So I got my spring cleaning started last weekend while it was so beautiful outside! I even made it out to the garden and cleaned it all out! How nice that feels! Now I am anxiously awaiting to plant some 10" Dahlia's out front and of course some veggies! I need to get the bulbs started inside now so they can be ready to be put outside soon! I wouldn't consider myself one to have much of a green thumb and honestly Thank Goodness for such a good husband that remembers to water the inside plants! I am so ready for warm weather I can hardly stand it! Hopefully I can keep up my motivation during the stormy weather we've been having the last couple of days!

Desi started a new daycare this week and I am so surprised at how well she's been adjusting. They've been working with her on an actual routine which I am hoping will really help with her obedience and keeping her into a routine at home too. Nights have seemed so crazy and inconsistant for her. She truely is a good kid (most of the time) and it is so good to see her play so well with other kids, it doesn't matter their age she is cute with them all! However, she seems to have a new little personality showing through. She is truely been learning tons at preschool and I can't stop thinking about how she is shortly going to be starting Kindergarten!

Nate is still plugging it along through school and actually has been really swamped with homework. I am so proud of him and his constant love and time he gives to us on his stressful and oh so little time to spare weekdays!

A new taste...

We had an awesome opportunity to go to this Opera last night and what a great performance! "The Marriage of Figaro!" Nate and I really enjoyed the show and every minute spending time together too! We laughed together and was able to have a mutual appreciation for such talent and excellent comedy in seeing this. This was both of our first Opera's we have ever been to. It was so fun to get all dressed up and experience a little bit of high class. And the best part about it is the tickets aren't that expensive either! Especially, with a student discount.


A couple of weeks ago, we went to our first Ballet together as well and saw "Madame Butterfly" That as well was a lot of fun! I love dance anyway so to see this performance was super exciting for me to really capture the goosebumps and heartwarming feelings of watching such perfection and elegant dance style.
Madame Butterfly was a more serious performance and really you can't compare a ballet to an Opera.

Nate has been taking a Humanities Class and the requirements are for him to see different styles of art and experience them for himself. I am grateful for this class because we've never experienced anything like this and we truely have gained a respect and love for both of these and really can't wait to go to another!
Our next adventure is going to a Symphony. Looking forward to this new taste of experiences.

Refreshed

Well the holidays are over and we are off to a new fresh start to a new year! Wahoo!
Nate has started school again and I actually feel confident that there is light at the end of the tunnel this time. :) I can't wait for the next few years to see where life takes us.
Desi has been loving going to preschool, where she has learned so much! She comes home singing new fun songs and cute projects they've worked on and she even is teaching us a little bit of sign language. She is sure growing up quickly.
I told her the other day, "Desi, you are sooo cute" and she responded with, "It's because I look like my dad!" If that is not the truth!

I recently listened to someone talk about how they used to teach their children through discipline and how hard parenting seemed to be. And yet this man found more success by teaching through example. This really hit me, because I can't tell you how many times a day I felt discouraged because I was constantly threatening my child to "be good" or "do this" or else... you'll sit on the stairs or have no more movies.. on and on. I have found that by taking those small simple moments to spend time with Desi or even have her involved in what I am doing, has really helped her learn that I am here for her. That I am not just always mad at what she does.
So now I feel refreshed!
Maybe I am just trying to figure things out as a parent and I am sure I have tons to learn! But do you ever feel like you get a sense of accomplishment when you recognize moments like these?
I like this picture, as my brother put it.. "It says so much"


Anyway, work is overwhelming busy and I feel constant pressure. However, I am learning tons and I say.. "Bring it on!" I've realized that I like excitement and a little stress in my work life. It keeps me motivated and challenged to do better. And it has really helped me try and keep positive! Life's full of tests and trials and I really think our attitude makes the difference.

Holiday Boutique, Tomorrow.

Life is sooo GOOD!

Here to our side of the story, Life is good! I am realizing more and more everyday how grateful I am for sOooo Many things. I honestly, cannot say I have much complaints. With Thanksgiving approaching and the heart felt emotions of being close to family and recognizing each one of our family members I honestly have to say I love and adore each and every one of them. From parents to siblings to in-laws, every single one of them I cannot imagine not being apart of them. They are all a big factor in who and what I am. I AM FAMILY. It is amazing to me how much they all infuluence and are truely a great inspiration to my life.
Nate & I are recognizing a lot of our blessing and how grateful we are for our health and the things we have to fullfill our needs and desires in life. Especially grateful for Eachother and our sweet little girl. Desiree brings so much Joy into our lives! More than I could ever express. We have some great goals ahead of us. But how Joyful we are for what we have! I am so grateful for this time of year to really reflect on the Good in our life! The ugly can sure be ugly sometimes, but boy do our Blessings always outweigh the bad.

I have come to LOVE the Dove chocolates, not only do they melt in your mouth, they are so devine! they Have these fun and tender messages inside the wrapper...

In my Dove chocolate Promises Message today: Count your Blessings, not your worries.

This really hit me. It is awesome how focusing on our blessings, really makes our worries seem so little. :)

Scentsy Candles

I am having an Open Basket Scentsy Party. Great for Christmas gifts.
You are welcome to stop by to see what's new. I'll have the samples and everything until Thursday, November 20th. I am willing to bring them by to you as well.
Call me with questions.