Randomness of 2011

Yesterday I made chocolate chip cookies....I used the same recipe as I always do...and I don't know what happened...my cookies were flat and chewy...not the normal puffy cookies I make. I added the baking soda...so strange.  They are still good...just not as pretty.

Hubs and I are trying to make some tough decisions right now in regards to "Y". Unfortunately, we have found out about some very disturbing issues that have been going on and are having to practice tough love right now. We are hoping and praying that we are doing the right thing. My stomach has been in knots since yesterday and Hubs didn't sleep at all last night. I now understand what my parents must have gone through with me. Sorry Mom and Dad for putting you through such difficult times.  The question has now become, do we have him sent to our house and remove him from the environment that he is in, or do we try and wait it out and see how well his Mom and Stepdad handle the issues.  Either way...it isn't going to be easy.  So prayers are appreciated right now.

It is snowing here...and I'm not sure when it is going to stop. I made it to work..making it back home may be another issue.  It's not bad once I get on the main road. The hard part is getting out of our subdivision and up the hill on our street.  The snow sure is pretty though...wishing we had a snow day here.

Started running again. Yes....I am doing a 5K at the end of the month...need to start a great workout regimen. Can't say I am loving it yet...but when your pants start getting tight...it's time to do something. Buying new clothes is not an option for me right now.

Thirty-One Gifts just revealed their new Spring/Summer Catalog. I must say it is probably my FAVORITE one yet!  I can't wait to get my hands on some of the products!!! It just keeps getting better and better. Aren't these fun colors??? Check out my blog on the right hand side to find out the special I am offering for all new consultants who sign up on January 15th!

I didn't make any New Year's resolutions this year.  Did you? I have some goals that I have set for myself...but I set them this past fall.  So not sure they technically count as New Year's resolutions!?

Excited for this Friday! I have a date with Little "I". His birthday is later this month and his birthday present choice was to go see Sesame Street Live again. So this Friday I am taking off of work and spending the day with him and we are going to go see Elmo and all his friends! I can't wait to see what "I" does when he sees them in person.  Should be lots of fun!

It is breafast time and I am already thinking about dinner tonight. Thinking minestrone soup sounds really good. I was watching the food channel over Christmas and one of the chefs was making this.....going to have to try a new recipe tonight.

I think that is enough of my randomness for now.  Happy Monday to you all!!

Been thinking about it

I am sitting here today and am SO THANKFUL for my husband and the support he gives me with my Thirty-One career. I went to a networking group last night for the first time. I met some wonderful ladies..there was almost 50 women there! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I took a lot away from it and am looking forward to getting to know these women better.

I was standing there at the end of the evening chatting with a couple of the ladies and realizing how blessed I am to have a husband who stands beside me and wants to see me succeed with my own business. He doesn't complain about me going to 31 parties, attending events or networking meetings. In fact, he encourages me and is interested in what happens.

A few of the ladies last night were talking about how there husbands gave them guilt trips for being away from them and their families to go do this type of work and network...it was so depressing and I just felt bad for them. They kept checking their phones as their husbands would call and wonder when they were coming home. I drove home last night and realized even though I might complain about my husband and how he doesn't do things I want him to or think he should ....he does support and love me more than I can imagine. He wants the best for me...and I am thankful for that. 

Now...I must admit, when I first started this adventure, he wasn't too crazy about it and the whole direct sales idea. However, our deal when I started this July was that I was going to make this work and I needed two years to prove to him I can do this full time. Well...6 months later and he is already seeing the results...he has become my cheerleader. This is a big month for me....I am working toward being a "Director" and getting that extra bonus.  I am nervous/excited and just hoping and praying that it happens. God is totally paving the way...and I stand here today going...it seemed impossible two days ago...but I should have never doubted you...as I know you are opening doors that I would have never thought of looking in. I am amazed...thankful and excited to see what he has in store for my future.

Thanks for listening.

Christmas #3

The final celebration of the year...and first celebration of the new year happened this past weekend at my parents house. I hadn't planned to go and spend the night at my parents house....but my hubs encouraged me to go so that I would miss any bad weather that might be headed our way and to just spend some time with my family.

Boy am I sure glad he did. I really need a night away from our house and needed some good old family time. I texted my sister to tell her I was coming up...but no one else new...boy you should have seen my parents faces when I walked inside the house.  They were surprised! And the bonus was surprising my brother, sil and niece! I was so happy to spend some time with everyone!

I didn't take any pictures on New Years Eve.....I spent at least an hour sitting in the recliner rocking Miss P....I was soaking up my time with her...and we enjoyed rocking as we listened to the conversations going on at the dinner table. Yes..I totally have baby fever after being around her this weekend.

My sis, bil, brother, sil and I spent the late evening hours playing Apples to Apples. I had never played...and it was really fun and we got some great laughs out of the game! I loved every minute...even though I was ready for bed and stayed up way past my bedtime!

Little "I" and I shared the same bed together. He tosses and turns all night and his feet ended up in my face on New Years morning. I loved having him wake me up and ask me if after our nap we could unwrap presents. :)  He had waited patiently all night to have Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

It was pretty much just like Christmas morning...Mom made breakfast casserole and cinnamon rolls and we unwrapped presents and sat around in our pjs all morning. I loved it! It was so much fun watching Little "I" unwrap his gifts...he definitely got distracted...but it made it last longer...and I loved that.

Here are some pictures of our morning...WARNING!! Picture OVERLOAD!

I loved snuggling with my little princess. She is so snuggly! I am going through withdrawals!

I had a bloggy friend make a couple of items for my niece and nephew...and they turned out SO CUTE! We even played dress up with Miss "P"....the pillowcase dress is a little big...but she looked adorable in it! And I loved watching my sil's reaction when she opened the gift!

Check out Brandy's etsy shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sunfirecreative. She did SUCH a wonderful job! Thank you Brandy!!

And just a few more snap shots of our time together...

So thankful for Christmas with family a great way to start 2011!

My Friday

Well today is Friday for me again! We get tomorrow off and I couldn't be more excited for a long extended weekend again!!

This weekend is a bit busier than last! I still have Christmas shopping to do! Say what?? That's right.....my family isn't celebrating Christmas till Saturday...so I still have presents to wrap and gifts to get....hey...at least I wasn't out last week with all those that waited last minute!

I am really excited to see my family on Saturday. I love giving presents and this year I am especially excited again. We drew names this year, which made it even easier. Hubs and I have my brother and sister. I took my sister...as I was hoping I would get her...I can't wait for her to open her present. Surprise Kid if you read this! You know it is coming from me! lol!

I also got two of the most precious items for my niece and nephew...I promise to show you pictures once they open them!

So...that is on my agenda for the weekend...I am also gearing up for a new year with Thirty-One Gifts. My business and team just keep on growing! I just got my first recruit from Virginia! I love having girls on my team all over the US!! I am so excited!!  We also just received our Dream Reward info for this next year and I gave my goals to my Hubs....I am working towards two FREE trips and going to National Conference in July. I love this company and the support it gives me. God is truly blessing us all!

With that said..I am looking for two things. One I am wanting to find someone to help me design my 31 blog...and give me some type of cute button logo..for just me...so if you know of anyone who can do this...for a great price...please let me know!

And...I am also looking for other bloggers out there who would like to host a giveaway this next year?? Please let me know if you are interested. I would love to give away a few of our new items that are coming out this spring....I mean...check out some of these cute bags....Aren't they fun for spring and summer??

So if you would love to host a giveaway...please let me know through the comment section and I will get in contact with you! :)

Have a wonderful day!! Enjoy the rest of 2010!! hehe!