2008 Review in Photos

Wow.
I really have no clue where to begin.
2008 brought so many ups and downs that just the thought of going through and rehashing all of it freaks me out.
Regardless, 2008 was amazing for many reasons, and one in particular.

Thankful fors in 2008 in no particular order:
(clicking each photo will enable you to leave a comment and to enlarge a specific photo)

The gas prices were all over the place in 2008. Luckily, towards the end of the year it no longer cost me $100 to fill up.

I spent many of my hours sitting around one of these. Sometimes saying hello. Sometimes saying goodbye. Other time, saying nothing at all. God can always be found around in a flame.

And sometimes in 2008 I was able to witness something rare…my roommate cleaning. Don’t worry, we heard about it for about a week after he did it.

The worship team rocks it each week at Dialogue. Authentic worship…I truly love the experience of Dialogue.

New life…

Many books piled up in my library. I have to say however, Feel by Matthew Elliott takes the cake for changing my life the most.

Way too many of these in 2008. Unnecessary, which means they will be cut back in 2009. But man, a Cafe Mocha sure does hit the spot.

Many of these throughout 2008 as a group of us meet each week to share amazing conversation and solve the world’s problems.

Cade. Enough said. This kid is a riot.

Random notes found in my car left by the girl of my dreams…which just happens to be a reality now.

We Coffee You…just telling people we love them by giving them a free cup of St.Arbucks coffee on us. God is molding this community…it’s an AWESOME thing.

The verse that I seemed to stand next to during all of 2008.

Micah. He is our children’s director’s son. Great kid, and just inspired me in ways he could never understand.

Sunglasses. I know…a lame thing to be thankful, right? However, it’s just hard to find a good pair of sunglasses.

Many weddings this past summer. Old friends and new friends coming before God and shouting their love for one another. Nothing will take from the beauty of marriage.

Did I mention on that road trip that I did not sleep for about 36 straight hours. I’m not 18 anymore is what I found out.

Road trips with this woman could never get old. Hoping for many more in the future together.

Honestly…isn’t she gorgeous??

Michael and I had a great time playing some Guitar Hero…if I could have only got him to take the picture seriously.

Owen, growing up with the guy before our eyes.

Trips to Indy with old roommates.

Did I mention I won a signed guitar of Jon Mclaughlin’s…because I did.

Had a chance to meet Jon McLaughlin and talk with him for a bit at Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Indianapolis

The happy couple…now residing in South Carolina.

New friends seem to be a common theme in 2008. Matt was just one of many.

A group of my favorite ladies in my life.

Celebrated Jessica’s 16th birthday the right way…The Melting Pot.

It was a hot summer. So sure…we spent some time with water guys.

We made some time during the summer for some badminton competitions.

A trip to Cincinnati to see the Cubs vs. the Reds. The Reds won in the bottom of the 9th, walk off double. Go Reds!

This is from Allison and I’s first date. It was just the beginning of something great.

Good times with Paul. Sometimes, we might have went to far. =/

In 2008 Chris lost his battle with ALS, but won the victory of healing. See you with Jesus man!

Last second Switchfoot concert with Allison and Grace. Met up with others while we were there. Great show.

This kid…if you read my blog, you know all about him. If you don’t, oh boy.

New Years last year. Some dance exercise program came on tv, so we decided to join in.

God’s vision played out. Interpression was kicked off in 2008. 2009 will certainly be a big year for the individuals of Interpression.

One roommate(not me), placing inappropriate signs on other roommates while they sleep.

Trips to the reservoir. Relaxing in the beauty that God created for us to enjoy.

Dialogue has been a huge blessing in my life this year. The people of Dialogue make this more than a building.

Trunk & Treat w/o Master Owen just wouldn’t have been the same.

There are many more photo’s I could place up there; blog party, etc. However I have limited space and time.
Perhaps if I feel it, I’ll do a 2008 in Review part II.
I will say this, Twitpic made this a whole lot easier.

Anyhow….
I truly never will forget 2008.
Each memory will be tattooed on mind and heart forever.
From the moment of 01/01/08, to the moment of all the tears I cried, to the moment I first laid my lips on Allison’s, to the moments soon awaiting me in the next few days.
2008 will be a defining moment of my life to come.

I could truly never be more blessed.

Here’s to 2009!