Still Breathing....

Hello! Surprised to see me? So am I. ;) For the most part, an entire year has gone buy in a blink. I've had alot going on and no time for blogging....and several complaints about that last part. Right now Ezra is sleeping and I have a list of things I planned to get done BUT I got to thinking yesterday.... I realized that I've been trying to juggle the whole disciple, wife, mom, sister, friend, youth pastor, woman, thing- and, somehow, I feel like all I've really accomplished is alot of wheel spinning. Well, I mean, I've been raising our little man- Who, by the way, just turned one! (unbelievable)

(photo credits to Barrie Taylor Photography)

...and all of life's other demands. Still, I was thinking about it yesterday and I realized I haven't been doing anything "creative" lately. Nothing that fufills my need to make SOMETHING. So, as the list of things to get done grows, I find myself logging back into blogger to put a little part of me out there. What have I been up to? Let's see if I can give you the quicky run down... (in no particular order)

I spent a short stint of time trying to help with getting our church website updated. Which, for me, included getting the blog for our youth ministry going. But....I have to confess I've been almost as bad about updating that- as I've been updating this! (judge me. haha)

I started selling thirty-one bags. I LOVE the bags- but I don't really sell them...I basically just use my bags and when people ask me about them I tell them how they can order from me. (I would never get a cadillac, if I were selling Mary Kay!)


We took our students to camp and had a BLAST!

We (FINALLY) finished our floors at the house.

We went for a visit to Florida (on Father's Day)

And....I'm sure....a bunch of other stuff! Actually, those were just things we've done since summer started! ...My mind is suddenly blank because since I logged on I've had 3 phone calls, 5 different people text, 2 google chat conversations, and added several items to my list of to-do's! So, for the sake of feeling like I accomplished one thing I wanted to get done while Ezra is still asleep, I will wrap up this post- by saying....life is crazy and I'm pretty sure it won't be slowing down. So, I'll just make a commitment to try and start posting more regularly again and carve out the time to "just do it"!

And if YOU aren't doing anything to feed the hungers God PUT IN YOU- then I encourage YOU to start doing more of what you love too!

So, dear reader, count your blessings and have a MaRVeLoUs MonDaY!!!

Ezra...

That smile could brighten any day. :)

Sorry I've dissapeared! Been busy working on the new house and a million other projects!

I hope you're all having a great week!!!

TMI

Warning: do not read if the concept of nursing freaks you out!
So, Ezra is coming up on 3 weeks now and I'm on 3 weeks of pumping....pumping every meal because he can't "latch on". I've been really adamant about giving him milk instead of formula because I believe in all the benefits, but it has been EXHAUSTING! Going through the regular routine -all night of waking up to feed him, change him, & get him back to sleep is enough, but having to pump once he is down- and clean bottles and flanges is kinda pushing it- don't you think? Never-the-less I have persevered...with minimal melt-downs. ;) BUT I don't always have enough milk for him (that boy can eat!) So, we've had to supplement with formula some of the time. This really bothered me- to the point where I've cried over it...multiple times. (Blame all those pregnancy hormones!)
Anyway, yesterday Bobby & I were talking about whether or not we should make using formula as a supplement into a regular habit for when we are "out & about" so that I don't have to feel trapped if I don't have enough pre-pumped. I was thinking about it while getting ready and I was totally flustered when, suddenly, I thought of a twitter account that cracks me up (& puts things back into perspective) called #firstworldpains. It's all things we complain about (as if they were real problems) because we live in a first world country.
For example:
"My laptop feels too warm on my knees when I use it in bed..."
"I drank all the soda and now the only thing in my house to drink is water"
"I just got toothpaste on my clean clothes"
"I can't go out in public without makeup on"
"I had to make 2 trips to my car to get all of my groceries out"
"One time I had to pay for a small fry at McDonalds with all pennies"
"The person ahead of me in line at subway ordered for five people"
"I finished all my popcorn before the movie even started"
"Twitter is over capacity"
"there is a fly in my room"
"A bird pooped on my car"
"there's a 30 miute wait for a table at my favorite restaurant"
"this weather is really ruining my weekend plans"
"the refridgerator is full but theres nothing to eat"
"that guy just took my parking spot"
"I look terrible in these pictures I'm tagged in"
"I will never have enough money"
"this orange juice has pulp in it"
"I only get 3 bars of cell service in my apartment"
"getting 10 hours of sleep & still being tired"
"When you like a status on facebook, then getting a notification everytime someone else likes or comments on it."

