Weeds

This week we got a letter in our mail from our home owner's association.  I have pretty much been banking on getting this letter for several weeks, because well we have a slight serious weed problem in our front and back yard.  They just don't pull themselves....I don't get it, and while I can't keep any other plant alive, those weeds grow fruitfully and abundantly!

Well initially I was pretty annoyed....well let's be honest I am still a little perturbed, but then I got to thinking.....

Scary huh....

I started to think how I have been feeling like my life was a little out of sorts and out of control.  This is all my doing and nothing catastrophic or terrible has happened (thank you God).  I find myself most days feeling pretty blah and unmotivated and since decreasing my work hours even more it has gotten much worse.  I am so overwhelmed with everything that should be getting done, that I find myself shutting down and not doing anything.

I know that more than anything it is because I have lost focus on my faith.  It isn't my center, and I don't make time for the Word by studying it daily and with intention.  I know that just setting aside some time (even if it is only 15 minutes) would really help me get control and refresh my day!

I then started equating all of this to the "weeds" growing literally and figuratively in my life.  Had I spent a little bit of time pulling and more importantly trying to prevent them from growing, I wouldn't have needed the stern reminder that they were out of control.

Well needless to say, the hubs and I spent several hours literally pulling weeds out of the front yard and spraying to prevent them.  And I am working to daily spend time with God studying the word and working to prevent the weeds of doubt and fear and crazy from wreaking havoc in my life.

So if you still read this, please don't hesitate to encourage me!  How do you all study and read through the Bible?  This is an area that I have struggled with all my life.  I think about where to start or how to really focus on what I am reading and then I get into the cycle "oh it is such a big endeavor,"get overwhelmed and then just stop trying.

So let's all go start pulling our spiritual weeds!

Well and maybe I should go and pull those physical weeds as well?  

Show Us Your Life-Singles edition

I am linking up with another Kelly today for SUYL-Singles addition.

I have a very special and incredible friend that I can't say enough good things about, and although she may not be entirely thrilled that I am writing a blog on just her, she is definitely deserving of a little bit of a spotlight....and without further ado.....

Meet Brynn

Isn't she purty!!!

But wait!  It gets better!

She is not only beautiful person on the outside, but more importantly on the inside!

Originally a Texas girl, she is a dear friend of mine all the way out here in Tucson, AZ.  Thank goodness for all these Texas folks!  We have got to stick together!

The most important thing I can tell you about her is that she is a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and truly loves the Lord!

She is a role model to me in her faith and I know that more than anything she is looking for that in a guy!

She is 28 (with a birthday next month) working in children's ministry.  She has such a heart for little ones and they just love her!  When she isn't doing that she is taking pictures.  She is our family's photographer (and she is growing her own photography business as well, so if you are in Tucson and need a photographer let me know!  I have a great recommendation!!).  

She is so full of life and love!  She is loving daughter and sister, loyal friend, and an all around fabulous person!  Her smile will brighten even the darkest day (I personally think her smile is as bright as the Tucson sun).

So if you know a guy friend (or you are by chance a guy looking for someone more than a friend) please send me an email at kelleyandrhett@gmail.com and I will forward it on to Brynn!

Stream of Consciousness

• Why do infant/toddler shoes have to be so darn cute and expensive!  I'm having a difficult time justifying $35+ on shoes that Annie will only wear for a very short while!  Where do you guys get shoes for your little ones?

• I'm kind of addicted to Instagram.....follow me at underthetucsonsun....original I know!

• My sister-in-law Melissa, who is awesome btw(what can I say I have pretty awesome family all around), started a blog and it is pretty much amazing!  You should read it, like right now!  http://lovingthisjoy.com, seriously, nothing else I will write about will be better than her blog, so go!

• I am now a stay at home mom....I like it, most days, but i lack a lot of motivation and have found that i am watching too much tv and on facebook too much.

• I am debating going on a facebook break....i think missing out on updates about my family is my only hold out.

• Annie is on a nap strike....i don't get her....and she's a little weird, wellllll a lot weird!  I don't know where she gets it ;)

• In other Annie news, we have a walker!  I decided that she officially graduated to this stage on her 14 month birthday, a little late yes, but all in her own timing!

• This week has been a little lame...1st I tried to cut my finger off, then we had a snake in our garage, and then I got a letter from our HOA because someone hasn't been pulling the weeds in the front yard (or the back for that matter).  Annie needs to get on that!

• For like the 1,000,000 time, I have missed blogging, and am really going to try and stay on top of it!

Yes ma'am

I changed my blog design!  I loved my last one, but it was just a little too cluttered, and I felt like it was time for a change!

Oh and who made this? That would be ME.  I won't lie....I am feeling a little like a blog designing rockstar!  I don't plan on making it a habit, but I am pretty pleased with the results!

So here's to a renewed attempt at blog, with a fresh new look!

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So even when you tell them not to grow up.....they do!  Our little baby girl is 1 years old!  

 

ONE! 

So here's her journey from 6 months to 12 months!