It is 7:25pm here on Friday night - and shock of the year, I'm comfortably seated on my couch enjoying a little "Guiliana & Bill" on the Style network. This may or may not seem out of the ordinary or special by any means. But what it does mean or signal is that the unofficial-official start of football season has come.
I am moving in to football wife time -- and if none of you have had a coach in your family, let me just give you a quick run down of what the late summer, fall, and if luck is good to my husband's team, early winter looks like exactly.
Early summer brings with it -- camp, lineman camp, kids camp, and then doubles start. Doubles, for those who don't know, essentially means my husband is at the school & on the field for 2 3-hour sections for practice. There's a scrimmage sprinkled in there somewhere, but I can't exactly remember where.
Then the there's the Fall which in addition to football, husband also has school. But that's his "real" job so I can't really count that. Anyway....Monday/Tuesday he's home about 5:30pm. Wednesday is lineman dinner - home about 8:30/9, but this is ok, because I don't have to worry about cooking for the man. Thursdays he's at either the JV or Freshman game. Which of course brings us to Friday night games. Post game, win or lose, we typically get food with the coaching staff and some parents join from time to time. One might think that the weekend brings a much appreciated break....however, that is not the case. Saturday mornings are film exchange with next week's opponent, then a coaches meeting where they breakdown the last night's game film & then Isaac does school work. Saturday nights are our date night thankfully. But come Sunday afternoon he is back at it -- early to school after church to work on school stuff, then it's another coaches meeting at 5 -- home about 8:30pm.
Reading all that might be a little exhausting -- so if you read it all, I'm impressed. It's a little exhausting to be honest, and it's hard to share the man from time to time. But then I see him after the games, either home or away, and he is so committed to being a role model to each of his players. He strives in every way to be the best example, the best man, the best coach to every one of them. I know how much he loves what he does and respects the responsibilities that come with his position. It's a blessing to have such a wonderful man as my husband.
So even though I will likely be spending a lot of quiet evenings at home, on my very comfortable couch, I try not to bemoan or complain about my situation. Because, all in all -- I have a husband that loves what he does, is one of the best coaches I have ever known, and loves the kids he works with more than anything; and most importantly, he comes home every night, kisses me, & thanks me for being a coach's wife. That's a part of my identity now - coach's wife. And with that comes certain sacrifices, as well as certain, some times small, benefits.
Back to my quiet night, on my comfortable couch, trying to figure out what to have for dinner here at 8 o'clock at night. Life could be worse....so I'll be thankful for the small things.
<3
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Random Acts of Kindness
This morning I was able to get out of the house early enough to swing by a Starbucks drive-thru on my way to work. So I pull in line, order my drink & then wait my turn until I get to the window. I go to hand my gift card to the gal and she just smiles and tells me that the lady in front of me in the line had already paid for my drink! Wow is all I could muster! How nice of her! I've done that in the past for people behind me in line & always left feeling pretty good. But this was the first time someone had done that for me. Pretty cool to be on the other side and know what it feels like. It's a great way to start the day - and has just made me look for a way to pay it forward for someone else today.
A friend of mine also shared a quick story on her Facebook this morning. Her dad owns a little hot dog cart here in town & she was working earlier when a gentleman came up & ordered 2 hot dogs. But he didn't want her to make them up right then. He paid & told her to give those 2 hot dogs to someone who needed/wanted them. So she was able to give one of those hot dogs to a homeless gentleman she sees every day. And while sharing that small bit with him, she was able to also share about God and have a good conversation with him.
Perhaps the power behind these small, random acts of kindness is that it's a moment in time, in this big crazy world to feel like someone cares and/or notices you. It's small for sure, but has the power to move mountains, break down walls, or change the entire direction of someone's day. Have you done a random act of kindness? What was it? What prompted you to make that decision?
<3
A friend of mine also shared a quick story on her Facebook this morning. Her dad owns a little hot dog cart here in town & she was working earlier when a gentleman came up & ordered 2 hot dogs. But he didn't want her to make them up right then. He paid & told her to give those 2 hot dogs to someone who needed/wanted them. So she was able to give one of those hot dogs to a homeless gentleman she sees every day. And while sharing that small bit with him, she was able to also share about God and have a good conversation with him.
