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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Blessings on a snowy day


Today is April 29th and it has been snowing all day!
I was hoping we would be done with winter. but no.. more snow!
I know there are alot of people who are not to happy with the snow, 
So today I will choose JOY and list a few things that are making me feel HAPPY today!


A sleepy baby




A warm yummy drink



Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

James 1:2

Friday, April 25, 2014

Workout inspiration

Since having Cort I've had to deal with something I've never had before, weight.
My entire life leading up to my pregnancy I could eat what ever I wanted and never had to exercise,
 I started out my pregnancy at 105lbs and right before I had Cort I was 140lbs,
*a total weight gain of 35 pounds, 
A day After I had him I was 125lbs. 
I was so happy, I thought hey! Maybe I'll be one of the "lucky ones" and the weight will just drop off me and I can continue being lazy ;) 
Well.. I am now 10 weeks postpartum 
And I weigh 120lbs. 
and I defiantly have alittle pouch, "aka baby fat". 

So I've decided that now that it is nice out starting to be nice out, I will start trying to get my body back in shape, 
but I feel weird saying that, because I wouldn't really say I ever was really "in shape" sure I was skinny but I did nothing to help that, I was just lucky with how my metabolism was.
But now i really would like to be in shape. 
That journey starts here :)

So Here are some of my Inspirations to help me with my goals!
Cort.
Plain and simple,
He inspires me to get my body back and stay fit
New shoes :)

The Weather getting nicer and Run keeper app


Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Summer

I am so looking forward to summer this year!



Here are a few things I am looking forward too,
  • Picnics
  • Working on my flower garden
  • The Warmth of sunlight
  • Mowing the yard
  • Trips to the beach
  • Going for walks
  • Taking little day trips with my family 
  • Grilling outside
  • Seeing Cort in his little Hat & Swim trunks






Friday, April 18, 2014

April Citrus Lane Box

We got our April box yesterday and I was very excited to open it and see the goodies we got :)
First thing we got was a set of First keys, which I think are very neat because they are made out of 100% recycled milk jugs!
The second thing we got was a On the Go snack/formula container, 
I think that will definitely come in handy when he starts eating solids and we are out & about.
The third item we got to choose which rattle we wanted. I picked the Puppy Rattle
The other two items we got were "Mommy Items"
Lemon Verbena Dish Soap from Mrs.Meyers.com sample size of 2oz 
And a Free Card offer from TREAT
  • First Keys from Green Toys - $7.99
  • On -the-Go from Zoli -$15.00
  • Puppy Rattle from North American Bear Co. -$17.00
  • Dish Soap from Mrs.Meyers.com (sample) size of 2oz 
  • Greeting card offer from Treat - $3.49
Altogether a value of $43.48 
(not including the value of the soap)

Get your first box 1/2 off using this link

I'm looking forward to our next box!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

A Woman Who Fears the Lord

When I read Proverbs 31 I think many things, 
I think about the world today,
How different the world would be today if more girls & woman aspired to be
 "A woman who fears The Lord"

Instead, some give into peer pressures, 
trying to find a boyfriend, making money, 
and worrying what people think,
I think that it puts a calling on woman who do follow & fear The Lord to be a good influence, and to speak into their lives. {Titus 2:3-5}
I hope & pray that I will be more & more like the woman in these verses, 
And I am thankful for two woman in my life who have shown me 
each & everyday how to be a woman who fears the Lord.
My Mother & My mother-in-law,
They have shown me with their patience, grace, marriage and strength,
I feel so blessed that they are in my life and such good influences!

My Mother-in-law & Father-in-law
My Mother & Father


















"An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.

The heart of her husband trusts in her, 
and he will have no lack of gain. 

She does him good, and not harm,

all the days of her life.

She seeks wool and flax, 
and works with willing hands.

She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She dresses herself[e] with strength
and makes her arms strong.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates."

Happy Mothers day!

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

March Citrus lane Box

Cort received a Bunny Rattle from Apple Park, educational Art Cards from Wee Gallery,
A blue Bib from ah goo baby & a sample of Dr. Smiths Diaper Rash Ointment with two $1.00 off coupons.

All together a value of $40.00!
You can get your first box HERE for just under $15.00,
I'd say that's quite a deal! Its personalized for your child's age and its for age's 0-5,
It's so fun to get a box of fun surprises every month for your little one!

Monday, April 7, 2014

Easter basket

Cort's first Easter basket


We got this adorable bag/basket from my sister that she got at Barnes & Nobel [canvas tote]



God gave us Easter Book


We got the Rabbit rattle from our citrus lane box, 

And chocolate bunny,
He is only 2 months old, so he won't be eating it,
 but it is a family tradition in my family to get a chocolate bunny in our basket.

Another family tradition my family had when I was younger is to hide our basket somewhere in the house, 
I look forward to starting that next year when he is older.

My husband & I always hope to instill in our kids the real reason & meaning of Easter.
[ John 3:16-17]


Links are below of items.
                         


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/home-gift-peter-rabbit-canvas-green-gingham-small-tote-10-x-11-x-4/27482138?ean=9780594535003

http://www.amazon.com/Gave-Easter-Lisa-Tawn-Bergren/dp/0307730727/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396896015&sr=1-1&keywords=god+gave+us+easter

http://www.applepark.com/organic-toys/organic-rattles/picnic-pal-plush-toy-958.html

https://www.citruslane.com/invitedby/Sarahanne.Schloneger.2637592
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