Abbreve

Love My Niece

2010-11-23T21:38:00.002-07:00

I adore my little niece Kenzie. She is such a little doll! Here
are a few recent photo's of her.

I'mmmmm baaaackk...!!!!

2010-08-31T20:00:00.009-06:00

I'm officially the worst blogger.. My sister told me I had to update. Can you tell she's my OLDER (+ bossy) sister?!

So... What's on my mind:

Alexander Wang bags.. my current handbag obsession:
The leather is unmatched and all together fabulous!

I'll try and post again soon.. Something fab to look at or something profound to read. ;)

sure miss him...

2010-04-14T19:17:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday Kirsten!!

2010-03-22T09:44:00.007-06:00

Here are a few pix of Kirsten and our adventures from her 28th year.. Happy 29 Tir Tir/Kirsty/Sissy! This year will be even better!! xx

This is worth coming out of blogging hiatus...

2010-02-02T08:49:00.006-07:00

By now I'm sure you've all read, heard, seen something about the Super Bowl advertisement sponsored by Focus on the Family which will star Tim Tebow (former Florida Gator quarterback and 2008 Heisman Trophy winner) and his mom, Pam Tebow. Its conjured up quite the buzz with its "apparent" (no one has even seen it yet by-the-way) pro-life message..

Anyway, this column by Washington Posts, Sally Jenkins (who is openly pro-choice) is a must read! I was rather inspired after reading it.. Hope you are as well..

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/01/AR2010020102067.html

Sorry, I can't get the link to work.. You'll have to do it the old fashion way (copy + paste...so 2005).. ;)

i can do it...

2009-04-16T13:57:00.002-06:00

All the questions, hours looking at her blog, and pretending to care about the magazines she likes paid off. When it was time to put a Gallery Wall up in my house...I did it!! And SimplyGrove is proud...check it out on her blog. Thanks Kirst! SimplyGrove has turned a domesticated challenge chick into a...well, not so challenged domesticated chick! ha! xx

Can't wait.....

2009-03-10T14:00:00.002-06:00

Capital Women's Conference is quickly approaching!!! Go to our site and register ASAP! Christine Caine from Hillsong in Sydney, Australia will be speaking and she will NOT DISAPPOINT!!

Can't wait...

Check out our Capital Women site to be up on all things CAPITAL WOMEN!!

Live wise, Live Pure, and LIVE IT OUT!!

t xoxo

[tweet nation]

2009-03-02T13:01:00.002-07:00

the life of a twittering [tweeter..ah, who knows] is pretty exciting. its a good way to know what's going on with some cool peeps, although its also a mass way of promoting stalking [frankly all social networking is basically just a ginormous pool of stalking but whatev].

here's an article on some cool tweet features for you fellow tweeters [twitters...oh forget it] to enjoy. Check it out here...

{transition wardrobe}

2009-02-13T20:59:00.004-07:00

my winter to spring wardrobe obsession is a perfectly colored LOVE QUOTES scarf. its a perfect way to add some spring color to an otherwise dark ensemble. i just wish i could get every color. here are few to wet your appetite...

some of my gorgeous friends and i all wore our LQ's out on the town recently...

are you obsessed too??? go grab one at FANCY PANTS immediately!

best.in.show

2009-02-10T22:28:00.003-07:00

you couldn't write a better storybook ending for this years Westminster Kennel Club show. not only is this years winner {best in show} the oldest canine to hold the title, he nearly died five years ago and thus has been completely out of the sport for several years. there's just something about underdogs {ha...no pun intended, but that just totally worked}.

Read more about the 10 year old Sussex Spaniel, Stump here.

[the forecast]

2009-02-09T15:14:00.002-07:00

the days of birds chirping, flowers blooming, eating lunch on patios, daily iced coffees, and long walks outside with agassi feels like a very distant dream. but instead of letting the weather discourage..i'm gonna embrace it.

REASONS why its AWESOME to have snow this week:
1. the Special Olympic athletes get a quintessential winter experience [many of the athletes have never seen nor touched snow before]
2. keeps idaho green
3. means the boarding season will continue and be epic
4. more time to work on achieving the summer rock hard body [oh wait..this would require me to work out..i'll get right on that]
5. allows more time for in-door projects [redecorating, early spring cleaning, re-arranging, obsessive organizing]

What are some of your reasons for why the snow is AWESOME??? don't be a negative eddie. nothings as bad as it seems.

FORGET EVERYTHING I SAID...

2009-02-05T12:50:00.002-07:00

I conceded and read Keila's 25 Random Things and now I believe it is the GREATEST thing ever. hehe. Thanks for the shout out Keiks...Love ya!

Check out #25!!!

[don't change your relationship status on facebook]

2009-02-04T14:38:00.005-07:00

if you have a facebook you've probably received the "25 Random Things About You" recently. I've received like a trillion and I totally refuse to do it. so instead of adopting the chain mail...i've just opted out. Here are a few of my reasons...

1. no time
2. waist of time
3. NO flippin' time
4. does everyone really have 25 random things about themselves??? i think not.
5. i'm not that interested in 25 things...maybe 3

i guess i'm not the only one feeling this, check this out. oh and let this be a lesson to ya...don't fall prey to the Facebook Murder just keep your relationship status steady.

2-16

2009-01-29T17:53:00.003-07:00

he lost again, don't want to talk about it. this 2-16 win/loss ratio against federer really needs to narrow. uggghhh.

its okay andy, i still believe in you. you're the agassi of my twenties.

tonight's the BIG night

2009-01-28T18:09:00.002-07:00

tonight, well actually the wee hours of the morning, a great match will be decided. Andy Roddick and Roger Federer are playing one another yet again. Tonight's Australian Open semifinal match is a BIG one. Andy's playing exceptionally well and I'm praying hard he's able to knock the #2 seed out. Check out the match on ESPN 2 {1:30am MTN}...dvr is a God send.