**I'm on a roll**

"starbucks mispelled my name on my coffee"
"still finding sand in my car 2 weeks after going to the beach"
"I asked for no pickles"
"A closet full of clothes, nothing to wear"
"I spent all morning straightening my hair, & now it's raining"
"It's way too hot out"
"My stainless steel appliances get smudged to easily"
"I can't decide where I want to eat for dinner"
"I'm dissatisfied with the square footage of my adequate and affordable housing"
"I left my phone at home"
"My conditioner always runs out before my shampoo"
"My stomache hurts because I ate too much"


...I read this article in the New York Times the other day about the drought going on in Somalia. These Somalis are fleeing to Kenya as refugees in order to survive; and the path to get there is lined with the bodies of those who didn't make it. There was a quote at the begining of the article that really hit me. "By the time they get here, many can barely stand or talk or swallow. Some mothers have even shown up with the bodies of shriveled babies strapped to their backs."

...so....I'm upset about giving my son formula!? I'm sure that any one of those mother's would give their right arm to have the option of giving their starving babies formula when they couldn't give them milk! I'm sure they would've given anything to keep their babies alive.
After reading that, I realized that "I'm having a hard time with pumping so I have to give my baby formula" is TOTALLY a #firstworldpain !!!
So, I'm not going to complain about all of the options there are for feeding Ezra because I don't want to be "that guy". I want to live a life of gratitude for all that God's given us and where He has put us!

What about you? Are you complaining about things that would be considered a first world pain? Let's make a commitment to be more THANKFUL for what we have. What do ya say?! :)

I hope you're all having a MaRvElOuS MoNdAy!!!

Oh yeah...I have a blog.

Will I ever get back to daily blogging? Who knows! BUT there is much to tell...and very little time to tell it...Ezra's starting to scrunch his face in his sleep which means he will wake up soon and MUST be fed IMMIDIATELY...or things get ugly. ;)

Which brings me to my first fact: Ezra is here!

6/29/11 - 10lb. 3 oz. - Lots of hair! haha

Things have been pretty wild around here since then...no sleep, lots of pumping (TMI), lots of eating, an extra trip to the hospital a week later for me (which is a whole other post- in itself!), & a bit of cabin fever... but all so worth it! :)

In other news, I'm missing our Garage students! Youth has been going great and so has the summer internship- I'm just jealous I've had to be MIA. (insert fun group picture here...bc I don't have one right now. haha) But I will be rejoining them this week and I can't wait!

I'm lacking pics because Bobby, in an effort to be a mult-tasker, was: holding Ezra, using the Mac, and drinking coffee all at once...the coffee and the Mac didn't mix well. BUT better to spill hot coffee on the Mac than on Ezra, right?!....crazy boys.

There's some other news too....some that isn't as fun or exciting. News that has been pretty difficult for me to swallow....

Right around the time that Ezra was being delivered one of our Garage students was in a fatal car accident...

At first no one told me. I'd just been through surgery and what a roller coaster of emotions etc. It wasn't until around 5AM the next morning that I found out. Bobby had been trying to keep me from using my phone to get online and I didn't know why. Finally, I insisted he hand it to me and before he did, he explained what had happened and why they didn't think they should tell me right away. I cried....and felt like someone made a huge mistake because that was impossible...then I cried some more. The next few days were a huge mixture of emotions. Students and friends from church came to visit and our conversations were a mixture of excitement over Ezra and sadness over Sarah. The schedule for Bobby was between the hospital and the memorial -and the hospital and the funeral. All the while I was in the hospital, feeling very disconnected. The truth is, I don't know that I've fully realized that it's reality yet- because I still haven't been anywhere that I normally see Sarah....

Since she passed I've been reading all the sweet things people have written on her facebook wall and spent time talking to God about why things like this happen... The bottom line is we really aren't promised tomorrow and we aren't promised that things will stay the same...

My OB (who is a christian) heard about the accident and knew Sarah was part of our church family. She came to the hospital to see me and asked how I was coping with everything and I told her how it's such a strange feeling having Ezra and being in the hospital- and not being there for all of this with Sarah. She looked at me and said "You're part in this is not to be at everything. You're part is here with Ezra...and being a reminder that though now is a time of mourning for many and things seem hard- there will still be beautiful and joyous times ahead. That's your (& Ezra's) role in this."

