Kelli Trontel

It’s hard to believe that my last FILM post was this one, but here I go again…..took some time to photograph my surroundings…..the things that catch my eye.

Yes, its true.
The huz and I just finished filming the very first episode of HOUSE HUNTERS- MONTANA!!!! [oh my goodness!!! are you kidding me?!?]

This was an experience that we will never forget [for many reasons]. We were in the middle of filming when I got the dreaded call about my sister…..but not only did we have the best crew ever, we gained new friends through the process. Tom, Chris, Brian and Kellie…..you all are awesome. Words don’t even describe. We love you guys!!

Im not sure when the show will air, but I’ll post the date as soon as I hear. The network is pretty stoked about what they were able to capture here in Whitefish, MT. Maybe some of you will be inspired to visit……Yes, please! XOXO

Here are some behind the scenes from my iPhone.
**more to come AFTER the show airs….I can’t give anything away!!

Today I remember Melissa. I remember her everyday, but today would be the day that I would call my sister and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

I ran across this photo on my phone this morning and it took me back to the very place we were at- Summer ’09 |Starbucks | Virginia. It was just us. We sat outside in the sunshine and just talked. I love this memory.

What memories are you making with your family? How will they remember you? Our greatest commodity is TIME and how are you spending it? Pastor Levi [from our church here in Whitefish, MT] spoke on this very topic a few weeks ago::

Death forces us to look at life & have wisdom in our remaining days. We are writing our Eulogy now.”

I know that I need more margin in my life. I definitely need to stop “multi-tasking”…I really don’t believe that “multi-tasking” is even legit….something always suffers. Yesterday I took a “technosabbath” [as Levi put it] and it was really good for my soul. To be present. To CREATE.

I challenge you today to be intentional about your TIME. We don’t have a lot of it….and we will all surely die. What will people say about our life? And most importantly….What will the Creator of our souls say to us when we meet Him face to face?

This was my birthday post to my sweet sister Melissa last year…..feel free to read it.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Can you believe the New Year will begin in less than 24 hours already?!?! Have you made a list of goals yet? I’ve started my list, but plan to refine it today.

Well, what I loved most about Christmas this year is that Reed and I didn’t have to travel and we were able to stay HOME…and start our own traditions. Ever since we have been married….we have either traveled to Idaho or Montana to be with family. Although I have loved visiting family….I was definitely looking forward to waking up on Christmas morning in our own bed and making our new home a cozy, wintery wonderland!

Below is a preview of what our Winter Fort looks like right now……
XOXO

I pray that you all had a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for the love that you have poured out over me this year- you are such a blessing.

This was our Christmas card this year…..and I included a few lines from a song that my friend/pastor [Dale Evrist] in Nashville wrote, titled “You Reign.” I sang this song at both my sister and dads Celebration Service this year. Theres so much HOPE, POWER and TRUTH in these words. May you be encouraged…..

“Over all that’s small and great, both in gladness and in pain, Hallelujah He reigns!”