{hippie chic}

2009-01-13T16:22:00.004-07:00

i woke up this morning sounding a little janis joplinesque...ya know...super raspy after a long weekend of singing. i mean my eating apple, drinking tea with ungodly amounts of honey, and chewing my magic gum routine only gets me so far...

so...since i sound like janis, i decided to dress accordingly. folks, here's a little taste of today's look, enjoy...

SONG OF THE DAY::Janis Joplin//Piece of My Heart

new kid {pooch} on the block

2008-11-14T21:47:00.007-07:00

so two years ago i met my bfpf {best friend pooch forever}...agassi's the best! apparently krist and kelly think so too cuz they're the proud parents of agassi's brother, theodore rolan wilde {they really have the same mom [sarah] and dad [thumper]}. agasters def loves his little bro but he's feeling the burn of the new pup in town. i mean...theo is pretty adorable.

my little angel...

not feeling very angelic...

agassi's giving theo the cold shoulder...

introducing//"the boys" as i call them...

stay tuned//i'm sure there will be great stories to come involving these two.

||everybody's doing it||

2008-11-10T14:06:00.004-07:00

i'm recovering from the modern day plague {aka the flu} and so haven't been in the mood for much the last few days. only certain movies are worth my time {christmas movies are pretty ok}, reading only enhances the problem, food...wait, while i run to the bathroom, and talking is not necessary... so, what can i do....BLOG {but about nothing important cuz my brain is not fully functioning today}...

So...
Fashion Trend//Boyfriend Jean

We have Katie Holmes to thank or hate for bringing this 80's trend back into existence. I personally love it! I jumped on the trend wagon and got a pair recently and think their quite possibly the most comfortable jeans ever.

What do you think? Love it or Hate it?!

Song of the Day :: LAZY//BING CROSBY {ahhh...I heart you Holiday Inn}

President's pooch tells the media what he thinks...

2008-11-06T14:10:00.003-07:00

best story of the day... oh the irony

i just can't stop smiling as i think about the First Dog taking a bite out of the media. thanks Barney for defending your master {dog's really are man's best friend} and letting those reporters know what you really think.

don't worry Barney...soon you will be back on the ranch in Crawford, livin' the life.

Are you kidding me?!?!?

2008-11-01T10:44:00.004-06:00

So...apparently American's are the most uninformed and {sorry to say} stupidest people on the planet. We jump on trend wagons and have no idea what we're talking about. I love that so many people in the U.S. and around the world {for that matter} are interested in this election...BUT seriously...know what you believe and why...
God help us!

YOU'VE GOT TO WATCH THESE VIDEO'S...ITS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL!

Here's another one that my friends from OZ told me about that will get your blood pressure up a bit. CAUTION :: Let me just apologize for the ONE bad word in this video. The rest will change your life, I promise.

overexposure....

2008-10-29T19:59:00.009-06:00

is there such a thing as too much OBAMA?! apparently his campaign doesn't think so. he has an entire channel {yes, the OBAMA channel} on the Dish Network and then apparently he thought flooding the airwaves with an infomercial would be the best way to get those undecideds.

my thoughts...if i was an undecided voter i'd be pretty sick of OBAMA and MCCAIN...but mostly OBAMA due to the very strategic publicity of the Democratic candidate.

don't believe there's overexposure. here's what i encountered in just one day in the District of Columbia.

not to worry i'll make sure to make it fair and show you the MCCAIN sightings as well...

6 days and counting...
political rhetoric, you will soon be gone and it'll be time to put action to all those fluffy words. I'm ready for that utopia you've been describing for almost 2 years! What?! It doesn't exist?!?! Gotcha...

frcuz {my word for bff/cousin}

2008-10-27T22:30:00.005-06:00

my bff/cousin tir tir {kirsten} is here in dc with me doing some simplygrove work. we're having a blissful and humorous time.

our basic routine::::::
get starbucks
drive & scan the radio a million times {fortunately we like the same toons}
shop/errands
eat
drive again & continue scanning radio for good songs
starbucks
shop somewhere else
eat {rock/paper/scissors to decide whether dinner will be sushi or cheeseburgers...sushi won}
drive & now loathe every song on the flippin' radio
get ice cream {pumpkin and chocolate chip for me//peppermint for tir tir}
get our work done
check email/blogs/fb's

funny quotes:::::::
kirsten:: i like that we don't have to talk at night before we go to bed
tracy:: i know, me too.......snore

tracy:: why do they call them shawty's{shorty}? its cute.
kirsten:: i like it
tracy:: me too, i want to be called shawty
kirsten:: i'll tell your husband

Song of the Day :: Jesse McCartney//Leavin' {dedicated to kirsten since she had to endure me singing it all day...thnx shawty}

:::::::::::10 days

2008-10-25T21:55:00.003-06:00

10 days from now i will gladly hear the end of the following words/phrases: change, yes we can, country first, maverick, joe the plummer, and many others. don't get me wrong...i'm an avid follower of political {especially presidential} campaigns and have very strong opinions regarding who i think is best to lead. but seriously, this one has been TOO long. it does appear that there is quite a vested and passionate interest in this 2008 Election but i'm afraid its hype will accompany quite a let down come nov 5. i mean...what on earth will cnn, fox, and msnbc have to talk about?! oh...they'll think of something.

whatever happens nov 4, GOD will still be in control, HE will still be the master of the cosmos and the ruler of world affairs. and whatever the outcome...the church gets the opportunity to show LOVE through our words, conduct and action. i'm grateful for divine establishment of government but my HOPE is in Christ and his earthly body, the church.

