2011 was such an amazing year that I just have to look back and post some highlights! I can't even count how many amazing memories and good times I had, so Ill just put the big ones!!
January- My sister had her 4th baby, Karolyn Faith! And somehow she ended up looking exactly like I did when I was a baby :) Pretty adorable if you ask me..
February- That's when we got Buddy :) our first "child".
March- My friends Lisa and Sara got to come visit me in Alabama for spring break!!! It was a fun time of shopping, beach, shopping, eating and shopping.
April- Some of my family came down for their spring break. We toured the base, played volleyball in the back yard and of course, went to the beach.
May- We celebrated our 1 year marriage anniversary! We spent the weekend in Destin, FL soaking up the sun, kayaking the bay and eating cheesecake...our favorite =)
June- Jesse found out he would be flying the Blackhawk! It was a very exciting time for everyone!
July- Jesse had his last birthday celebrating his 20's, and we found out we were moving to Savannah.
August- Flight School came to an end!!! (finally)
September- Jesse's family came down to watch him graduate and get his wings pinned on. I got to pin him, I loved it! We went to the beach again :) And packed up our first home together to start a new adventure.
October- We moved!
November- The Best!!! We went to Atlanta for my 21st birthday, stayed at an amazing hotel, got to go to the biggest aquarium in the U.S AND swim/play with a Beluga Whale!!!!! (<<my favorite part of the year)
December- We moved again, to a MUCH better, cleaner, newer house. We found out we are going to be parents! And we had our 1st and last Christmas as just the two of us :)
It was such a great year and I hope that 2012 will be just as great, if not better :) I know that this year is going to be a lot harder but I know that we will get through it. We have been so blessed in 2011 and can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us. Happy New Year!!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thanksgiving.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I have seen alot of people posting and blogging about the things they are thankful for. And since I'm not the creative type when it comes to blogging, I think I'm going to follow the crowd on this one =)
I am thankful for so much! But for time and length sake, I will go with my top 10!
10.) I am thankful for Today.
I know that there is no promise of tomorrow, that each day is a gift and we ought to treat it as our last. We go to sleep each night not knowing what tomorrow holds, or if there will even be a tomorrow. But we have no reason to worry about tomorrow, because we were given Today. (Matthew 6:25-34)
9.) I am thankful for my Opportunities.
I am thankful that I have the opportunity to go to college and that it is completely paid for. I know that not everybody has this opportunity or the funds to help it. I am thankful that I have been so blessed to receive this gift, and I hope to use it wisely.
8.) I am thankful for Buddy.
Please don't make fun of me! Ha ha ;) I love my cat. He is my boy, he makes me feel safe when I'm home alone. He makes me laugh, he snuggles with me, he knows when I'm sad, mad, frustrated. He sits on my stomach and licks my face until I wake up in the morning. He follows me around all day and keeps me company. He is seriously the best cat ever!
7.) I am thankful for My Health.
I know so many people struggling with health problems. Cancer, Infertility, Back Problems, or just the common cold and flu. I am thankful that I have never had a major illness or life threatening injury. I am thankful that I don't wake up in pain, that I don't need medication, and that I don't have to make daily, weekly or monthly visits to the doctor. I look up to people dealing with problems like this, for their strength and over all positive attitudes. I am praying for you!
6.) I am thankful for our Provisions.
I am thankful that we have two working vehicles, a house, a warm bed, clean clothes, running water, plenty of food, telephones, Internet, TV, and radio. We take things like this for granted, so many people in the world don't have these things, and I never want to forget how important they are. I am SO thankful!
5.) I am thankful for My Husbands Job.
I am so thankful that, not only does my husband have a job, he has his dream job. He gets to work everyday not just to provide, but because he loves it and it is what he wants to be doing. I am beyond thankful for all of the benefits it comes with and everything it has provided us with. I know there will be tough times coming up, but I believe our marriage and our love will be plenty enough to get us through :)
4.) I am thankful for Creation/Nature.
