Spring will basically be here.... tomorrow!

It is one of my favorite season, everything feels fresh and happy! 

My family loves to be outside! Now that my girls are at the age where they can actually play, (instead of being in a stroller while we clean up or the other plays), I am really excited to get them outside this year! 

Before that can happen, my yard is going to need some work in order to be ready for all that fun!

I told my husband of my plans of wanting our yard to be a place we can all play and enjoy.  

My baby wasn’t quiet ready for preschool when time came. 

I know we cannot be alone, but it still made me feel like I had failed her. 

It's a crazy feeling, wanting to send them to school so they don't get behind, but not quiet ready to send them. She wasn't either, when school began she was very much attached to her momma, and also wasn't quiet potty trained enough for the preschools in our area. 

Since I felt like I was failing her, we began doing "homework" at home, or where ever we may be. Or as she calls it, "playing homework"!

She really does enjoy it, and sometimes it is more work than it is fun, and I am NO teacher, but I feel confident that we are moving in the right direction, and am reassured she will be fine, because we have some time before K-4. 

At one point in our lives, we will find ourselves in need of a laundromat and their services!

A laundromat can be a great resource in many different times and seasons of life. 

Maybe you are renting a living space that doesn't have the option for a washer and dryer or laundry areas. Even college dorms have laundromat style washrooms.

Other times may be instances where we are temporarily without our own washer and/or dryer. Like the case of being a first time home owner/renter; both cases you often have to supply your own large appliances. There may even be times you may be required to make a trip or two, to the laundromat due to the fact that your washer and dryer are out of service. 

About a year ago, I really began to focus on my time in His word, my time with Him and developing my relationship with God, in addition to bettering myself, mentally and physically!

Along the way, I read a personal development book, and one of the subjects in the book spoke about using the gifts God gave you to minister or to bless others. 

I feel like God has given me the gift to 'create'. I really enjoy crafting, painting and drawing, and I have always had a passion for writing. 

Not long after I read this book, He laid it on my heart to begin writing. 

As always, I am adding to my reading list, but this year, while I am adding "fun" reads, I am making choices to add intentional reading to my day. 

I want to add more books to help build me as a mom, a wife, and whatever this person God is working to mold me into!

I have always had "issues" with buying books. And notebooks. And planners. 

Okay, so I may just be a good old fashioned "nerd", but I don't see that as a problem! I also have a problem with buying books and not being able to part with them, they are like my trophies!  

Here is a list of books I am planning to read in January and February. 

Y’all! The New Year, is fast approaching!

Meaning, it’s time to shop for one of my [many] favorite things- PLANNERS!

Seriously.

I HEART PLANNERS!

Over the past year or so, I have been journaling in various places. 

I journal in my Bible, in a study journal, and a prayer journal. 

Three different places? Yes, three different places. 

There is a couple of reasons for that, but it began with Bible journaling.

I wanted to document what I am studying in my Bible, but sometimes, the lessons would be too long, and I needed a place to organize my thoughts. 

A few weeks ago, I went on a mission looking for new lunches to make for Blakeleigh and Amila, they love peanut butter and jelly “sam-a-whiches”, but let’s face it, it was time to change it up some!

So, naturally, Pinterest was my go to search board.

Soooo many ideas came up. Some easy. Some had way too many steps, some had way to much stuff the girls wouldn’t eat.

I found these pizza roll ups on The KitchenCritic blog (click to see her full recipe), and definitely wrote it down to try.

My whole house loves these!