Song of the Day :: FOR YOUR GLORY//C3

perspective.

2008-10-06T21:55:00.006-06:00

have you ever had those moments of perspective that hit you in the gut or maybe across the face {depending on how stubborn and self focused you are}? well, tonight i had one of those. i jet planed again today to washington and was feeling a little sorry for myself..cuz i'm a bit tired and have a lot going on. i'm behind in my reading for my grad program due to travel and ministry responsibilities. annoyed with my whining?! apparently so was God. as i was trying to read a book i must write a paper on by the end of the week...i got contemplative. it happens quite frequently on planes for me. i've heard people say they love to climb mountains to get closer to God, so when i'm flying i must be really close to God. anyway, i began to see what a difference a year makes. i thought back to my life a year ago...my life is significantly different. its a year next week since Tennyson went home to be with the Lord, i wasn't in school a year ago, and i wasn't responsible for nearly as much in ministry a year ago. i sort of started whining again {via my journal}...you know like lament psalms David would have penned and then all of the sudden i looked up...there he was. a guy probably my age. barely having enough strength to walk to the front of the plane. his body obviously afflicted with the most abominable disease, cancer. he was pale, skinny, and bald but proudly wearing a yellow livestrong bracelet. i felt hit in the gut...perspective. my whining was embarrassing now. i sat in my seat quietly crying and praying for a young man who's name i'll never know...but who left a lasting impression on the girl sitting in 3A.

Song of the Day :: Hillsong//Stronger {dedicated to my new friend from Northwest Flight 1272}

||thanks "loan dr"||

2008-10-05T19:03:00.003-06:00

today after church i met my fam for some good ole' sunday afternoon lunchin' and i parked next to someone i'd like to introduce you all to....

meet the "LOAN DR"...

may i suggest you get a new license plate?! you might be the reason we had to get a $700 billion government bailout. how ya gonna fix this one doc?!?!

2008-10-01T15:31:00.002-06:00

i'm in portland this week for a pastor's conference...actually getting ready to head to the airport to head home before i leave again for washington. the conference has been great. pastor larry stockstill had two incredible messages that EVERY pastor should listen to and apply. all the messages have been impacting and i believe we've all received a great impartation. My uncle, Wendell Smith, just preached the he{double hockey sticks} out of us with one huge message on FAITH.

i'm a little sleepy and excited to sleep in my own bed for a few nights...and i'm super pumped to be with my awesome small group tomorrow.

ok...i guess this was more of a really long twitter message then blog post. but its my blog so i can write whatever my little heart desires.

and since i'm a tad bit "sleepy sue" i couldn't think of a single title except, "ok."

ok...i'm out.

{happy bday agsters}

2008-09-28T17:27:00.013-06:00

sometime this week {sept 22, 26, or oct 2} is my little poochie pooch's 2nd bday. i can't believe its been 2 years already. here are some photos of little Andre Agassi Wilde {yes, after my fave tennis player}.

the day i met my pooch...4 weeks old.

agassi likes the broncos at 4 mos

first Valentines Day

it took us awhile to break agassi of his dependence for comfort sucking...oh yes, its true

first fall fest

agassi and ethan showing eachother some love

santa agassi

his fave pastime

happy second bdday pooch, puppy, agsters, agie, agassi, andre, poochie pooch...and whatever else we like to call you!!

"It's On"

2008-09-26T10:53:00.002-06:00

im sitting in the national prayer center in washington dc {specifically, on capitol hill} and feeling the weight of the world. today is one tense day here on capitol hill. the economy seems to be holding on only by a thread and we're waiting and more importantly PRAYING for congress to stabilize, what seems to be, an uncertain future for the monday markets.

these are the times we remember...GOD is solely in control. government is essential...but not our source, GOD is!

read pastor ken's blog to follow all that's going on in our nation's capitol...RIGHT NOW.

Song of the Day :: Queen//Under Pressure {dedicated to the "do nothing" congress, cuz they've got to "do something" by the end of the day} ;)

after a long day in dc...

2008-09-24T16:00:00.002-06:00

...i can relate dad, this is how i feel after a long day on the hill too.

happy anniversary...

2008-09-24T09:43:00.020-06:00

so, yesterday was my cousins 8th anniversary. we're all in washington dc this week and i thought i'd show you in pictures how kirsten and i spent HER anniversary...

we first ran into obama...kirsten appears to be getting sucked into the "obama nation"...but she actually just didn't want to die.

i, on the otherhand, had some choice words for the obamanator.

we got some lunch and did some fun downtown shopping...

kirsten was doing some "simplygrovesque" shopping at West Elm while i got bored and read...

we stopped at starbucks for the third time...kirsten got yelled at by the barista. oops...they don't like it when you make ANY modifications to your drink.

we then spent the evening enjoying the various monuments and tourist spots of dc...

we gave some honor...where honor was due.

then Evangeline caught up with us and apparently wanted to eat kirsten's delicious hair...

good times celebrating Kirsten and Shane's Anniversary...hey guys, wanna do it again next year?! ;)

oh...and Shane was there too...

||oh agassi||

2008-09-20T21:00:00.004-06:00

this is why i can't get my blasted paper written already...

...or maybe its just cuz i'm so annoyingly unmotivated.

i miss being bored.

2008-09-17T22:34:00.007-06:00

i started work on my Mdiv {master in divinity} this semester and i'm beginning to wonder what possessed me...

...i'm tired of reading already.

i just keep reminding myself how accomplished i'll feel. who cares...i just miss watching nonsense t.v. ha!

song of the day:: ADELE//CHASING PAVEMENTS {dedicated to myself and others who need a reminder...IT'S WORTH IT}

{this should bless you}

2008-09-16T16:44:00.001-06:00

kenzie has mastered the art of putting herself to sleep...

campaign fashion...

