2011

As 2011 comes to a close, there is a lot to reflect upon in this past year. I have done so much more than I ever thought I would and have taken a lot of "chances". I really can't believe the roller coaster ride I have been on.

I will admit, it is has been a tough year for me. I never ever imagined that at 29 I would be where I am, nor would I change a thing (even though I wonder why a lot). For I know there is a reason for every season in life and all of this has shaped who I am today.

I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead in the new year. The possibility of being closer to friends but also making new friends. The chance to travel more, the ability to have a place to call "home" as well. (vague here, still working out all these details, but you will see what I mean soon, hopefully!)

I want this new year to be the best, I want to become more involved in church, want to go on a mission trip, become a better friend, a better sister, a better daughter. I want to not worry so much about "what others think". I want to have happiness. I want my quiet times to be richer. I want my love for Christ to grow more than anything else, truly, that is the most important thing, eternity!

I am actually excited to start this new year. God's promises are amazing and I know wonderful things are in store!
(Heb. 10:35-36)

December fun...

This month has flown by! I truly don't know where all the time has gone. I knew it would. Holiday time always seems to go so fast for me. It has been an amazing month I will say that!

See ya Texas---that's right, I left Texas the first week of this month. I enjoyed my time there, but I was really ready for a change. I was ready to be closer to my family and truly ready for a break from work.

I did not break too long. I spent the first week at home helping my sister out with my nieces candy land birthday party! Talk about fun--I think it would be so much fun to be a party planner...but stressful too!

I also had the chance to take care of one of my friends daughter for three days. It was so much fun to have a little baby around. My nieces and nephew ate her up (and I did my fair share of spoiling as well :). I'm sad I don't have a current picture of AC, she is so cute and so incredibly sweet. I got a new phone so all of my pics are gone that I took, and trust me I took a lot, she is too cute! But here is a pic from when I first met her...

Isn't she sweet?

The next week I took off for California. I will be honest here, I was dreading this trip! But I really could not pass the opportunity up. I was only going to be there for a week, only had to work for two days, the whole trip was paid for except for food--who would turn it down? Let me tell you how many times God surprises me. I can almost guarantee if I am dreading something, it turns out to be one of the best things I have done. I had a lot of fun and met some really awesome people.

I returned home Christmas Eve night...actually got back to my parents house at 1200 am Christmas Day. When I woke up I got to hang out with this precious little one...

Can you say happiest child ever? I think all she does is smile, and she is just beautiful!

I also got to spend some time with the other three kid's in my life.

Of course Blaine was too busy for a picture! But we had a lot of fun playing Just Dance 3 and spending time together.

I have spent most of this week with my brain shut off. I guess I needed it after the last few weeks. I have already started thinking about what 2012 is going to hold for me. See next post on that...yeap that's right two post in one day! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

Time away...

I am taking some time away from Facebook for the month of December. I know that I have been doing a lot of Facebook stalking/exploring out of pure nothing else to do...however, I do have other things to do. I have books to read, sewing I want to do, friends to see, and most importantly...God... that I need to be giving more time to. This conviction hit me hard this week!

Also, I am nearing the end of my assignment here in Houston, I have four days left of work. This is bittersweet. I am going to miss a good many things about Houston, but I am very ready and excited to move forward.

I can’t wait to spend a few weeks with my family in Alabama and be able to visit friends that I haven't seen in weeks.

With all of that said and done I want my perspective this Christmas on what really matters...God sending His son for us...you and me! And all the many blessings He has provided…family and friends. I pray the season of thanksgiving overflows to everyone’s Christmas!

I will try to update my blog (even though I am sure not many peps read it :) on what is happening and where I am going next. So keep checking on me, I haven't disappeared, just trying to keep perspective on what is important!!!