March Forth

Today's date is a command.

March forth.

The perfect day for me to start my new lifestyle.

New me,

let's go.

Joy Filled Friday

It has been way too long since I've done my "joys." New year, fresh start, bring back the "joys!"

1 finally moving back to a state where snow is expected 2 printers 3 colored leggings 4 brown nail polish 5 pizza delivery 6 the face people get when I tell them I was a character at Disney (did you guys know that? I don't think I ever told the blog world...I'll have to post on that soon!) 7 sweet cream flavored frozen yogurt 8 wood wick candles ( I seriously take mine with me around the house, room to room.) 9 red hangers (they make our closet look so fun! Maybe that will help motivate me to hang up clothes. Doubt it.) 10 Candy Crush

Happy weekend, friends!

joys

1 re-arranging the furniture 2 painted nails with one sparkly nail 

3 Elf 4 babies 5 painting 6 new wallets 7 Anastasia 

8 new journals 9 Zooey Deschanel 

10 hand written notes

Happy Weekend!

Mini Messages

Dear Sunshine,

Could you turn it down a notch? I'd like to actually enjoy my time outside.

Dear Sims 3,

Because of you, I understand the bond between a guy and his games. I'm also glad I figured out how to get married without having to "woo hoo." It's totally possible.

Dear Summer,

I won't let the sun ruin our love for each other.

Dear Pool,

I need you. Stat.

Dear Mickey Mouse,

Can I please live with you and Minnie? I promise to feed and play with Pluto...

Our Weekend: A Video

(click the link or make it full screen for best quality)

I think it's safe to say we had the best time.

Despite the rain, mosquito bites, sun burns, and driving,

it was perfect.

Alright year 2, we are ready!

things.

My job is awesome for many reasons. For one, I spend all day in pajamas (they prefer to call them scrubs, more professionally sounding. But, let's be real. They're pajamas.) I spend many hours a week coloring, eating imaginary food, pretending to fall asleep and snore, dancing, singing, etc. Basically, I'm paid to act like a fool and my kids think it's the coolest thing ever. Now, I'd be lying if I said it's all fun and games. As with any job (especially those working with little ones) there are challenges. I'd say there's at least 10-15 breakdowns (I admit, 25% come from me, the teacher), 100 diaper changes, many days that I feel like I'm a broken record- repeating myself until I lose my voice, and I'm always placing my hands in some unknown sticky/wet substance. But, when I sit with those kids and they can tell me shapes, colors, numbers, letters, animals (all by the age of 2, mind you!) I am reminded why I love what I do. All the while,  I get to love on these kids and share with them the eternal love of Christ. A bad day can't ruin my career choice.

How about our first wedding anniversary is in 2 weeks?! I can't believe it's been a year. Goodness, what a year it has been. Husband has a surprise getaway planned the weekend of our anniversary. Sadly, I can't get off work. So on the 11th (the actual date),  I'll be celebrating with 7 toddlers. Yay. But, that's okay. I'm ready to see what Husband has planned!

I have successfully lost 4 pounds. WooHoo! How? I have no clue. Working? Running around, chasing kids? Eating quick tunafish and cracker meals? Who cares? I feel great!

Husband bought me Lion King on DVD and we had the best time watching it. I haven't seen it in years and seriously, you'd think it was the first time I ever saw it with all my laughing (and crying!) Such a good one!

Oh man, I have never been so excited about our future. I feel like we finally got all the junk out of our lives and now we can see the outcome of following Christ through everything. These next few months could reveal a lot of new roads and I'm so ready!

Happy 3 day weekend! Remember why we celebrate, as you celebrate!

oh hey!

I admit I have been MIA recently and I so miss you all!
My mind has been stuck in spring break mode.
There are about a gagillion pictures I'd like to share.
But don't worry, I won't make you sit down and go through all of them.
At least not all at once.

But for now I have supercool news!

This little blog has been given not one, but TWO awards!
Whaaat?!

Way cool.

The first award was given to me, oh about a million years ago, from my good blog friend over at Scribbles n' Things (click the name to check out her awesome blog!)

Honestly, I have no clue what Liebster means. But, I'll still take the award!

(I'll do the rest of the "rules of the awards" all at once.)

The second award was given to me this week (which reminded me of the first one and how I never did anything with it...oops.) I was given this award from one of my newest "followers" and the newest blog I currently stalk, as luck would have it (click the name to check her out!)

Woo Hoo!

I'm going to be a rebel and make things up as I go.

Here are 15 random facts about myself: (that should cover the needed amount from both awards)

1. I trace stars on my thumbs when I get nervous/anxious.

2. I was a character at Disney World. Chipmunks, King Louie, Jessie, etc. Also, a parade dancer and I was in training to be Belle for the (then) MGM Studios production of Beauty and the Beast. (We moved before I could continue...sad day indeed.)

3. I have forever wanted a tattoo on my foot, but will probably never get one.

4. I long to eat healthy, but have zero willpower.

5. I clap when I laugh.

6. My dream job is to own my own bookstore/dance studio/wedding planner. All in one place.

7. I want twins. Or any multiples.

8. Any miniature version of a normal sized object/animal is automatically cute. Example: McDonald's Chicken McBites, little Coke cans, puppies, etc.

9. I'm an avid doodle-er.

10. I knew all the words to Phantom of the Opera by the time I was 10. (Way before the movie came out!)

11. I don't drink the last 10% of any drink.

12. I once kept a piece of broccoli in my mouth for over an hour when I was 2. I refused to swallow. I still hate it to this day.

13. It was 6 months before I realized Brandon was interested in me...whoops.

14. I am referred to as "Grandma" more than once a day.

15. I am a lover of all Sims-type games. It's the control freak in me. 

Now is when I "tag" 10 blogs (probably supposed to be more, but I like the number 10) I don't want you to feel obligated to play along if you have been tagged, but I do want you to know how much I love your blog!

(I'm giving you all the "Versatile Award" because I don't know what Liebster means!!!)

Kessler from It's a New Day

Kelsey from Kelsey and Covey

Brittany from Life of Charmings

Jes from Two Smuppies

Bethany from L&B

Denise from That Girl Denise

Krista from Saturated Canary

BonBon from The Whim Wham Life

Peyton from What A Day to Appreciate

Kelsey from Kelsey Inspired

Congrats, ladies! You all make my blogging experience brighter and I thank you for that!

Like I said, you do not have to write the 15 random facts and tag 10 people, unless you want to!!

Now, I give you all permission to stalk their blogs like I do.