2008-09-14T21:15:00.006-06:00

there are many reasons to be interested in the presidential campaign... but if politics isn't your thing; no worries, cause the fashion being sported by Cindy McCain is enough to keep you interested. she's sure a fashionista...i love it!

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::the CHANEL J12 white ceramic watch she wears is my fave:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

{caffeine's not an addiction, it's a total necessity}

2008-09-14T20:09:00.008-06:00

in order for kei kei and i to create this {for the Leeland concert during gcB LIVE}...

:::::::::::::::::an insane amount of legal stimulants were required::::::::::::::::::::

||model pose||

2008-09-14T19:06:00.007-06:00

this is what happens when you ask my nephcuz {made up word for my cousin who's more like my nephew} ethan to pose like a model...

he obviously learned these moves from his dad. ;)

thanks MATT...

2008-09-10T13:17:00.006-06:00

I now feel informed to make a decision based on your premiere logic....WHAT?!?!

Is it scary Matt? Is it absurd? Is it really that terrifying? You're right...we better make sure the tough questions get asked, Governor Palin, we are in a midst of an ideological war in the Middle East, our economy needs a boost, energy seems to be a priority issue for most Americans, and we're facing the worst moral clash in US history. We'll get to all these; but first for the most important question: Do you believe there were dinosaurs here 4000 years ago? Sound stupid? That's because it is...

[let this be a lesson to ya]

2008-09-09T21:01:00.001-06:00

this is what you learn your first day in Psychology 101 as a "Freudian Slip." oops.

[oh piper]

2008-09-05T12:47:00.003-06:00

Piper Palin [Governor Sarah Palin's youngest daughter] takes care of her little brother.

My parents call her "little Tracy." Maybe its because she encourages her OLDER siblings to stand up when her mother introduces them. Oh little Piper...I know what its like. Don't let your siblings say your bossy. remember, they made you that way. Right, Krist and Rachelle?!

::::::::yay for oatmeal

2008-09-03T23:27:00.006-06:00

Thank you Starbucks...you've now given me a happy and healthy morning...

Thanks to the new "healthy" breaky options given by Starbucks, I no longer have to gag when smelling those pseudo breakfast sandwiches when I'm trying to order my morning latte. I now get to eat a yummy bowl of oatmeal...

Ahhh...mornings just got even better!

Song of the the Day :: Jamie Lidell//Another Day (cuz it makes me happy in the morning)

:::::::::LC

2008-08-27T23:52:00.004-06:00

while i was helping my friends, jaime and courtney, today by working at their boutique, the fp {as i affectionately refer to Fancy Pants}...they were meeting a pretty stylish celeb while in vegas for market {picking out ridiculously adorable clothes i'm gonna want to have}....

oh LC.........

planes::trains (well, ferries)::autombiles

2008-08-26T21:50:00.009-06:00

12:15p Leave vacay for Friday Harbor to embark on my journey
1:00-2:05p ferry ride to Anacortes, WA
2:10-2:55p wait for airport shuttle bus
2:55-5:45p ride airport shuttle from Anacortes to Seatac (with four stops and one bus change)
5:55p check into Southwest and find out that your 8:15p flight to Boise is now 9:35p
6:05-6:20p walk through Seatac trying to locate a t.v. with the US Open on (result=NONE)
6:20p eat at Wolfgang Puck Express
6:45-7:15p get a massage in airport (why not?!)
7:20p buy magazine
7:25p buy chai tea and water at Starbucks
7:30p sit down watch Hillary's speech at DNC and get on computer
9:01p still waiting for plane
9:20p almost missed flight cuz I was so engrossed in writing this post (heard, "Would SW Flight 601 passenger, Tracy Wilde, please come to gate B8 immediately for departure). oops.
11:38p(MTN) after 53 min flight, land in Boise.

Are you bored reading about my day??? Me too.
I miss vacay...real life is way more work.

||its a family affair||

2008-08-23T13:20:00.004-06:00

We stopped off at Suncadia enroute to our destination and took a Family Photo. We've sure added a lot of children to our fam over the years...

..abbreves vacay rules..

2008-08-22T22:28:00.003-06:00

"vacay tracy"

1 :: sleep til noon (MST time)

2 :: don't take a shower or get ready...brush teeth out of common courtesy for the other vacayers tho

3 :: wear uniform {same outfit or a version of the same outfit the entire time}

4 :: eat bad...

5 :: work out more than normal cuz your eating bad

6 :: read 6 hours a day

7 :: drink lots of coffee while reading 6 hours a day

8 :: listen to the same album on your ipod for the 6 hours you're reading, the 35 mins jogging, and the time it took to write this post

9 :: ignore the Olympics cuz your still mad at the US relay teams... Seriously...learn to pass the baton.

basically, this was my day...

Album of the day :: John Mayer// Where the Light Is (love the acoustic set..brilliant stuff)

2008-08-22T21:40:00.008-06:00

Our fam left Wednesday for a much needed mini vacay. We're having a "relaxing" time...which is just how the parentals like it. I, on the other hand, prefer an extremely active and lightly scheduled getaway, but its all good cuz the laughs have been constant and intense...

First big laugh of vacay...
Dad, AKA grumpy grump driver, wouldn't let us stop at Starbucks on our way out of town. Apparently, we didn't have time. So, we stopped at the local Moxie Java right outside Krist and Kelly's subdivision (btw, it was their grand opening...we strolled in at 6:30am...needless to say they were pretty pumped to see peeps). It gave me the caffeine I needed but didn't quite satisfy.