So, as I think about beautiful Sarah and I think about my sweet little Ezra: I'm reminded that life changes in a flash. And I want to remind YOU not to take any of it for granted.

Tell the people that you love- that you love them. Treat others with kindness. Don't waste your time. Share Jesus at every chance you get. Be thankful for everyday and don't take anyone or anything for granted.

Sarah was a smart, beautiful, & VERY talented girl. A natural leader. A CRACK-UP to talk to!

She was the reigning queen of "chubby bunny" at the Garage. :) 

She was a part of our church family and she will be missed.

I didn't intend to be so long- but that's what's been going on in the Sasser house...and would you look at that: little Ezra is such a good boy, he slept just long enough for me to type it all out. Now, I'd better get going or he will put me in a choke hold! (you think I'm joking?) ;)



I hope you're all having a Fantastic Friday!!!

Ezra Mania

So, everyone keeps asking me why I haven't been posting and I have to say....one reason or another?
As some of you know, Ezra's due date was originally May 24th and at our (supposedly) 17 week ultrasound they moved it back to July 3rd! (six weeks is a LONG time to wait when you're the size of a house!) As we moved along my belly measurements were closer to the origional due date...no one know what to think! We finally had another ultrasound last week and he is measuring BETWEEN the 2 dates. (Am I on a hidden camera show?) BUT, in addition to all that info, on Mother's Day I had to go to Labor and delivery for some monitoring etc. because..."stuff' was happening. (I'll spare you the details) I got to go home but basically Ezra is already in position and my body is in the pre-labor stages. SO, when we had the ultrasound- instead of getting a better idea of when the little man will make his debut, my Dr. said "well, let's try and keep him in there until the end of the month and the we'll just let it play out!" um....what? So, we have no due date....just a list of restrictions.  ...It's pretty crazy...
So, needless to say I'm getting majorly antsy. Yes, God is in control- but LORD, can we get this show on the road?

I say that- but really his nursery won't be setup until next week when my mother-in-law gets here with his crib and dresser- so it's probably for the best but twiddling my thumbs, in the mean time, is not very entertaining ;)

Anyway, enough ranting....
Let's do a product of the day! (drum roll please)

ERASE PASTE!

Ok, let me start by saying that I have a hard time paying full price for most things. AND I've never had to use foundation or concealer but since being pregnant and NEVER sleeping through the night- I've definitely had my fair share of puffy and/or dark undereyes. So, remembering seeing one of the makeup girls at Sephora use this on a friend and it having MAGIC results- I thought I'd give it a shot. Let me tell you (you can probably find it cheaper by searching th internet but I didn't bother) this little tub cost me $26 at Sephora BUT you use the TINIEST scrape of it to fully cover both eyes- so it lasts forever! AND it works WONDERS! So, does it seem a little pricey? Yes- but don't be fooled- this is one product I would now gladly shell out the cash for! The very first day I used it to cover my sleepy eyes I had several people tell me how nice I looked...and nothing had changed but the bags under my eyes. (amazing what looking AWAKE can do!) SO, that's my reccomendation for today. I love that stuff :)

Anyway, gotta run- but I hope you all have a WoNdErFuL WeEkEnD!!!!

scary breakfast

 This morning I had a bowl of cheerios for breakfast, accompanied by some REALLY good (organic) strawberries I bought at the store yesterday.  Bobby and I are not completely organic people. (I'm a work in progress, people!) :) We DO, however, make it a point to always use organic milk, chicken, and eggs. (all things that are otherwise pumped full of ALOT of stuff that you really shouldn't ingest) Lately, I've been trying to learn what fruits would be worth spending a little bit extra on because not all organic fruit are created equal. Anyway, I'm getting off track....where was I? I bought organic strawberries. ha! I LOVE strawberries- on or with pretty much anything. So, I'm all about the giant strawberries that you can find at the store- because bigger is better, right? But what on earth are they putting in those strawberries (that we're eating) that make them so GINORMOUS? When bobby saw the organic strawberries in the fridge his response was "Why do those strawberries look funny?" You know why they looked funny to him? Organic strawberries are about half the size of those monster strawberries (or LESS!). American produce: bigger, better, faster. hhhmmm.....that's really starting to gross me out lately. Look at just about any organic piece of produce vs. the other stuff....the other stuff is usually significantly bigger....now ask yourself this (as I think about the obesity and disease problem we have in the states) Do we really believe that old saying: "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT"?.....