It is so refreshing to go outside and look around you and see all of the beautiful things God has created. I love the tree's, the grass, the wind, and the ocean! I love the smell of outdoors, the beautiful sun rises and sun sets, the moon and the stars and the entire world for that matter! It is truly a beautiful place and I am so thankful that I have all of my senses to enjoy it.
3.) I am thankful for Friends and Family!
I love every person in my life! My perfect Husband! My 4 parents: Joe and Kelly, Steve and Lynne. My 7 brothers: Joey, Daniel, Andrew, Seth, Levi, Mark, Micah and 4 brother in-laws Dave, TJ, Ryan, and Chad. My 3 sisters: Rachel, Leah and Esther and awesome sisters in-law Krystal and Sarah! My very cool aunts and uncles, all of my cousins, my AMAZING nieces and nephews; Amelia, Ezra, Ivy, Kara, Adam, Isaac, Kyra and Noah! My wonderful friends, Casey, Annie, Rachel, Lisa, WOW too many! I love you all!!! And everybody else in my life who has been there for me, helped me through things, taught me things or made me laugh =)
2.) I am thankful for My Husband/Marriage!
I could go on forever on this one, but I wont, Ill keep it short and sweet....
I am the luckiest girl in the world. I have the perfect husband and a wonderful growing marriage. I could never express my love and thankfulness for my husband and the bond that we have. Everyday is better than the day before, kissing him never gets old, every time I see him my heart melts, I miss him if he is gone for 5 minutes and I will love him every day for the rest of my life.
1.) I am thankful for God.
Without him I would have none of this, I wouldn't be here, I wouldn't have the joy that I have in my life or the thankfulness in my heart. I am thankful for his son, for his grace and forgiveness, for his love that can be separated by nothing. I am thankful for his word and the guidance it gives me everyday and for the uncountable blessing he has put in my life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I am thankful for so much! But for time and length sake, I will go with my top 10!
10.) I am thankful for Today.
I know that there is no promise of tomorrow, that each day is a gift and we ought to treat it as our last. We go to sleep each night not knowing what tomorrow holds, or if there will even be a tomorrow. But we have no reason to worry about tomorrow, because we were given Today. (Matthew 6:25-34)
9.) I am thankful for my Opportunities.
I am thankful that I have the opportunity to go to college and that it is completely paid for. I know that not everybody has this opportunity or the funds to help it. I am thankful that I have been so blessed to receive this gift, and I hope to use it wisely.
8.) I am thankful for Buddy.
Please don't make fun of me! Ha ha ;) I love my cat. He is my boy, he makes me feel safe when I'm home alone. He makes me laugh, he snuggles with me, he knows when I'm sad, mad, frustrated. He sits on my stomach and licks my face until I wake up in the morning. He follows me around all day and keeps me company. He is seriously the best cat ever!
7.) I am thankful for My Health.
I know so many people struggling with health problems. Cancer, Infertility, Back Problems, or just the common cold and flu. I am thankful that I have never had a major illness or life threatening injury. I am thankful that I don't wake up in pain, that I don't need medication, and that I don't have to make daily, weekly or monthly visits to the doctor. I look up to people dealing with problems like this, for their strength and over all positive attitudes. I am praying for you!
6.) I am thankful for our Provisions.
I am thankful that we have two working vehicles, a house, a warm bed, clean clothes, running water, plenty of food, telephones, Internet, TV, and radio. We take things like this for granted, so many people in the world don't have these things, and I never want to forget how important they are. I am SO thankful!
5.) I am thankful for My Husbands Job.
I am so thankful that, not only does my husband have a job, he has his dream job. He gets to work everyday not just to provide, but because he loves it and it is what he wants to be doing. I am beyond thankful for all of the benefits it comes with and everything it has provided us with. I know there will be tough times coming up, but I believe our marriage and our love will be plenty enough to get us through :)
4.) I am thankful for Creation/Nature.