So, fortunately for all...Rachelle needed to stop a few hours later to feed Kenzie Poo. Dad, less grumpy grump driver, pulled off the freeway in LaGrand, OR. To find the most AMAZING of sights.

THE WORLDS LARGEST STARBUCKS sign...

Where's Kelly??? Can you spot her...

That's not the best part...they also have the WORLDS SMALLEST STARBUCKS sign...
Betcha can spot Kelly now!!

After we had a good laugh we went inside to get our drinks and shared with the nice Baristas that we were pretty excited to see the WORLDS LARGEST and WORLDS SMALLEST Starbucks signs. We were informed that they received many complaints from patrons who had difficulty locating the famous coffee house due to the unusually small sign next to the drive thru. So, the antidote...build a ridiculously large sign so it would be missed by no one.

Here's Kelly showing us how the crane lifted the glorious sign to its reigning record. Well, its actually not confirmed as the World's largest. But the employees did mention its thought to be the largest in the Northwest. Ha! Oh road trips...

Road Trip Song Pick :: Rascal Flatts//Life is a Highway {dedicated to myself...cuz it felt more like the highway was never ending}

::::::Usain Bolt or insanely doped?

2008-08-19T22:29:00.002-06:00

You tell me...

This guy is crazy fast...can a man seriously run that fast without foreign substances floating through his body? I'm not convinced he's clean. We'll see...

2008-08-15T13:31:00.007-06:00

We're seven days into the most electric two weeks of the year {my personal opinion}. 103 GOLD/SILVER/BRONZE medals have been given out and there are 199 still to be had. 199 more chances to see the hopes and dreams fulfilled of athletes and their respective nations. The US has done quite well in these Games and just think...TRACK and FIELD just started. Oh how I love these WORLD GAMES.

Here are a few of my fave moments thus far ::

TENNIS :: James Blake beat the world's best Roger Federer {of Switzerland} for the very first time and thus helping to strip the Fed Train of his #1 ranking.

Swimming :: Michael Phelps. Electrifying, enough said.

Gymnastics :: Bela Karolyi's guest commentating with Bob Costas just gives me a perma smile. The man has been around awhile and knows the sport. Plus, I love that he just says whatever he wants...like how he believes the judging has been unfair and possibly corrupt. Bob Costas looks as if he's afraid for his life anytime Karolyi accuses the Chinese of any corruption or fraudulent behavior. I love it! Is he not the greatest example of what America stands for?!

Here is a man who defected to the US in the early 80's from his home of Communist Romania. Romania had been known to arbitrarily kill or imprison for political, economic or unknown reasons. Hundreds of thousands of native Romanians were abused, tortured, and killed by their own countrymen, Communist leaders. I'm more than proud to be an American...I'm grateful. Instead of being a citizen of the world who grew up seeing communist oppression..I grew up watching our nation embrace those defecting from the violence and injustice of their native land.

Nastia Liuken :: She clinched the same GOLD medal her father, Valeri, won 20 years before. The difference :: Valeri represented the former USSR and his daughter cried as she sang along to her National Anthem of...the United States.

Sometimes we need to be reminded of our Nation's greatest call...thus I give you a little excerpt of the farewell speech from "the Great Communicator", President Ronald Reagan.

I've spoken of the shining city all my political life, but I don't know if I ever quite communicated what I saw when I said it. But in my mind it was a tall proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, wind-swept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace, a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity, and if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here. That's how I saw it and see it still.

And how stands the city on this winter night? More prosperous, more secure, and happier than it was eight years ago. But more than that; after 200 years, two centuries, she still stands strong and true on the granite ridge, and her glow has held steady no matter what storm. And she's still a beacon, still a magnet for all who must have freedom, for all the pilgrims from all the lost places who are hurtling through the darkness, toward home.

$2.12

2008-08-13T14:40:00.001-06:00

I have to say that the new promo that Starbucks is pitching is SO working. I mean, why wouldn't I want an afternoon drink for $2.12 when normally it would cost $3.29? The problem...instead of taking two trips to Starbucks a day (one on my way to work and one afternoon pick-me-up), I'm finding the need to go a third time, cuz I saved a whopping $1.17 earlier... I'm a marketeers dream! I feed, write, and star in the stereotype.

Oh, its after 2pm I gotta go get my afternoon iced grande latte for $2.12...

human rights//religious freedom

2008-08-10T20:41:00.004-06:00

Here's an interview Bob Costas had with President Bush in China. Human rights and registering the underground church in China were just some of things our President was asking China to consider...

Psalm 103:6 (nlt), "The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly." I think these issues of human rights and freedom for the underground church in China represent the rhythm of our Creators heart...

the quality isn't awesome but its worth it...at least watch from 6:20 on.

US||OZ||51st

2008-08-09T14:29:00.001-06:00

the 2008 summer olympics have officially begun...
here are some of my thoughts as we begin these 2 glorious weeks...

1. i support the following countries in this order :: the US (obviously), Oz land (Australia...cuz Americans luv the Aussies), and the 51st State (aka, Canada)...no hate comments Canadians...

i also have to show some love to the Swedes and Dutch...cuz i'm a little bit of both.

2. why do we call it "summer" olympics??? while it is summer in the northern hemisphere, its not down south. so...is it weird when the "summer olympics" are hosted in a country when its really their winter???

3. why do the nbc commentators ask the most ridiculously stupid questions?? For example, after Michael Phelps broke his own record in the 400m individual medley preliminary...he was asked, "what was your plan out there?" his response, "um, to get the fastest time." seriously, nbc commentator?! what kind of question is that?

4. the "back stories"... i have so much to say about this it may be a series of posts. but let me at least mention that i instantly become emo the moment i hear Jimmy Roberts' voice. you know its going to be a tear jerker...and why the emo music?! i end up throwing away my #1 thought from above and just cheer on whoever has the sob story jimmy sucked me in with.

