So I thought, as I was doing hopefully what is the last of my nesting, what my next blog should be about.... As I sat down to write it, I found myself distracted by looking through myspace pics and other junk...
When I was looking at our Christmas pics of this year, I couldn't help but have good feelings about all that we did... With Liv doing the ginger bread houses, family coming over for Smore's and Dovewood Court, It just felt right... and then I realized, this was the first Christmas I have not done presents in a long time. Ever since I was able to scrounge money, I bought for mostly everyone. This year, I was guilted into spending 15 bucks on Landice because people kept saying how horrible I was... All in all, I think this was one of the best Christmas' in a while...
I also am constantly reminded on my new years resolution, which is to make a better prayer life. I used to be in tune and give thanks everywhere I went. Now, it seems I only pray when it is brought to my attention that I have not in a while... However; With the current circumstances of my cousin in Utah, Ryan, I am forced to be reminded of how much I need prayer in my life. I find my thoughts wrapped around his well being and it reminds me to pray all the time! I posted a blog on myspace about a prayer board, I am kicking myself to actually put it up... so I am adding it to my to do list now...
(Ryan was just recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, he likes to call Tina, and is expecting a baby... So we all know the big man upstairs could use some talking to from anyone else as well)
I am officially 6 days away from my due date... Sheesh... I must say, this pregnancy went by much faster than my first. Am I prepared? I hope so... I have all the necessities, but I will truly see when she is actually here. I am super excited about giving birth at Sutter Roseville. I always thought Mercy was great but when I saw the rooms at Sutter I was blown away. They also serve a menu and I actually love the way patients are catered to after birth... Besides as many days I don't have to cook or buy groceries... bring them on.. lol.
Grr... February has been tight, as you can tell by my last sentence. It is the shortest month but we are truly feeling the too much month at the end of the paycheck syndrome... We ate out a ton! which if you know us and our plans... that is bad right now...
Debt... We are trying desperately to reorganize our thoughts away from Dave Ramsey... we are advid followers ever since we were introduced to his plan January of 07' Since then we have been on "Gazelle" intensity of debt payoff and find ourselves thinking about it NON STOP. We are now going through Crown Financial, which is a more biblical approach to money management and debt payoff, and were quite resistant when hearing what is had to say... BUT, we have come to learn, that debt is our fault and we can't let it take away from sharing our resources with others. It might take a little longer to dig out of, but fellowshipping is much more important than fixing a temporary problem. The bible says, we are slaves to our debtors, and man are we feeling it... But it also says, he who sows abundantly with reap abundantly... So, who knows... it could mean getting out faster... but God's will be done... you know... lol Blessed are those who are POOR, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven... WOOT WOOT!!!
A cute last note... Dustin goes to a Tuesday night leadership class at our church on Tuesdays so Landice and I get some hang out time... Last night I decided to try putting rag curls in her hair... She hates having her hair done, but surprisingly she was up for it. I put her to bed reassuring her that in the morning her hair would have "Curlies" in it, not really thinking she would understand. Low and behold... she wakes up at 2:30 am, (something she does about once a month) and wanders into our room... Dustin did not get to see her before she went to bed and was curious what was all over her head... " What the heck is in your hair...?" He said...
"Curlies!"... "Mommy Dood it! She my best friend." It made waking up in the middle of the night, all the more special... lol
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