Ever since we moved back from Wyoming, we've been living in an apartment. Honestly, I haven't had to live in an apartment setting in YEARS and it's quite an adjustment. I have had to come face to face with the fact that not everybody wants to be what I consider to be a good neighbor and I just have to deal with that. And I am but sometimes it's not easy but it's life.
There has been so much going on since we moved back to sunny Arizona. We are no longer homeschooling. That's right, she is in fourth grade at our local public school. I love her school and am thankful she's had great teachers so far!
Speaking of our kiddo, she's ten now and growing up so fast. She is in orchestra (viola anyone?) and choir as well as a drawing class. She is especially fond of drawing. I thank my niece for her awesome influence in that.
And, what am I doing with all my free time you might ask? I have a part-time job! I've been working at Scrapbook.com in their warehouse and I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed being in such close proximity to all their beautiful products. Haha, and no, this is not sponsored.
My goal is to get back to blogging in a more consistent way because I truly love talking with you here about life.
So, what's new with you?
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Rambling Update
27 June 2015
Things have been interesting here. School is out. That is code for...summer boredom. My goal is that byAb plays outside more than she watches movies/tv. It has finally warmed up here so that should be easier. We've had lots of mosquitoes this year though and she's been getting eaten alive practically. She's also had to say goodbye to her first BFF. Lili and her family are moving to another state and it has been pretty hard on Abby.
Which reminds me, we had so much rain this year. Way more than any previous year we've been here. Part of the time it was cold and rainy. The other part was warmer and rainy. Both didn't have a positive effect on the hubby's job situation.
Don't get me started on money stuff. I am trying to trust that God will take care of us. After all, He always has but sometimes it's hard. I want to control it all but that's not my job, is it? That is definitely easier said than done.
I've been reading a lot more lately which has been nice. I missed that. I might start sharing what I think about some of them. I just finished a book called Dollhouse that was very intriguing but dark. I'm still not quite sure what I think of it.
Also, I am glued to the screen whenever Pretty Little Liars is on. This season, season 6, is crazy. I cannot wait for answers to all of my questions if I ever get them. We shall see, I guess. I have found that most PLL fans are a bit intense and creative with their theories. It makes me smile mostly. Though I am curious to see if any of them are right.
See, now I've been rambling about that dang show again. I can't help it! I'm sort of addicted. What are you addicted to right now?
Falling Into a Funk
08 May 2015
Have you ever just fallen into a funk? I've found myself in that place this last week. No real reason other than just every day life. I suspect that mine is due to stress, hormones, and lack of exercise. Oh yes, a bad combo indeed.
Just as I was geared up to start back with my exercise routine hormones reared their ugly head. I've been slowly gaining all the weight I lost back due to not being diligent with my workouts or eating for that matter. It's official. I cannot fit into my smaller jeans anymore. I suppose that alone could make me be in a bad mood.
Still I know I am blessed in many ways. Mother's Day is coming up and it was not that long ago that this holiday was a bit of a beast for me to put it mildly. Having the child I prayed so long for changed that. Though I must admit the sting of infertility has never completely left me as I would be thrilled for another child (or two).
The thing about moodiness or funks, whether they are well deserved or not, is that they affect everything. They also tend to happen when I am not taking care of myself or putting my relationship with God first. It's darn near impossible to be in the right frame of mind all on my own. I have to put some effort and care into my life. And, clearly, right now I'm not. So, here is my prayer for today...
5 Things That Are New
10 July 2014
We are part of the summer movie program here. Do you have one? 11 movies for $8? Um, yes! We have been enjoying our cheap movies!
My hubby has a new job! He's in a whole new field, the oil field, and learning as much as he can as fast as he can.
Abby has her new tooth coming in. She still has the big gap in her smile but it's going to be closing fast!
It is hot. I think I promised not to complain about the heat at some point...but I take it back. It would be one thing if we had a/c but we do not. I do love that at night it cools down. That is different than AZ!
Some of the gals in my MOPS group are going to MomCon in KY this October, including me! That's the Mother's of Preschoolers Convention. And yes, Abby is going into Kindergarten but I have until the end of her Kindergarten year before I have to leave the group.
My hubby has a new job! He's in a whole new field, the oil field, and learning as much as he can as fast as he can.
Abby has her new tooth coming in. She still has the big gap in her smile but it's going to be closing fast!
It is hot. I think I promised not to complain about the heat at some point...but I take it back. It would be one thing if we had a/c but we do not. I do love that at night it cools down. That is different than AZ!
Some of the gals in my MOPS group are going to MomCon in KY this October, including me! That's the Mother's of Preschoolers Convention. And yes, Abby is going into Kindergarten but I have until the end of her Kindergarten year before I have to leave the group.
Life in Wyoming
12 April 2012
I'm sure many of you are wondering how life is going in Wyoming. It has, after all, been about 6 weeks since we moved. How is THAT possible by the way? The short answer? Good. Want me to elaborate? Yeah, I thought so.
It's different here. Duh. Moving from the desert to the plains will obviously be a bit of a change.
Yes it is colder, also a given. Also, it is calmer. Slower. More peaceful. Smaller yet bigger. There are less people and way more space. I mean look at this.
There are lots of parks. Trees. One way streets (in downtown anyway). One Walmart. One Target. No Walgreens on every corner though we do have a couple. There are boots at various spots around town. Boots. I do not lie. Oh and ignore the construction cone on the other side of the boot. I didn't notice it when I snapped this extremely touristy type photo. ;)
It is windier here and the weather has a mind of it's own. The other day it was 77 and a few days later it was 37 or so. Craaazy stuff. The people are pretty friendly. A lot of the churches are more old fashioned. Not a big deal but we were not looking for that dynamic.
Anyway, so that's a little bit about life in Wyoming. More to come soon, I promise!
It's different here. Duh. Moving from the desert to the plains will obviously be a bit of a change.
Yes it is colder, also a given. Also, it is calmer. Slower. More peaceful. Smaller yet bigger. There are less people and way more space. I mean look at this.
and this...
and this is the view from our church's parking lot.
It is windier here and the weather has a mind of it's own. The other day it was 77 and a few days later it was 37 or so. Craaazy stuff. The people are pretty friendly. A lot of the churches are more old fashioned. Not a big deal but we were not looking for that dynamic.
Anyway, so that's a little bit about life in Wyoming. More to come soon, I promise!
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