Perhaps the power behind these small, random acts of kindness is that it's a moment in time, in this big crazy world to feel like someone cares and/or notices you. It's small for sure, but has the power to move mountains, break down walls, or change the entire direction of someone's day. Have you done a random act of kindness? What was it? What prompted you to make that decision?
<3
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Small Miracles...
So a couple posts ago I talked about the chaos swirling around & how I've been trying to just appreciate the goodness that is in every day. And of course, as luck would have it....or more appropriately, as God has planned it, life gets even more chaotic to really push us to our limits. I'm a firm believer that nothing comes to us in life without first sifting thru the hands of the Lord.
And in just the last 24 hours I've seen, heard and experienced a bit of chaos. My mom had a small health scare - but the goodness of the Lord shined thru in that what could have been a scary situation turned out to be fairly normal & easily handled. My dad, in his typical big brother way took my aunt to the hospital last night because she was having chest pains. Heart issues seem to be a common theme in my dad's family. But in her observation from last night & today, doctors informed her that as a result of her low fat diet & increased exercise over the last 2 years one of her arteries has totally unclogged! Miracle of course -- thank you Lord.
I pretty much think that's how life always works its way out -- we find an area of our life that we want to work on or be better about. And thankfully, with the grace of the Lord I've been able to maintain a level head and be able to see the small ways that God works in every area of my life. My focus is to keeping looking for those still small ways that God shows up, to listen for His whisper...
How do you keep a level head? How do you try and look/be aware of the small things?
<3
And in just the last 24 hours I've seen, heard and experienced a bit of chaos. My mom had a small health scare - but the goodness of the Lord shined thru in that what could have been a scary situation turned out to be fairly normal & easily handled. My dad, in his typical big brother way took my aunt to the hospital last night because she was having chest pains. Heart issues seem to be a common theme in my dad's family. But in her observation from last night & today, doctors informed her that as a result of her low fat diet & increased exercise over the last 2 years one of her arteries has totally unclogged! Miracle of course -- thank you Lord.
I pretty much think that's how life always works its way out -- we find an area of our life that we want to work on or be better about. And thankfully, with the grace of the Lord I've been able to maintain a level head and be able to see the small ways that God works in every area of my life. My focus is to keeping looking for those still small ways that God shows up, to listen for His whisper...
How do you keep a level head? How do you try and look/be aware of the small things?
<3
Monday, July 25, 2011
Reality TV Confession
Oh my gosh - you're all probably going to think I'm crazy and or that I have no life at all...but I have a slight love for reality TV. Isaac is often embarrassed by my and everything I know and watch of reality TV. And I suppose I have to agree with him....but it's so funny to see how people behave.
So there it is -- my name is Anna and I'm a reality TV junkie... And to be honest, I'm not that ashamed about it.
Happy Monday friends!
<3
So there it is -- my name is Anna and I'm a reality TV junkie... And to be honest, I'm not that ashamed about it.
Happy Monday friends!
<3
Sunday, July 24, 2011
2 years strong
A pieced together photo from our honeymoon on Kaua'i
Today marks our 2nd anniversary & I'm reminded again just how thankful I am for the man -- he is pretty fantastic & I am blessed to share my life with him!
We have spent the last 24hours cleaning the house in preparation for his mom & grandma to come in to town. They'll only be here for like 2 days (benefits of working for an airline I suppose), and then we head out to Hawaii on the 3rd - so it'll be nice for Isaac to have some quality family time.
Tonight hubby has something planned so we'll see what the big man has on tap!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!
<3
Friday, July 22, 2011
Self Challenge
So this morning started off terrible -- on my drive in to work I get pulled over by a motorcycle policeman in my town (notoriously known for being MAJOR pains in the butt). What was my infraction you may ask? Checking the weather on my phone -- for which he thought I was texting (definitely was NOT texting - but apparently that doesn't matter, just the sheer fact of holding your phone is enough). No warning, nothing. Just "may I see your license" and a $142 ticket...yup. Awesome. Thank you KPD - you are awesome..... So now come the 24th of August I will be in Keizer Municipal Court trying to get it reduced.
