No list resolution

2015-I can hardly believe it. Does time fly by like crazy to anyone else? For real!!

  I didn't make any lists this year. Might be the first time ever (since I could write of course). I live by lists!! Whether it's to do lists, weekly menus, work schedule, or house projects . Basically, some months it's how I survive!  

  But this whole New Years resolution thing, such a fun and creative idea! A fresh start- day 1 to a 365 day book.  But I have rebelled this year and decided to not make any yearly goals! I'm trying to live more in the "now." I don't wanna have to wait until Jan. 1st to begin any of my achievements and I don't wanna hold a super high standard for myself over this year , if I don't complete my "list." 

  The following is an article I read and sums up a lot of how I feel about it :) Its really, down right fabulous. MUST READ!! I-HAVE-KIDS

 If you are looking for a good list for LIFE: here you go-

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December update:

Pey and I got to see the Nutcracker ballet- so fun! We stopped at Krispy Kreme on the way home to spoil the boys!

The kids waiting to open their gifts on Christmas .

 

My love and I - celebrating our 12th Christmas together ❤️

I flew in Christmas night to surprise the mom and grandparents 

Played lots of games and read 2 books

 

Got to enjoy a white Christmas 

Hung out with these amazing people! Norma and Jack Canady- aka- the grandparents 

 

Pretty special people right here!

 

Did a little skating when I got back! 

 

The kids loved it so much- they want an ice skating rink in Tillamook :)

Love these blessings

Happy New Year!!! 

Just Give!!

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 There are these precious people in my life that are such givers!! In the worlds eyes- they truely look as though they have nothing- a home to call their retirement but not a very big bank account or savings account . Not a house on the shore of Mexico- as many may dream. But these people- they have the most amazing inheritance and only a little of it is on this earth.  

  My grandpa Jack and grandma Norma have legacy of giving everything to the  lord. Their lives, their money, their home, and even their cars! My grandpa was headed to bible college with nothing in his pockets- he knew The Lord would provide - he told he non- believing father this. His father told him- your god won't provide- and he threw money at him as my grandpa was headed out the door. He looked at his dad and said "He just did!" 

  Through my whole life- my grandparents have sent us gifts, money, letters, etc. They have nothing people!!! And yet,  they give. They are in their 80's , retired from "full time" ministry but yet still are full time ! Giving time and money as they can. 

  A few days ago, I went to my mail box and pulled out a Christmas card  from them . It had money inside for our family. Always giving- always loving. What an example .  It humbled me really. May I not hold so tightly to my wallet, to my time , and to my things.

  It feels so much better to give than receive. Thank you for this legacy Jack and Norma. May we carry this on! 

 

Romans 12:8

…Or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

The good- the fun- the ugly

The parents came out for thanksgiving! To say I am blessed by these two- would be an understatement ! Fabulous people right there.I put a tint of red in my hair! No more highlights- my poor hair couldn't do it any longer- and since I have lots of "silver" hair- I had to do something! I love it!

Some people get Christmas pjs- we do Christmas earrings! They last longer then a year!#olaf

 

Mine is : Snowball Garland 💛

Logan's wish list! #pokemon 

Little family Thanksgiving ! Just how I like it !

Basketball team! Love all the pink!

After "silver and gold" Christmas ballet 

     It's a little frozen under our tree!

Our little artist at work!

The book worm doing what he loves best!

Love this girl 

Peys newest hobby #photographer 

Ugley sweater Bunco! Jason put so much work into his! Love his passion for things!!

Logan and some of his Sunday school buddies! What a blessed day at #firstchristian

My journey

I always feel like I'm on some sort of Journey- or my own Oddessy :) Every different season of my life brings a different area of growth!  Right now, I feel like I on a Journey of letting go! (Go a head and sing Morgan).  A totally freeing feeling. 

 A man at church shared his story of how his dad taught him to just give it all to The Lord! Everything! The little, the big, the hurt feelings, the happy feelings, good times, and bad times. Place them all in his hands! Trust him! Take the pressure of this life out of your grasp! Open those hands! Let it go - let him take it! There is freedom in this! When his father passed away, people came to this son and said- your dad was an amazing man- never really had any problems in his life. That son looked at the man and said- that his father had plenty of troubles- it just wasn't evident because he simply gave them all to The Lord ! May people say that of my life and my faith! What a legacy .

  I am so thankful for this truth: 

"Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God! I rule the nations. I rule the earth." Psalm 46:10 

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Novemberish

I totally made bread in my crockpot! And it was so yummy!!!!It isn't very often I can claim a project as something I did! But here you go: chevron cuteness 

Oh and I made this for my kitchen incase people forget that's what happens in there😂😂😂I never forget this but sometimes my 6 year old does!

My super cute sister in law introduced theses bagels to me and now Jason and I are addicted ! Thanks and no thanks- heehee.

Peyton has taken up basketball on Saturday mornings and she simply loves it! Jason got her these cute kicks ! We all giggled as Jason was out helping and the coach told the girls to guard a dad and most of the girls ran to Jason . He is pretty cute ;);)

Logan being his super cute self- man, We make cute kids - 

Ever since peys birthday , she wants to make Olaf treats whenever we have marshmellows around !

Jason and his helpers - making mama more storage space!!

The parents sent Jason and I blazers tickets for our November bdays! Best gift ever!

Love this familia ❤️❤️❤️

Just a few pins to share with you- a little step into where my heart is right now!

Have a fabulous week ya'll !

To my hunk

   Jason turned 34 yesterday. We love birthdays in this house! I truely believe it's a week long celebration ! My mom taught me this:) 

 We made our way up to Big Al's in Beaverton ! Such a coooool place! Jason wanted to watch his beloved Blazers on a huge screen with a big dr pepper and a yummy burger. He really is easy to please:) We then came home and got to go see our awesome, newly remodeled theaters ! http://tillamookcoliseum.com  Saw a great kids movie(cause that's what you do when you are a parent). Love being able to celebrate this man! 

Being married to this man for over 10 years causes me some reflection . Ladies- don't settle- truely ! Don't! I didn't date much (don't get me wrong, I was totally boy crazy) but The Lord placed him in my life in His perfect timing. This really challenges me to start praying for my kids spouses! I know my parents did this and I really believe that's how I ended up with Jason. Here are a few bits of advice I wanna share that I've learned and that I am working on:

*dont settle (yea, I already said that- but for real)

*Dont throw yourself little pitty parties (even in your mind because it's usually over stupid stuff and it gives you a bad attitude towards your super hard working man)

*prasie him

*encourage him

*stop complaining to him

*stop nagging( you aren't his mama)

*stop ragging on him to your friends

*pray for him

*let him hang out with his buddies 

*do what he wants to do

*watch what he wants to watch 

*figure out his love language 

*make him cookies

*SERVE him with a happy heart!

 *be selfless- really - stop thinking so much about yourself ALL the time 

 Our pastor used this quote a few weeks back and I thought it was so good and so practical .  

 "What if God designed marriage to make you Holy more than make you Happy?" The sacred marriage 

 And I really think this quote- being lived out- will reap happiness and joy. And a good marriage:)  

 Thanks for peaking in❤️❤️❤️