. A school teachers salary is not a desirable salary by most. I have told God...I really don't want to be a school teacher. BUT...in the back of my mind...I REALLY REALLY do, I just don't like the price tag that comes with it.

What's a little ironic, is from the time I was about 4 years old until I was in about 9th grade, I wanted to be a school teacher. Me and my siblings played school, I acted like I was teaching a classroom full of students ALL the time, I admired my teachers in school....I loved everything there was to love about a school teacher. It was in 9th grade when I realized....school teachers make very little money...so I picked a field that was common among women and had a nice salary....nursing.

However, I am realizing that happiness is more important than money. I would much rather be the happiest person in the world and live on the streets than be unhappy and live in a castle. Money will only buy temporary happiness.

So....with all this being said....I went and talked to the adviser today...AND....I have officially changed my major to....

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.

I have thought long and hard about this over the past few months. I have prayed about it, given it much consideration and have finally made that decision. I am going to be a school teacher.

I am actually VERY VERY excited! This is something I REALLY REALLY want to do. I really would love to work with kids all day.

Not exactly sure where this career path will lead me, but I have a good feeling about it and I know it will be fun!

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." ~William Arthur Ward

This post wouldn't be complete without one last thing:

Who knows? Maybe I'll be this little guy's teacher one day!:)

- brittany lyn

Kitty Kitty;)

2011-10-12T23:02:00.001-05:00

Wanna see what Marissa and I are dissecting in Anatomy class?
Look for yourself:)

A kitty cat:) We're actually having a lot of fun with it! It took a little bit to get over the weirdness of it all...but now we're up to our elbows in it.
A bit disturbing?? Yes!:)

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Another Post of Peyton

2011-10-10T20:39:00.000-05:00

This little guy is the funnest little guy to hang out with. He LOVES to be cuddled. He loves to be held tight and snuggled all up. LOVE HIM!!

Pics from today...

Mommy had just given him a bath. LOVE his curly hair!

He has so much hair!

Chillin with his sidekick....from Auntie Brittany:)

I don't spoil him....not at all!:)

This was probably when Audrey was singing at the top of her lungs. Poor little guy;)

My FAVORITE! He's a tired little fellow:)

Story from Lindsay: Peyton was really upset and showing off his lungs last night. Audrey came to see what was going on. She informed her mom, "He's mad because he doesn't have any teeth." LOL. She's a mess!:)

Okay...I think 4 posts does the little guy justice for a while. BUT....you NEVER know. He is the cutest little boy I sure do love him;) So....maybe they'll be more to follow. We shall see!:)

- Brittany

Love

2011-10-09T19:15:00.002-05:00

I am so in love with this little man. He is so so precious.

Miss Audrey has been having a rough time the past few days with all this new baby stuff.

So Auntie Britny N Clopin (what she calls me...ha!) provided therapy after a meltdown.

She also got pampered and prissed up for church today.

Baby Peyton loves being spoiled by his aunties:)

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Baby Peyton

2011-10-07T16:19:00.000-05:00

More pictures of baby Peyton to add to the collection!

He is SUCH A DOLL! I am in love with the little guy! He's so SO SO CUTE! And he's cuddly. I LOVE that he likes to cuddle. His little cry is so pitiful yet so innocent. As horrible as it sounds...I love newborn cries. It's so innocent. He sounds like a little goat:)

Here's a few more pictures from yesterday.

Only a few hours old;)

Looks just like Daniel here.

Poor little guy...got all bruised up;(

His 4th toe is SO cute! It's crooked;)

Auntie Kris and Baby Peyton

grinnin;)

Love my seester:)

Daniel and mini Daniel:)

Audrey loves her baby brother

His little onsie says "little brother":)

LOVE:)

These pictures are from today. His bruises are going away and he's more alert!:) He loves his aunties to play with him:)

winking:)

He's such a cute little man!:)

<3 his binki!:)

I love little Peyton! He is so lovable!

More pics to come...I'm sure;);)

- Auntie Brittany

Peyton Richard Votaw

2011-10-06T17:54:00.001-05:00

Baby Peyton is here! He's such a doll baby! I am in love with him already!
8lb 11oz 21in long

He looks just like Daniel to me! He makes he cutest noises and loves to sleep!:)
Love him!:):)

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Last Day!!

2011-10-02T20:28:00.001-05:00

So Friday was officially my last day at AmericanChecked! I am happy...but kinda a little bit sad. I really did work with some great people. We were always doing different fundraisers to help people. There was only 11 employees, including the president of our company. Only having 11 people...everyone had a birthday celebration. It was a very personal place to work. We knew everything about everybody there.
Although I will miss the people, I will NOT miss the work. Ha! Oh my...NO.

They threw me a celebration and surprised me with cards and gifts! They really are sweet people!

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One Week!

2011-09-29T20:15:00.000-05:00

Peyton Richard Votaw is scheduled to come one week from today!
This time next week that little rascal should be here and getting all the attention he can stand!
I'm excited to have a teeny tiny baby in the family again! I'm gonna spoil that boy like none other;) He deserves it, of course!

I think Miss Audrey's world is going to be rocked a little bit....but she'll get used to it! We still love her. She's a little goofball and already loves her baby brother!:)

Audrey's 4th Bday Party

I totally just realized something...next week marks the 7th week of this semester....which means we're ALMOST HALF WAY THRU! This semester has FLOWN by! Wowzers. I'm not complaining though!

I really am going to miss the Bowling's. We had some AMAZING services this past week. The services this past week, I think will always be remembered by every person at The Lighthouse Church. They will be a milestone in our minds:)

Tomorrow is my last day at AmericanChecked, Inc.!!!!! WOOOOT WOOOOOT!!! They are throwing me a "going away celebration". Yays for cake:).....chocolate cake:)

I really am sad that I am leaving the people there...most of them;) But I'm not too sad about leaving the work. It's just not my thing.

However, I do LOVE my new job! It is so much fun! Everyday is a new day in that place. Today a little man and little lady got into a huge cat fight over who got to sit on the couch. I was laughing and the little man got mad at me and let me know how he felt about me laughing at him...whoops! SO the little old lady went and told one of our directors (totally like a little kid):) The little old lady informed our director that "That mean, ugly, slum was picking on the little girl with the hair-do (me)." HAHAHA! We all got a humongo laugh out of that. It is fun.....you never know what will happen next.

The Tulsa State Fair started tonight! WOOO HOOOO! I LOVE the fair! I am going Saturday with my family...and the entire church;) And again Sunday night with friends. And I'm sure I'll be able to squeeze another night in there sometime:) I can't wait!!

Back to the original thought for this post....Peyton will be here NEXT WEEK!!! If not sooner!:)

Can't wait for it!:)

- Brittany Copeland

Busy Busy

2011-09-25T22:34:00.000-05:00

Yes....extremely busy lately. It's been one thing after another lately.

In case you're wondering....I LOVE MY NEW JOB! It is SO MUCH FUN! The residents are oh so sweet! I love every last one of them already. I didn't really know how emotional of a job this would be. Those elderly people...they just rip my heart out. I want to just hug and sit with them all day long. I wish I could take them all in and just care for them day and night. It's a very rewarding job but it iss quite emotional. The work isn't bad either. It's not normal CNA work. Since it is an assisted living home and all the residents have some form of dementia, they really just need someone there throughout the day to remind them of things and boost their confidence. Most of them are capable of taking care of themselves...which makes for an easy job for the rest of us:)
They really are sweet people. They are so cute and LOVE to just sit and talk. More than once, I've had a resident walk up to me, take me by the hand and just walk beside me. They don't care where you take them or even how long it takes to get there...they just want someone to talk to. It is very rewarding, indeed. But...it does crush my heart when I have to leave them to finish up something else.