5. i love how the world comes together and gets smaller..even if it is only for two weeks.

6. i really like the comments President Bush made to our US Team, "I wasn't exactly sure what to say to you, except to start with, God, I love our country and I love what we stand for. And I love being with you." I like what we stand for too Mr. President...WINNING...oh and freedom and justice for every living person on the globe. No one deserves to miss out on freedom.

Song pick of the Day :: Star Spangled Banner//Francis Scott Key
{Go USA! you all better get use to hearing this...cuz its going to played often while our beautiful flag is raised} :)

:::::the muffler scarf tying

2008-08-08T16:11:00.000-06:00

Scarf Tying from Tracy Wilde on Vimeo.

Thx :: Marcus for shooting and editing my video... Kirsten and Derek for starring in it...
And Marc for making a special cameo. Make sure to check out their incredible blogs!!

{the week's best}

2008-08-07T17:14:00.001-06:00

there are two note worthy blog posts i think you all should check out for a good laugh. my good friends ::
meagan and katie...
they're seriously good story tellers. I laughed so hard!

thx for the posts chicks...you really blessed me.

Song pick of the Day :: Mariah Carey//Fly Like a Bird {dedicated to Meagan and Katie...cuz who doesn't love them some Mariah every once in awhile?! Make sure you imagine her hand motions while listening}

fyi.

2008-08-07T16:25:00.000-06:00

for those of you who have wondered how my cleanse is going...since my last debacle... i'm 10 days in, 4 more to go. its pretty much full on now.

//36 days\\

2008-08-06T21:52:00.000-06:00

36 days from today is the start of gcB LIVE...the annual Youth Conference our church hosts. I'm so excited for this years gcB LIVE! We have the band Leeland, Sabra and Kameron from So You Think You Can Dance, and of course some amazing speakers from our great church!

Here's a little sample of Sabra and Kameron's 'Amazing Grace' dance.

JOIN US SEPTEMBER 11-13 for an INCREDIBLE WEEKEND!! I CAN'T WAIT...

:::::the plight of naturally curly hair.

2008-08-05T11:32:00.000-06:00

those of you who have naturally curly hair like kei kei and i...you'll appreciate this video.

==ethans baseball teams==

2008-08-04T18:39:00.000-06:00

To go along with Shane's post today...here's a video of Ethan telling us who is favorite "baseball" teams are.

::fall fashion pt. deux::

2008-08-03T23:45:00.000-06:00

The BELT...its all about the belt for me to complete my fall look. Two of my besties, Jaime and Courtney bought me the most deliciously perf belt for my bday. Its an amazingly stylish black studded belt by Streets Ahead.

I paired it with a great dress this weekend...but I'm already looking forward to wearing it over sweaters, coats, pretty much anything.

I'd like to apologize in advance to those of you who see me everyday...cuz you're gonna be seeing this belt rather frequently. Its just too beautiful not to wear often.

Coram Deo #9 - Living in Sacrifice and Serving

2008-08-03T16:07:00.001-06:00

I've heard my father preach a lot of messages...I mean a lot...but this one from this weekend rates as one of my faves! Please, take some time to watch this timely message for the American church.

We can't do everything...but we can all do SOMETHING!

Coram Deo #9 - Living in Sacrifice and Serving

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{simple prayer}

2008-08-01T12:12:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share with you all some inspiring words from my beautifully pink Joyce Meyer devotional..

Matthew 6:7, And when you pray, do not heap up phrases (multiply words, repeating the same ones over and over) as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard for their much speaking.

Joyce reminds us that we need to develop the confidence to have simple, believing prayer. we often get insecure in our prayers and don't believe that God hears even the most simple prayer such as..."God, help me." "We can depend on God to be faithful to do what we have asked Him to do, as long as our request is in accordance with His will...Sometimes we we lose sight of the fact that that prayer is simply conversation with God" (Joyce Meyer, New Day, New You devotional).

"We need to have such confidence about our prayer life that prayer becomes just like breathing, an effortless thing that we do every moment we are alive."

As I was reading these words from Joyce...I was reminded of my current fave song from the new Hillsong album, This Is Our God. The song is by Brooke Fraser, You'll Come.

As surely as the sun will rise
You'll come to us
Certain as the dawn appears

You'll come
Let Your glory fall as You respond to us
Spirit rain
Flood into our thirsty hearts again
You'll come

Maybe if we were more confident in knowing that God WILL respond to us, we would worry less. Philippians 4:6 says. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Let's try it...but this time we can make our prayers simple, specific, and to the point.

Thanks for the wise inspiration today Joyce...

Song pick of the day :: Brooke Fraser/You'll Come
{dedicated to all of you who enjoy my "Chains be Broken" dance...btw that's the bridge of this song}

::i'm ready for fall...fashion::

2008-07-30T19:54:00.000-06:00

The problem with having your birthday the end of July and desiring clothes for gifts is this :: the clothes you want are FALL clothes. So, what's the problem you might ask. Well, this might not seem like an issue if you live in other parts of the US or World..but its a huge problem if you live in hot, dry Idaho. The likelihood of it cooling down around here or before the end of October is slim.

The problem is I got these beautiful fall clothes for my birthday and they're going to feel bad watching all the other clothes from my closet get time...while they just sit there.

My friend and I had a girls night out last night and went to the spa. When we got done with our massages, Jaime asked me if I fell asleep and I said, No, I was picking my fall wardrobe out in my mind. Jaime thought that was pretty funny.

