2012GOALS/2013GOALS

This is the last day of 2012!!!!! 

I have accomplished so much this year and 

achieved so many goals already, it makes me SO excited for this upcoming year!
To start off, God has given me so much grace this past year, when I messed up, didn't follow after his will, or blatantly decided that my plan would work better, he has always been there to pull me back in and push me in the right direction. I know I don't deserve any of the nice things I own, or deserve being in good health or even being alive.....but, I know God has a plan for my life and 2013 is going to be a year of growing and experiencing God on a whole new level, and i'm SO EXCITED!
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Jeremiah 29:11-14a
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord......

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Goals from 2012

1. Lose 20lbs- I knew I wanted to do this the right way.... slowly, and no crash dieting, yet still eating. :) I have lost 26lbs this last year and it feels so good to be able to be active and do things I love without feeling held back. I have recently started running and that has really be a great outlet for me....I have never been a runner, nor had I every thought in a million years that it would be for me, HOWEVER....once you set your mind to something...it can be done! :) 

2. Move on my own- In August of this past year I moved into my little house by myself and have been LOVING it ever since, I love having a little place to call my own, and to be able to decorate and style it exactly like I want! I love adding little crafty touches to make it cozy and inviting, most importantly I love being able to have people over for coffee, dinner or a movie. 

3. Become solely dependent- For a while my dad and mom had been helping me out with my student loans, which I was EXTREMELY thankful for, starting out can be a tricky financially. But, I was determined to be completely self sufficient, so this year I accomplished that!!!

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GOALS FOR 2013

1. NO Pop(soda) This Year 

2. Trip to Africa in June 

3. Getting more Involved at Church

4. Work on my Budgeting and get a chunk Saved 

5. Keep Steady with my Daily Devotionals 

6. Run a Half Marathon 

7. Lose 15 more lbs.

8. Sew a Quilt 

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Feel free to message or post me your New Years Goals!!!!

KNITTING

During this week of vacation I decided on one thing...

I was determined to learn how to knit! 

My mother is an EXCELLENT knitter, she has done hats and little 

sweaters for the babies....so I knew with my week off I wanted to pick up a new little hobby! 

Mom started me off with taking me to the knitting shop close to home, 

it was a CUTE little country house that they turned into a shop and it had 

a bunch of different yarn textures and colors, it was hard not to go crazy seeing all the pretty

things! I picked up my yarn and needles, than we headed to a Tea Room for lunch 

that was close by....It was SOOO delicious!

 We both ordered Peach tea, Quiche, and Artichoke Soup! 

It was nice to just be able to sit and chat,

 knowing that once we were finished we wouldn't have to clean up afterwords. :)  

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I knew I wanted to start off making a hat,  I know people normally 

start off with making potholders(or so I have heard), but since I have been burned 

countless times by these "so called" potholders, I decided that a hat would be a better option. :) 

I found a pattern on the internet for a " Cable Slouch Hat", which is EXACTLY 

what I was wanting! What luck! 

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I started off on my practice yarn getting the feel for knitting 

by doing a couple rows than started on in...  

Then I started in on my real project!

 After 2 1/2 balls of yarn,  3 nights, sore fingers and alot of help...

I finished my HAT! :) 

"Think of it this way, by learning to knit now

you'll be a pro by the age of 40...thats when people normally

start knitting." 

-Tim-

CHRISTMAS2012

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

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moms "candy cane cake" with coffee, grapefruit, and bacon 

left to right: Kaitlin, Justin, Kayla, Jake, Timmy, Colt, Mom

Dad, Emma, Ashley(baby ellie), Travis, Me and Cade 

The 3 boy cousins 

Mom with the grandbabies

All of us kids

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LUKE 2:1-14

 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. ² This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.³ So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.

⁴ Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, ⁵ to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife,^[a] who was with child. ⁶ So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. ⁷ And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Glory in the Highest

⁸ Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. ⁹ And behold,^[b] an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. ¹⁰ Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.¹¹ For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. ¹² And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
¹³ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”^[c]

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve 

Relaxing . Laughing . Eating Goodies . Decorations 

The house is all decorated beautifully..."white christmas" is on the tv and stockings are hung!!

