Happy New Year....

Today is the beginning of a new year, and after the incredible year of growth and change that 2011 brought I look forward to the amazing adventure God has in store for me in the coming year. Also, like most people I have a few resolutions and goals I would like to accomplish in 2012. So here it goes:

1. Finish reading the entire Bible

2. Sit for my first Actuary exam

3. Run in the Krispy Kreme Challenge

4. Read 12 books for leisure

5. Go on a cruise with some amazing friends :)

6. Get a summer internship

7. Blog more

8. Get and STAY more organized

9. Eat healthier and exercise more (just like the rest of the country)

10. Cook one meal or dessert for a friend a month 

I hope everyone had a amazing 2011, and I pray everyone has a blessed and happy 2012. So as I begin my new year resolutions I hope everyone remembers:

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Mathew 19:26

My Better Half......

At 6:50 pm on December 12, 1990 my better half came into this world. Many people wait their entire lives to meet their better half, but I had the privilege of mine being born exactly 20 minutes before me. Mary Lawrence Rawls came into my life and I have been blessed ever since. She has been the one to tell me to relax and on the occasion tell me to chill out and not be the boss (aka her mother). Mary has been mine best friend for 21 years.  I am beyond bless that God gave me my better half, a sister, a best friend for life, and an amazing individual that I have had the privilege to know for the past 21 years and watch grow into a spectacular Christian women. No matter who comes into our lives, I believe she will always be my better half, best friend, and an incredible individual. I love you Mary and Happy Birthday!!!!

Now for a few photos of the birthday girl:

Showin' some love

Wasn't she a cutie-pie

She's a world traveler.......

She's a beach baby that lives for the water and sand......

She's her daddy's girl.......

She got her mama's brains.......

She can dress to the nines.......

She's is a connoisseur of food.....

She's one of State's biggest fans.....

She's a little Odd and is in love with an Onyx

Show Me That Onyx.......

This weekend I had the privilege of receiving my NCSU class ring. :) My parents, grandma, and Mary all came to the ceremony to support me. The ring ceremony was held at the beautiful alumni center on Centennial campus. There was lots of pictures taken but here are just a few......

Now it is back to studying for the many exams to come in the next few days. Good Luck Everyone!!!!!

Happy Birthday #3.....

November sure is a busy month for birthdays in this family, and this one is for Elizabeth Autry. She is the best big sister anyone could ask for. She has always been there for advice and guidance. She successfully lead Mary and I through Europe :) She is going to be a wonderful doctor come May 2012 :) I wish her all the best and a wonderful birthday!! I love you, Elizabeth!! 

Happy Birthday #2......

Today is the greatest man in the world's birthday....my Lawrence Rawls, aka my daddy! He has always been by number one supporter and the hardest working person I know. He has always been there for me from after school everyday to deciding what to do in college. He's State's biggest fan and the world's oldest kid, but I love him to death!!! Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!!!

5-0

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of watching history when NCSU beat UNC for the FIFTH straight year in a row!! The game was amazing and what made it even better was I watched the game with friends from Prague. Chloe came home from Purdue for the game and we all met up with Sydney and her boyfriend for a little bit of tailgating and then it was off to the game. We all had a blast and the weather was perfect. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and good luck on any and all tests, paper, homework etc...!!!

The entrance to the game

Waiting in Line

The cute couple with cute cupcakes :)

They were so good!

The view from our seats

The whole gang

Happy Birthday....

Today is the greatest women in the world's birthday! That would be my mother, Julie B. Rawls. She has been there for me through the highs and lows of life and I couldn't have asked for a better mother. She is constantly encouraging me to reach for my dreams, and giving me advice to reach those dreams. Through the years she has been my rock and probably the strongest woman I know. I love you Mama!!! Here is to a Happy Birthday and many many more to come!!!