But the biggest annoyance/fear is my insurance...gah, possibility that we could get a letter from them (if they do a DMV sweep, which they just did one in June..so hopefully that won't happen again for a while....) of a possible cancellation threat. So if you're in the business of praying...throw up a couple prayers for that, definitely do NOT want to be dealing with any of that business.
Which brings me to my blog title...
I never handle these types of situations very well -- it typically results in a LOT of guilt and terrible self talk. Actually, bad self talk is something I struggle with most of the time, not just in these specific situations (these just seem to amplify it). Example: this morning right after getting the ticket immediate response to myself was that I am terrible, ramming myself with terrible talk about how it's my fault if we have trouble with our insurance, how stupid I am, how I am a terrible driver/wife/person, etc. I mean it went on and on; and even now nearly 6 hours later I'm still battling those thoughts. Truth -- I battle these thoughts pretty much every day, and have for a long time. It's always been such a focus of mine to try and ignore those voices, those words, that bad self talk that I put a ton of mental energy in to it that I often have none left for anything else. It's exhausting dealing with the emotions that come from those negative thoughts -- and it's even more exhausting trying to fake it to others while trying to ignore just how ugly I feel inside.
So - I'm going to challenge myself to go one day at first of saying nothing bad about myself, of not putting myself down in any way. I'm not looking for others to tell me how great I am, or how loved I am, or whatever. Because honestly, when you're battling those thoughts -- things like that either fall on deaf ears or there just frustrating because I can't believe it for myself. So here I go....Starting here & now....
<3
But the biggest annoyance/fear is my insurance...gah, possibility that we could get a letter from them (if they do a DMV sweep, which they just did one in June..so hopefully that won't happen again for a while....) of a possible cancellation threat. So if you're in the business of praying...throw up a couple prayers for that, definitely do NOT want to be dealing with any of that business.
Which brings me to my blog title...
I never handle these types of situations very well -- it typically results in a LOT of guilt and terrible self talk. Actually, bad self talk is something I struggle with most of the time, not just in these specific situations (these just seem to amplify it). Example: this morning right after getting the ticket immediate response to myself was that I am terrible, ramming myself with terrible talk about how it's my fault if we have trouble with our insurance, how stupid I am, how I am a terrible driver/wife/person, etc. I mean it went on and on; and even now nearly 6 hours later I'm still battling those thoughts. Truth -- I battle these thoughts pretty much every day, and have for a long time. It's always been such a focus of mine to try and ignore those voices, those words, that bad self talk that I put a ton of mental energy in to it that I often have none left for anything else. It's exhausting dealing with the emotions that come from those negative thoughts -- and it's even more exhausting trying to fake it to others while trying to ignore just how ugly I feel inside.
So - I'm going to challenge myself to go one day at first of saying nothing bad about myself, of not putting myself down in any way. I'm not looking for others to tell me how great I am, or how loved I am, or whatever. Because honestly, when you're battling those thoughts -- things like that either fall on deaf ears or there just frustrating because I can't believe it for myself. So here I go....Starting here & now....
<3
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wee Bit Wednesday!
Stayed home sick today but still playing along with
Wee Bit Wednesday series form Leigh Ashley
{one} what is your dream job?
Either a family/marriage therapist or spokesperson for the VA
{two} how many best friends do you have?
Two!
Monique -- she is one of the greatest friends, scratch that, greatest people I have ever met! Top 1% of people I absolutely adore!
Heather -- one of my best friends since 5th grade.
No matter what I know I can rely on her.
{three} what's the longest road trip you've ever taken?
14 hour road trip to the boat dock to get to Malibu Club in Canada, and then take a 3 hour ferry ride the rest of the way to camp.
{four} if you had to do one single thing every day for the next year, what would it be?
Hug my husband every day...duh. That and not criticize myself in any way
{five} what's one story your family always tells about you?
whether it was me or my brother who was accidently switched up at the hospital in the middle of the night. My dad swears it was my brother, and my mom is convinced it was me. Inevitably the story that always gets told at both our birthdays, every year.
{six} how did your parents pick your name?
there are 4 "Anna"'s in my mom's family, so she named me after them & her sister Ann, and my middle name is a combination of her other two sisters who were twins.
{seven} what's the one thing that scares you more than anything?
