A little timid at first
Rosie does not look at thrilled as Bentley to be in the water
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Out here in the open
On the 4th of July we headed to Kyle's uncles Lake House for a day in the sun. We went kayaking, tried out Bentley's new life jacket, and enjoyed a day off of work. Lake Kincaid is only an hour from our house which makes it a nice place to visit for the day. Here are some pictures from our day at the Lake.
Pinterest Party
Back in May I invited some friends over for a Pinterest Party. Our boards are filled to the brim with ideas but making the time to do them can be challenging. I will never pass up an opportunity to have our house filled with people and to decorate it girly. Enjoy pictures from our pinterest inspired celebration.
Yummy treats
What's a party without door prizes and favors?
Sweet friends enjoying the day being crafty :)
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Wings of Harmony
Forever ago {since I finally figured out how to add photos again} I got to spend time with some of my family at the Krohn Conservatory butterfly show. Here are some lovely pictures from the day.
Doomsday
August 7th was a day I was dreading/was ready to get it over with. I am now officially a middle schooler again, I got braces on my top teeth. A few years ago I noticed my two front teeth moving and now they are overlapping each other again like they did before I got braces many years ago.
Back in December I wanted to see what it would cost to get my teeth fixed. I went to my original orthodontist but in the first couple of minutes he told me I would have to get more teeth pulled and my jaw broke before he would fix my top teeth, needless to say he was out. Next I went to an orthodontist that does invisalign but when they told me it would cost $5,000 I thought I would not be getting my teeth fixed.
A few months ago I got a call from the orthodontist that did invisalign saying I owed them for taking x-rays but after talking to them I was able to work it out where I got braces on my top teeth for $900. A big difference from the original $5,000. I have been dreading getting braces again. The sore mouth, not being able to eat certain foods, and the embarrassment of wearing metal in my mouth again are all things I'm going to deal with until February. I'm try to not complain but February could not get here soon enough. Maybe in a few weeks I will not mind my braces but right now they are not my fav.
***Sorry for the lack of blogging but I couldn't figure out how to add photos.
Back in December I wanted to see what it would cost to get my teeth fixed. I went to my original orthodontist but in the first couple of minutes he told me I would have to get more teeth pulled and my jaw broke before he would fix my top teeth, needless to say he was out. Next I went to an orthodontist that does invisalign but when they told me it would cost $5,000 I thought I would not be getting my teeth fixed.
A few months ago I got a call from the orthodontist that did invisalign saying I owed them for taking x-rays but after talking to them I was able to work it out where I got braces on my top teeth for $900. A big difference from the original $5,000. I have been dreading getting braces again. The sore mouth, not being able to eat certain foods, and the embarrassment of wearing metal in my mouth again are all things I'm going to deal with until February. I'm try to not complain but February could not get here soon enough. Maybe in a few weeks I will not mind my braces but right now they are not my fav.
***Sorry for the lack of blogging but I couldn't figure out how to add photos.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Those Sweet Words
Wishin and hopin and prayin {lots and lots} and I can finally say that THIS girl has a new job!! After applying for lots of jobs, having 6 phone interviews, 11 in-person interviews for different jobs I finally got to hear those sweet words on Thursday "We would like to offer you a position"! And then, a short time later I got to say the sweet words I have been wanting to say for awhile "I'm putting in my two weeks notice". I am sooo excited to have a new job, I cannot explain it in words.
Some of the things I am really looking forward to are:
*Being able to use my degree
*Truly feeling like my job will be making a difference in someones life
*Room for growth in the hospital
*My drive to work will go from 60 miles round trip from my house to 15!
*Working with people who want to make a difference in someones life and not always worried about making a profit
Though the journey was long and I wanted to lose heart the Lord was always faithful. There were times when I wanted to give up but the Lord continued to help make my current job bare able and my trust in the Lord has been strengthened through this journey. Kyle has been a great support for me during this time and I'm really glad that we were in this together. My family and friends were also incredibly encouraging through all of this and I am blessed that I have so many people in my life that I can share life with.
Now it's time to celebrate this exciting news and only 8 more work days to go at my current job :)
Some of the things I am really looking forward to are:
*Being able to use my degree
*Truly feeling like my job will be making a difference in someones life
*Room for growth in the hospital
*My drive to work will go from 60 miles round trip from my house to 15!
*Working with people who want to make a difference in someones life and not always worried about making a profit
Though the journey was long and I wanted to lose heart the Lord was always faithful. There were times when I wanted to give up but the Lord continued to help make my current job bare able and my trust in the Lord has been strengthened through this journey. Kyle has been a great support for me during this time and I'm really glad that we were in this together. My family and friends were also incredibly encouraging through all of this and I am blessed that I have so many people in my life that I can share life with.
