germany:: europe // feburary 2016

so our next adventure was sttutgart, germany. our friends from back home moved their temporarily. it was so beautiful. it was a completely different environment than what i was used too. the community there is so surreal. everyone walks everywhere. rain or shine. the house that our friends were staying at was an ikea dream. we took a plane from england to sttutgart and from there we had a grand old time.

this moment will forever be priceless. those movies where the military guy runs and kisses his lady for the first time in months? well it was like this x1000. these little girls ran out to me and gave me the biggest hugs i have had in  a while.

because in real life - we are one big hot mess.

car ride reading. 

in germany, there is country for a little while and then you see cities on a hill and this continuously happens all throughout germany.

puppet show - courtesy of kate wallace.

we visited this epic castle and we hiked up to see it. 

the castle actually closed early because the wind was so insane.  

two little loves. 

germany is full of rain and cloudy days. 

basically, kate is my little sister. as well as abby.

overall, germany was so much fun and the bread there is amazing. the lifestyle there is completely different than america. it is so simple and environmentally friendly. now the language and the weather, those were a whole different challenge. but i am so thankful to have been able to go and would love to go back again! xo // moriah

england:: europe // feburary 2016

it all started when i got a text from my mom asking if i wanted to go to europe for about ten days in the spring and which i responded "HECK YES," like it was even a question. she is super rad and found an awesome deal. it all came so quickly and i couldn't believe that i was actually going to be going to england, paris, and germany all in one trip. this trip was so much fun and we flied SO much. i think seven plane rides? in ten days. that is what i am talking about. so our adventure started off in england and here is what became of it.

the journey started in norfolk, va then baltimore, then iceland, then paris, then england - did i say we took a lot of flights?

rubin courtesy of the mama.

chilling out in baltimore before our six hour flight to iceland - it was a red eye. the best kind of flights.

hey, guess what - 

iceland lights

mega big library in birmingham, moments away from our hotel

so, quick story: we were suppose to be taking a train the next day to see rabekah in england, but all the sudden we get this knock on our door and what do you know its good ole rabekah! i was in complete shock and loved the surprise.

we are in the uk and what do we get for dinner? american food. yall. american food. what the world.

our view. while most of the city was under construction it was a fun adventure. 

rainy days & city walks.

three of the four of us mattix girls! 

also another quick story: while trying to get from the train station to rabekah's bible school we couldn't get a cab. no one. nothing. so we preceded to hike in and after many miles we got there. i personally loved it. rabekah and mom on the other hand, not as much. 

after a long walk, we made it!

little lambs and sheep everywhere. it was so great.

just hanging out in england together, no big deal.

the beautiful castle my sister got to stay in over the course of a few months. 

overall, england was great and the small country-like town that we went to reminded me of home. i loved the environment there and all these cute lambs made it even better. seeing my sister was so much fun, but it was so sad to leave her. the bible school in general had an amazing community and it was so cool to see a small glimpse of that. also, this is the very castle where my aunt and uncle met! how crazy! keep your eyes out for the next post about..........germany!! xo // moriah

outer banks // christmas 2015

in 2015 we had a big family reunion at the outer banks over the christmas holiday & it was a blast. i am lover of the beach, no matter what time of the year it is. our weekend consisted of surfing, nerf gun wars, yummy food, and lots of walks to the beach. just the way i like it. here are a few shots.

christmas eve on the beach

the fresh market is where it is at.

fancy tea for a lovely day.

Jesus & nature.

drive up to the beach. this time is enjoy because i can just be still and talk with God.

surfing was a blast, even if this was just white water.

we model. call 1-800-mattix. k? thanks.

all the little cousins 

exploring the outdoors

dear adison, i hope you grow up to be a women on fire for God. 

cheers for the salty air and messy hair.

this little pool was the coolest at the beach.  

happy smiles with mi hermana.

following my footsteps.

just be there. all there.

the outer banks is my second home and we are up there quite often. it was a joy to spend some time with family and be outside to enjoy God's creations. xo // moriah