It is so refreshing to go outside and look around you and see all of the beautiful things God has created. I love the tree's, the grass, the wind, and the ocean! I love the smell of outdoors, the beautiful sun rises and sun sets, the moon and the stars and the entire world for that matter! It is truly a beautiful place and I am so thankful that I have all of my senses to enjoy it.
3.) I am thankful for Friends and Family!
I love every person in my life! My perfect Husband! My 4 parents: Joe and Kelly, Steve and Lynne. My 7 brothers: Joey, Daniel, Andrew, Seth, Levi, Mark, Micah and 4 brother in-laws Dave, TJ, Ryan, and Chad. My 3 sisters: Rachel, Leah and Esther and awesome sisters in-law Krystal and Sarah! My very cool aunts and uncles, all of my cousins, my AMAZING nieces and nephews; Amelia, Ezra, Ivy, Kara, Adam, Isaac, Kyra and Noah! My wonderful friends, Casey, Annie, Rachel, Lisa, WOW too many! I love you all!!! And everybody else in my life who has been there for me, helped me through things, taught me things or made me laugh =)
2.) I am thankful for My Husband/Marriage!
I could go on forever on this one, but I wont, Ill keep it short and sweet....
I am the luckiest girl in the world. I have the perfect husband and a wonderful growing marriage. I could never express my love and thankfulness for my husband and the bond that we have. Everyday is better than the day before, kissing him never gets old, every time I see him my heart melts, I miss him if he is gone for 5 minutes and I will love him every day for the rest of my life.
1.) I am thankful for God.
Without him I would have none of this, I wouldn't be here, I wouldn't have the joy that I have in my life or the thankfulness in my heart. I am thankful for his son, for his grace and forgiveness, for his love that can be separated by nothing. I am thankful for his word and the guidance it gives me everyday and for the uncountable blessing he has put in my life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Oh November...
November is the best.
Of course because it's my birthday month, but also because its the start of the holiday season!
My birthday was of course....the best I have ever had! As you have probably seen in my pictures, I got to meet and play with 4 beluga whales (pretty much my favorite animal since 8th grade) we also went to the zoo, cheesecake factory and the tallest hotel in Atlanta. My husband is the best!
Usually when I think of November I think of cold weather, coats, gloves and pink cheeks. But not here!! Its still pushing 80 all week =D Which we LOVE. It is 72 in the house and I feel freezing, I walk around with sweatshirts, thick socks, and usually a blanket draped over me. I know, I'm a pansy.
The holiday season starts for us this Friday, we have a mini thanksgiving with Jesse's unit. Its going to be around 50 people, and I was volunteered (by my wonderful husband) to make deviled eggs.....100 of them. Haha! so that should be a super fun time boiling, peeling and filling eggs...all day. But I am looking forward to meeting some of the people he works with.
I want to start decorating, but we actually are not planning on being in this house by the time Christmas is here. We are having a bit of a bug problem...okay a MAJOR bug problem. Yes! They are everywhere. We have had the house sprayed and "traps" set 5 times in a month...you are supposed to do it every 3 months. They are most likely living in the walls because they appear everywhere! And I seriously feel like a baby, but I cant handle it. Roaches are not my thing. So we are back on the hunt for a new house!
Other than that, things are good! Jesse gets to fly today (finally) for the first time since we have been here, so he is pretty excited/nervous about that. I am still working on getting everything around to registrar for school, and looking for a part time job. We found a church that we both really like! And its right down the road, so that is awesome! We are still getting used to the area and exploring the city as much as we can. Hopefully we will get used to everyones crazy city driving soon, I'm still nervous whenever I go anywhere! But it will all get better in time.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
You learn something new everyday~
I have come to the realization that in life and in this world, we have to keep moving forward. We cant learn something and hold onto it, share it with no one and expect to keep progressing through life. If we do this, we are stuck, we are going nowhere, helping no one and delaying our purpose in life.