Dealing with my parents dying -- i get so incredibly emotional about it, even just thinking about it makes me so worked up....I am NOT looking forward to that day at all. And I think as a result of that, being an adult without the tie to my mom - without having her around to always run ideas by, process difficult situations, etc. See, even now - writing that I have tears in my eyes....
{eight} are you a good cook?
Hmm I can cook -- but I definitely think Isaac is a better cook between the two of us.
{nine} where do you see yourself in 20 years?
successful, happily living with Isaac enjoying our kids as young adults/adults. Hopefully enjoying life and watching Isaac be a head coach -- either at high school level or college
{ten} what's your best childhood memory?
i honestly loved going to Eagle Crest with my family every summer. It's one of my most favorite places in all of Oregon. I would force my family to go to the High Desert Museum every summer, we would go to the Deschutes County fair to watch the rodeo, and spend days at the pool. It's the place I learned to swim and starting next year, Isaac & I will be continuing the summer tradition for our family of 2! LOVES IT!
<3
{three} what's the longest road trip you've ever taken?
14 hour road trip to the boat dock to get to Malibu Club in Canada, and then take a 3 hour ferry ride the rest of the way to camp.
{four} if you had to do one single thing every day for the next year, what would it be?
Hug my husband every day...duh. That and not criticize myself in any way
{five} what's one story your family always tells about you?
whether it was me or my brother who was accidently switched up at the hospital in the middle of the night. My dad swears it was my brother, and my mom is convinced it was me. Inevitably the story that always gets told at both our birthdays, every year.
{six} how did your parents pick your name?
there are 4 "Anna"'s in my mom's family, so she named me after them & her sister Ann, and my middle name is a combination of her other two sisters who were twins.
{seven} what's the one thing that scares you more than anything?
Dealing with my parents dying -- i get so incredibly emotional about it, even just thinking about it makes me so worked up....I am NOT looking forward to that day at all. And I think as a result of that, being an adult without the tie to my mom - without having her around to always run ideas by, process difficult situations, etc. See, even now - writing that I have tears in my eyes....
{eight} are you a good cook?
Hmm I can cook -- but I definitely think Isaac is a better cook between the two of us.
{nine} where do you see yourself in 20 years?
successful, happily living with Isaac enjoying our kids as young adults/adults. Hopefully enjoying life and watching Isaac be a head coach -- either at high school level or college
{ten} what's your best childhood memory?
i honestly loved going to Eagle Crest with my family every summer. It's one of my most favorite places in all of Oregon. I would force my family to go to the High Desert Museum every summer, we would go to the Deschutes County fair to watch the rodeo, and spend days at the pool. It's the place I learned to swim and starting next year, Isaac & I will be continuing the summer tradition for our family of 2! LOVES IT!
<3
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Chaos...
Ever have that feeling that you're just surrounded by chaos? That at every turn something is falling down around you, or on the verge of exploding? Whether it's a relationship or your laundry pile...there's something ready to burst.
That is my life right now -- not so much the relationship piece (moving in a positive direction on all fronts) -- there are little piles of chaos swirling all around me. Files that aren't wrapped up which lead to chaos/slight anxiety about making sure everything is lined up for the coming months at work. Making sure my house is spotless for when MIL & GMIL come to town next weekend...definitely reveling in our chaotic house over these next few days, before we dive in to a DEEP clean this weekend. Trying to round up a couple of middle schoolers to share a little bit about their camp experience for a concert on Saturday...ever try to get a 13yr old girl to talk in front of a crowd? Yah not exactly the easiest thing in the world. Dealing with the impending "official" start date of football -- football changes every dynamic in our household, changes how things get done, how things work, and where a lot of the focus & attention goes. It's always an adjustment. But this is our 3rd married season, so we'll see how it goes. Yet even having gone thru it 2 other times, you just never know quite how to handle that adjustment.
But despite these little tornadoes of chaos swirling around me I'm trying to choose positivity and thankfulness. Trying to hold on to the small moments of goodness and fun. Like moments that took place this last weekend....
Exhibit A: Friday night double date with my parents...dinner at a nearby hole in the wall (aka Wooden Nickel..in the Salem/Silverton area, check it out!) & drinks/dessert at a new Silverton brew pub partly owned by one of Isaac's friends (Seven Brides...check it out! GREAT strawberry shortcake!)