So...everything that has been going on.
We are having revival services this week with Bro. Bowling. I really really love the Bowling's. The way Bro. Bowling preaches is so refreshing. He just gives it like it is...which is just what we need these days:) I can't wait to see what God is going to do tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday night!

Friday was my daddy's birthday! Happy Birthday Daddy!
Yesterday was Miss Audrey's birthday. She's FOUR now!:) We celebrated by taking a weekend trip to Branson. We left Friday afternoon and got back late last night. Being with Miss Audrey was a blast! She is the funniest little girl. She is so sassy...yet so sweet! I just love her to pieces!

Thinking of my dear friend. Seemed quite appropriate;)

On the kiddie coaster.

So the guy running this saw Audrey's little birthday ribbon and had everyone in line say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUDREY!" If you know Audrey...she HATES that...which resulted in her screaming her head off. The poor guy felt so bad. He apologized over and over....ha!

I found about 20 pictures like this on my camera...silly goose;)

"Did you have fun at Silver Dollar City?"

Her response.... ;)

All tuckered out

The Back to School Youth Rally! It was....oh...2 weeks ago now?? I think so...yes. Bro. Wayne Rowley did an AMAZING job. He preached about honoring our past by defending our future. This message made me truly think...we have an incredible past in Pentecost...but we can't let the "incredible" be in the past....we must have that now and in the future. The truth is more important now more than ever. I love this truth and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Thank you Bro. Rowley:) He is such a kind man and I'm thankful he preached the truth to us!:)

The lock-in....it was LOOOONG. Fun tho.

I can kinda see Crystal and Brooklyn passing as sisters...fare skin...freckles...same color hair.

Brandy, me and Kourtney from Haysville. Sweet girls;)

Kourtney is going to LOVE me:)

Oh....so on the 11th, my aunt, Sissy, turned 50...so we decided to throw her a surprise party. Since my grandma turned 70 only days before, we decided to turn it into a surprise party for both of them. We met at Famous Dave's...my family's party location;)....and set it all up. Kristen and I picked my cousin up. He told his mom that we were going to play put-put. And she TOTALLY believed him. She almost fell over when she saw us at the party;)

Btw...I have NO idea why we call Aunt Sheri by the name of Sissy. Lindsay started it...it's all her fault. I'm guessing it's because she was still living at home when my mom had all if us...so she was like a big sister to us when we went to visit. Just a guess...I really don't know.

Adam grew about 50 feet since the last time I saw him...goodness kid;)

Love my MeMaw and PePaw!

My mom, her cousin Denise and sister Sheri...Sissy;)

Love my sisters and Baby Peyton!:)

Adam and his mommy:)

Well...I believe that is all. All the major activities, at least. It's been a crazy busy last month. Not so sure why everything has been so crazy, but it has.

Btw....The Lighthouse Church Mass Choir is singing at the Tulsa State Fair this coming Saturday, the 1st, at 10:30am. I am completely bummed...having a new job, I won't be able to participate...but I know it's still going to be good! Go see!!:)

Happy Beginning of the Week! Time to do it all over again;)

- Brittany

A Whirlwind of a Day

2011-09-15T16:49:00.002-05:00

So if you read my last post...actually I think it was a few posts ago, you know I have been on a job hunt. I got my CNA license back in May but haven't really been searching for a CNA position until recently. I have applied at several different places, but the right job just hasn't become available.

Yesterday marked being at AmericanChecked, Inc. for one year.

This morning, I go into work at AmericanChecked. My supervisor informs me that she needs me in her office...today is Evaluation Day. OH JOYS. Thanks for the warning. So off I go....
She gives me my evaluation paper...we go over it...everything is good. Before we're done...knowing I have my CNA...she asks, "How much longer do you think you'll be with us?" I told her I wasn't sure but if the opportunity of a good job arises, I would probably go for it.
For some reason, she kept saying, "Oh so probably next spring is when you'll be leaving us" and "We'll begin looking for a new replacement in March." In the back of my mind, I am wondering where in the world she got that idea and WHY next spring? I don't know what's so special about the spring that would give me a good reason to leave.
She went on and on about how much they don't want to lose me and she just doesn't know how they will ever find a suitable replacement for me. HA!;) She told me to let her know when I start applying for a new job so they can put an ad out for a replacement. Weeeeelllll.....I've kinda already started applying, ma'am.

Right before I get up to go, she tells me...Julie (president of our company) saw my evaluation, loved it, doesn't want to lose me...so she gave me a raise. AAAAHHHH! GREAT! What to do now??

I left work at 2:05. 2:07...my phone rings. Clarebridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Center...... OFFERING ME A PART TIME POSITION!:) And they work great with my school schedule. I went in for an interview last week and LOVE the place. It's so homey and cute inside. It is really really nice and all the people...so far;)...are really nice. I start Saturday at 6AM...EEKS!!!!! Not an early bird. I think it will be fun though.
During my clinicals at St. Simeon's, we worked in the memory center and those elderly people are SO sweet and so nice. They are just the most precious people ever. I'm thinking it will be a bit humorous at times too though;)

So...needless to say...I am putting in my 2 weeks at AmericanChecked tomorrow. It is going to be a very bad deal and I'll probably make a few enemies. YIKES! But...this is not my career path. I have enjoyed working with the people there and enjoy most of the work; however, it is time to go.

We shall see how that goes...especially after a pay raise to keep me on. Lord, help us!:)

Don't let me forget...next post needs to include the BTS youth rally pics!:)

- Brittany C.

Friday the 9th

2011-09-07T17:41:00.000-05:00

I am exceeeeited! If you're in the Tulsa area, you should definitely come!

The Lighthouse Church has been having some AMAZING AMAZING AMAAAAAAZING church lately. The past few months have just been completely incredible. I'm not even sure how to describe our services. They are so deep. So refreshing. So mind blowing. It's not just our services though. You can go up to the church at just about anytime of day and someone is having their own personal prayer meeting. Youth prayer fills the chapel with praise and worship. Pre-service prayer fills the sanctuary with overwhelming hunger and desire. There is no lazy church anymore....it's come and fight for it. Fight with everything you have.

Read this, Kelsi Morrell wrote this for weekly YFT newsletter:

Passion. Don't Quit. Desire. Press On. Fight. Don't Give Up.Keep Praying. Follow God. Unity. Burn Bridges.

All the Way. Strive. Break Chains. Victory. Keep Pressing. Bind Together. New Places. Burden for the Lost. Boldness.

During Wednesday chapel service at Lighthouse Christian Academy, Bro. Waldrep told us that we needed consecration to God in our lives - not something we are *supposed to do* or *have to do*, but something that we do for God because *we want to do it*.

Wednesday night's powerful prayer meeting was something that Tulsa Lighthouse Church desperately needed. We found that when we follow the leading of God's Spirit, He will take us exactly where we need to be. God spoke to us very clearly and said that He has given us the land, and we are now to go and conquer it.

