3 years and 10 months...

That's how long it's been since my last post. Crazy huh? I had all these big dreams to post and talk about my life, my feelings, my thoughts, and other randomness and well...life gets in the way. So let's play catch up shall we?


Since we last talked I have run more 5ks than I can count, I have done a 10 miler, an 8k, and a mini-triathlon. So think I can say I accomplished that. However, I have not been exercising lately, like, at all. And when I say at all...I mean at all. More on this later.


We have found a church home that we absolutely love! It's smaller than what I grew up with but the people...we love the people. And the pastor, he's pretty amazing too. We have a small group we are getting to know. I work in the nursery once a month and really enjoy that. The best part is I still get to work in children's choir at the other church we were attending. It really is the best of both worlds.


Lastly, from things I mentioned, we had wanted to save up for a house. This has not happened yet, not even close. It's probably one of the most discouraging things about our financial situation right now. But we keep trying. It's on our list again for 2016.


Ok so what else...we are living in a townhouse that we LOVE but is quickly becoming clear that it's too small for the 3 of us. Oh, that's right, I said 3. We have a baby! He's our 7 month old and he is the center of our world at the moment. Our lives changed upside down the moment he was born and it's been a crazy ride so far but that little boy brings more joy into our house than I ever thought possible. I love watching him every day learn new things or laugh and smile. I love watching Sean, my husband, with him. He is the most amazing dad. For someone who new practically nothing about babies and having kids, he completely has blown me away with the way he is with Joel (oh, that's our son's name, I don't think I said that before).


So now it's the 3 of us and our puppy, Blake. We live in a townhome we love but are outgrowing. We are trying to save money for a house but things keep getting thrown at us. We are learning to be a family and not just a couple. We aren't perfect but it works for us. We love our church and our parents and family and friends. I always want to lose weight but I'm working at it. I'm blessed to have a great job that let's me spend 2 days a week with my baby and still provides me with a pay check and great benefits. And in the midst of this new life we live, I know we are blessed beyond measure. Life can try to get you down but it's in your attitude about how you handle it.


I'm hoping to write much more on here but we will see how it goes. If not, I'll see you in another 3 years and 10 months...that's all for now!

Back to the Blog, Life Changes and 2012...

Well blogging world, I have decided to start blogging again. I started one a couple years ago and failed miserably at keeping up with it, but I have a desire to write so I figured I would give it another shot. I love reading others blogs, hearing about other peoples lives, gaining encouragement through other peoples struggles or triumphs. I thought maybe it was my turn to return the favor and 2012 seemed a pretty good time to start.


Lately I have been thinking about making changes. I usually hate to do New Years resolutions. I mean, what's the point? You just end up feeling guilty when, by April, all you are left with is a long list of things you started but never finished. So I have been thinking the past couple weeks about life changes. Life changes aren't something that you do for a while and then eventually give up. It's a change made, a turn from your old habits. So, here are my "Life Changes" that I am aiming for in 2012.
*Financial - My goal for us is that by then end of 2012, follow our budget and have enough saved up to buy a house of our own
*Physical - This is a big one for me. I need to start a healthy eating habit and I am going to start running (would like to start doing 5ks so here we go!).
*Spiritual - Our goal is to find a church home where we both can worship and get involved and both feel it is a place we can call home.


Ok, so looking at those, they seem huge right? Looking at them all together it can be overwhelming! But if I take it one dollar at a time, one pound at a time (or one less chocolate chip cookie at a time), and one sunday morning at a time, I know 2012 will be a year to remember.


So here's to life changes! Here's to a great 2012.