That is my life right now -- not so much the relationship piece (moving in a positive direction on all fronts) -- there are little piles of chaos swirling all around me. Files that aren't wrapped up which lead to chaos/slight anxiety about making sure everything is lined up for the coming months at work. Making sure my house is spotless for when MIL & GMIL come to town next weekend...definitely reveling in our chaotic house over these next few days, before we dive in to a DEEP clean this weekend. Trying to round up a couple of middle schoolers to share a little bit about their camp experience for a concert on Saturday...ever try to get a 13yr old girl to talk in front of a crowd? Yah not exactly the easiest thing in the world. Dealing with the impending "official" start date of football -- football changes every dynamic in our household, changes how things get done, how things work, and where a lot of the focus & attention goes. It's always an adjustment. But this is our 3rd married season, so we'll see how it goes. Yet even having gone thru it 2 other times, you just never know quite how to handle that adjustment.
But despite these little tornadoes of chaos swirling around me I'm trying to choose positivity and thankfulness. Trying to hold on to the small moments of goodness and fun. Like moments that took place this last weekend....
Exhibit A: Friday night double date with my parents...dinner at a nearby hole in the wall (aka Wooden Nickel..in the Salem/Silverton area, check it out!) & drinks/dessert at a new Silverton brew pub partly owned by one of Isaac's friends (Seven Brides...check it out! GREAT strawberry shortcake!)
Mom & Dad at the brew pub -- sorry for the dark lighting!
Exhibit B: Gabbing with my friend Rebekah at The Bridal Gallery -- throwing out ideas and plans for her potential wedding. And her asking me to coordinate it for her! GASP! Talk about pressure & fun!
Exhibit C: Saturday night date with Isaac...dinner at our favorite Hawaiian plate lunch spot in Beaverton & a Hawaiian concert. Friends, drinks, and good music...well, the first band actually sucked, but the people we went to hear were GREAT!
Isaac at Kauai Island Grill -- DELICIOUS. The ONLY legitimate Hawaiian food place in Oregon....beats every other place out there, hands down!
Exhibit D: An extended trip to Ikea with mom to try & plan out a potential kitchen remodel for the cabin. My gran lived in her cabin until she passed -- and we always joked that her kitchen was a one butt kitchen. Terrible counter space, terrible cabinet/storage space, overall just terrible. But I think mom & I came up with a pretty good plan. It'll be a couple years before anything happens..but it's a good jumping off point.
Exhibit E: Reading aloud from a new book Isaac & I just got -- "Love & War" by John & Stasi Eldredge. I have loved every book I've read that they have written. Just started last night, but it's nice to have the TV turned off and be reading with one another. I'm excited to see what God shows us thru this book! :)
How do you keep your sanity when tornadoes of chaos are swirling around you??
<3
Friday, July 15, 2011
Fill In The Blank Friday
Thank goodness it's Friday -- this girls needs the weekend!
Thanks to Lauren at the little things we do.. for the great series!
Link up & play along!
1. I am a (morning, evening, middle of the day person) ... definitely a morning person. It's sometimes hard for me to wake up, but once I'm awake and going...I'm GOING! I'm definitely more productive in the morning!
2. My favorite Pandora stations are... The Beatles, Adele, Hillsong, Ray LaMontagne, & Fiji...gotta have that island flair every once in a while!
3. 3 of my "must have" songs for a road trip playlist are... anything and everything from Tom Petty, anything and everything from The Beatles, and anything and everything from The Who. I can't just pick three songs...
4. My favorite pattern is... plaid or gingham cute & classy
5. My favorite perfume is... Lola by Marc Jacobs or Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
6. Rules are... something to adhere to, but in the very few cases break
7. My most overused phrase or punctuation is... I'm notorious for over using "I swear" or "Truth..." I'm a BIG fan of dashes (--) if you read thru my blog, you'll find them many a place
Happy Friday Friends!
<3
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Just How Many...And WHEN?!
*Disclaimer...this post is not written in any way to allude or imply that the Parker household is adding anyone in the near future. There are no babies on the horizon for us, right now. And now...back to the normal post....
