Wednesday, March 6

an influential women link-up

well, it definitely has been a while since i blogged last...but a lot of things have been going on over here. some great things and some not so great things and because of all those things... blogging has fallen to wayside. i really do miss it and hope to get back to it more regularly in the near future, but for now i wanted to check in to link up with some pretty awesome ladies who are all part of the influence network!

the influence network has already been a huge blessing to me. the 2012 conference. the forums. the classes. and the general crazy awesomeness of the women who are a part of this online community!

one of my current favorite pictures of my little family of three. i just love great big grin on my sweet baby boy!



three quick ((most definitely random)) things about me...

+ on career day in middle school, i dressed up like a "fashionable/cool" mom. hahaha
+ i am a self-proclaimed foodie. love trying new restaurants, recipes, and dishes. 
+ i have tiny ears. my husband claims that our 1 year old has bigger ears then me.

it took me too long to come up with these three things...i blame it on not getting enough sleep last night. 

one thing i've gained through being a part of the influence network:

i am not alone. what an encouragement it is for me to log into the forums and take part in the monthly classes with women who are in all different seasons of life yet are knit together by one common thread of the gospel of Jesus Christ. what a sigh of relief my soul takes when find out i am not alone whether it is in the triumphs, failures, heartaches, prayers, hopes, and dreams of everyday life. **does that make sense. 

Saturday, December 29

a glimpse into our christmas


christmas eve was spent:

+baking christmas goodies (this year i made oatmeal crispies & pistachio craisin cookies).
+dressing up baby boy in his cardigan and bow tie.
+traveling to nana & paw paw's.
+eating lots and lots of yummy food.
+opening presents.
+traveling to mimi's for our traditional Christmas eve german meal and dessert.
+listening to mimi share stories of her childhood.
+wearing new christmas pjs from my mom.
+reading luke 2 as a family before bed.

christmas day was spent:

+waking up with family.
+opening presents.
+watching baby boy enjoy his new presents.
+eating orange rolls.
+traveling to my in-laws for our annual christmas day brunch.
+opening more presents. (seriously blessed).
+traveling back to my parents...so thankful our families live so close to each other.
+playing just dance on the ps3 move with my siblings and cousins.
+saying "look at our cute baby" continuously.
+singing karaoke with the whole family.
+munching on christmas h'ordeuvres all day.
+sitting down for supper at a table of 16 loved ones and friends.
+savoring each bite of my mom's chocolate banana coconut creme pie.
+watching a movie with the family at the end of a wonderful christmas day.

Tuesday, November 27

lately in our home

we are...

bringing the christmas decorations up from the basement. 
setting up christmas tree(s). i am so excited to share a new addition to our christmas decorations, soon.
making batches of the best tomato basil soup ever.
writing out lists of crafting supplies. for christmas crafts.
getting the glue gun out and warmed up. 
shopping online for christmas presents. 
eating leftover turkey in creative and new ways. (see thanksgiving tosadas) oh my word! delicious!
checking the mail everyday for some exciting packages.
soothing a teething baby who is starting to develop quite a pitiful "fake" pout. 
gathering and editing pictures for christmas cards and gifts.
praying for peace and understanding. 
missing family living far away. 
rearranging furniture. and making decorating plans.
starting to plan a 1st birthday party. wait, whhhhat?

thankful. 
expectant.
hopeful.
and
preparing for advent.

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