Ahaha

I am posting early (I just posted YESTERDAY!) but today's pic was too funny to forget about...

Yesterday's pic:

 January 26- blurry but met my friend Lauren for coffee at Starbucks!

Sunday, January 27- at youth tonight, one of our girls (Cassie) and I were looking at Groupon.  I came upon the top picture and said, "Look, Cassie, you should get this for Karsten for Valentine's Day!".  She looked at me funny and was like, "yeah...."   Next I saw the picture right underneath and realized she thought I was talking about that picture.  Pretty sure I would have thought it was awkward if my youth pastor's wife had told me to buy lingerie for my boyfriend too!

This year has been one of God constantly reminding me how good He is.  He has blessed us so much.  I want to always be content where He has us... in our jobs, in our house, in our stage of life, in our relationships...  he puts us everywhere we are for a reason. He has worked mightily in our lives to get us where we are and Blessed be His name for it!

A Big Week

What a week...

I had the BEST weekend at home during my 3-day weekend!  (Thanks MLK)  My parents spoiled me and I got to see my 3 best high school friends.

January 16- got my nails done again and went with Coral and Sparkily!  :)

 January 17- wore my new shorts when I worked out with Steven

January 18- left after work to go HOME!  You can barely see, but the sign says "Lee's Summit".  :)

January 19- went with my sister to Claire's to get her ears double-pierced.  They look great on her!!

Sunday, January 20- met with my high school BFF Sierra for coffee and shopping.

Also Sunday, January 20- met with my life-long friends Ali and Bethany for Cheesecake Factory and shopping!  So thankful for friends that have been there through it all, and will continue to be.  :)

January 21- drove home (and had a very important phone call!) and realized when I got in bed that night that I hadn't taken a picture yet!  So here it is...

January 22- snowing during my lunch break at work!

January 23- had a hard time writing a letter.... more on that next time hopefully.

January 24- woke up to this on our bathroom mirror regarding the letter I had to write...  Love him!

January 25- We lit up our fireplace to have friends over last night, and after a few minutes Steven realized he hadn't opened the fluke.  We went to work opening the windows but the damage had been done... our fire alarm went off for at least 2 minutes and Barkley was freaking out!  We had to leave the windows and doors open for a while to get the smell out but Barkley enjoyed sticking his head out the door.  Regardless, we had a great time playing games with Steve and Cassie.  :)

 

Baby, it's Cold Outside!

I'm happy to announce that I have kept up with my photo-a-day!

January 5- Hobby Lobby Appreciation Day!  The store was busier than it looks in this picture.  :)

Sunday, January 6- went to Olive Garden with some friends from church to celebrate Rachel's 14th birthday!
 

January 7- Lazy times with Barkley... hadn't even gotten my coat off from work yet!

January 8- made Oatmeal Choc. Chip cookies for our Jr. Highers the next night.

January 9- We <3 Jr. High Impact!

January 10- hung out with my friend Lauren!

January 11- My BFF in College, Heather came by for the night!  Steven and I took her to Macaroni Grill and then we all tried out Oberweiss Dairy together.

January 12- Amazing dinner at our friends Beth and Tyler's house!  So good to spend time with them!

Sunday, January 13- Worked during the day, then stopped by QT for some Hot Chocolate before shopping and youth group!

January 14- My day off, and our first time EVER using our fireplace!

January 15- painting my toenails by new fireplace while watching TV!  :)

I do have a beautiful life...
So much to be thankful for!
 

2013

OK... it has been 2 months since I have posted. This is an all-time low for me!

I think it started when we got back from our cruise (which was WONDERFUL) and I made a whole lengthy post about it, then Blogger deleted it... I just didn't have the motivation to do it all again!

But in the Spirit of 2013 and of a New Year, I am going to start back up. My goal this year is to take at least one picture a day and blog it. (Not necessarily one blog a day, but at least one picture from each day in the blog). I am wanting to use this year to really slow down and enjoy the things that God has blessed us with. To be content and count my blessings. One thing that has stuck with me since the year began is that, instead of asking God for the next thing, I should be thankful for the things that He has already given us...

With that, here are my pictures so far from 2013!

January 1- Barkley sleeping on our Cousin's couch after spending 3 days with his dog-friends!  This was right after the new year began and he was pooped!

January 2- Back to work to find out that I was employee of the month. Which basically means my name on this poster and a really sweet parking spot!

January 3- Got my nails done then went to Steak N Shake with Cassie, Rachel, and Lauren- some of our lovely youth group girls!

January 4- Enjoying my super close parking spot when it's 30 degrees outside!

Hope you have a blessed 2013!