Perhaps it's the stage in our life -- perhaps it's the fact that Isaac married someone who's younger than he (by about 6 years...), or perhaps it's that we're more aware of it now. And the "it" I'm referring to are all the babies out there. Just born babies, babies still in wombs, babies that are trying to be made (that's weird to say). But honestly, there seems to be nearly every couple around us either trying to have a baby, having a baby, or just had a baby. And so naturally that has brought up many more conversations between Isaac & I, more conversations between myself & dear friends, some conversations with our families (these are very controlled...don't want any hopes getting up prematurely). To be honest, some times it's hard to feel like you're the only ones -- or the last one in Isaac's case -- to not be having kids right now.
So in these conversations inevitably the question comes up about "just how many kids do you want to have?" And probably well before we were married, right before we were married, and right after we were married I would have answered 2. Just right...even numbers, keep everything balanced. No one gets left out when we go to theme parks, etc. You know, the important things in life. But recently I was talking with my aunt & cousin (who is..*gasp*...pregnant), and I told them that I'd be ok with 3 or 4; to which Isaac piped up with his confirmation of 4...with my same even reasoning. :) Not quite sure what the change in heart/thought is...but I loved growing up in a big extended family, and that wouldn't have happened had my grandma not had more than 2 children. Would I want the exact scenario my grandma had when she had her kids....definitely not. But I think Isaac and I could handle that craziness, or at least I hope we could! Plus, Isaac's convinced that we'll have a set of multiples -- we'll see about that.
I try to calm Isaac's anxiety about having babies -- he thinks he's the only one of his group of friends who does not have kids (not entirely true, but his two best friends from college have 2 or 3 kids already). There is a more challenging aspect about deciding to wait -- because for us, it is just that a decision. I want/need to be respectful and honoring of Isaac & where he is at in his life while also keeping a firm grasp on where we are as a couple together. His parents got pregnant right away -- my parents waited 5 years before having me. Honestly I'm glad my parents waited to have me. They were able to do those silly young married things, and then were ready to calm down a bit and put all their focus on us kids. It was nice to have parents who I knew I could always rely on.
All this to say that I am so very excited to have kids - but I'm excited that we're waiting too (but of course we'll be excited if God has different plans). I'm excited to see how many God blesses Isaac and I with, and how He will change our hearts & lives when we have kids. So for all of you out there having those cute little munchkins...CONGRATULATIONS! You are blessed....and I feel blessed that I can live vicariously thru you for a couple more years. And for those of you waiting -- you're not alone :)
<3
Perhaps it's the stage in our life -- perhaps it's the fact that Isaac married someone who's younger than he (by about 6 years...), or perhaps it's that we're more aware of it now. And the "it" I'm referring to are all the babies out there. Just born babies, babies still in wombs, babies that are trying to be made (that's weird to say). But honestly, there seems to be nearly every couple around us either trying to have a baby, having a baby, or just had a baby. And so naturally that has brought up many more conversations between Isaac & I, more conversations between myself & dear friends, some conversations with our families (these are very controlled...don't want any hopes getting up prematurely). To be honest, some times it's hard to feel like you're the only ones -- or the last one in Isaac's case -- to not be having kids right now.
So in these conversations inevitably the question comes up about "just how many kids do you want to have?" And probably well before we were married, right before we were married, and right after we were married I would have answered 2. Just right...even numbers, keep everything balanced. No one gets left out when we go to theme parks, etc. You know, the important things in life. But recently I was talking with my aunt & cousin (who is..*gasp*...pregnant), and I told them that I'd be ok with 3 or 4; to which Isaac piped up with his confirmation of 4...with my same even reasoning. :) Not quite sure what the change in heart/thought is...but I loved growing up in a big extended family, and that wouldn't have happened had my grandma not had more than 2 children. Would I want the exact scenario my grandma had when she had her kids....definitely not. But I think Isaac and I could handle that craziness, or at least I hope we could! Plus, Isaac's convinced that we'll have a set of multiples -- we'll see about that.
