[dex} turns 3

I met dex's mom a couple of years ago in class, back when the little man was still crawling around. 

 

The little dude is now 3.  Time flies. 

 

He's silly.

and a little bit crazy

 



  

and of course a sweetie pie.

 



 

A fresh start. A new beginning.

Every year can be just that, to anyone who chooses to embrace it.  This year, I encourage you to resolve to set some goals, and see them through.  Setting goals and not striving to achieve them is similar to faith without works.  If we really had the faith, we would work at helping, giving, being more Christ-minded.  So goals without the strive to complete them, worthless.

I have MANY goals set for this year.  They are attanable.  They are not all EASY.  I mean, those 750 miles aren't going to log themselves, right?  So here it goes, my list of goals.  Warning, I can be long winded in explaining, the actual goals will be underlined.  And I encourage you, make a list, post it here in a comment if you'd like.  I'll check up on you.  ; )

• My weight.  { I struggle with it because I have PCOS.  It's not easy, at all. }  I want the 15 pounds I lost 3 years ago gone again.  I have slacked.  I have not really tried.
• Running.  { If any of you know me, you know I LOVE to do half marathons.  Have I ran a whole one?  No.  But I will one day.  The goal of halves isn't always to run the whole thing, it's to finish.  It's do something greater than what you are.  It's to help those that need help.  To me, it's to help find a cure for cancer.  I started them after my first husband passed away.  He was in remission from Non Hodgkins Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma AND Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (yes i can spell it without looking it up).  I also lost my dad to Liver Cancer.  So it hits me straight in my heart. }  750 miles logged.  That is the goal.  It will be easy as I've got 3 half marathons all before the end of April.  Training will get me to at least 500 by then.
• Spiritual.  { Sadly, I have REALLY slacked in this department.  No more.  I miss my Lord.  I want Him near me again. }  I've got my King James and my first study ready, Beth Moore's study of James.
• Business.  { Grow Grow Grow }  { Learn Learn Learn }  I want it to grow.  I want to gain knowledge.  I want to do MORE.
• Random.  Become a better blogger.  Keep up with my Smash Book.  Save $ for some exciting things we will try for!

Sound like too much?  I don't think so.  In 2012 I said I wouldn't drink soda.  That's it.  I didn't.  And it really wasn't that hard.  Although, I did dream once that I drank a coke and didn't tell anyone.  HA

Now, you go and set some GOALS.  You can do it.  I will help you.  I love helping!!!

{ J & N } get hitched

 

Gorgeous bouquet with country decor = a super cute, backyard wedding.

 

 

J & N said "I do" in this sweet setting.

 

But .... Uncle John had something to say ....

 

 

 

{ J&N } engaged

 

Jayme & Nathaniel decided to tie the knot in a little backyard wedding April 28, 2012.

{ Here are a few shots from their engagement session }

 

Dex turns 2

Meet Dexter.  He turned 2 in March. 

 

 

He was "alright" with having me get some shots of him, but...

 

 

became extatic when we found a puddle and ......

 

 

when we found the stream.  He did NOT want to leave.

Senior {Kylea} 2012

 

I had the priviledge to do this beauty's senior session this past Spring.  We found a gorgeous field of alfalfa and had a blast!

 





 

This lovely lady is now a freshman at NSU and majoring in Opthamology.

 



Hope & Rog {wedding}

First wedding.  Ever.  Was super nervous and did my best.  Think there are some good ones.