Getting Started...

I enjoy blogging but I have a hard time staying committed to it... I've been learning alot lately and would like this 'new' blog to journal what God is teaching me.   I've been told a few times recently that I should "write that down for other people to read" and so I am going to give it a go.   

What I hope this blog will be...
1.  a record of 'where I've been' and 'where I am now' 
2.  a place to share and communicate with others about things that are important to me
3.  an outlet to write about the things that are 'stirring in my heart'
4. a challenge and/or encouragement for those who stumble upon it 

What you can expect...
1.  bits and pieces of family life...successes and failures and everyday things
2.  marriage and parenting stuff and how I'm working at being a better wife and mom
3.  my thoughts on adoption/fostercare and the role that we play
4.  'how we do it' for various situations
5.  other randomness

25 Random things about ME.

1. I sing in the shower.... loudly and terribly! 

2. I have been to Disneyland one time. (2012)

3. I used to like to be out and about, and now I like to be home. 

4. I watch videos of my kids over and over and over. 

5. I love making "family traditions" 

5. I'm a lifetime Weight Watchers member 

6. I always have the 'baby itch'. 

7. I can actually play baseball but I don't because I get "stage fright" when it's my turn to bat.

8. I like coupons and deals. 

9. I miss being around family on Sundays. 

10. I eat chocolate nearly every day. 

11. I work from home. 

12. I love to browse but don't really like to "shop" 

13. I'm practical/life smart but not school smart...I hated school. 

14. I'm sensitive 

15. I like to get up before my kids and pray for them. 

16. If I had gotten to choose the names of our first three kids they would be Tatum, Jada and Henry. 

17. I love watching Chris play sports. 

18. We once home-schooled and I think we will probably go back to it at some point. 

19. I couldn't live without church. 

20. I am blessed with many great friends. 

21. I've learned to "never say never". 

22. We are in the process of becoming an approved Foster Home. 

23. I wish I was a better wife...he deserves much more. 

24. I am not a 'neat-freak' and wish I kept a tidier house. 

25. I love Bailey's milkshakes in the summertime and Pumpkin Spice Latte's in the fall.