Snow Day!

I am home from work today playing in the snow! 

Yes, at 29 years old I still enjoy a little snow action!

Hope your enjoying your day too!

Where the Road Leads You..

I never would have imagined the road would lead me the places it has. BUT thank god it did!

In that last 3 months God has blessed me beyond words. He has surprised me with opportunities I do not deserve. With meeting people that make me want to know and love Him more. By strengthening my marriage and taking me out of my comfort zone in order to support my husband more. I am challenged. I am driven. And I am stronger.


I have moved to a new state. A state I knew I would eventually end up in at the right time in my life. A dream Jason and I have had for a while even before we had met. Its taken us quite the journey to get here, but we made it.

Taken on a new job, earlier than I thought,

but it was my dream job.

Moved into a new house.

Lived without Jason for 7 weeks while he finished up his degree.

I saw my husband walk across the stage at FSU with degree in hand. I am so proud of his integrity and humbleness through it all.

Spent Christmas in my own home for the first time.

And to top it off,

we had our

1st White Christmas!

Life is good. And I am thankful for the journey. For the blessings that not only the last 3 months have given but the past year. I think I will continue to let the Lord lead me...



'Back where I come from..'

For as long as I've known, this has been my life...

Thank goodness I had this woman of strength to keep me sane!

...And her other half.

However, my dad brings out whole other side of me.

Love ya, Dad... Im your daughter!(That's why people still think I'm 16 years old...got that baby face)

Jason on the other hand...he comes from a more relaxed life.

He "should've been a cowboy..should've learned to rope and ride"

...and then I come into the picture and screwed that up for everyone..

Then I got my hands on his mother...

Fun began..

and I've made her more crazy! Love this woman!

I dont care how crazy they are, Where ya come from is your roots. 

Love you guys!

Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy is the hubs favorite home cooked meal. This dish is absolutely mouth watering! Its that kind of meal that is classified under "comfort food!" The only thing is...his mother is the queen at making this meal. And before her, his grandma was the queen master at making this meal. So needless to say, I have a lot of hype to live up to!

Last night, I took on the challenge and decided to make it for J. While I was cooking away in the kitchen, he would come over once in a while to see the process and how I was doing holding up!  Alittle nervous and anxious to see what he thought...I served him up some Hot and Ready homecookin straight from the Rastatter Ranch! 

And.... He loved it! He rant and raved about how yummy it was!

Now thats a good husband!!

Here is the recipe:

1 lb. lean hamburger meat

1 finely chopped onion
1 egg
3/4 c. bread crumbs
Garlic, salt & pepper to taste
1 can of mushroom soup

Mix all ingredents.
Make into patties, brown and drain.
Mix together 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (to season).
Pour over meatballs.
Cook for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serve with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans.

Hope you enjoy!

Rejoice!

Sadly, my grandmother passed away last week. But I can't help but Rejoice for her!  Not in the circumstance of losing her but knowing that she has stood before our Father in Heaven. She is free of pain! And she is Rejoicing!

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Why? because "The joy of the Lord is your strength!"

There will be times where you will feel defeated or broken. Sad or hurt.

But don't lose hope. Delight in the Lord. And know that He is in control.

Whatever your circumstance is, know that "God works everything together for the good for those who love Him."

Daydreaming..

Im daydreaming today...

About things white,
heavenly, and perfect.

About wide open spaces.

Vacation and spending endless summer nights with the hubs and friends.

About wonder when's....and wonder if's....

Hours could go by and I can still sit and daydream.

The best part about it is when one daydream disappears because it came true.

Will I always be daydreaming about something..

Does this sweet escape eventually end...

Hmmmm....

For all you runners out there....

This stuff is Dee-licious! They are performance energy chews. And they taste just like "Fruit Snacks." The pack comes with 8 and are said to fuel you for up to 2 hours. So I usually take 1/2 the pack before my run and the other 1/2 in the middle of my run. Personally, I like the strawberry best.

And then these lil guys are going to be my next venture out....

I heard the chocolate and vanilla gels taste like icing!

Here is the website if you wanna check em out!
http://www.guenergy.com/