It's been a Long Time...

I do absolutely love all this blogging stuff. It's like another world! I love reading and looking at other people's blogs, and have neglected mine. However, I am going to try to get back on mine and keep it "up to date"... meaning not waiting to blog about something every 6 months. So sad :-(

A lot of things have happened since my last post. My sweet husband has finely completed his Masters of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University's online program. Seriously people, I didn't know how much more I could take of books on the table and a moody husband from the lack of sleep because of papers and reading. We are both in great relief and are super stoked that we made it through.

We have had some tough decision to make in all of this. Where do we want to buy a house? When will that be? What about children? What do I want to do? Should we stay in Florida? Decisions are hard especially when it makes me a little uncomfortable. God has really taken care of us and I still am trusting Him too. I just pray we don't get hasty and do something we 'think' is what is best and 'most logical'. Patience is a virtue and I need to do just that, have a little patience. I've always been a planner and like to know what's going on, but I know God knows that and if I knew all he had in store for Chadwick and I... it might scare the mess out of me.

All time favorite verse is

5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths ~ Proverbs 3:5-6

Lord help me clinge to YOU!

Late Update...

My sweet little cousin was born!

Okay, so this is a little late, but totally blog worthy....

Maren Scott was born on March 19th, 7 lbs. 12 oz.!!! (see first post)

Isn't she great!!! I won't get to meet her until June :(

Tid Bit...

Who doesn't want to loose weight or at least get into shape? My boss has lost over 80 lbs. on Weight Watchers (gasp!). I know, how awesome is that? So, a few months ago she started a "walking" class in a large conference room here at our office. There is a consistent group of about 7 of us who take an hour at lunch time and do a Leslie Sansone workout video. Check out her site here.

We have a collection of about 10 DVDs that we rotate through. I used to be sluggish after lunch and have zippo energy when I would get home after work. But now, my routine is an hour of exercise and then heat up my lunch and eat at my desk. It has really helped. Don't get me wrong, I still have those days where I'm just lazy though :) Give some of her videos a try. Believe me, they are "do-able"!!!

Another slow day at work. My boss tells us not to worry about down sizing though so I'm cool and calm.

As I'm sitting here in sheer bordem... I was thinking about how thankful I am for such an amazing husband and how proud I am of him. He reads non-stop and is constantly studying. He will be DONE with his Masters in Theological Studies at the end of August!!! What this means for us, I'm not sure, but I know God has a lot in store for us :-) God is SOO GOOD!!!

Here is a picture I found of my sweet hubs when he was younger. This picture potrays him perfectly. I must say, he was one cute kid!!!

Easter Family Fun!

Bottom:(L-R) Cousin Beth, Aunt Kathy, Me Top: (L-R) Cousin Pam, sister Leah

The relay races were comical.

My sweet beautiful grandma! Ready to blow out those candles :)

Spring Time and LOVING IT!!!

I know it has been a while but it is a slooooowwww day at work today, so I thought I'd post :-) My love and I have been married for over a year and have nothing hanging on the wall above our bed... until now! Here is a little project I worked on. I'm not quite done with it, but for now it will do. I plan on adding a little more color and using different shaped frames other than square, but the 'L' is staying. I'm thinking I need to add some kind of glaze to the window frame itself too.

Excuse the walls, we live in an apartment and cannot paint (well, I take that back, we can paint we just have to paint it back when our lease is up, so I will just suffer for now).

Change of subject, yesterday was Easter and I thoroughly enjoyed the day. I am so thankful to be serving my RISEN Savior! Oh the change he has brought to my life! One of my favorite songs was sung yesterday... "Arise My Love" absolutely amazing!!!! I don't know who it is by but OH WOW!!! It gives me chills and makes me realize how awesome God truly is.

After church we headed out to Grandma and Grandpa's for Easter/Grandma Birthday festivities. It was a lot of fun. Good food, sweet little cousins, loving family, and GAMES!!! What could be better???!!!

Holy Yumm-O!

Okay, so this weekend Chadwick and I stocked up on some junk food for the youth as we ventured to Orlando for the weekend. We bought the biggest bag of peanut M&Ms EVER!!! Of course we know that M&Ms in general are amazing, but peanut M&Ms are even better... but I made a little discovery. If you stick peanut M&Ms in the freezer, they are absolutely IRRESISTIBLE!!! Seriously, give them a try! I dare ya!

Hannah Rose Corley, Ms. Teen Jacksonville?!!!!???

My youngest sister, Hannah Rose, has been was interviewed and picked to compete in Ms. Teen Jacksonville. We are so proud of her. At first, I was a little iffy about the whole thing. Prancing around and all that jazz first came to my mind, however, I was reassured that there is no bathing suit or talent competition. Phew! No classy young lady needs to flaunt themselves for some title! So, anyway, the next part of the competition is in March. We are rootin' for you and love you... remember, the correct answer always is "World Peace".

Pslams 139:14 "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."

Baby Maren Scott

Way to go to Sarah and Jake! They have a lot going on... Jake is in Medical School, Sarah is an Occupational Therapist, they are moving to Tampa over the summer and are expecting their first born, baby Maren Scott. We are praying that it will be a healthy beautiful baby girl! They will be awesome parents!