I believe these services, as well as a few other things we've been hearing at LCA, all built up to what we experienced Friday night in youth service. We all know that it isn't abnormal for pre-youth service prayer to be a struggle - that's why we knew this service would be different. It seemed that as soon as our knees hit the floor, the passion and hunger of YFT was overwhelming. Before we entered into worship service, Jonathan Waldrep shared the burden of his heart with us, and it matched up with all that we've heard of late - we've been given the land. Young people, are we going to march through the open door and conquer the land, or are we going to let this pass by as we have every other time?

While he was speaking to us, my mind went back to youth service after youth service this year where lives were changed. Do you remember the service where we saw young people so drunk in the Holy Ghost that they knew nothing of what was going on around them? How about the service in which Bro. Short preached against a lack of concern for where you, your family, your neighbors, your friends, and all the people of the world will spend eternity? "No man knows the hour . . ." Oh, and how about pre-camp youth service? What a powerful, mighty move of God we had in our pre-camp service and throughout youth camp. Young people, what did we do with the opportunities God gave us then? Did we walk through the door? Or . . . did we willingly let the door slam shut? What if we had taken the opportunity given to us then to go out and reach someone? What do you think would be happening now if we had taken any of those chances and kept pressing until we saw what God has promised?

As its been said, God is giving us an open door, and He's told us that WE are to go and "conquer the land".

As Bro. Short preached to us, God has told us to go somewhere. He's given us promise after promise. What is it going to take for us to go all the way with God? What's it going to take to get us to be willing to lay aside our flesh, forget about our worldly affections, and focus our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength on God? How many more young people are YOU willing to give up? We need to take personal responsibility for this revival. I'm not talking about YFT. I'm talking about me, about you.

Do you want this revival bad enough to fight for it?

- Kelsi Morrell

I think this explains our church's burden lately.

I am excited to see what God is going to do on Friday night!!

- Brittany

Blondie Me

2011-09-01T20:53:00.000-05:00

I do have to say...I don't have many blonde moments. I don't embarrass myself very often. I really don't.
HOWEVER....every now and then something happens and I cringe a bit.

Like yesterday. Long story.

Wilma's air broke. My dad has tried everything to fix it but nothing is working. I think everyone would agree...105 degree weather is definitely too hot to be driving around town with no air.
Yesterday, I decided, since I was going from TCC to LCA, which is literally on opposites sides of Tulsa, that I was going to drive my dad's (Kristen's...heehee) old jeep. This thing is a big hunk of junk. LITERALLY! It's been through war and back. It has SEVERAL malfunctions. Just to name a few... the gas gage doesn't work, the back windows won't roll down, the back (trunk) door doesn't stay up...it has to be held up, it dies when put into reverse, it rolls backwards (into the street...I speak from experience) if the emergency brake isn't yanked up as hard as it will go, and on and on. The big one I always forget about...THE DOORS DON'T LOCK. Actually the doors do lock...BUT...if the doors are unlocked from the outside...THEN THE ALARM GOES OFF!!! So...we can't lock the doors. Why it does this?? I have NO CLUE! Another incredible malfunction. However, I can deal with all these malfunctions...I can't deal with having no air.

So anyways...I was leaving class yesterday. Out of habit...I stuck my key into the keyhole of the driver side door and turned the key. As soon as I did it, I realized what I had done and thought AHHH!!! OH NO! I opened the door and *HOOOONK HOOOOONK HOOOONK*. The alarm started blaring. Joys. The bad thing about this...it's IMPOSSIBLE to get the alarm to go off. IMPOSSIBLE. My dad has always told me..when they alarm goes off, jiggle the key in the keyhole until it stops. SO...that's what I started doing. All the while, cars are driving slowly past STARING and other students walking by were giving me the funniest looks. Think about it though...it probably looked like I was trying to steal the thing. Believe me...if I was going to steal a car...it would NOT be that ugly jeep.

I stood there FOREVER trying to get this dumb alarm to go off. Not kidding...at least 3 minutes. Nothing was working. I was jiggling the key, turning it, taking it out and putting it back in. EVERYONE walking by was staring. EVERYONE driving by was rolling down their windows. I wasn't exactly embarrassed...I was more frustrated. It was HOT and I had to be at LCA in 15 mins...not near enough time to drive there in time. It was just frustrating. I needed to LEAVE and I couldn't just drive through town with the alarm blaring.

As I was standing there, I heard a "Brittany!" I thought to myself: Oh my word. Do not tell me somebody I know is coming talk to me. You have got to be kidding me. I figured..Brittany is a common name...they're not talking to me. Then I heard it again, "Brittany!" Yep, they're talking to me. SO I turn and look...a guy I went to high school with. OH WONDERFUL! I am standing here trying to get the blaring alarm of this hunk of junk jeep to stop and a person I kNoW comes walking along. WHAT A DAY!! He asks, "What are you trying to do?" Oh I'm just seeing how much attention I can get for the day. And I just LOVE standing here in this HOT weather. It's just great. Instead, I explained to him that this was my dad's old jeep and I couldn't get the alarm to go off. I showed him how I was turning the key to try to stop this hideous alarm. He asked, "Did you try turning the key the other way?"

Um...well...no...I didn't.

SO I turned the key the other way...and IT STOPPED INSTANTLY!!

Yeah...blondie me. It was EXTREMELY frustrating to say the least. Now that I look back...it's quite funny. But it sure wasn't funny then.

This was also the same day I tripped going UP THE STAIRS in the Health Sciences building. The girl in front of me turned around and laughed. Two seconds later..she did the SAME THING! My turn to laugh;)

What a day.

Today has been better...and tomorrow is FRIDAY!! A holiday weekend is just a day away!!
Happy Labor Day Weekend!:)

- Brittany

Happy Birthday Memaw!

2011-08-31T23:13:00.000-05:00

*Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Memaw!! Happy Birthday to you!!*

Today is my Memaw's 70th birthday! I know I know, she looks WAY younger than 70, doesn't she???:)

I LOVE my grandparents! They are such awesome grandparents. They really, really truly are. They have a heart of gold and are always there to support us all the way.

My memaw is a wonderful homemaker, cook, mom, grandma, great-grandma:)...you name it...that's my memaw!

I was just telling my parents the other day how awesome it is that me and my siblings have both sets of grandparents still living....not only that...but living in Tulsa.....but not only in Tulsa...but within 5 minutes of each other. Isn't that pretty stinkin' awesome? Also, both sets of grandparents have been married 50+ years to their original partners! I consider myself a lucky girl!!

Happy Birthday Memaw! I hope it was a good one! I love my Memaw!!

- Brittany

Catching Up

2011-08-28T23:27:00.000-05:00

WHEW! It has been a LOOOONG week. Well...technically, I guess last week was a long week. Today is the start of a new week. It has just been one thing after another this week.
School started...work schedule is not working out so well...the air in my jeep broke...job hunting. Everything is just seeming to pile up...BUT it's all okay. It could be a lot worse I suppose.

The Lighthouse Church has been having some AMAZING services lately. We are definitely in for a great revival. Every service just gets better and better.
Speaking of services...we had youth service Friday night. Amazing? YES! As soon as the first word in pre-service prayer was said, a deep stirring and intense desire swept over the entire place. We sang one worship song and Bro. Short preached his message in about 3 minutes. There was such a deep, deep desire for revival from all of us. It is completely evident that God is doing some mighty things among our youth group...in our church.

Smashburger afterwards.