I try to calm Isaac's anxiety about having babies -- he thinks he's the only one of his group of friends who does not have kids (not entirely true, but his two best friends from college have 2 or 3 kids already). There is a more challenging aspect about deciding to wait -- because for us, it is just that a decision. I want/need to be respectful and honoring of Isaac & where he is at in his life while also keeping a firm grasp on where we are as a couple together. His parents got pregnant right away -- my parents waited 5 years before having me. Honestly I'm glad my parents waited to have me. They were able to do those silly young married things, and then were ready to calm down a bit and put all their focus on us kids. It was nice to have parents who I knew I could always rely on.
All this to say that I am so very excited to have kids - but I'm excited that we're waiting too (but of course we'll be excited if God has different plans). I'm excited to see how many God blesses Isaac and I with, and how He will change our hearts & lives when we have kids. So for all of you out there having those cute little munchkins...CONGRATULATIONS! You are blessed....and I feel blessed that I can live vicariously thru you for a couple more years. And for those of you waiting -- you're not alone :)
<3
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Debbie Downer
I hate waking up feeling like a debbie downer...ugh such a wretched feeling. And to top it off -- the weather here right now, is just as ugly. Overcast, misty/rainy. Just that annoying weather where you feel yucky the whole day.
I'm trying to keep my attitude up at work - but lately it's just been so hard to do that. I'm not sure where I'm supposed to be, if it's here with my mom with my R/E license or some where else. And if it's some where else -- I have no idea where that place is. Definitely makes me feel like a total waste or lost soul. How depressing. I'm trying to blossom where I'm planted currently - but there's this ugly, nagging whisper in my ear that there's something better out there. But I'm not entirely sure or certain that there is....or where to even begin with figuring that out.
What do you do in these situations? How do you figure these things out?? So tough
<3
I'm trying to keep my attitude up at work - but lately it's just been so hard to do that. I'm not sure where I'm supposed to be, if it's here with my mom with my R/E license or some where else. And if it's some where else -- I have no idea where that place is. Definitely makes me feel like a total waste or lost soul. How depressing. I'm trying to blossom where I'm planted currently - but there's this ugly, nagging whisper in my ear that there's something better out there. But I'm not entirely sure or certain that there is....or where to even begin with figuring that out.
What do you do in these situations? How do you figure these things out?? So tough
<3
Monday, July 11, 2011
Summer Color
And no I'm not talking about the color of my skin! I'm naturally pretty fair skinned, so a change in my coloring is very slight every year.
What I AM talking about is my new favorite summer nail color! I have always been a big fan of Essie nail polish, two coats & you're done...sometimes even one! So on a recent Target adventure, I snapped up a couple new polishes to add to the collection.
What I AM talking about is my new favorite summer nail color! I have always been a big fan of Essie nail polish, two coats & you're done...sometimes even one! So on a recent Target adventure, I snapped up a couple new polishes to add to the collection.
The first being Ballet Slippers
So cute & feminine! Definitely more of an every day color.
And the second being Cute As A Button!
I normally don't wear brighter colors on my fingers -- but I took a risk, and am SO glad I did! It is quintessentially the perfect summer color. Somewhat coral, somewhat orange, just enough pink tones. Perfect! Two quick coats & I was done. I think they may have changed their formula a little too, because I'm pretty certain it didn't take as long for my nails to dry either!
I love the color, hubby loves the color and family loves the color.
It makes think retro 40's/50's -- very fun :)
Here's a picture of the color on....although in the photo it looks more orange - scouts honor, in real life it looks more pink/coral
What's your go to summer nail polish color? Any tips or tricks for at home/DIY manicures??
<3
Thursday, July 7, 2011
I'm BACK!
I'm back from camp -- thoroughly tired, no voice, and thankful that God blessed me with a whole week with great kiddos. And He was moving in some of their hearts; so much so that 5 of those great kids accepted Christ in to their lives! Praise Jesus!! Huzzah!
Here are some of my favorite shots from the week!
Here are some of my favorite shots from the week!
After our hike - incredible view of camp & the property!
Hawaiian Dinner - last night at camp
The Lady Leaders -- great women!
The cabins -- aka hotels!
Our cabin -- crazy girls, who protected their leaders well!
Pool games! Taking out the speaker!
The FANTASTIC water park at the camp!
My super cute niece Kenzie...loves her
Miner Night -- turned out more like western night!
The guys from Keizer
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