Oh yeah....I got a tatoo...

I already posted about my aMAZing trip to Nashville for the ZOE conference

I didn't really get a chance to talk about my NEW TATTOO! =]

The christian tattoo place in downtown Nashville that has become an annual part of the ZOE experience!

I almost didn't get it. I really wanted it and have really been thinking about this tattoo for years (even before I had kids). But, I wanted it to be my writing and I wanted to love it, obviously. I spent over an hour working on the perfect font, and finally got it right before the place was about to close.

My tattoo artist, Jay, was amazing! He was done in less than 2 minutes (thank goodness, because it DID NOT feel good)

I am in love with it. Just the word Faith holds so much meaning to me, not just because I have named my daughter that. The ironic thing was that over at the conference, there was a brief talk about wearing the mark of Jesus and if everyone would get one word of the bible tattooed on themselves, which word would it be? I found mine.

I also love it because it reminds me of the experience I had over the weekend. Six of us on the trip got tattoos, and it's an experience I will obviously share with them for life. I was honored to be a part of their experience and grateful that they were there for mine.

Sarah, me, Kierstyn, Vicki, Teresa, and Chris

A few more pictures....

Showing Jay where to place the tattoo. He almost put it upside down. I don't care if anyone else can read it, it's for me to see!

"Mine was licked on by kittens!" LOL

Not so much....IT KILLED

Sweet Sarah trying to talk to me and keep my mind off the pain...

Now I have to decide if I am going to get 'Caleb' tattooed somewhere soon so I won't feel like a terrible parent! ha

ZOE Conference: A story in pictures

I am finally getting a hot second to write about my weekend in Nashville for the ZOE conference. It was one of the highlights of my year for sure!

I will let my pictures tell you about most of my weekend. I would like to first point out the irony of the fact that I lost my voice. For the entire weekend. I was really bummed at first to not be able to participate in the incredible singing all weekend, but realized it was totally humbling to stop listening to my own voice and allow God to speak through the music to me. It was so powerful! =] Okay, now for the photos....

First picture of the trip, with my seat buddy/replacement-spouse for the weekend, the beautiful Sarah Robinson.

Our sweet crib for the weekend. Complete with jacuzzi tub and two entertaining rooms.

Met up with my girl, Teresa, who just moved to Nashville a few weeks ago. I miss her already!

Me, Teresa, Vicki, and Kara (who also just moved to Nashville) @ Sunset Grille

You know when you have 'The Bang" that just won't cooperate? Yeah, I do. We all got banged at some point over the weekend! lol

So, we had a Possum that walked into the restaurant off the street! No joke. You better believe we were all standing on chairs and squealing like girls!

Love this pic of us =]

My favorite meal of the whole weekend - The Cheesecake Factory (Best salad EVER)

Got to meet up with the beautiful (and pregnant) Kristan, who I miss terribly!

Probably Chris' favorite meal of the weekend (and my second runner up) = Baja Burrito

Um, yeah....I got a TATTOO!!!!!!

(I'll blog about this later)

Everyone who got a tattoo outside in downtown Nashville baby!

Just taking a few pit stops walking through downtown. How could you not stop for these amazing finds?!?

The GIANT rocking chair @ Cock of the Walk

Our jumping photo. I know it's blurry, but look at the air I got...White girls CAN jump!

Can't wait for next year! =]