For a long time now I have been wanting to witness, to share God with others, but I always had something holding me back. I felt like I didn't know enough to start sharing it with others, what if someone asked me a question I didn't know the answer too? So I kept reading, kept studying and kept trying to learn as much as I could. And then it hit me, I am learning things I have known since I was 8 years old, I am reading the same passages, the same messages over and over again. (There is nothing wrong with that at all!) But I realized that I do know what to say, what to do, and yes, maybe someday someone will ask me a question that I don't have an answer too, but that will only give me reason to study more and learn things I never knew. I was up late last night thinking these things, and woke up this morning to find the book mark in my bible at Hebrews 6:1-3
"Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgement. And this we will do if God permits."
WOW! I read alot more than that, but this really hit me. I already know the "elementary" principles of Christ and I need to be sharing them. How am I supposed to move on to Middle School, High School, College, If I am stuck learning again and again only the things I have learned in Elementary School. And these thoughts lead to other thoughts, and other thoughts led to more thoughts and I just kept thinking and thinking and thinking! And I'm still thinking :) I'm thinking that although I still don't know what exactly I want to do with my life, I know that I want to help other people. I want share with them and be there for them. I don't know if that means being a teacher, and nurse, and counselor or what. But I don't need to know that right now, Im only now in middle school ;)
For a long time now I have been wanting to witness, to share God with others, but I always had something holding me back. I felt like I didn't know enough to start sharing it with others, what if someone asked me a question I didn't know the answer too? So I kept reading, kept studying and kept trying to learn as much as I could. And then it hit me, I am learning things I have known since I was 8 years old, I am reading the same passages, the same messages over and over again. (There is nothing wrong with that at all!) But I realized that I do know what to say, what to do, and yes, maybe someday someone will ask me a question that I don't have an answer too, but that will only give me reason to study more and learn things I never knew. I was up late last night thinking these things, and woke up this morning to find the book mark in my bible at Hebrews 6:1-3
"Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgement. And this we will do if God permits."
WOW! I read alot more than that, but this really hit me. I already know the "elementary" principles of Christ and I need to be sharing them. How am I supposed to move on to Middle School, High School, College, If I am stuck learning again and again only the things I have learned in Elementary School. And these thoughts lead to other thoughts, and other thoughts led to more thoughts and I just kept thinking and thinking and thinking! And I'm still thinking :) I'm thinking that although I still don't know what exactly I want to do with my life, I know that I want to help other people. I want share with them and be there for them. I don't know if that means being a teacher, and nurse, and counselor or what. But I don't need to know that right now, Im only now in middle school ;)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Change
I cant tell you how many times I write blogs, long, in-depth, meaningful blogs and then erase them before I hit 'post'. Then I eventually go back and write something short and boring about moving, packing or a new house. I don't know why I cant bring myself to open up and share what it is that I really want to share. I feel like people know me as a young, care free sort of girl, and if I share my feelings people will think that I'm faking or trying to sound mature. But the truth of the matter is, I am mature! I have grown up so much in the last 2 years and I honestly do feel like a completely different person. I look at things differently, handle things differently, I want and strive for completely different things in my life. Everything I had 'planned' for myself has gone out the window with my new life (marriage) and I have a totally new and much better set of dreams and goals.
I'm scared to say things, to do things, because I am worried about what people will think or say about me. I don't want to be viewed differently, I just want people to realize that marriage really does change a person in such a dramatic way. Its a good thing, a very good thing. I am much less selfish, I cant just think of what I want to do, or where I want to be in my life. I have to think about US and what would be best for US. And most importantly, what God wants for US. God comes first, then my husband, and then myself. Rather than
myself, myself, myself and my friends like it used to be.
