Just In Case...

Just in case my husband {or anyone else} is wondering what to get for my special day, here are three things I'd just love! :)

Birthday Happies by bsjames on Polyvore

{One} Southern Shirt Company 'Kimmy' in Riviera Blue {size M}
{Two} Life Application Study Bible - Personal Size {NIV translation, in pink :)}
{Three} Gift cards are always welcome! I cannot wait to shop for Spring lovelies and pick up some new warm weather tops.

Not-So-Fun Flu

Even more than I hate being sick, I hate seeing my sweet baby and husband sick.

Our little family has officially been hit by the dreaded flu. The little one woke up at 2 am Thursday morning with a 103 fever. It was all down hill from there. The hubby took her in that morning and she indeed had the flu- along with strep throat. We got a whopping 4 hours of sleep Thursday night which made for one very cranky toddler {and Mommy}. Just when sweet pea was finally starting to make a turn for the better, my dear husband woke up sick Saturday morning.

Ya'll, I'm not sure what is worse: a sick baby, or a sick husband.

I came home Thursday and did not leave my house until this morning- I just had to get some fresh air and space. So, my partner and I did a short run this morning with the fun 5:02 group and that has done wonders for my mental state!

I looks like I will be doctoring my two sick loves again today. Please pray their fevers break and they finally start turning around.

And please pray that Mommy- aka Doctor/Nurse/Cook/Disinfecter- doesn't get sick, too.

Tuscaloosa Half 2015

Today marked day one of training for the Tuscaloosa Half Marathon. The fact that I didn't bail even though it was 35 degrees, 4:30 in the morning, a Monday morning, and I was on time speaks volumes of my dedication! Ha! My running partner was even blown away!

My dear running partner ran this marathon last Spring,right after our Leo Half, and highly recommends it. The course contains only one hill- huge change from the Leo which could win the hilliest route award.

We're back to our Mon-Wed-Fri schedule. We plan to run a shorter route on Sundays for the next few weeks until we start back on Saturday long runs. Excited!

Here's to another half!

I'm off to my first day back at work. I've been spoiled by sleeping late for over two weeks. Something tells me I'm really going to miss that afternoon nap today!

It's the first Monday of the New Year- make it a great one!

January's Verse

I've had so many people mention how much they have missed my blog. I'll admit, I've been a horrid blogger lately and my posts are sporadic.

I've been brainstorming things to blog about, and one thing I decided on was a verse for each month. I'm going to make a point of memorizing these, and I hope you'll join along with the fun!

And here it is, the verse for January. I thought it was fitting with the start of a new year. We all seem to love New Years- the idea of getting a fresh, clean start appeals to our imperfect selves. There is something that surpasses a fresh, clean start to a new year- a fresh, clean start to life. And this is possible through faith and an abiding relationship with Jesus. In his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul gives this amazing statement of how faith in Christ can truly change our lives. In Christ, we can become new creations, letting the old pass away and welcoming the new!

Happy New Year!

Twenty Fifteen

Of all the years in my life, 2014 has by far gone by the fastest. It doesn’t feel like 12 months since I wrote my 2013 Adieu post. When I read it back, I was excited for what I’ve achieved this year, humbled by the support I’ve received from all of you out there, and yes there’s a little disappointment for the things that I didn’t quite get right.

But life is a work in progress, so 2015 will be more of the same.

This time last year I was so excited for a fresh, new year. Odd years always seem to be the tougher years in my life, so I was excited to say goodbye to 2013.

2014 was am amazing year for myself and my little family. So many blessings were showered down upon us and I feel we grew leaps and bounds in so many way. I was a SAHM for most of the year and enjoyed soaking up those precious days at home with my little lovebug. We put our house on the market and began praying about adoption. I went on my first mission trip, which was life changing. God opened a door at an amazing school that puts Him first- a place that nourishes me professionally and spiritually. I was blessed with precious, new friendships. My best friend welcomed her sweet daughter into the world.

2014 is among my favorite years so far.

And although odd numbers haven't always been my best, I feel this electricity in the air and I know that 2015 will be an amazing year.

We have so many exciting 'happies' that are heading our way this year and I cannot wait to experience all that this year has to offer.

Happy New Year, Lovelies!

May 2015 be your best year yet!