Kumba, Carlesia and I...and Trenton. Kumba and Carlesia remind me so much of me and my sister:)

Jeron and I...faithful YFT staff...when we're not arguing;)

special;)

Last week my parents took Daniel and Tasha out for their birthdays. We went to Shoguns. It was SO YUMMY! I'll admit...I was a little nervous at first. I like Japanese food but I'm not big on any type of seafood. "NOTHING FROM THE WATER" is my motto;) Bleck bleck bleck.
All the food was REALLY good...except the shrimp. EEKS!! I told myself I was going to be brave and just try it...everyone gets it no matter what...so it was going to be on my plate whether I wanted it to be or not. I almost threw up. I just couldn't do it. I had to turn my head as Daniel very happily took over my shrimp;)
But everything else was really good. Especially the ice cream afterwards;);)

I look like I just woke up...lovely.

This past Thurday night, I met with some old friends, Kayla and Leslie, at Olive Garden for dinner. We had SO MUCH FUN! Leslie and I go back to the 4th grade. We never were in the same class until 6th grade, but we were friends and played together on the playground. Kayla and I didn't know each other until 6th grade. We met in 1st hour English class on the first day of middle school. Kayla, Leslie, myself, and a couple of other girls were inseparable all throughout middle school. I ended up going to a different high school than all of them but we kept in contact some. The 3 of us finally decided it was time to get together again. We truly did have a blast. It was like the good old days again...we laughed...talked...made jokes...just had a good time! We plan on doing it again soon:)

Leslie, me and Kayla

I know...really blurry..sorry:(

Back to the old grind tomorrow. It's a whole new day! Let's make the best of it:)

Maybe another post sometime this week...maybe;)

- Beee-irt-ney....thanks to Anthony M.

It's a Monday

2011-08-22T15:28:00.000-05:00

School started today. ON A MONDAY:(:(:( I am not a fan of Mondays. Especially not Mondays when I have to go to school.

I must say though, the weeks seem to go by faster when I'm in school rather than when I'm out of school. I always seem to lose track of the days while on long breaks.

While not excited about being back into the classroom, I am happy to be back into a routine. I actually like getting up early...*achem* most days...and having a full day.

Until Next Time;)

- Miss Brittany Lyn

There's a Wocket in my Pocket!!

2011-08-18T22:40:00.000-05:00

For real!:)

Tuesday night was a night filled with Dr. Suess! I love Dr. Suess! It's so crazy and so fun. Anything can happen when Dr. Suess is involved;)

Lindsay's baby shower was oh so cute! It was completely adorable. It was completely decked out in Dr. Suess. The decorations....cupcakes...punch...everything was so perfect.

Peyton got lots and lots of new clothes and much needed necessities.

Cupcakes;)

Gifts, gifts, gifts

Table Decor

After the baby shower, some of the guys were trying their hardest to get a Foosball table moved downstairs. They just weren't getting it...so us girls chimed in;) And we got it!!:) *Achem* With some extra help from Nelson. But...they couldn't have done it without our advice:)
Kristen took this picture...too bad you can't see the other 3 people on the other side...it was kinda a humorous situation. Jonathan just about lost his Holy Ghost;)

School starts Monday. Blah. Kinda ready...kinda not. I'm ready to get it done and over with...that's it. Not ready to study, have homework and site through boring lectures. Bleck. But...it's a step closer to finished;)

We are going SWIMMING tomorrow night for YFT! I am OH SO EXCITED! The girls are going over to the Tucker's and the boys to the Oliver's. It's going to be a blast!!:) I LOVE SWIMMING!!!!

That's all for now.

- Brittany

Lately.

2011-08-14T23:21:00.001-05:00

This is going to be a very random post...very.

Not too much has been going on lately....but on the other hand, a lot has been going on.
I've been getting all my classes together for school...trying to at least. I think I got it all figured out.
I am super excited about my Anatomy class on Fridays. Me and Marissa are taking it together. It should be fun! Especially the labs. I am actually kinda excited about school. Shocking?? I KNOW! I'm ready to be back in the routine of things...and ready to just get it OVER with!

Hmmm...let's see...recent happenings.

Work....sitting at a computer all day is so blah. Every now and then something exciting happens...but that's rare. I have been training a new employee the past week tho so at least that's something different. I am still on a job search. It is dreadful, I tell you. But...as I pray about it...I know God has the perfect job for me...and it will come in His time. In that case, I'm not too worried about it. It will happen.

I came into work with this on my desk one day last week. There were also 8 mini dark chocolate Hershey bars:) Just cause one of the ladies felt like blessing me for the day;)

ADMIT was a week ago. It was a TON of fun. ADMIT is always a ton of hard work...but a ton of fun as well. We clean EVERYTHING in the church...I do mean EVERYTHING...we serve the ministers and their wives....we babysit kiddos...we scrub dishes...prepare food...laugh a lot...talk about the most retarded things...run here...run there...get about 4 hours of sleep each night. BUT we do it all with a SMILE!:)...most of the time:) It really is a rewarding job and a privilege to take part in.

If you have never rolled silverware...we will be HAPPY to show you! 1,200 in all...WHEW! That's a LOT!

Miss Cassia! She's such a sweet girl. Glad we got to hang out:)

My phone is dying...rapidly. Time for a new one. My faithful phone...2 years we've been together;) I'm about to give him up...he's just not cooperating. I'm thinking about getting an iPhone 4...a white one?? Maybe?? Any suggestions? In my opinion...a phone is a phone..whatever works is fine by me. But...I kinda like the idea of a white i4. Yesh I do;)

Jonathan Waldrep's birthday was last week...his parents held a birthday party for him in the gym last Sunday night! We really had a lot of fun! We played some knock-out, volleyball...in which my team won...both times *achem:)*, at pizza, cake, punch, watched Jonathan open his funny...rather hilarious...cards;) It was just all around a good time! Thanks to Bro. and Sis. Waldrep!:)

One of the more concerning matters in my life right now...myself. I was debating rather to post about this or not; however, this is my blog and it relates to my life...so I shall post. I have been diagnosed with Grave's Disease. It sounds terribly dreadful...like I'm headed towards the grave or something. But really...it's not too terribly dreadful. It just means that I have an enlarged thyroid...VERY enlarged thyroid. My hair is falling out by the handfuls and I am EXTREMELY tired ALL the time. It takes all my energy to do just about anything these days. I get really cold even in the slightest breeze...even in this hot weather. I've also had major weight changes...it'll be way down one week and way up the next. The past few weeks have been the worst with all of this. SO...my doctor will be doing some xrays in the next few weeks to find out exactly what is going on. Hopefully he gets it figured out so we can get it fixed. Your prayers are much appreciated during this time;)

Miss Audrey spent the night a few nights ago. She is such a mess! She really is. She's at such a fun age...her personality is coming into play and she talks...and talks...and talks. I promise, she talks to walls...she's the funniest little thing. While I was on my way over to pick her up, she told Lindsay, "I am going to drive Brittany CRAZY tonight." LOL...and that she did.
She starts Pre-School Thursday at LCA. She seems so little to be going to school. Baby Audrey isn't really a baby anymore:(:(

We took her to dinner at Los Cabos then for a stroll along the Riverwalk. We have taught her well;)

But anyways....on to other issues. Friday night was What in the Word. Bro. Short taught on praying in the Spirit and truly having the Word of God in our hearts. He said something that really made me think - If someone were to come and take away every Bible we have...every Bible in the world...how much would we have in our hearts? How long could we last before we fell short of knowing the Word of God? - Whoazers...something to think about.

