Romney/Ryan 2012...

Since my last post life has literally been like being on a roller coaster that never stops with unexpected accelerations, drops, twist & turns... Some of it gives you a rush & some just makes you sick to your stomach!

1. We celebrated 18 years of marriage!

2. School started.

3. I'm a middle class momma of two voting for...
Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan 2012!

4. Our nana passed {a bittersweet blessing}

5. The fact that we have a ton of...
friends who love us was confirmed!

6. We had to get the girl ready for homecoming
{another post to come... she was stunning}

7. The boy has been preparing to rest for his black belt!

8. Its an Election Year!!!
{Praise Jesus this four years is almost UP}

9. We are a middle class family...
that has been hit hard by the current administration...

10. We are a middle class family...
voting for Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan 2012!

one life...

Crazy how fast a year & a few months goes by {time since my last post}... you just blink & before you know it's gone {time you can't get back}. At 37 {almost 38} the realization that statistically I've probably lived out at least 40% of my life hit me like the shock of jumping in the Jackson River at the crack of dawn {crazy cold even in the summer}. I haven't jumped in the Jackson River since I was a kid at camp, but have never forgotten the feeling... cold that would take your breath away followed by a rush.


Life has certainly given me plenty of lemons, but I am realizing that God gave me a wonderful husband, 2 crazy amazing kids & friends to make this life sweeter. Life has taken my breath away, but I'm feeling a rush thinking of how I could live the remainder of my one wild & precious life!


I will start by getting back to things I enjoy... for me... in no particular order:
1. Blogging {starting now}
2. Photography {learn more, do more}
3. Creative Stuff {from Pinterest}
4. Pinning {yep... I'm addicted}
5. Learning {how to be a better parent, blogger, photographer, creator, organizer, etc.}
6. Reading {whatevs the book club wants to read}
7. Organizing {whole house, whole life, lofty goal, but absolutely possible}


Things I have to look forward to... in no particular order after #1:
1. Celebrating 18 years of marriage {this week}
2. Getting my braces off {may be a little early, but February will be here before we know it}
3. School starting for the kids {craving a routine}
4. Finding respite care for our nana {so I can keep a little sanity}
5. Seeing my husband do great in his newly promoted position {Store Manager for Publix}
6. Grow a little business {maybe}
7. Family photos {maybe sooner rather than later}

kiki creates...

rosettes!

Check out her blog for some crazy cute ideas &

this Rosette tutorial...


I wanna put these all over everything!

Photo from Kiki Creates


Click the post title to go straight to her blog or
click the photo to go straight to the tutorial...