 Today, was a success!!! Baking, christmas eve service at church, 3 mile run, and just setting around

doing nothing but talking. Before the end of the night Emma and Colt sat down and recited Luke 2 from memory, they were proud as punch to tell us all. 

I love being apart of a family that not only LOVES the holiday season, but who also doesn't forget the real reason for the season. Very blessed!

1. Peach baked brie 

2. Timmy's collection of nutcrackers  

3. Decorated living room  

4. Handmade Stockings 

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Everyone get snuggled up in beds and sleep tight for...... 

CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!!!!! 

Christmas Travels

FANTASTIC TRAVELS

 I spent most of the afternoon in the car 

traveling back home to my parents for CHRISTMAS!! 

Most people dread going on long car trips, but I really enjoy them....even if i'm alone 

I don't mind one bit! I turn my music on, roll the windows down and soak in the time

where I have to sit and not worry about what needs to be done or what I forgot to pack....If 

I left the house without it, than I don't need it! Here are a few of my favorite things that

make a roadtrip PERFECT for me :) 

Road trip Favorites: 

Explosions in the Sky

Jon Mclaughlin

Hair in a Ponytail 

Lady A

Gummy Bears

Dr. Pepper(fountain)

Watermark Church Podcasts

After arriving, we did some little things here and there to get around for Christmas,

than ended the night with a rousing game of "Mad Gab", 

if you have never played before I HIGHLY encourage it! :) 

Its really fun to play with a bunch of people...makes it a little more interesting :) 

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Time to rest up before Christmas eve!!! 

Goodnight all! 

today..was..a..great..day

Today...was....a....great...day

To start off....I had a good day at work, even though I got behind on my clients by 

30minutes and couldn't for the life of me catch up. OH WELL, one day of being late out of almost 4 years of doing hair...ISN'T too bad if you ask me. :) One of the things I love most about my job is 

talking to alllll kinds of people and hearing their stories....it's special to know that people trust me enough to tell me their life....and haircut after haircut getting to know them on a real relationship level. 

I'm defiantly thankful for a job that I LOVE. 

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After, I got off work I went for a run across the lake, Temperature here in texas is UP and DOWN constantly, my run yesterday was 77degrees this time of night...and tonight it was 45degrees. I went from running in a tshirt, to a hoodie and earmuffs. haha at least i'm prepaired. 

After the run, my friend olivia and I went around 

town and admired all the christmas lights with christmas music blaring. I thought I was doing good with  my one string of lights on the front porch...TURNS out....people go CRAZYYYYY with lights around here! haha good thing I don't live in their neighborhood! 

Hope you enjoyed your night!!!!! :) 

FAITH>FEAR

I read this quote tonight, 

and instantly thought of HOW true it is....

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FAITH AND FEAR

 CANNOT EXIST

IN THE SAME PLACE 

AT THE SAME TIME. 

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There are alot of moments in my life where my 

flesh creeps in and I get fearful, it might be worrying about money

 or letting people down or about the simplest things...

yet it happens....time and time again. But, sometimes I need a slap in the face.....God has 

EVERYTHING under control and who am I to second guess or doubt his plan for 

my life, and doubt that he is in control of every minuscule detail. God has placed me in this moment in time, in this city, at this job, with specific people surrounding me for HIS divine plan....

why should I worry, when God has placed me here; he chose me.

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I looked up the definitions of both....and they could not be FURTHER set apart....

 faith

noun 

1: trust, belief, confidence, conviction;optimism, hopefulness, hope. ANTONYMS mistrust.

fearfuladjective1: afraid, frightened, scared (stiff), scared to death, terrified, petrified; alarmed, panicky, nervous, tense,apprehensive, uneasy, worried (sick), anxious; informal jittery, jumpy.
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Lamentations 3:22-23

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 

They are new ever morning; great is your faithfulness.