2011 Flowers

Close ups of newly bloomed flowers are one of my favorite things to photograph.  Probably because they are so beautiful and they give you time to collect every single one of their details that you want to grasp! 

 Can't you just smell them?

Blue Skies

Life Changes

Have you ever been smacked in the face with realization that your life has changed and you didn't even realize it? 
Our lives are changing everyday in all honesty.  Even though we get dressed the same way.  Have you ever tried switching up how you get dressed in the morning or even paid attention to how you do it? 

Pants on first?  Socks and undies?  Try doing it in a different order.  Your life has changed. 

But what about those times when your life really changes?  When you realize your daily thoughts, schedule, patterns are going to change because....

Big change I'm thinking about right now:  Baby Koop.

I feel completely at peace that I'll loose my mind, sleep, sanity, etc. but slowly it will come back.  Or my life will change and I'll find all new ways of doing those things. 

Where I feel fear is when the moments of feeling lost and alone like so many other mom's who's lives have changed beyond how they thought their life would change.  Does that make sense?

Like this precious mother...  http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/ 

Or this one that I look up to in many ways:  http://travisjenny.blogspot.com/

Or this one:  http://www.kellehampton.com/

Am I saying that I am scared of something bad happening?  Aren't we all? Yes.  BUT I'm more afraid that God knows my heart and what I'm capable of so he'll give me something more than I can imagine.  Do you think that's what it means to fear the Lord?  I think it might...to fear how well He knows us, to know what we need when we need it, and how.  That can be scary sometimes.  It is the most wonderful fear in all the world.

Something bad happening doesn't mean - awful, terrible, shouldn't have happened - bad means we didn't expect it, it's hard and we don't know what to do with it.

Why ramble on about life changes?  Because we are all in them, all the time.  I need your help.  What are your life changes that are kickin' your butt or rockin' your world?  Life changes are hard and amazing...like the friends above who found incredible hope through hard situations.  Who I'm sure would not change any of it for what they have now. 

I don't want you to think I'm depressed or freaking out or "oh it'll all be fine" comments because I'm not worried, I'm curious of what God has in store.  More so for how it's going to kick my butt and rock my world.  I want you to be real.  What is stinkin' hard or rockin' awesome about what you are going through right now?  We can find hope in one another.  Even if everything is fine.  

P.S.- not that I ever do what people suggest but I would like your thoughts...or how did you decide?

My husband and I want to find out if we are having a boy or girl.  We plan to in 2 weeks.  Some of our family members do not want to know.  How in the world do we go about knowing and not having those family members not find out?  Do we just keep it a secret to ourselves? 

What would you do? 

Have a great week!  It's my Joely's birthday tomorrow!  Hello TWINS GAME!

20 Years!

Look at these cuties! 

My mom & dad (stepdad) have been married for 20 years this April! 

They've put up with me the entire time :-)  I'm really happy for them as they celebrate 20 years married. 

I love you, Mom & Dad!

Lisa Leonard Rocks!

She is having a giveaway today if you post a comment on her blog...

check out what she's giving away! 

http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2011/03/23/new-heart-banner-giveaway/#comment-166103

It's beautiful.

Delicious

In our home the word (Deli-cious) is used not only to describe food (actually it's barely used to describe food but more so everyday activities.  Let me give you some examples:

My husband asks me "Honey, how was the movie with your friend?" My reply: "Delicious!"

"Joely, how was your shower?" his response (mostly trying to be funny like me) "Delicious"

In my defintion it means : excellent, wonderful, super fun, great

Today I am sitting thinking of the word delicious as I dream of being in the rays of the Houston, Texas sun. You see it's March and we were just dumped on last night with more snow (frozen kill your mood water)!

Where would I rather be?

In a delicious place like Texas.

How about you?

Saddle up Partner!  We are headed to sunshine!

This Is What It Feels Like

I feel normal "new normal" again. My energy is slowly coming back and periods between feeling sick are becoming more spread out. Whoever would have thought having a human baby growing inside you would take so much work. I didn't but know I get it.

I haven't posted in so long I don't even know what to say.

How about...

Hello Friends! It's been awhile. How are you?

Looking forward to spring, anyone? I am. Melt Minnesota snow, melt.

Come on tree buds, green grass, warm breezes, fresh fruit, and sitting in lawn chairs outside. Oh...to feel the sun on my face. What a blessing we don't even realize we have until it hides it's face for 5+ months during the

year!

Stay strong, Spring is near.

Day 13: Photo of Hair

Today's photo challenge is to post a photo where you think your hair looks nice. As of today I'm not finding this photo challenge very challenging. Maybe I'll make up my own photo challenge...

Here is one where it's not so nice:

Here is one where it's a little nicer:

I hope your week is really great!
Jenny

Day 12: Photo of Me

I feel like that's all I've been posting. But let's see what I can find!

I think this one is funny...how about a little laugh to make everyone's New Year bright.

Joel took this of me when we went to Duluth, MN for my birthday last year. It was a fantastic trip.

Happy New Year Friends!

I'm going to snuggle up and watch a movie..Mmmmm...