Thought I would give you a glimpse into what I was imaging:::::::::::::::

A perfectly thin, grey Rebecca Taylor sweater {check out those buttons up the back}, a trendy pair of double knit black pants. Throw on some very hip cut out booties and a stylish bright bag....ahhh its fall!

Don't mind the models face..she scares me too.

{OR}

add some colored raybans and a Frye boot in 'Cognac'

I'm ready FALL...come quickly! I long for the smells, the fashion, the colors, the coffee, the feeling!!!

==what not to do==

2008-07-29T22:44:00.000-06:00

i decided to do a cleanse...the easy kind, ya know...the simple pills not the nasty juice kind. anyway, i started yesterday and was noticing nothing seemed to be happening...you get my drift. so, i did what any mature 28 year old woman would do, i called "the mom." i explained that i felt the cleanse was just making me dizzy not "doing its job." my sweet mom asked when i had been taking the "pm" ones....and i froze. what did she mean by "pm" ones?! so i ran to the kitchen, opened the box of pills and realized...there are three sets of pills :: am, noon, and pm. i discovered i'd been just taking the noon sets for a day and a half. oops! tomorrow could be rough...if you know what i mean. wink wink

note to self and those reading :: make sure you read thoroughly before starting a cleanse.

Song pick of the day: Doris Day//Oops
{dedicated to myself}

::::Love Pt. 2

2008-07-28T15:30:00.000-06:00

I very much enjoy Monday's...not only because its my day off which means I can sleep in, relax, do the things I enjoy, or simply get things done.

...I enjoy this sacred day off because it allows me the time to be with the one I love. There are two time/places which afford me the best opportunity with this love...37,ooo ft in the air while flying or my sacred Monday's. I have the most incredible and memorable God encounters while flying...I'm sure the person next to me thinks I'm an emotional wreck...cause I seem to become emo while reading His word and meditating on it as I look out the window at God's majestic sphere. I am not ashamed to say that I'm in love with His word...I hate it when we're apart. Its similar to how many of my married friends use Monday as their date day.

So, today on my beautiful Monday I went to Starbucks and sat outside with my ipod, Bible, very purposeful highlighters {i have a system}, my blue and black pen, a Joyce Meyer book, a notebook, an iced latte, and the very important venti ice water.

I began reading again about LOVE //1 Corinthians 13:4-7//

//Love is patient// meaning I can't be in a hurry to even meet with God. A life marked by love means I'm patient with people, myself, and even with God's promises. James 1:4 says, So let it grow, for when your endurance/patience is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. Let it grow??? This means I can't skip the rough or hard times in life...because through them I get to the place of lacking nothing.

//Love is not jealous// doesn't compare; in fact, a person of love prays for others to be blessed! And furthermore, prays for others to have what YOU want!!

//Love is not proud or boastful// a person of love is ALWAYS reaching out...looking for ways to love, serve, benefit Christ's body. Because honestly...its not about us. Proverbs 27:1-2 reminds us that its all because of the grace...Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring. Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth--a stranger, not your lips. Just as easily as our giftings and abilities come...they can also be taken away. Love never looks down on others. My prayer is that I'd be so full of love that every person I come into contact with would feel: special, valuable, and built up! We must be humble, because proud people can't love people...its an oxymoron.

//Love is not rude// we must "put on love" Col.3:14.

//Love does not demand its own way// the nature of love flows out; it does not turn in. Let go of control and really believe Is 55: 9, His ways and thoughts are higher then ours. And pray the prayer of Moses, If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways (Ex. 33:13). Just trust God and love others.

//Love keeps no record of being wronged// Mark 11:25 believes this is what should be done with offenses: Drop it, leave it and let it go. Enough said.

//Love does not rejoice about injustice// Love hates injustice...it craves justice for others! Matthew 5:6, God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

//Love never fails//

'Psalm' pick of the day {dedicated to all who ache for a greater capacity to love}

Tracy's Psalm
::sung to the tune of The Escapist::

Love is patient.
This love is kind.
It remembers no wrongs that would try and come to mind.
Because it endures all things...
Its the greatest test of mine.
It craves justice til the end of time.
Oh because of this sweet love of mine...
Love's nature flows out of this heart you find.

much love:::: t

{Dear Rachelle and Kirsten...}

2008-07-27T21:18:00.000-06:00

Song pick of the day: CeCe Winans and Whitney Houston//Count on Me
{dedicated to my 'Unheard Melodies' girls...Shell and Kirst, sorry I crushed your dreams by going to college...}

::BREAKING NEWS::

2008-07-26T01:14:00.000-06:00

Unheard Melodies is officially back together!!

This is the song pick of the night: Easter Bonnet//Unheard Melodies {dedicated to Ken Holsinger...because we wanted to bless you}

2008-07-26T00:57:00.000-06:00

Ok, I'm about to be super old so we decided to party in B-town...and we got it on the flip...so please enjoy.

2008-07-25T15:05:00.000-06:00

So...I came into my office after having an awesome meeting with all our incredible worship leaders and this is what I found!!! A Happy "Almost" Birthday surprise! It sure made my day and made my office even cheerier...how could you not smile with the ginormous smiley face balloon?!?!

Thanks Stephy and Amanda for thinking of me...and giving me a pre-birthday surprise. Now, if you could only make me 5 years younger...ahhhh.

Song pick of the day: You Make Me Feel So Young//Frank Sinatra
{dedicated to Stephy DePold and Amanda Murphy for their extraordinary birthday surprise}

::song of the day::

2008-07-24T21:55:00.000-06:00

So...I kinda like music...lots of different kinds but I must admit that old school r&b (shout out tir tir) and black gospel music would be identified as my roots {if there is such a thing}. However, the end of music likes def doesn't stop there...but instead of divulging all my faves...I thought it would be more fun to let you know through my song of the day picks.