Now it's time to celebrate this exciting news and only 8 more work days to go at my current job :)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Being Renewed
I consider myself a patient person, it usually takes awhile before something pushes me to my breaking point. I would not say I am at my breaking point but the Lord is truly showing me what it looks like to be patient and to continue to trust in his ways. I have mentioned before that I have been trying to find a new job. I have worked for my current employer for three and half years and I have probably not liked working there six months after I started. When I first started working there we got engaged, wanted to buy a house, and I wanted to pay for school so I knew that I had to be a grown-up and keep working even when I did not like it at all. There are a combination of things that I don't like about my job and last year when I got my bachelor's degree I thought I would be leaving there soon after. The Lords ways are faithful and just {Psalm 111:7} and he has had other plans.
The job searching process of: looking up companies to apply to-applying-interviewing {in my case I average at least two-three times for a job}-waiting for their decision to be made, can be tiring. When I first got my degree I wanted to work for a hospital or college. I really enjoyed my co-op at Cincinnati State and I wanted to be in an environment where I knew I was making the difference in someones life {even though I know my role may not be of high importance}.
Though this process has been long and weary the Lord continues to renew me and to give me hope {2 Corn. 4:16}. Whenever I get a interview I am beyond thankful for another opportunity to be able to find a job where I can use my gifts and utilize the degree I have. Over the past 6 months I have had lots and lots of interviews, it's hard for Kyle to keep up :). I have interviewed with all the hospitals in the Cincinnati area {for more than one job at some of them}, and one of the colleges. Between phone interviews and in-person interviews I have probably had 20 interviews. 20 interviews and no new job is why I feel like the journey has been soooo long. Kyle has been great about reminding me that the Lord has my future plans in his hands {Jeremiah 29:11} and my family and friends have also been great about encouraging me.
I can feel the Lord continuing to tell me he is with me through this. I recently started a new Beth Moore devotional {Stepping Up} and here are words from Beth Moore that the Lord has been using to speak truth in my life:
"Today those of us who need it are going to accept biblical permission to have a "woe to me" moment with God concerning some difficult environments we're enduring".
"I'm reminded that God never doses off, even when for a time the air is smooth and the way is clear. He doesn't jolt awake when the earth rumbles beneath your feet. He is in perfect attendance to your every step"
"Every obstacle we face and every battle we fight on the way will be worth it"
"God's delivering us from every ounce of trial will never develop the relationship that occurs when God shows himself right in the midst of difficulty, delivering us through it"
"When our lives are immersed in Him, every ending, everything we believe to be the death of us is instead a hand-engraved invitation to a new beginning"
I am continuing to wall paper my mind with his truth and I may not understand what the Lord is doing now but later I will {John 13:7}.
The job searching process of: looking up companies to apply to-applying-interviewing {in my case I average at least two-three times for a job}-waiting for their decision to be made, can be tiring. When I first got my degree I wanted to work for a hospital or college. I really enjoyed my co-op at Cincinnati State and I wanted to be in an environment where I knew I was making the difference in someones life {even though I know my role may not be of high importance}.
Though this process has been long and weary the Lord continues to renew me and to give me hope {2 Corn. 4:16}. Whenever I get a interview I am beyond thankful for another opportunity to be able to find a job where I can use my gifts and utilize the degree I have. Over the past 6 months I have had lots and lots of interviews, it's hard for Kyle to keep up :). I have interviewed with all the hospitals in the Cincinnati area {for more than one job at some of them}, and one of the colleges. Between phone interviews and in-person interviews I have probably had 20 interviews. 20 interviews and no new job is why I feel like the journey has been soooo long. Kyle has been great about reminding me that the Lord has my future plans in his hands {Jeremiah 29:11} and my family and friends have also been great about encouraging me.
I can feel the Lord continuing to tell me he is with me through this. I recently started a new Beth Moore devotional {Stepping Up} and here are words from Beth Moore that the Lord has been using to speak truth in my life:
"Today those of us who need it are going to accept biblical permission to have a "woe to me" moment with God concerning some difficult environments we're enduring".
"I'm reminded that God never doses off, even when for a time the air is smooth and the way is clear. He doesn't jolt awake when the earth rumbles beneath your feet. He is in perfect attendance to your every step"
"Every obstacle we face and every battle we fight on the way will be worth it"
"God's delivering us from every ounce of trial will never develop the relationship that occurs when God shows himself right in the midst of difficulty, delivering us through it"
"When our lives are immersed in Him, every ending, everything we believe to be the death of us is instead a hand-engraved invitation to a new beginning"
I am continuing to wall paper my mind with his truth and I may not understand what the Lord is doing now but later I will {John 13:7}.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
EL1TE
When Kyle and I were dating he use to say that it was a "requirement" that I knew all the years Kentucky had won a National Championship. I use to have pop quizzes to see if I actually remembered what the dates were :). Well now I can add another year to the list!
BROW DOWN
University of Kentucky 2012 NCAA Basketball National Champions
*all images via google
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