Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy

This is a picture from when I got to visit France in 2008 and see the Eiffel Tower. If you look closely under the tower, you will see there was actually a rainbow! I felt like God was telling me that it doesn't matter where on this earth I travel to, He is still God and He is always near. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." - Matthew 28:20

Day 4: My Parents

This cute little blonde is my mom. She taught elementary school in Sparta for over twenty years. A couple of years ago she retired and has become a full time Nana to her three grand daughters. She is always willing to help us when we need a babysitter, or help us in any other way she can. She is very generous and has a wonderful heart. I think she has a little feisty streak too. If you ask me one would have to in order to spend their whole life working around small children. Now that I'm a mom, I of course have a whole new respect for my mom. It is the hardest job in the world and she did a wonderful job raising my sister and I (a lot of the time time as a single mom). I love you mom!

My dad is a free spirit and a rolling stone. He is incredibly talented musically and sings folk music. He has a very big heart and a hilarious sense of humor. He also looks like Mario from Nintendo brothers a little. Although him and my mom have been split since I was little, he was still able to walk me down the aisle on my wedding day. When we are able to spend time with him we really appreciate his unique and genuine heart. I can honestly say there is absolutely no one in the world like my dad!

Day 3: First Love

The question for day 3 asks who my first love was. That's hard to answer mainly because love has a lot of different operational definitions. However, for the purpose of this question I am going way back to kindergarten. His name was Zach Irby and all I remember was that he had jet black hair, tan skin, and would sometimes wear gold chains to school with his parachute pants. In my little five year old brain, he was perfect. Of course, I am aware now that he was simply my first crush and I have luckily been able to experience the difference between a crush and true love since then. It's also safe to say that when I was growing up I gave my heart away too easily. It doesn't really matter who my first real love was, all that matters is that I am married to my love now! This warrants another picture of my hot husband doing something manly.



I probably won't be keeping up with the challenge over the weekend, but I plan to pick back up on Monday. Have a great weekend every one!

Blogging Challenge Day 1

Things have been super crazy with Brooke and school lately, so what better time to take a challenge that requires me to spend more time blogging? Actually, doing something enjoyable for ten to twenty minutes every day is a great way to reduce stress; therefor it only makes sense that I should take this blogging challenge to reward myself for the long hours I put in studying and diaper changing. Here are the rules if you would like to also take the challenge! I may not do it every day, but I will try. (Thanks for passing this along Suzannah!)

Day 1: Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts
Day 2: Something you want to do before you die
Day 3: Your first love
Day 4: Your parents
Day 5: A song to match your mood
Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7: Favorite movies
Day 8: A place you've traveled to
Day 9: A favorite picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 10: Something you're afraid of
Day 11: Favorite tv shows
Day 12: Something you don't leave the house without
Day 13: Something that means a lot to you
Day 14: A picture of you last year - how have you changed?
Day 15: Bible verse
Day 16: Dream house
Day 17: Something you're looking forward to
Day 18: Favorite food
Day 19: Something you miss
Day 20: Picture that always makes you smile
Day 21: Favorite Picture of yourself ALL TIME Why?
Day 22: What's in your purse?
Day 23: Favorite Movie
Day 24: Something you've learned
Day 25: Picture of your favorite band/artist
Day 26: Your Dream Wedding
Day 27: Original Photo of the city you live in
Day 28: Pet Peeves
Day 29: 3 Wishes
Day 30: a picture of yourself this day and 5 good things that happened since you started the challenge


Day 1: I have already introduced myself via the "about me" section. Here is a picture of me giving Ms. Brooke some loving.



15 interesting facts seem like a LOT. I'll do 7.
1. I love interior design almost as much as I love Psychology.
2. I have four tattoos, all small and discretely placed.
3. I love our church home, North Point Church, and am so glad to have found a place where believers seem to be genuinely living out love.
4. My husband proposed after only 3 months of dating.
5. I used to want to move to a big city, but now I'm honestly happy right where I'm at.
6. Life isn't about me, and I didn't truly know what joy was until I figured that out.
7. I tried out for the NPC Worship Team and have a second audition coming up next week. Whatever happens, I am just excited that I sang on stage by myself- it was way out of my comfort zone!