It's been a while and a LOT has happened

September. That was the last time I posted anything. Then, well, life got really really busy. But, so much has happened! Let me give you a short list.

October -

• Worked really really really hard training to get my StrongFirst Certification. Went to CA at the end of the month, had 3 full days of intensive training and I PASSED! 
• I turned 34.
• Jason turned 35. (We were both 34 together for 2 weeks)

some of the ladies I met at my certification

It hurt.

November - 

• Was super tired and started to not feel the best. Took a pregnancy test and SURPRISE, it was positive! 
• Just tried to make it through Thanksgiving. :)

December - 

• Went to the doctor and found out I was already 10 weeks along with my little one! Fast first trimester. 
• Tried to make it to Christmas without giving it away to friends and family. Told everyone the news at Christmas. 
• Chase turned 5! 

My big boy <3

January - 

• Taylor turned 2. And I'm pretty sure grew a foot. 
• Taylor was dedicated in church. So special <3 
• I quit my JOB! I'm extremely blessed and get to focus on things I love. My family first and foremost, taking pictures, and helping others reach their goals through AdvoCare and Barefoot Fitness.

and my big girl <3

And, here we are in February! I'm on week 20 of this pregnancy (can't believe I'm 1/2 way there already!) I get to be home with my babies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. I have already noticed a difference in them and in ME! Things still don't really get done around the house (sorry Jason) because I really do focus on playing with them. I'm loving it. I am hoping I can get into more of a routine and get some of the house finished eventually. 

I also feel like I have time to focus on relationships. 

• My family, again first and foremost, instead of allowing my 4 jobs to run my schedule, I'm scheduling around my family! I have 2 days a week now set aside for my jobs (which I really do love) and the rest of the time is theirs! 
• I have met some amazing women in Watertown and now have time to spend with them! We are starting a book study of "The Best Yes." From what I have read so far, it's so good and so applicable to how busy we are all in our lives. 
• Another relationship I feel like I get to spend more time on is my relationship with God. I was slowly getting through my "Experiencing God" study with another amazing woman I have gotten to know from church and now I feel I can focus on it. Although, there was a quote that really hit me from this past weeks reading. "People who struggle to spend time with God don't have a scheduling problem; they have a love problem." Ouch, right? Yes, I did need to get rid of some of the things in my life, but I should have never felt too busy or overwhelmed to spend time with Him! 

I'm so thankful for the relationships I have found over the past two years of being "Home" in South Dakota and it's amazing to me to see how these women are influencing my life. So excited to see what is to come. 

my whole world.