Blogging, lack there of.

I have had a real stretch of NO blogging simply because I have not had the time.
I barely get home for an hour before its time for dinner, clean up and then time with my hubby. I could sit at the computer later but I would rather snuggle on the couch with KJ.
I don't have much to say in this post except that..I'm still alive, and I do plan on blogging once more.

:) Hang in there, I'll be back.

Touch up Tuesday

 SOOC.

Edit.

Not sure which one I like better, I didn't do major touch ups but either way I was actually happy with this shot.
I love winter.

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Goals...not resolutions.

I don't usually set New Year resolutions because I am horrible at keeping them but this year I am determined to keep some much needed goals.


                                            Learn to love my husband more...every.single.day.
                                    Trust God with the [small] things..as well as the [big] things...

Do more for my husband to make his day and week easier on him.
Become better at organizing and cleaning.
Become a better photographer.
Learn the ins and outs of Photoshop.
Take some "out of the box" pictures...and often.
Follow more blogs..and take part in at least one challenge a month.
Go for more walks, choose to eat healthier.

I could have many more, but I don't want to be unrealistic...in fact, all of those may be unrealistic but I feel as though I can do it.

I'm excited for 2011, and hoping God does some major changes in my heart and life. 2010 was good, and full of love,  but there is always room for MORE happiness right?

I AM.....

.....seriously blessed to be entering 2011 healthy and happy.
......sitting in my parents living room watching the Badgers in the Rose Bowl.
.....sad that today is my brothers last day home.
.....stuffing my face full of tacos.
.....reflecting on the last year.
....happy to be married to my best friend for 5 months.
....looking forward to what 2011 might bring







I wanted to get together pictures, and tell you about my year..but as life has it.
I'm just too busy.
For a short recap though, a lot has happened in 2010.

Moved home from Texas.
KJ came home from Kuwait.
Lucas joined the National Guard.
Had a family vacation in Florida.
I got engaged.
Then married 4 week later.
Lucas left for Basic.
I moved out of my house and into my first apartment with my HUSBAND.


There has been so many other little [big] things that have gone on through out the year but I would be blogging for hours, and as you read before, I'm too busy for that.
Kevin and I had a great time last night with some friends as we rang in the New Year.
I'm looking forward to what God will bring into our life in 2011 and can't believe how fast seems to be moving.
Things are good here, and I'm so thankful for my life.


Happy New Year!

Christmas Cheer.

I have the best family in the world.

Wednesdays Full of Wisdom..Today.

Today was a long day. I did a lot of Christmas cooking and even though I somehow managed to ruin a lot of White Chocolate..my friend and I did manage to make a lot of yummy treats for the holidays. It was long day, but a good day.

My last post stated that I was in a rut, so as I was thinking about posting Wednesdays full of Wisdom I wasn't sure what to even write. I'm not sure whats going on in my heart, and honestly...I'm not sure where God has me right now. I confessed to my husband tonight that I have been pretty emotional this week and I was sorry for that. There are a few things that have happened that could explain for a few of these up and down emotions but mostly its just me, being me...
I tend to worry, a lot. Its a shameful secret that is really no secret at all.
I was listening to Casting Crowns tonight and as one of my favorite songs started to play I knew what God was trying to tell me.
The song talks about not sleeping through the lessons God is trying to teach you because you might miss them.
As I sit here in this rut called life, maybe its because God has something new for me.
I haven't been happy with my photography, so its time to start pushing..but its also time to relax.
Do I hope to become an actual photographer some day...yes, its my dream.
But, I also love  taking pictures. So if every single shot isn't perfect, but it captures a moment I want to remember, than that picture is perfect.
This past weekend we had our first Christmas party with my Dad's family.
It was wonderful. It was the first big family gathering Kevin was at and I loved having my husbandthere to share it with me. It felt so normal having him there, how did I make it 20 years without him?
I took a few shots, they weren't perfect, but they were special.
I will remember that night, and I will be thankful for it.



So as we come close to Christmas, I want to remember that life isn't about being perfect, but just being the best I can. I want to celebrate my Jesus with no worries, and with no stress.
God does have plans for me and my life, and if I'm not sleeping my way through life, then maybe..just maybe I will be blessed enough to see His will unfold for my life.

Can you really imagine friends, imagine that night..Mary and Joseph sitting together, staring at this baby boy that would change everything for everyone forever. Can you imagine the Wise Men, what they must have thought? What were they feeling that night? Tears actually fill my eyes as I even begin to think of that night, the absolute beauty that was in that manger.


Lord, I want to bring an offering of Worship to you this Christmas season, please receive the honor that you are due.

The not so real meaning of Christmas, but a fun part of it.
:)

 I sure love those faces.....

 She cracks me up.....

My husband might have had more fun with the toys then the "little" boys did.
:)
I will admit I was so smitten to watch my man play with my cousins, it was so sweet.
[Someday, he is going to be an incredible daddy]


I will probably not post again till after Christmas.

Merry Christmas and have a blessed new year.
Laugh constantly, and fill your houses with as many smiles as possible.
I know our precious Savior will be with you all.