So, anyway, my breakfast was yummy and not nearly as scary as it could be. ;) I don't know how that turned into such a rant! Onto more randomness....

I miss my little nieces and nephews! You met them in an earlier POST but here are a few recent pics of some of the growing kiddies

Little Sarai who now walks...and, apparently, plays Wii!

Torren...who has gone through puberty ;)

...& The twins, who turned 3 and partied it up Toy Story style!

Life is flying! I have a million pics of my lil ones I'd love to post- but I think I'd better hop off here and start living my day out (outside the screen). You go and do the same! :)

Have a WoNdErFuL WeDnEsDaY!!!

merry go 'round....and 'round

I'm sure you've heard or read these verses from Ecclesiastes before:

 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace." Eccl. 3:1-8

Sometimes life can feel like a merry go round. It doesn't really take much effort to get caught in a rut or sink into a spot (even if it's one we don't want to be in ) and stay there...whether we are comfortable there or not. BUT when we read that verse in Ecclesiastes it's very clear that God works our lives in seasons, not perpetual....ANYTHING. (though, I've learned that we tend to go through the same tests or seasons when we just don't seem to be learning what God is trying to show us. yikes!) ;)

I know that not all of my readers are women and that this applies to both sexes but can I just say that as a woman- it can be SO easy to get into a new season...a DIFFERENT season and suddenly become caught up. I know that for me I've been in a major rut: Bobby and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary by moving to a whole new state- where we know hardly anyone, starting new jobs, making less money, taking a new ministry position, leaving all of our friends, going through some MAJOR body changes because- oh yeah- we're pregnant and getting ready for a totally new guy to turn our world upside down. It's ALOT! 

                  ...especially when I list it all out like that

BUT Hebrews 12 says "...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, ...Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

It's telling us to LET GO of the things that are hindering us and what so EASILY entangles us. (takes us captive) See, I could...and, honestly, WAS letting myself get caught up in the whirlwind of all of these new things and tasks and instead of looking at it as an adventure or a new season it was starting to look like....a mess! So, I found myself at a crossroads. I can either get all wrapped up in all of it and be stuck in a merry go round OR I can step back to take a look at things and begin to DE-CLUTTER. 


What are you giving your attention/time to? It's easy to put your time with the Lord on the back burner, (NEVER a good idea) to put your YOU time on the back burner, to put your spouse or kids or family etc. on the back burner, your home on the back burner, or a whole pile of etc's on the back burner because you've got so much on your plate! 
IF YOU DON'T TAKE THE TIME TO PRIORITIZE AND DE-CLUTTER YOU WILL BURN YOURSELF OUT! I know I'm getting preachy but you can stop reading if it's not for you ;)
We need to realize that the truth of WHATEVER merry go round you might be on- is that God gives us the GRACE for EVERY season! 
Instead of being frustrated that I'm pregnant and therefore always sick or exhausted (so it would seem) I can get excited about this amazing gift that's on his way! I can REJOICE when I think about the new season coming! It may be a totally different ball game- being a mom and committing more time to family and home when I may be more inclined to spend all of my time at the church working on a project or with a student or any of the things that I have always found so fulfilling BUT God reminds me that there is NO season in my life where He can't use me for His glory. In fact, it’s when we realize the beauty and power of being comfortable in the season that we are in, that we become the most effective in our walk with Him. I may be in a seemingly crazy season of life. I may not have any clothes that fit me in my 6 month pregnant body, I may be exhausted, and having to work really hard at trying to be quiet and listen for direction from the Lord on how to make these transitions.... but what if it is in THIS season that God has His biggest plans set out for me!
Don't forget that He uses it ALL for His glory. ...Just a friendly reminder from your crazy blogger friend. I hope that whatever season you are in: you'll learn to listen for His voice and that you too will see it's ALL part of a beautiful Master plan....

Hope you're having a TeRrIfIc TuEsDaY!!!!

falalala

Well, it's been a while- so, we're all settled in now.  The good news is- we finally have internet again!!! :)
In the meantime, quickie update...

Sister # 6 is officially married off!

Sister #5 had her sweet baby girl!

As for me: My belly is growing FAST!