So...if you're lucky I may dedicate one to you if :: you do something extraordinary, your having a bad day and a "Tracy Song Dedication" would improve your mood, you do something or say something that reminds me of a good song pick, you inspire me {this one deserves a BIG dedication}, or I feel bad that your the only person I haven't dedicated a song to.

All in all...good times await us.

Today's song pick: Carman//The Champion
{dedicated to Derek Henbest for preaching off the charts last night at gcB and speaking on Contending Faith...Derek, just want you to know that you're a champ!}.

||Guess what?! God actually likes you..not just loves you||

2008-07-23T14:37:00.001-06:00

I've learned a lot about (and experienced deeper) the love of God this past year. I'm starting to realize that many Christians...forget seekers and non-believers for a moment...those who believe in the power of the cross and resurrection don't really believe or know that GOD ACTUALLY LOVES THEM...and furthermore...He kinda likes us too! Why is this such a difficult concept for the believer? Didn't Christ spend much of his ministry demonstrating and teaching about the love of His Father?!

Psalm 56:8 moves me...You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.

I think God is a little bit interested in us when He records each tear that's ever fallen down the cheek of a rejected, broken, or hurting son/daughter. I love that about our God!

So...why is it so difficult to trust in God's unfailing love for us (Ps. 13:5)??? I think its partially because we don't really know who we are in Christ (this is a huge part) and also because we have domesticated God and mentally turned Him into human form. We're use to being hurt by those we love and trust...so when we yank God from His throne and forget He's the God of the cosmos...and instead we assume He inhabits our same level of understanding...then of course we cannot comprehend His unfailing, unconditional love. How could we???

This is why I think we do not love people effectively as we should. Why do we find it difficult to love and meet the needs of others??? I think we have to REALLY know God loves us first...before we can believe God loves others and that furthermore He would use us to demonstrate that love. Hmmm, perhaps it would be easy to live out Matthew 25:35-36 if we could just be confident in God's love for us....

Old school song pick of the Day:: The Winans//A Friend (this is dedicated to Tir Tir)

xoxo

14 mins deep and nothing...

2008-07-22T17:06:00.000-06:00

ok...so i've been blogging for 14 mins now and i have no comments. that cuts deep blog world...specifically (ken, marcus, kirsten, jenn, jb, derek, marc, and keila). ouch....pull the dagger out and comment already.

3 wannabe cowgirls

2008-07-22T16:55:00.000-06:00

Its time to rodeo...

2008-07-22T16:41:00.000-06:00

This how we party in Idaho...

2008-07-22T16:34:00.000-06:00

{I HEART Bondi...}

2008-07-22T16:30:00.000-06:00

Judah at Hillsong

2008-07-22T16:25:00.000-06:00

its blogging time

2008-07-22T16:22:00.000-06:00

so...i'm trying to join the blog world because apparently i'm not fulfilled until i do. so stay tuned to all my ridiculous posts...i'm pretty sure it'll change your life.

xoxo

Next Meeting...

2005-12-02T16:40:00.000-07:00

Hey!

I know we've had a few weeks off so we've got to get back on track. Our next meeting is TOMORROW, Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00pm. We'll meet in the conference room again.

We will also meet next Saturday, December 10th at 1:00pm right before our scheduled practice at 2:00pm.

See you tomorrow.

Thankful

2005-12-02T16:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Hope you had a good and restful Thanksgiving! Besides eating entierly too much, it was the BEST Thanksgiving ever for me. I was so overwhelmed by everything I have to be thankful for, even in seemingly bad circumstances I have a lot to be Thankful for. Wow, what a concept: be thankful even when things aren't going as planned or how I'd like them...YEP. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 says it best, "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." This scripture indicates that being thankful is not only something Christians should do, it's what we absolutely, unequivocally MUST DO...because we belong to Christ. Let that simmer a bit, Selah on that baby. It sounds hard to do and it even is a bit; however, like anything else, once you start practicing (exercising that muscle) all of the sudden it becomes and easier and habitual. We need to be "habitual thankers."

I can't think of a better group this could apply to then: WORSHIPPERS! Psalm 100:4 says, "Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise." Perhaps we've forgotten this scripture a few times when we arrive at church on Sunday morning at 7:00am. :) I know I sure have...like a hundred times. I have to constantly remind myself what a JOY it is to enter God's presence with thanksgiving in my heart. Since we're the first to arrive at church on Sunday morning then we need to be the first to bring our Thanksgiving to God...Psalm 100:4 doesn't say we bring our praise first doest it? King David clearly writes the order in which God has ordained for us to enter: Thanksgiving first, Praise second. Maybe this isn't a deep theological unanswered question but perhaps this is a lesson we conveniently forget. You see, its easy to fake praise but you can't fake Thanksgiving. When you open your mouth and give thanks to God for who He is and what He has done; there is no limit to your praise after that. I believe our thankfulness unleashes dynamic praise. Maybe we've experienced some good praise in the past but we haven't arrived yet folks...

Let's be thankful in all things and always enter the presence of God with thankful hearts first.

love ya heaps and heaps!

Tracy

Tracy's Small Group

2005-11-18T15:32:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday the 19th, will be our FIRST small group! Meet at the Church in the conference room at 1:00pm. Those of you who are on worship team Sunday, we'll have rehearsal immediately following.

You're the best!

Tracy

Tracy Wilde

2005-11-04T18:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Worshippers! Please join me this Sunday, Nov 6th for a quick meeting (following 2nd Service). We will breifly discuss our new Small Group...designed especially for you! We'll meet approximately at 1:20pm in the Conference Room across from the offices.

Thanks for being so full of FAITH and FAITHFUL to the House of God.
Love ya-