Well folks...that is about all for right now. It is time to go get the YFT newsletter put together. I think Imma start a new book too. I have been reading a lot lately...not something I normally do...but I'm kinda liking it since I won't get to do much of that once school starts.

Happy beginning of the week to you all! Think of Monday as a fresh start to a new week!:)

- Miss Brittany Lyn

The Three Doofuses

2011-08-09T22:53:00.000-05:00

One day, as I was scrolling through my camera, I came across some very funny pictures of 3 goofy guys. Apparently...they got a hold of camera and took their liberty...but it definitely made me laugh.

Thanks to these 3 guys because now I am making a post out of them!:)

Mr. Trenton Cole Bundy.

Mr. Jonathan Michael Waldrep.

Mr. Adam Tyler Rotert.

Diggin' the hair;)

LOL

Trent looks a bit worried...I would too;)

I think this would be Adam's foot.

I really have no idea what's going on here...

To say the least...I was a bit confused at first...then I looked through them again...and laughed.
They really are a bunch of doofuses...FOR REAL!! These poor guys. There's just no hope;)

Maybe...JUST MAYBE...one day they will find a wife to maybe straighten them out a bit...but prolly not;)

- Brittany Copeland

Happy Birthday Dear Mommy!

2011-08-03T13:23:00.001-05:00

Today is mi madre's birthday!!

Mom,
I know you are just dying to be with your wonderful children today;)
Thank you for being such a good mommy!

I love you!

This is my mom's favorite little guy, Bam Bam.

He is pretty cute;)

Now....go eat the strawberry cake I made you, I'll be sure and take care of the chocolate one Me-Maw and Pe-Paw brought over. Open all your birthday presents...I'll hold the money from all your cards....so you won't lose it;)

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

- Bee-ritt-aneeee

Cruisin' the Illinois

2011-08-02T22:22:00.005-05:00

This past weekend was a fun one!

Saturday, Daniel and Natasha took me and Kristen floating down the Illinois River. It was an absolute blast. I've never been floating before, so everything was new...but it was SO MUCH FUN!

If you've never been floating before...ya need to go. It was a big ol' jumble of fun!

I think we wore Big Dan out..poor Danny boy. He's a good big brother though and pulled that raft wherever it needed to go...Tasha too! Me and Kristen let the veterans do it all;);););) hee hee:)

The entertainment on the river is quite hilarious too. If you ever want to feel extremely skinny or highly attractive...just go floating down the Illinois. You'll feel like a Hollywood star;)

Before we got started. It was just a tad bit earlier than we're used to on a Saturday morning;)

Out for a swim

Kristen is always munching on something...

IGNORE the beautiful river hair...oh my.

Lunch time. Daniel and Tasha brought stuff to make some VERY yummy sandwiches!

Thank you Dan and Tash!

Having fun in the water;)

I think this was towards the end...we were SO TIRED!

Love wearing water shoes;)

Thank you Thank you THANK YOU Daniel and Natasha for taking us with you!!! We had an absolute blast!! We really did. I really want to do it again sometime!

It was extremely tiring...but extremely fun!

Actually...it was so tiring...I went to bed at 6:30pm that night...and got up at 10:30am the next day. lol...whoopsies;)

ADMIT starts tomorrow night. I am so excited! I LOVE ADMIT! I love helping and serving and goofing around and getting 4 hours of sleep each night and how everyone laughs their heads off and just having a grand ol' time. It is hard work but it's enjoyable work

That's all for now!

- Brittany

Heritage 2011

2011-07-31T18:48:00.019-05:00

Hello to all!!

I was recently informed...by a male friend **achem** Jonathan Waldrep...that my blog NEEDS to be updated about Heritage. So folks...here it is. I am listening to one younger than I...Lord help us;)

Heritage this year was...like every other year...AMAZING! It really, truly was.

Monday consisted of driving. And driving. And driving. And MORE DRIVING! A whole 14.5 hours worth of driving. yes....a LONG drive.

5:30 am

Coffee shop stop

Olive Garden

Tuesday we headed to Castle Rock Outlet Mall. I REALLY like this mall. I like any mall...but especially this one;) I think everyone had an enjoyable time walking around while shopping, acting goofy and just having a good ol' time.

After Castle Rock we headed to Focus on the Family. I must say, Whit's End is a whole different place when with the youth group than with my family. We all took turns going down Wooten's big slide and getting something from the Soda Shop. We had a blast dressing up in the different Odyssey characters and just being ourselves;)

Tuesday night was the Cookout/Singsperation.

Shopping!!

Odyssey

Anthony..lol

Wooten's big slide

The coffee shop

Whit and Connie;)

Rev. Andrew at his finest....as Connie:):)

Odyssey characters...Andrew is a goof!

AWWWW!!!!

Going for a ride:)

Miss Aubrey and I

Walmart...safety vests;)

Spa for the girls;)

Wednesday we went to Garden of the Gods. There we got out, took some pictures and climbed on some of the rocks.

After Garden of the Gods, we took the Cog Railway up Pikes Peak. It was MUCH MUCH different than driving up the mountains ourselves. Much different. It didn't really even feel like we were on a mountain. The top of the mountain was awesome! It was freezing cold...and HAILING! That stung just a bit;)

That night was church. Bro. Garrett did an awesome job on "Times Like These." It is so true that in times like these we need a Savior. With all the filth in the world...we have got to have a Savior to lean upon.

Garden of the Gods

Thank you Thank you Thank you to Bro. Bob and Sis. Candace for going with us!

You both are awesome!

Headed up Pikes Peak

On top of Pikes Peak

Cold...and hailing!

Hailing..lol

Carter DEEE! He is so cool;)

Charmaine!! She is CAAARAZY!

Thursday morning...my all time favorite...Bro. D.C. Moody preached on "Showing the Generation to Come". My favorite part was when he sang. I could listen to him all day. It was awesome! Bro. Calhoun also preached that morning.

That night Bro. Frazier did an outstanding job on "Where Are The Mourners?" So many times we mourn for those who have left...after they have left. We have got to mourn for them now...and for the sin in the church. It was a great message that will stick with me forever.

Chipotle

Jonathan and I at the lock-in Thursday night

Big Phil and I

Miss Madeline makes me laugh;)

Friday morning was probably the best for our youth group as a whole. I don't even know how to explain it. Bro. Jonathan Dudley preached on "Birthright Betrayal". We can't betray the birthright...we have got to carry it home. Bro. Nathan Dudley preached on guarding our hearts against the odds of this world. Living a life of fullness....life or death. Both messages really hit home for our youth group. We just couldn't get away from the presence of God. We lingered in His presence for hours after service was dismissed.

That night Bro. Frazier preached again. His message was so heart wrenching, yet so encouraging. It made everyone think about our past....and to give it to God. Only he can close the past in our lives.

Chick-Fil-A

Leonore and I

Me and my sis...twins apparently;)

Saturday we drug ourselves out of bed and headed home. The drive home got VERY interesting. 14.5 hours back home...and bored teenagers...INTERESTING! We had face making contests, air freshener wars, played musical chairs, sang songs, shaving creams contests...and so on.

Fat face contest

Biggest mouth contest

Air freshner wars...lol.

Heritage was directly in the path of where our youth group is headed. Many of the things preached at Heritage were preached at camp. This is what our youth group has been studying. God is doing awesome things for Youth for Truth

WHEW! That was a LOT of pictures to upload on here. To see more pictures from different people in YFT...go HERE.