People are always telling me that I'm young and I need to enjoy myself well I still can. Well, I am enjoying myself, everyday. That doesn't mean I cant be mature about it. I don't have to go out every night, and party on the weekends to enjoy myself. I love my life everyday and I wouldn't change it for anything. My 21st birthday is in a couple of weeks, and guess what I want to do.....NOTHING. I honestly have no desire to do anything....I would be totally happy just staying in and spending time with my husband. Although, if anyone knows Jesse at all, you know that wont happen :) He is too sweet to not let me do anything on my birthday.
I guess what I am trying to say is that I am different now, and I don't want to be viewed as some little girl playing house wife. I'm not looking for attention or sympathy or anything at all!! I just want people to know that some thing have changed: I don't want to be a wedding planner anymore, I don't wear 3lbs of make-up everywhere I go, I don't want to be the center of attention, I don't walk around singing at the top of lungs, and I'm not...believe it or not...I am not nearly as prissy or afraid of bugs, snakes, creepers as I used to be. I can handle things on my own, I know how to cook, how to clean and how to be a respectable young lady. So please, remember that I am not 16 anymore and people do grow up and they do change..... for the better :)
I'm scared to say things, to do things, because I am worried about what people will think or say about me. I don't want to be viewed differently, I just want people to realize that marriage really does change a person in such a dramatic way. Its a good thing, a very good thing. I am much less selfish, I cant just think of what I want to do, or where I want to be in my life. I have to think about US and what would be best for US. And most importantly, what God wants for US. God comes first, then my husband, and then myself. Rather than
myself, myself, myself and my friends like it used to be.
People are always telling me that I'm young and I need to enjoy myself well I still can. Well, I am enjoying myself, everyday. That doesn't mean I cant be mature about it. I don't have to go out every night, and party on the weekends to enjoy myself. I love my life everyday and I wouldn't change it for anything. My 21st birthday is in a couple of weeks, and guess what I want to do.....NOTHING. I honestly have no desire to do anything....I would be totally happy just staying in and spending time with my husband. Although, if anyone knows Jesse at all, you know that wont happen :) He is too sweet to not let me do anything on my birthday.
I guess what I am trying to say is that I am different now, and I don't want to be viewed as some little girl playing house wife. I'm not looking for attention or sympathy or anything at all!! I just want people to know that some thing have changed: I don't want to be a wedding planner anymore, I don't wear 3lbs of make-up everywhere I go, I don't want to be the center of attention, I don't walk around singing at the top of lungs, and I'm not...believe it or not...I am not nearly as prissy or afraid of bugs, snakes, creepers as I used to be. I can handle things on my own, I know how to cook, how to clean and how to be a respectable young lady. So please, remember that I am not 16 anymore and people do grow up and they do change..... for the better :)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Our new home
We made it! We are almost all unpacked and settled in to our new home :) And we love it!! It is just a rental house, but we are trying to give it a couple updates and finishing touches to make it as comfortable and as "us" as we possibly can. Oh and we got a home phone, which I am pretty excited about, so if you want our number let me know!
We are living in a HUGE gated community called "The Landings" (google it) and it is beyond amazing. It is so full of scenery and wildlife, it has pools, tennis courts, 8 golf courses, 2 marinas and 24/7 security. It is what some might call a "retirement community" :) But we are in love with it! When we first found the house online, we had no idea where/what kind of neighborhood it was in, but now that we are here, we could not be any happier. Friday night we got invited to a party on the watch tower looking over the beautiful marsh. It was so much fun and we got to meet all of our neighbors, yes everyone is over the age of 50...but they are so much fun and so soo sweet.
Jesse doesn't have to start work for another week, so we have lots of time to set up the house and try to start getting to know the area. I wanted to start school this month, but the college only has a few classes available and none that I really need, so Iv decided to wait until January so I can take classes I actually need. In the mean time, Ill be looking for a job and possibly volunteering at one of the aquariums.
