The Incredible Family

Tube Socks, NASCAR, and Model Trains

As many of you know, this past year has been one of many adventures. The most recent adventure is braving the wonderful dating world once again. Of course, being the hottest bachelorette in Chattanooga has its challenges. I have gone for the extremes....older (the 44 year-old) and younger (the cutest and most irresistable 26 year-old in the world!) and then all in between. To say the least, this has been very entertaining and I have provided many of you with a continuous variety of stories and laughter. You are welcome! The excitement ranges from the fashion trend setter guy who wears tube socks with khaki shorts and dress shoes, the guy who collects model trains in his basement (I believe there were miles of train tracks- mom loved this! - you can go out with him mom), the NASCAR fan who has a true golf addiction (interesting mix - but a really good guy), the dog lover, the bicycle/workout addict, the "hottest bachelor in the 'nooga", the computer geek, another dog lover....the list goes on and on....set-up after set-up. I am now having dreams about random men sending me text messages. If you have not been in the dating world in a while, text messaging is the new thing! Now, girlfriends, I know you may not believe what I am about to say....but I have found one that I like. He is fabulous and so good to me! Thought you might like to see some pics (pretty cute huh?!?)

Will and Jen


Jen, Channing, and Gracie (Will's Dogs)

I DID IT!

The adventures in my life continue! I recently traveled with some friends to the British Virgin Islands. We boarded a 51 foot Benneteau and set sail for 7 days. We sailed from island to island throughout the week. At each island we snorkled, swam, explored, shopped, ate, and just had a blast. We anchored each night in the bay of the nearby island and slept aboard the boat. It was an adventure of a lifetime! Thank you friends for making this trip possible and for helping me celebrate surviving my first year as a single adult and the new beginning and adventures that lie ahead. I look forward to more exciting adventures!!




Shannon and Jen - Friends 4-ever

What a cute family!

Shannon and Lloyd

My Favorite Place

HOLDEN BEACH
Last week I spent the week at the beach with my entire family. Can I just say that I have the best fam in the entire universe?!? We have so much fun together. It has been years since we all actually got to be at the beach at the same time and it made my summer. Mom and Dad, thank you so much for making it possible for us to create so many memories. We stood (must be on your feet with 5 young ones running crazy) on the beach one night and shared Holden Beach "highlights." These include...Beachwood, crab walks at night on the beach, playing games/cards, Jen's summer romances, the fun island, Tessa rescuing Mr. Watson from the undertow, sermons on JOY at the COC, eating PIG snacks, Troop Beverly Hills, Susan and Lolita, long beach walks with my dad, sitting under the beach tent sharing memories and bonding, beach contests organized by Ash (headstand contests, ocean running, etc.)....
Our beach experiences have changed over the years with the addition of Jason R, Ashley and now Riley, Lydia, and Jancey. I cannot think of anything more perfect. I am crazy about my bother-in-law and sister-in-law and these precious girls. I believe that God has truly blessed our family.
Can't wait until next year!!!

My Boyd-Buchanan Family

Well, it is summer and the students are no longer crowding the halls and classrooms. I can say that I miss them! I miss their hugs and smiling faces, their laughs, and wanting to share their lives with me. Yes, the students, teachers and staff were all ready for a change of pace and a break from the routine of school, but I truly love being surrounded daily by these teens. They bring joy and excitement to life. God has richly blessed me with my BBS family.

Most Outstanding Accomplishment

I was thinking today of my life and my most outstanding accomplishment. The event that stands out in my mind occurred last summer. I, along with 25 teens and guides, hiked along the Rocky Mountains with Wilderness Trek. This may not sound like a big deal to you, but we hiked to the top of a 14,000 foot mountain! We spent the week in the mountains "roughing" it, sleeping in tents (no showers), cooking our food and carrying all of this on our backs in packs. This experience changed my life. I took this time to just soak in God's creation and draw close to Him. Not only was this the most physically challenging thing I have done up to this point in my life, but it was also the most spiritually challenging and uplifting. This was truly a mountain top experience.

My Girls

I am crazy about "my girls." My three nieces are the cutest girls in the universe! Of course, I am not biased in the least. In one week I will get to spend the week at the beach with my entire family and the beach crowd. We have been going to Holden Beach for about 18 years. It is one of my favorite places on earth. I can't wait to spend the week with these three little sunshines. Riley, Lydia, and Jancey.....Aunt Jenn loves you.