I can't wait for the little man to come out! Oh, and funny story...kinda: 

I've taken a (very) part time job at the YMCA here- since I, basically, have nothing to do before the baby  comes. Anyway, I was at my first day of training the other day- doing paperwork with my supervisor, when all of the sudden I start sweating...not glistening, SWEATING... PROFUSELY. Now, I really don't want this lady to think that I'm a weakling who can't work just because I'm pregnant. So, I casually try to wipe my face and act like everything is cool as she reads over the material. After a few moments I'm literally dripping with sweat (gross) and my vision starts going. I calmly touch her arm and tell he I need to use the restroom. (thinking I can get to the bathroom and cool down- like nothing ever happened) MY ears start ringing. She looks at me (apparently, I'm ghostly white at this point) and says "let me get you a cold rag!" I sit silently because I literally feel like I'll pass out if I move. (seriously)

Long story short- she brings cold compresses and starts putting them all over me and after a few minutes: things go back to normal.  Then, about twenty minutes later it starts again. I'm super embarrassed as I try to convince her that I'm not a fainty pregnant lady! I end up going to my doctor's office to make sure everything is ok and while they're running all kinds of tests, the nurse asks me if I've been taking my pills. "My vitamins?" I reply. "No, your pill- for your anemia." "uh....am I anemic?" "We called in your prescription months ago...?" (I look at her like she's crazy) She starts flipping back in my chart and looks stunned. "I'm so sorry- somehow we forgot to tell you...you are severely anemic. We should've called it in months ago...you need to be on them."

So, it turns out I'm anemic...which is why I almost passed out AND why I've been SO tired!

Craziness. (especially because I have a really good doctor! lol)

Anyway, that's my story for today. 

I hope all is well in your world.... :)

Go Go Gadget- Time warp!

ok ok....I'm ridiculous. Another round of speed catch up shall we?

Since we last spoke I have plenty of excuses for not being around....like...

#1- we STILL haven't gotten internet (but not for reasons you think...see # 2)

#2- We MOVED......

(this is right before we pulled out away from my in-laws house)

....no I'm not kidding- we are in the currently snowy state of TENNESSEE!!!

It's a very long story which I will save for another post- but basically we moved right after Christmas and are working with the youth up here at DESTINY CHURCH (whose website needs to updated. ;)

(and we are LOVING IT!)

anyway, more of that later....

#3- I've been super busy unpacking and such....well not THAT busy but...remember no internet at the house yet! haha

#4- little baby Sasser has been GROWING and wearing me out! I need to scan the ultrasound pics so you can see- but I'll go ahead and tell you we just found out on Friday that it's a BOY! 

Coming from a family of 6 daughters- boys are sort of a foreign concept but I can't wait to meet the little man! :) (and Bobby is THRILLED...he REALLY wanted a boy!)

I'm not the type to post huge bare belly pics so for now- we'll just say...I'm expanding :)

So, those are my reasons for missing you- and I hope to be around more now that I have extra time on my hands....we shall see :)

For now, I need to head home and lay down...I feel a dizzy spell coming on....

Hope you had a TeRrIfIc TuEsDaY!!!!

A little humor- while I'm at it....

Ok....so in case what you needed was a smile today:
I thought I'd include a little bit from another blog I love- which made me smile this morning.
Now, let me first say I'm only in my first trimester BUT I'm definitely feeling the effects of constantly being tired and queezy!
the following is a list of questions she reccomends you ask your local pregnant ladies. (instead of random or silly questions like "can I touch your belly?" or "is that the size your belly is supposed to be?")
I pretty much LOVED her suggested questions:

1. When would you like to take a nap?
2. When can I come over and clean your bathroom?
3. What can I make you for dinner?
4. When can I come play with your toddler, so that you can rest or run errands or shower or sleep? (which doesn't apply to me but I still approve)
5. Can I wash your dishes?
6. Can I scrub your fridge or discover where that putrid smell is coming from in your kitchen?
7. Can I bring you some tiramisu?
8. What kind of cookies does your husband like?
9. What kind of latte can I pick up for you?
10. How often would you like a massage?

Those are good questions, very good ones.  They are magical, life-altering, beautiful questions that would make anyone’s day.


I must say I agree! :) Just thought I'd share that little bit of good advice with the rest of the world. 

