Happy weekend...

Yank (that's me) had a long, rough week.

Aussie's (that's Rachel) wasn't any better.

So the Yank called up the Aussie and asked if she could come see her.

Aussie said to stay an extra day.

We had fun.

We talked... laughed... poked... tickled... watched movies... stayed up late, and slept in later... played Wii for the first time... Volleyball... went to Wal-Mart (way more interesting than it sounds)... and all in all just relaxed and enjoyed each other's company.

It was a good weekend.

We're going to have to do it again.

Because I forgot to take pictures.

Except this one, which didn't quite turn out, and some cute ones of her little sister, which I'm going to do something with. ;)

Oh and the favorite quote of the weekend?

Gracie Starks (age 5): "I do too have a love language! It's Spanish!"

Haha!

My Aussie's family is great...

{no regrets. no surrender. nothing less than absolute, courageous victory.}

Yank.

Rachel...

Hi there, this is the Yank, and I would like to introduce you to my friend the Aussie.

Meet Rachel Karen Starks:

She’s the Aussie in our duo. She a daughter of the King. She’s an encourager of people. She’s a world-changer. She’s an influencer. She’s a leader worth following because of who she is and how she lives.

She’s loves camo, the country, converse, and cute clothes.

She’s my inspiration, my speed dial, my roomie, my friend.

I’ve seen her go through hard things. Big things. I’ve seen her hurt. And I’ve seen her joy. I’ve seen God ask things of her that she didn’t want to do. And I’ve seen her do them anyway. I’ve seen her sacrifice for others. I’ve seen her lay down her life time and again for the sake of someone else. I’ve seen her trust God in the dark. I’ve seen her stay the course in the storm.

In the eleven months that I’ve gotten to know her I’ve seen her grow like grass grows in the summer.

I watch in awe the amazing, incredible woman of God that she is becoming.

This is my Rachel.

Dearest Rachel, my Rachel, thanks for sharing your life, for sharing your heart, for the privilege of knowing you and the honor of calling you my friend.

I love you like crazy.

"The Yank"

{no regrets. no surrender. nothing less than absolute courageous victory.}

Welcome

Welcome to our universe... the combined thoughts, opinions, and lives of The Aussie and The Yank.

My name is Alaina, and I am The Yank.

This is Rachel, and she is The Aussie.

We're changing the world together, because God chose us to.

You're more than welcome to tag along as we laugh, cry, comfort, pick up, encourage, struggle, pursue, photograph, impact, and inspire this crazy wacky wonderful world that belongs to our Father.

Hope you enjoy following our journey.

Blessings all,

"The Yank"

{no regrets. no surrender. nothing less than absolute courageous victory.}