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Choose Joy #6... Christmas Wrapping!

Today is my only day off this week so I went Christmas shopping. I did so well!!! I am practically done now and I was so proud of myself! =) I even came home, ate dinner, and wrapped all my presents!!! That was my joy for today... having the time to wrap all my presents... hopefully I will get my presents out on time! Wish me luck!

Choose Joy #5...Time

On Sunday, it was church, lunch, work, and home. So I thought. Luckily I got off work at 7pm instead of 9pm and had 1 hour until the mall was closing. My DH came to pick me up and I asked if we could go to Victoria Secret and he said YES!! We walked over there and tried to find some cute and comfortable stuff I could wear. As you all know, prego means getting bigger and that is what's happening to me. So I found some cute stuff and was able to pay with a gift card and a $10 off coupon. It was great!! Then we came home and ate dinner. I thought my DH would want to just eat and go to bed since he has to be gone by 4:30am. Instead, he says, "Babe, do you want to watch 'The Break Up' before we go to bed?" Of course my answer was... YES!! I love movies and will watch them when ever I can. He normally likes to watch Sports Center, so this was a surprise to me! We eat our enchiladas and head up to our room. We were able to cuddle and watch the whole movie! Then it was about 11pm... I thought, wow, we did a lot today and even had time to spend together. It is really nice when you don't feel rushed and have time to just sit back and think about all the great things God has blessed us with. This morning we found a 2nd Bible that PJ could take with him and leave in his truck for when he gets to work early. It's as if God is showing us that there is always time for everything we want to do and time to spend with Him as well.
Time brings me joy and happiness with my family.

Choose Joy #4

Today I had a fun trip to the Christmas store with my mother-in-law and my husband... then, it was a rough day. I felt like I was getting sick and tired and I felt like crap. I couldn't fit into anything and I had to find something to wear to my DH's Christmas work party. I got so mad because I couldn't find something I looked "adorable" in due to getting larger... I tried to talk my DH into taking me to the mall and finding something new but he didn't want to spend any money. I was so irritated and just put on 1 out of 2 pairs of jeans I could fit into and a shirt that was flowy. I was uncomfortable but didn't complain and went to the Christmas party. It was nice because his boss happens to be his uncle and his grandma is the payroll lady, so I had someone to talk to besides PJ. Turns out, we won $200 because we each got to pick an envelope from the Christmas tree from the two owners of the company. Even though $100 was the minimum in each envelope, we were both greatful that we had an extra $200 to spend towards Christmas presents. So even though the day was up and down, I realized that I do have it good in life and I need to choose joy no matter what type of day I am having... because it could always be worse. Thank you God for the life you have given us.

Choose Joy #3

Caffeine...
Starbucks...
my one cup I am allowed to have a day.
I find joy and love in this alone! =)

Choose Joy #2

My family and of course, my dogs Candy and Jack. This is a picture of love with my parents. They have a love for each other, for the Bible, for learning new things, and of course, a love and passion for God. They are amazing parents who guide me and lead me in every direction and will always love me no matter what kind of trouble I get in to. They are my joy...
Then there is Jack and Candy... they are always so loving and happy and I find joy in going to see them and spending time with them. When they are not giving me kisses, they are giving each other kisses and it makes me smile...

Almost there... Barely!

This is me at a little over 24 weeks. I can't believe it is so far... It is amazing to see how far I have come... I never could imagine me prego like my sisters but I guess I am there now. =)