christmas in nine days.

WOW! Can't believe it. Also can't believe that I haven't blogged in so long.  b u t....I've not had much internet time, and most of my days have been spent watching kiddies and making presents. Here's a few of our Christmas goodies around the house...

yes, our puppy has cone on her head. she ripped the staples out of her belly, went for a visit to the doggie ER, and had to wear this lovely plastic cone for 11 days.

.pretty ornaments.

made from a chipotle bag an sticks on the ground. (inspiration for 'joy' from starbucks 2009 christmas cups. i also made 'peace' and 'hope'.)

well, that's all for now. hopefully more stable internet access in the near future, which hopefully means more posting.  enjoy the last nine days of christmas! remember the reason for the season.

lately...

Cranberry Lemon Poppyseed Muffins. Mmmmm. Delicious! I even improved a glaze to go overtop.


Here'a a sneak peek at some Christmas presents in the making. I love Christmas!

Sorry this isn't a real in-depth posting. Life's been crazy-busy. Chris and I are both still job searching, but God is still proving his faithfullness in so many ways.

.baby crying. gotta go.

Happy 22 to my friend Mara!

things that are making me smile today

A perfect fall day with the most vibrant colored leaves on the trees i've ever seen.

I promise you, I've never seen better looking fall leaves anywhere I've ever lived.

A delicious peppermint mocha...I have to admit, I just can't wait for Christmas. I've already started listening to Christmas tunes, I've been in gift-making mode,  and a peppermint mocha from Starbucks is the perfect topping to ushering in the season. (and I already know it's not even Thanksgiving.)

The cutest little girl at the library squealing for joy at the fish in the tank. 

A job interview. Monday. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.  I never want to forget that.

Peace and love, everyone. Enjoy the little things today. *grin*

tomorrow is wedding day!

my kara joy will become a MRS tomorrow!

congrats kara and ryan! i love you both and i'm so excited for you guys *grin*

finally, a post!

Whew! It's been somewhat of a whirlwind the last couple of weeks moving back to Ohio, unpacking and doing my best to 'nest', :) and catching up with friends. Chris is on the brink of a job, and I'm starting to babysit my cousins part-time next week. It's all so exciting. 

I'm not completely finished with the new place, but here's a few pics of completed areas :)

New little desk and chair set (thanks mom!) from an Amish farm!

Dining area

Kitchen

Exciting stuff, eh? 

Now for the more serious stuff....Chris and I have recently been offered a pretty exciting opportunity, one which would grow us and challenge us in ways we might not even realize right now. It is a tremendous ministry opportunity, which may seem to make it an easy decision, but we don't want to go anywhere God isn't calling us. So if anyone who reads this wouldn't mind offering up a quick prayer, that'd be wonderful. Hopefully I'll be able to provide better updates in the near future.  (Job=internet in the apartment) *grin*

a new home

Moving always sucks. It’s stressful and crazy busy, and it always seems that something has to go wrong. None of this was any different for our move this past weekend. But we made it! It’s all in the past, and we’re in the process of settling into our new home in Ohio. Yah! I’ve already noticed how much cooler it is, especially in the morning. I forgot how in high school, I’d leave in the morning needing a jacket, but walk home in the afternoon stripped as much as I could modestly be. But, sacrifices, right?

I need a planner. In Nashville, we didn’t socialize much. Nothing was really on our schedule but an occasional doctor appointment or euchre night with Jimmy and Lisa. But being back in Ohio, our schedule is already filling, and fast! I need to go buy a planner! Woo hoo! J And wouldn’t you figure, I saw one at Starbucks yesterday for September 2009- December 2010. Perfect, right? 

Goodbye, Granny White Pike

.granny white pike, 1935.

Two more days of driving this beauty. Wednesday marks my last day of my first job out of college. I made it just over a year…pretty good, right? My goodbye to this road is bittersweet. Ever so sweet as it marks the end this job; bitter as this is my most favorite road in Nashville…the most beautiful, serene, peaceful drive I commonly make.
Considering the situation, I'd have to say that the sweet far outweighs the bitter, so Wednesday I'll be soaking in the beauty, but rejoicing all the way. *grin*