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!