Meanwhile.....Miss Audrey is staying the night tonight...and she just squeezed my chapstick tube ALL over the place...so tis time to go:)

- Brittany

YOUTH CAMP 2011

2011-07-13T00:15:00.010-05:00

FINALLY blogging about you camp...finally.

I'm getting caught up here...hopefully by Heritage I will be all caught up. It sounds like my blog is being compared to school or something...lol.

YOUTH CAMP.

Again...another amazing youth camp.

The theme this year was "IGNITE".

Camp is a place to go to get away from everything...I mean EVERYTHING! Who wants to go to camp all stressed, worried and bombarded with everyday life. No sireebob...not me.

Camp is so refreshing because of this...no phones...no radios...no news...no technology...just us...and God. That's what camp is all about. It's putting everything else aside and creating unity. God can't work with division in the youth group. That's why I love camp so much. It is truly a resting place for all of us.

Bro. Andrew Howard did an AMAZING job each and every night. He preached right on target and directly to us. God knew exactly what we needed and Bro. Andrew delivered it in such an incredible way.

Youth camp this year was very different than in times past. It seems like every year that we go...yes for an individual renewing....but more for a youth group renewing as a whole. This year was completely different. The services were very much based on an individual's hunger and desire for God. If we didn't individually press thru...not much happened. However, those who truly wanted to be changed were changed. Every night the hunger grew more and more. DESPERATION was the key in every service.

Bro. Short did an amazing job in the morning sessions. He reminded us that no matter what, we have to be full of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost isn't a one time thing but an everyday thing. We need a refilling day by day so that we can help others to be filled.

The theme days were two of my absolute favorites: Cowboys and Indians and Revenge of the Nerds! It was so much fun! The food was yummy....at least breakfast and dinner...lunch...eh...not a fan of concession chili and cheese;) The pool was cool on the VERY hot days...and the water games felt awesome.

Pictures?? LOTS of pictures!!

Monday Afternoon Clean-Up

Monday Night Turnovers

Tuesday Registration Time

Bro. Short went shopping in Bro. Baglin's closet;)

Tuesday Registration

Tuesday Night

Miss Kylee is my little pal:)

Cowboys and Indians Day

I had the most awesomest bow and arrows! FOR REAL!:)

My dormies:)

Me and Brandon...and Natalia...were the only Indians:(

Wednesday Night

Revenge of the Nerds

Sisters;);)

Thursday Crafts

They are going to KILL me....but they still love me;)

Miss Miranda and I Thursday night

Carter Deeeeee

Chasity, Bailey and myself Thursday after church

waiting....anxiously...

THE LUAU! it was fun:)

I think this we pretty close to 1am...a wee bit tired.

Find the lifesaver:)

Friday Morning Tiredness

Ashley, Bailey and Adrianna...sweet sweet girls from Bro. Wirths!

goofy guys

Johna and Chelsea were the BEST dorm mommies EVER! It's pretty hilarious when the two craziest counselors were put in the same dorm...AND it was MY DORM! They are CRAAAZY! We definitely had a blast!

Friday Afternoon Games

Friday Night

Friday After Church

Well folks...this took forever...cause blogger has a really really dumb way of loading pictures these days. I hate it.

However, if you would like to see a conbobulation of several people's photos...check out the Youth for Truth Photobucket page HERE. Several different people added camp pictures...so check it out!

Good night to all...have a happy Wednesday!

- Brittany L. Copeland

Birthday Wishes

2011-07-11T22:38:00.006-05:00

HOLA!!!

SO...this is an eensy beensy bit late. That has been the trend on this blog these days...you should try it! It's an easy trend to pick up...works well too...excuses always work with it;)

I wasn't even going to post about my birthday...but since I said I would in a previous post...Imma stick to my word. Fo sho;)

My birthday was pretty much AWESOME....again;)

Thursday afternoon was a birthday luncheon at work! I love the luncheons at work...we have some fabulous cooks at work!

My desk at work:)

That night, my family (Mom, Kristen, Lindsay, Audrey, Daniel, Natasha and myself) went to see my FAVORITE all time play..."OKLAHOMA"!

"OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKLAHOMA where the wind comes sweeping down the plains." LOVE IT!

Friday morning, Marissa had me and Kristen over for SWIMMING!! It was a blast...and HOT! That always makes for a good swimming day! Marissa made me a chocolate cake...it was super sweet...and hilarious. Thank you Marissa! I really did have a good time!!

Marissa couldn't find the candles...tea lights always work;)

Excuse the BEAUTIFUL hair...pool hair;)

Even tho is was my birthday...work was still in the schedule. I just cant get away from that place;)

After work was youth service...AN AMAZING youth service. WOWZERS!! The best we've prolly ever had.

After youth service, I was surprised by Daniel and Tasha! They surprised me VERY much! They set up a table with cake, balloons and silverware to enjoy after service! They are so sneaky;) It was very sweet and I was really surprised. I wasnt expecting it at all. I was even more suprised when i walked outside and saw my jeep. It had all kinds of birthday messages on it;)

Can you figure out the acronym? Me and Kristen did!

My birthday flowers:) I got a bit crispy from swimming.

That's it folks! Not to exciting...I know. I am slowly but surely catching up on these posts.

Heritage is NEXT WEEK!! HOPEFULLY I will be caught up then so that I can just post about Heritage! I cant believe it's next week...doesnt seem real...

- Miss Britt

VBS 2011

2011-07-07T21:32:00.006-05:00

Vacation Bible School....it seems like it was many moons ago. Really it was only about a month ago...but it feels like forever.

I didn't get to participate last year because my family was out of town. I had heard really great things about it and was super excited to be helping! I love helping kids...they are so innocent and have no control over the situations they are in...I love them.

The best part of VBS were the small services at the end. The kids responded so well. Many of them just couldn't seem to get enough of God's touch. It is so refreshing to see small children cry out to God like most of them did.

The entire set up of VBS was way cute. Rockville, USA was the theme...a small town with some fun town attractions. The kids seemed to love it...and I did too:)

Gazebo in the Town Square

Library, Fire Station and the Fun Factory

The Town Mayor;)

Town Police:)

Brown Bag Bistro

Kylee, Kristen and Audrey

Marissa as a factory worker and me as a librarian

The Lollipop Shop

Memory work in the library

Crafts in the Fun Factory

Sis. Baglin is so cute;)

That's VBS for you. I have some hilarious pictures of some dorky guys who took a TON of pics of themselves on my camera...those are soon to come:)

- Brittany

A Printer's Daughter

2011-07-06T23:21:00.005-05:00

SOOOOOO......my blog is LONG overdue for an update. I mean LOOONG overdue. Sorry...so sorry. Been busy these past few days. There's just no time for nothing these days.

Thanks you to my dear sister...Kristen Nicole....for the birthday post. She's a special on for sure;) She keeps trying to get me to pay her....HA!

So here's what I need to update my blog on:

1.) VBS - LONG time ago...feels like it at least

2.) My birthday

3.) Youth Camp

4.) 4th of July

It's coming...soon....soon...soon. Tomorrow...perhaps.

Why have we been so busy? Well...you see...my pops is a printer man....and when he doesn't feel like doing the small, tedious, annoying, frustrating, monotonous, back hurting, etc....jobs, he gets his wonderful kiddos to do them! Ain't it great??:)

Which I actually don't mind...but coming out of a week of camp...it's not the greatest in the world.

