Pinewood Derby

The kids really enjoyed the Pinewood Derby this year! Neither one of them actually won a race but who cares, it was fun!



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Great News:

Tax season is over and I can finally breathe again! Many thanks to my crazy cool new friend and back up receptionist, Taylor, who helped me through this tax season! I seriously could not have done it without her. This  year was definitely more stressful than last due to me taking on more responsibilities and our office going paperless. Thankfully my tax season bonus allowed us to make a dent in the pay off of some debt! I also got to have some much needed girly time on my day off at CPK (margaritas, woo!) and then we did some shopping at the mall. Then dinner with my hubby at Wood Ranch was a really nice way to end the madness that was the last few months.

Hubby News:

Tyler got the news on Friday that he passed his security clearance at work! This means he will be working on antennas that have secret radio frequencies and other things of that nature. It's all totally over my head but right up his alley! We are so thankful for his job and the opportunity for lots of overtime while we pay off debt. I honestly have to say that I have been less than gracious while he works overtime, though. So I publicly declare that I will be more supportive this week than last. :)

All ready for the clean room at Dad's work!

Fat News:

I hate to admit it but I've been totally out of control with my eating the last month or so. I don't know why, but the whole office gets stuck in this attitude of "oh, it's tax season, eat what you want and change things later." So, sadly, I've packed on five pounds. It's my own dang fault, too. Curse you tasty treats! Time to get crackin' on losing the ugly that made a home around my middle.

Offspring News:

The kids are great! I love them to death. Cole is a constant chatterbug and is doing much better at school and Kayley has admitted to liking her first boy and hates having her hair brushed.

Homestead News...Threefold:

1. We got a second fridge. It has an ice maker!

2. Our kitchen is continuously invaded by ants. Every time I set a trap they come, go away and then come back in a different spot.

3. I love my house cleaning friends, Delia and Maria. Sometimes they move my stuff into weird places.

Emotional News:

I've been through a whole lot in the last few years. I think I've grown in who I am as a child of God, as a wife and as a mom. But I still struggle so much with certain aspects of my life. I feel as thought there will be parts of me that will never, ever heal or be healthy. How on earth does God work on this person who has so many broken parts?

Final News:

I'm going to bed now. Blogging is exhausting! 

Morning Prayer

I came across this prayer today. Sounds like something I need to pray every single day.

Lord,

I lay all my responsibilities at Your feet. I am now yielding my heart, mind and strength to your awesome power and glory. I desperately need You.

Open my eyes, ears, heart and soul so that I'm not too busy to hear You. Teach me to walk, live and be in the center of Your will for my life. Use me as a blessing in the lives of my children, dear Lord.

Forgive me for my past mistakes, which can be better described as sins. I've been impatient, short tempered, self-righteous and it has made me a difficult woman to love and live with. Lord, starting today, fill me with the fruit of the Spirit: patience, kindness, humility, and gentleness.

Make me a woman who is not easily angered; guard me from being rude or selfish. Fill me with the strength to endure all things necessary. Your perfect love never fails. I praise you, and I thank you for saving me.

Amen.

Life Update

Hey, hey. After a gross sinus infection and some antibiotics I'm feeling much better!

Work is real busy. If you haven't done your taxes yet then you're slackin'. I'm a grouchy mom and a grouchy wife lately. I will be very glad when Tuesday rolls around and I'll be done with all this nonsense.

Cole has gotten himself into some trouble lately at school. I won't go into it but he did lose a lot of privelages, the worst for him being no dessert for two weeks. Oh the joy of raising an unfiltered mouth son.

Women's retreat was fantastic! I ended up rooming with two ladies I don't know and driving down with one of them. We really got along well. We had lunch together, went to the spa, got our nails done and did some shopping. For not having met Tracey ever before we really acted like old friends. I made some other new friends also! Our room was a master suite with a full size kitchen where I definitely did bake cookies one night. Good times.

I went out with Becca for her birthday a couple of weeks ago. Dancing was so fun. I honestly can't remember the last time I stayed up until 2am!

That's pretty much all, besides the fact that I just ate a Trader Joes ice cream sandwich that was worth every single one of the 12 points it was. Mmm.