Just wanted to share a few pictures from Christmas and Moving Month. Nate's favorite part of the new place is the staircase.

Attack of the Hot Chili Peppers

So, I went to Walmart on Saturday with my mom, sis and Nathan. And if you know me, and can never find me, Im usually there. So we were almost done with our grocery shopping making our way down the aisles and filling our carts to the brim. We had carefully made a list according to the menus we had planned, making shopping an easy flowing experience. So we thought.

I turned the corner to the bread aisle when I started to cough. Then Nathan started to cough and then I noticed everyone around me were coughing. I sniffed the air only to saturate my lungs with nothing but the scent of chili peppers.......burning. Everyone started to look around as the smell began to drift across the stores. Somebody in the deli department had burnt chile peppers. We immediately had to get out of there as Nathan was coughing and getting tear-eyed. Of course, I had already opened a bottle of water and had to wait and pay for it. We left about $200 worth of groceries by the clothes department and briefly mentioned it to the manager. People started to leave by the dozens, leaving a few brave souls.

We walked to the van and began to laugh hysterically. We talked about the reaction of people all the way to Savemart. It was really funny in a serious way.

2009.....Whew!

Okay so its been a few weeks since I've last blogged and I've been busy. My parents decided they wanted another house but don't want to buy and sell at the same time. So they've decided to rent a townhouse for all of us and try to sell their house, even though its probably against all odds. So we are piling a 2000+ sq. ft. house into a 1000 sq ft apartment townhouse.

Seriously, Jon and I are along for the ride and we pray that we'll be in our own place within a year. Its been grand living with the rents but we haven't had a place to call our own in so long (well 7 months) and I miss decorating, entertaining, etc. So we are trusting God and hope that all goes well with Jonny and school. Jonny is working hard in school. There is a major test every week and he can't miss any school. He's up at 4:30 every morning and doesn't get home until 5pm. We are only on one income but after healthcare, taxes, car payment, daycare and debt, we're lucky enough to go out once in a while.

Now please understand that we are so grateful for the things we have and would never trade these opportunities for anything but what God wants for us. And Im not complaining or feeling sorry for ourself. We have great parents that have been through tough times and have helped us, along with great friends too :) We have food, shelter, gas, and we pay our bills on time. We are blessed beyond measure.

Anyways, my friend Brandi wrote on her blog about reading other's blogs and Im so glad that she does because I miss her-so this is for you girl!

This is going to be a good year........for all......even when the storm comes. I'll be there with an umbrella, wanna join me?

Little Eyes Are Watching

Quite a few months ago, Jon and I experienced the joy of praying with our son. Then he began to lead prayers by himself. This past Sunday as I held him in church, we experienced another awesome moment. I looked over and he was raising his hands to the Lord and singing in his small voice. I realized he had been watching his dad and I. Tears formed as I thought of how he listens and sees everything we are doing. Im so guilty of letting of little terms of frustration like, "Crap, stupid, etc." And I know those words are better than others :) So instead of feeling guilty, it just made me realize that it means I can teach him more, like bible verses and such. Now if I could just dust off my bible more........

What stays in Vegas............

Well, Jon and I are going to Vegas this weekend as a special treat from my sis and her hubby! So excited because neither one of us have been and I've always wanted to experience it! So we are staying in the Stratosphere, Im packing walking shoes, and we are off to have some fun. (Please note that we aren't really gamblers, though we may have to do some penny slots or something) So I know Jennae and I will be taking many photos to post later.

Oh Yeah, my Mom, Dad and I lived there for a few months when I was almost 3 and Mom was preggo with Jennae. I used to say, "Has Megas"

TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay so my sister got tickets to the Midnight showing of Twilight, the movie. OMG! It was so good. Not scary. Very very very good. At least I thought it was. It was so romantic-yes folks. Romantic. I don't want to give it away but you need to see it. And oh yea, I haven't even read the books! Nevertheless Doug and Jonny didn't care for it because it was a "Chick-Flick" but they were troopers for going with us.
Anyways, I just had to share. And now I'm going to read the books.......

Whew! How time passes!

Well, it has been a long 2 1/2 months and a lot has happened. For starters, I went to see a doctor about my health. Im on track and slowly losing weight. Its been hard to change my lifestyle but I know its worth it. I won't say how much I weigh but I will say that I have been able to shed some inches and try on smaller clothes.

Then, Jennae and Doug got their house and so we helped them for a few weeks. Its beautiful and I am proud of them!

Then the biggest decision we've had to make came to us right in the face. We have been praying for over a year with the decision of leaving EPIC church. We have struggled because though we loved the people, we didn't feel we fit the church and if we tried to hang on any longer, we'd sabotage what God was trying to do. We probably went about it the wrong way but everyone was shocked (and some still don't realize it) We've also tried to make it peaceful so that this doesn't interfere with the relationships we've built with everyone. So we officially decided on November 7, 2008. We decided until God directs us to a specific church, we'll attend them all. I don't want to say that we are "trying" out churches because its God's direction that we are looking forward to. We felt complete peace about this and we plan to still attend our life group until its time.

Jonny was accepted to the Psychiactric Technician program beginning in December. This means a year long program, no money and lots of faith. Thank God we both have supportive parents to keep our faith up and pray for us.