Me and Kristen have been taking turns on some of this.

Here's a sample....

2,000 of these to number, collate, then staple....eh

Half way done....

And these things I absolutely HATE... 2,000 to number and put in bundles.

Lucky me...the numbering machine broke! WOO HOO!!!

It has been on my agenda all week to blog....now you know my excuse;);)

More blog posts coming tomorrow....for sure;)

BTW....I KNOW my picture up top is completely messed up...something is seriously wrong. EEKS! I will have to fix it tomorrow...because it's bedtime for me now. Something needs to be done...bad...it looks like a hobo blog....in the morning.

Good night!

- Brittany

Happy Birthday BRITTANY.....from Krissy

2011-06-24T14:25:00.003-05:00

*Today is yo birthday Happy Happy Birthday, today is yo Birthday Happy Birthday, HEEEEEY!!!* compliments of Wooten Bassett....but we'll stop right there and go no further. =D =D

SO, yes. Today is my big sister's 19th birthday. Actually she's more like my big LITTLE sister cuz I'm taller. My sister is.........quite the special one, to put it lightly. Look who's talkin....I'm pretty...special myself. =D I do believe she's the only person I can totally say WHATEVER I want around and she will agree (orrrr.....sometimes disagree, ACTUALLY=)=). No matter, we've grown to be not only sisters, but the best of friends. I've had people tell me ever since I can remember "Oh, you'll grow out of it. She'll be your best friend someday....." IT'S SO TRUE.

We shared a room for almost 16 years together. When I got my own room a few months ago, I felt LOST in my room. I didn't like it at first, cuz I was bored and felt lonely (NOT DEPRESSED, in case you're keeping tabs). NOW, I'm pretty much used to it. We both have two closets, so we're good. I tried to talk Britt into spending the night in my room a couple weeks ago, but she was a fuddyduddy and claimed that her room was just fine. PSH. We pretty much do everything together, and believe it or not....we pretty much NEVER fight. There are definitely times where we could bash each others heads into the wall, but we contain ourselves. I mean, OF COURSE we argue, but it's over super fast, usually. The reason?? One of us will do something stupid to make the other laugh...like do a lil jig to music, annnnnd other stuff that only we would understand. *snicker* =D =D =D Fo get the words, we use actions to talk. It's always the real important times (like church) when someone says something or we sing a certain song, and we TOTALLY know what the other is thinking. I sat by Britt in church the other night (my pew was a full one) and now I KNOW WHY I DON"T SIT BY HER. BOO, we read each other's minds I tell ya. Kinda scary, actually.

I am totally rambling. But hey, you need some long posts, kay? Can you believe I am trusted so much to know the password for this blog?????? I feel honored. Yep, pat on the back for me. Sorry I didn't exactly get up and make breakfast this morning....I did last year, remember? and I put 3x the amount of baking soda in the pancakes on accident. My measurements were....SLIGHTLY off. TEEHEE. Oh yeah, people, guess who else APPARENTLY wanted to celebrate their birthday this week, too??.....................WILMA. On the way home from church Wednesday, Wilma decided to give us a blow out. =( But, it was less than a mile from home, so ma and pa to the rescue. But, Wilma got a new shoe because she thinks it's her birthday. SPOILED BRAT. She always gets what she wants. I am not in a position to post pictures of the biggo mess, folks, so maybe Britt will post them later.

Anyways, this was about Britt's birthday. SO, happy birfday dear sister. Too bad you had to work (but, HEY, I have to go to school on all my birthdays, so THERE)...Love you sister. You're my buddy. (oops.....our dog's name is Buddy)....okay, you're my pal. Hope you're day's been wonderful.

Love, your favorite little sister,
Krisilittle

I was just informed of 2 dozen something's that Britt was sent for her birthday. GO WORM. You did good. =) =)

Tulsa Zoo

2011-06-22T23:41:00.003-05:00

Last Thursday, my mom, Kristen and I took Miss Audrey to the zoo. We picked the perfect day to go. The clouds were overcast and the wind was perfect.

Audrey was a silly little rascal and was SO excited the entire time! According to her, everything is "natty" and "gross". It was cute:)

She kept BEGGING to see the "owigators"....when we went to see them...she got scared. But we talked her into it and she watched them for a little while.

VBS pictures will be coming up next!!

Youth Camp is NEXT WEEK!! WOO HOO!! Who's EXCIIIITED???

- Brittany

Happy Father's Day Daddy!!

2011-06-19T19:32:00.006-05:00

I love my daddy. I do I do. He is MY daddy...don't you be trying to take him away either.

My daddy has always taken care of me and cared for me like none other...for which I am very thankful.

I am very much a daddy's girl. Always have been and always will be:)

Thank you for being the best daddy!

Happy Father's Day Daddy! I love you!!

- Brittany Lyn

Home Sweet Home

2011-06-14T22:38:00.003-05:00

I'm a bit late....but we are HOME!

We got home Saturday as a matter of fact. We had a good time, but it is definitely good to be home!!

Before we left Saturday we went to the US Olympic Training Complex. It was a lot of fun but we were ready to be home.

This week is going to be a fun one! Tonight was the first night of VBS and it was a total blast! I can't wait for the rest of the night. I LOVE working with kids....they are so fun.

Camp is in TWO WEEKS from today!! WOOT WOOT!

Until Next Time.

- Brittany

Colorado Springs Day 5

2011-06-09T22:38:00.004-05:00

I am ready to GO HOME!

I love it here....but I am a home body...and I love my own bed:)

Today we drove into Denver. We went to the Alpine Slides then drove into downtown. While downtown we visited 16th street mall. It was really neat and had some cool stores along the way! I wish Tulsa's downtown was that cool!

After Denver we drove back to CO Springs and visited Old Colorado City...walked around...shopped a little bit.

After dinner we are now back at the hotel. I am ready for home.

Heritage Square

Alpine Slides:)

Downtown Denver

Old Colorado City

Sorry...not many pictures today. I actually didn't take very many. We were all very slowly trudging along today...we're tired.

Tomorrow...we start the way home.

- brittany

Colorado Springs Day 4

2011-06-08T23:01:00.004-05:00

Today was a VERY terrifying day. WHEW!

We started about by driving our way up Pikes Peak...oh. my. word. I have never been so terrified in my life...no guardrails...a straight down fall off the side of the mountain. There were times we were driving on the other side of the road because we were so terrified.

Once we got to the top...it was really cool. It was really cold...snow was still on the ground. It was really hard to breathe too....but it was cool to be on top of a mountain. Pikes Peak is 14,000 ft up....THAT'S HIGH!!!

After Pikes Peak we went to the Air Force Academy. We went into the visitor center, took pictures, then walked our way up to the Chapel. It was beautiful! Completely amazing!

After the Academy, we were so tired so we headed back to the hotel for naps. After naps...we went to dinner then for ice cream.

It was a fun....yet VERY terrifying day.

For future reference...take the train to the top of Pikes Peak...DO NOT DRIVE!!

Lake up to Pikes Peak

It was COLD! See the snow behind us?

US Air Force Academy

The chapel

Inside the chapel

Tomorrow we are going into Denver! I can't wait! I love big cities!

Good night for now:)

- Brittany

Colorado Springs Day 3

2011-06-07T23:38:00.004-05:00

WHEW! I am TIIIIIIIE-REEEEEED! We had a busy day. We started out by going to the Royal Gorge. Why is it that it seems like it takes forever to get anywhere but not long at all to get back home? It seemed like we drove FOREVER to get there.