Another piece of advice..... SMILE! :)

(Often) :)

ugly (caution: do not read unless you are ready for some self reflection)

Well, let's get right to it....
The other day I was online and (for the safety of others I will keep it vague)- someone made the comment that (basically) said people who bring babies into the world should be around 40 and have basically dominated the business world, and are now retiring with atleast a million dollars in the bank- and anybody who has a baby before that is irresponsible.
Crazy. I know. (and really ignorant - in my opinion)
Now, I'm sure anyone would say that it's my new "momma bear" status that had me feeling particularly flustered by such a ridiculous comment. (especially from someone who is single and from a small family- and has no concept about anything like marriage, family or babies...can you tell I'm still a little annoyed?) :0P
BUT- I was somewhat disturbed by my sudden anger when I read the comment. Suddenly, I was imagining myself smacking this person....telling them off...or giving them a speech about how ignorant their statement was. I was angry. It was ugly. And I thought to myself "where is all of this coming from?"
Now, I know many would come to my defense and say "Absolutely!" "that's ridiculous!" or "you SHOULD tell them off!" (after all, it is a crazy thing to say, right?) Still, I don't think that's really true. I didn't like the rage I felt.
....Could it be? "Is there some ugliness hiding out somewhere inside me?"

After all, Jesus did teach us to "turn the other cheek". "blessed are the peacemakers"....
In Galatians we learn that the fruit if the spirit (in other words, what our life produces when we do it right) is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. 


None of those seem to say "teach him a thing or two!" "yeah- you have every right to get angry" No....in fact they say "where is that coming from?" and invite me to take a self inventory. Is my life truly reflecting what the Bible says it should? (a question we should ask ourselves daily) An invite to be real and to surrender myself, my will, my pride....to the one who knows best. And letting Him teach me (as He lovingly does) how to be all that I'm created to be. (junk free) :)


So, let me encourage you as I have been encouraged: Live a life that produces good fruit today....and if you need help getting rid of something. Just ask Him. 

Hope you're all having a HAPPY SATURDAY!!!!!!!

unbelievable

ok....you're not going to believe this...

1. I've gone without internet in our house this entire time. (hence my mysterious disappearance)

2. I'm sitting in starbucks again and the SAME lady just came in (dressed...a little more age appropriate) and sat down next me with a new giant book. (are we dating?) no tears this time. (must be a better book)
(should I talk to her?...again I feel like I don't know the etiquette here.) :0P

3. I have some news (an update to a previous POST)

yep- it's true. There's a little baby bobcat on it's way!

Bobby and I were getting ready for a weekend in TN and took a trip to walmart around midnight- I decided it was time for a test- after a few week of weird symptoms. (like "food poisoning?", 4 hour naps, etc.)

I thought my eyes were going to come out of my head! Not that I was worried- more excited- I just wasn't expecting it to actually say positive! ;)

Anyway, so there is much transition going on in the Sasser house right now. I think it's the theme of the year for us?

Oh and

4. The last of the Montanez girls is engaged! :)

CONGRATULATIONS CIARA!!!

5. One of my sisters entered us in a Regis and Kelly best friends contest...

and apparently we are finalists! So, we're trying not to get our hopes up but if we win they fly us to vegas for some awesome spa stuff. (woohoo!!!!!!)

So that's pretty much it for today...can you believe thanksgiving is next week?! Time is flying! Hope you're spending time doing what you love and with people you love! See ya soon! 

I make no promises....

I'm on! Oh- moving is so crazy. The dust has settled- but there are still boxes lining the wall in the kitchen and still no wi-fi for blogging.
I'm currently sitting in Starbucks down the street from my house (have I mentioned I LOVE where we live now?) in a cushy chair...next to another cushy chair where a middle aged woman (who is dressed like she's twenty) is reading a very large book and weeping. I don't know what the book is and am not sure what the proper etiquette is in this situation?
ANYWAY, though I've missed blogs- I've actually enjoyed living wireless. No facebook, no web surfing, no obsessing over my phone (I still have my phone- I've just resolved myself to not carry it every waking moment of the day)- I used to think that sounded terrible but it's been SO nice. Kinda freeing, really. So much more time for other stuff...makes me feel like my brain can work without a screen in front of it all the time.
So....time for another round of quickie catchup!
1. I've started my new (old) job. Where I used to work- at a chiropractic office....which is really awesome for someone who has back problems. (free chiropractic care!)
2. I turned 27 and realized that  I forgot all about my LIST (add it to failblog) ;)
3. My sister turned 28 yesterday....wish I could've been there!
4. We went to St. augustine for my birthday weekend....it was GREAT! (as always)
5. Bobby got me a beach cruiser for my birthday!

