My 2009 so far:
- We have had a lot going on since 2009 started. We never thought one of our major decisions this year would be building and purchasing a house, but with much shock and excitement we did! Now, we have been moved in since the end of May and are enjoying of every minute of being house owners. We still have a lot we want to do and accomplish inside and outside the house. We know that it takes time and we are sort of patiently awaiting the next moment when we get to decorate another inch of our home. I have my moments when I want to burst out and shop and just go out and buy everything in Hobby Lobby and Pottery Barn! But what would be the fun in decorating everything all at once, right? There would be nothing else left to do...right?
- We have also added a new addition to our family and are absolutely head over heels in love with him. He is cute, cuddly and just a huge ball of fluff! We welcomed Bentley Rolls Krumbine to our little family of two on July 30th. We have learned fast that having a puppy comes with completely new responsibilities and a new budget but it is so worth it!
- 2009 has brought a lot to my entire family this year. Since January started it seems there is something happening one right after another. It has been a very busy and trying year for my parents and grandparents especially. A lot of great things have occurred as well. God has definitely been using my sister and all of her talents this year. She has become a powerhouse and I am so proud of her. As I have said so many times, she has so much talent it oozes out of her fingertips and God has definitely and is opening doors for her to showcase what she is capable of. It is amazing what happens when we use our talents for God. My sister is just so incredible!
- I am so glad that I have a family that has such a strong foundation in their relationship with God. I have to say I don't know how people who don't know him do it. My relationship with him at times is what keeps me going.
- Michael and I just made the decision last week that we are changing our lifestyle. I know so cliche...so instead let me say we made the decision that we are going to try very hard to have a better lifestyle. We are tired of working 40 hours a week and at night coming home making dinner and sitting on our butts watching TV...gaining weight in the process and nothing else. We both feel miserable and are not very pleased with the way we look right now. Not only that, watching TV is not the best way to keep a marriage alive...for us.
- We cleaned our whole house today! I love this house but the only bad thing about having a bigger place is that it gets dirty and then you have to clean it and its a whole lot more to clean than an apartment. Took us 4 hours!!! 4 hours!!! Four hours of my life cleaning a house...oh well...it was worth it because it looks and feels so much better.
- I can't believe it is already August of 2009! Can you? This year has just flown by, I mean its almost Halloween and then Thanksgiving and then Christmas! For me 2009 hasn't even started so how can it be August?
- We celebrated our 1 Year Anniversary on June 7th! Another thing I can't believe...that I am old enough to be married for a year. God certainly blessed me with Michael. He has the patience of a saint and is so loving and respectful. I just don't know how I ended up with someone as wonderful as him. I definitely love my hubby!
- As a I said before, my family has been going through a lot this year and it is very hard not being able to pack up everything and go see them. I have definitely struggled this year not being there. Miss my entire family so much.
- God is really showing me a lot of my junk lately that I have let go and kind of take over the past few years. Starting to get to a place again where I am willing to stop making excuses and start working on myself and my relationship with him.
- Okay, so with this new lifestyle my only request is that they come up with a healthy, low-fat chocolate thats really really good for you. That way I can be a chocolate addict all I want.