It was extremely hilarious watching my parents barely creak along the bridge...lol...they don't do heights. We ate....walked through the "Camp Mountain" thingy...whatever it's called. We went to the petting zoo...which was completely dumb. Then we walked up to the top to watch the skycoaster. I didn't get to ride:( Nobody would ride with me...and I sure don't want to ride alone:)

After the Royal Gorge we went back to the hotel to change and freshen up...then off to the Broadmoor. LOVE IT! It is AMAZING! That hotal is like a small city, I tell you. I want to live there!:)

The suspension bridge

The Broadmoor:)

Isn't it beautiful??

That's all for the bloggity blog tonight. I am so very sorry for the very few pictures I post...Blogger's new way of loading pictures is very frustrating and takes FOOOOREVER!

Tomorrow...Pikes Peak and the Air Force Academy!

- Brittany

Colorado Springs Day 2

2011-06-06T22:22:00.004-05:00

We are actually in Colorado Springs today! The weather is WONDERFUL! Oh yes...it is UH-MAAAAAZING. Love it love it!

Today we drive from Colby, KS into CO Springs. We got a hotel and ate at Jack In The Box then headed over to Focus on the Family. We walked all through Whit's end and had a lot of fun! After that we went to Garden of the Gods. There was a ton of CAAARAZY people repelling from the rocks....crazy.

After Garden of the Gods we went downtown for Old Chicago Pizza. After dinner we walked around downtown. The weather is AWESOME! Oh man...it's great!

Now we are calling it an early night and back at the hotel. Time to sleep:)

With Whit:)

Whit and Bernard

Wooten:)

She's wearing this to the carwash next year!!:)

A picture of the mountains for Sis. Short:)

Garden of the Gods

That's all for now! Tomorrow is the Royal Gorge and.....not sure what else:)

- brittany

Colorado Springs Day 1

2011-06-05T21:56:00.005-05:00

We left for Colorado today!:)

The original plan was to leave after church today but to avoid driving after dark, we left about noon today.

We are staying in Colby, Kansas for the night. Nothing much exciting happened today...just driving and goofiness:)

Several people have asked about the glasses. I've had them about a year...I just wear them for reading. But I've had a nonstop headache the 5th day in a row now...so I've been wearing them more. The headache has stopped!! YAYS!

Aloe Vera is mine and Kristen's best friend today:)

After dinner:)

Will work for shoes:):)

The convenient store we stopped at...pretty sure we were embarrassing my parents. whoops:)

Tomorrow we are going into Colorado Springs and I'm not sure what all we'll do. We shall see:)

Until Tomorrow:)

- Brittany

Harber Village

2011-06-02T22:58:00.005-05:00

Last Saturday, my parents, me and Kristen drove to Grove, Oklahoma to visit Herber Village. I was kinda excited but kinda...eh....about it. My parents tole us it was a place with antiques. If you know me...you know I'm not a fan of antiques.

We got there...we ate at a really yummy restaurant then started walking around. It was actually REALLY cool! I love it. It's a little village...a bank, school, church, jail, barber shop, homes, shopping places...everything a town has. But...it was all "old timey". All of these places were sat up from years ago.

The village is right on Grand Lake and the trail down by the lake is BEAUTIFUL! It has a water wheel...pretty flowers...the lake...it's very pretty.

As always...we had a good time...it was hot but we had a good time:)

With an old wagon

Inside the church;)

What kind of village would it be without a shopping mall??:)

My new bedset;)

Gotta have a nurse in town

Definitely need a print shop:):):)

The courthouse

WOOT WOOT!!

The water wheel

It is going to be a busy next week or so. Friday and Saturday is the carwash for YFT. If you're in Tulsa...COME GET YO CAR WASHED!!

Sunday, my parents, me and Kristen are leaving for beautiful Colorado and will be returning the following Sunday. I will keep you updated:)

I am excited for summer!

- Brittany Copeland

A Donor

2011-06-01T22:57:00.003-05:00

I am a blood donor!!

I donated blood for the first time today. I was a little bit nervous....but it wasn't bad at all! It was actually really easy and almost nothing to it. I want to do it again!

I first wanted to give blood when Kevin was in his car accident. He lost 4 pints of blood....thankfully...4 people like myself donated blood and saved Kevin's life. As we sat in his hospital room and watched the blood flow through the tubes of the IV, I made up in my mind that I was going to be a blood donor. I want some other little sister to be as happy as I was when I saw that blood flow through the tubes.

Until Next Time

- brittany

Happy Memorial Day!!

2011-05-30T21:20:00.006-05:00

Hello All!:)

Today has been a busy day! It's Memorial Day!

Brooke and Marissa came over last night...we stayed up WAY too late...but we had a blast! Pillow fights at 2am are always fun;)

This morning we drug ourselves out of bed and....along with Kristen...drove to OKC. We had a lot of fun!

I thought Tulsa's construction was bad....oh my...Downtown OKC is AWFUL! We didnt' make it to Mr. Toby Keith's restaurant because the GPS and construction got us lost...so we tried Bricktown...construction...lost again.

Our next action was to look for a mall. We found Crossroads Mall....see for yourself.

It was quite a hopping mall....as you can see:) We didn't really want to look around at empty stores and we too afraid to eat at the one food place there...so we set out for another mall:)

We headed for Quail Springs Mall. The band....in high school...always stopped at Quail Springs for lunch. It's a cool mall:) We shopped a lot...wore ourselves out...then headed back home. It was a fun day!

Happy Memorial Day to everyone! I hope it's been fun! Mine has!!:)

- Miss Britt

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel James Copeland

2011-05-21T21:09:00.012-05:00

WOOT WOOT!!! YAYS OH YAYS YAYS!!!

Daniel and Natasha are married and on their way to a honeymoon bliss.
I love Daniel and Natasha. They are such a sweet couple. They really are. I am a little bias:) But putting that aside...anyone will tell you that they are extremely sweet and considerate of others. They both have a big heart for each other and others. They are so fun...and.....now they are MARRIED!!!

Enjoy these pics:)

Daniel and his groomsmen

Natasha and her bridesmaids and flower girls

Bridesmaids and best man

Taking a break:)

Natasha and her daddy

Daniel and flower girls

The Meyers Family.

The Copeland Family

Some friends of mine and Daniel's from high school came...we
haven't seen them since school days. It was way cool!

With my cousins Adam and Robert

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel James Copeland:):):)

Congrats Daniel and Natasha! I love you both! I am happy to have another sister! The more the merrier right?:)

Love you both! Happy Marriage!!:)

- Brittany

Big NO NO!

2011-05-18T23:40:00.004-05:00

I saw this article on Yahoo...the title popped out at me....so I read it.

It completely cracks me up.

Read here.

This lady is CAAARAZY. Her boyfriend didn't do too bad on some days...but other days...yeah. NO. I would not. Sorry...but no. There's no telling what I would look like;):)

A for effort though right?:)

Bert or Bertie?

2011-05-17T22:04:00.004-05:00

Go HERE to find out:)

Miss Audrey is NOT a happy girl. She wants a sister. Boys are stinky and mean.
Well...she's got that right...with one exception:):)
Her aunties have taught her well:)

We still love you Miss Audrey...but now we're going to love somebody else just as much. YAYS!!:):):)

- Auntie Bitney