I LOVE it- and because where we live is a sweet little community by the beach- I now ride it EVERYWHERE. Even to the grocery store to pick up a couple things. (I should probably get a basket)
6. I did NOT get a new camera....and that's ok. (I'm really just explaining that the bike pic looks bobo because it's from my iphone) ;)
7. um.....my brain doesn't seem to be working.

So, I think I'll hop off for now and go be responsible....

To Do List

1. sink full of dishes

2. groceries

3. get some more cardio in

4. vaccum car

5. clean disaster in living room...and rest of house (for that matter)

6. pay bills and work on budget

7. Order new Marykay catalogs

8. groom! haha (I'm not kidding...I look rough!) 

9. start planning our upcoming trip to Tennessee!!!

Just wanted to say hi! I hope you're doing well, rest of the world!

I'll see you again soon....hopefully! :)

Am I getting old?

Last night for "family time (which is what we call our get together and hangout night) for our student interns, something possessed me to say yes to having an all-nighter at the church. It wouldn't be something to say no to if I weren't going to have to do it alone or if I didn't have a work appointment to be at at 9AM....which I ended up sleeping through! ((sigh))
Anyway, our night consisted of swim time at the pool, walmart pit stops, many hours of sardines in a dark church, dodgeball, movie, crash:

(4AM)

So, all in all- a good time. But I'm TIRED and behind on my to-do list...but what else is new?

PRODUCT OF THE DAY TIME!

So glad that Tresemme came out with their own dry shampoo! (because other brands can be REALLY pricey!) I must warn you, the dry shampoo spray must be used sparingly on dark hair- unless you want to look like you're pre-maturely graying. BUT it works GREAT! AND the "refreshing mist" is good for freshening up- especially if you have a blow-dryer handy. My sisters (unlike me) all have really thick hair and can skip a day (a a few days-for some) between washing their hair. Not this girl- I HAVE TO make sure I wash my hair everyday- it's too fine not to! BUT this helps me give my hair a break AND is super-handy in a last minute pinch! 

Just thought you'd like to know! ;)

HaPpY FrIdAy!!!

The Flood of 2010

*Pardon the pics in this post they are all from my iphone (again)..Charlene if you're reading this- I want the same camera as you! :)

So, you know how it all started. A weird bit of water seeping in from the walls? ....oh boy. I kinda threw it all out there the other day. (alot of facts in such a short post, right?) ;) 

It started out with some water here and there- in different rooms.... 

(THE BEGINNING OF THE END)

And turned into a closet with several inches of standing water which spread across our entire bedroom floor, our living room, bathroom and bedroom closet.....everything. Wet.

At around 1:30AM......

(WATER SUCKING TIME)

...we had to get in there and suck up all the standing water. It was already doing damage to a bunch of our stuff...not good.

Anyway, Like I said, much debating later and we were released. As of this morning we are moving to a little duplex in Gulf Breeze Proper- which isn't too far from where we were. It's not very big at all, but it's big enough for the two of us and having a back yard again will definitely be a plus! We got a GREAT deal because a friend of a friend literally just moved out and the man that owns it handles the renting himself so we got to sneak in and grab it before he head a chance to put up a sign!

Speaking of that friend her name is Lynne. She is a domestic Goddess who breeds domestic Goddesses. I'm pretty sure there isn't anything she can't cook, make or build. While I was with her yesterday she was knitting and I don't know what possessed me to try it. But...I wasn't any good. She had mercy on me and gave me something else to try. A potholder. Sounds easy, right? It's just a grid that you weave bands in and out of....she forgot that they get EXTREMELY tight and forgot to warn me not to pick fat bands (the make it more difficult) and so I picked the fattest. About 3 hours later (which is about 2 1/2 hours more than I intended)- I had the ugliest- but most sturdy pot holder I'd ever seen...

(Yup...all by myself. And I WILL use that thing!)

Also, I spent a little time teasing myself with homemade cappuccino. I'm not a coffee drinker- I'm pretty leery of it because I think it stains your teeth AND I'm afraid of becoming an addict. BUT every once in a while I start to think I could really get into it. If I'm really honest, I'm convinced it could be a really great, warm, soothing morning routine...

I don't know...I may just let myself get into it. (that's what whitening strips are for, huh? With Bobby being a bit of an addict himself, I guess we always have to have coffee when we travel- either way, right?

*Sidenote: I started this post yesterday and didn't get a chance to finish it. Pretty sure thats a sign to wrap things up! ;)

Happy Almost FRIDAY!!!