We are so blessed to be able to live here, everyone is so nice and the area is absolutely beautiful. Pictures will be coming soon :)
We are living in a HUGE gated community called "The Landings" (google it) and it is beyond amazing. It is so full of scenery and wildlife, it has pools, tennis courts, 8 golf courses, 2 marinas and 24/7 security. It is what some might call a "retirement community" :) But we are in love with it! When we first found the house online, we had no idea where/what kind of neighborhood it was in, but now that we are here, we could not be any happier. Friday night we got invited to a party on the watch tower looking over the beautiful marsh. It was so much fun and we got to meet all of our neighbors, yes everyone is over the age of 50...but they are so much fun and so soo sweet.
Jesse doesn't have to start work for another week, so we have lots of time to set up the house and try to start getting to know the area. I wanted to start school this month, but the college only has a few classes available and none that I really need, so Iv decided to wait until January so I can take classes I actually need. In the mean time, Ill be looking for a job and possibly volunteering at one of the aquariums.
We are so blessed to be able to live here, everyone is so nice and the area is absolutely beautiful. Pictures will be coming soon :)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Early September
Life has been extra busy since September1st, and its going to stay extra busy until the middle of October! I actually like it this way though, I love getting stuff done and falling into bed at the end of the day totally exhausted. Although everything has been crazy busy, it has all gone pretty smooth for the most part.
Jesse's family and friend Travis were here for about a week, it was alot of fun! I love having company :) They came for Family Day and Graduation, which both went very well!! Family Day was a blast, getting to walk around the airfield and check out and Black Hawks. After it was done we all went to the flight simulator! I think everyone enjoyed it. Graduation was bittersweet, I cried a little, but I was proud of myself for not losing it and bawling my eyes out. I felt so bad for Jesse, so many pictures were being taken! He got warn out and stopped smiling after about the 30th one, ha ha poor boy. I cant believe its all over now, all we have to do is out-process, pack up and move!
We made a trip to the beach while his family was visiting! It was such a beautiful day. Jess and Travis made a "Beached Whale" out of sand, it was a big hit!! Everyone loved it, they were taking pictures of it and talking about it and some even tried to make their own. On our way to the car a man stopped them and asked if they were the ones who made it, he told them that he has lived in Florida for 15 years and he has never seen anything like it before! Ha ha It was pretty amazing.
Family left Saturday and Travis left yesterday, so we are now trying to adjust back to normal life for a while. I'm going to put the house back together today while Jesse is helping some friends of ours pack up their trailer to move to Kansas. Its a weird feeling, watching everyone pack up and move away, I knew it would happen, but I wasn't expecting it to come so soon. I guess I have to get used to it though :)
Jesse's family and friend Travis were here for about a week, it was alot of fun! I love having company :) They came for Family Day and Graduation, which both went very well!! Family Day was a blast, getting to walk around the airfield and check out and Black Hawks. After it was done we all went to the flight simulator! I think everyone enjoyed it. Graduation was bittersweet, I cried a little, but I was proud of myself for not losing it and bawling my eyes out. I felt so bad for Jesse, so many pictures were being taken! He got warn out and stopped smiling after about the 30th one, ha ha poor boy. I cant believe its all over now, all we have to do is out-process, pack up and move!
We made a trip to the beach while his family was visiting! It was such a beautiful day. Jess and Travis made a "Beached Whale" out of sand, it was a big hit!! Everyone loved it, they were taking pictures of it and talking about it and some even tried to make their own. On our way to the car a man stopped them and asked if they were the ones who made it, he told them that he has lived in Florida for 15 years and he has never seen anything like it before! Ha ha It was pretty amazing.
Family left Saturday and Travis left yesterday, so we are now trying to adjust back to normal life for a while. I'm going to put the house back together today while Jesse is helping some friends of ours pack up their trailer to move to Kansas. Its a weird feeling, watching everyone pack up and move away, I knew it would happen, but I wasn't expecting it to come so soon. I guess I have to get used to it though :)
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