Goodbye 2011 * Hello 2012

 Here is a look at my 2011...

Valentine's Day Dinner Boat Cruise - Savannah, GA

1 year anniversary - Gatlinburg, TN

Extraordinary Women's Conference - Candace Cameron Bure

1st time Strawberry Picking

My best friend's wedding

Chicago

Casting Crowns Concert

 

Thanksgiving - Me and my parents

Christmas

New tattoo

Let 2012 begin!

Even though today is only the first day of 2012 I feel as if God is already teaching me new things and opening my mind.  This year I will focus on learning from my past, planning for my future and living in the present.  My pastor said it great this morning "Make someday TODAY!" If I have learned anything in the past month it has been that life comes and goes and that we are not guaranteed tomorrow.  People can be fine one day and gone the next.  I don't want to live with regret over the things I didn't do.

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14

Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken

Ingredients:

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 can of black beans

1 small can of corn

1 can of cream of chicken soup

1/2 packet of taco seasoning 

1/2 bottle of salsa

Shredded Cheese (optional)

Directions:

Place frozen chicken breasts, black beans, corn, cream of chicken, taco seasoning and salsa into crock pot on low for 6-7 hours.

Serve with rice

I love finding new recipes that I actually like!

Hope you enjoy!

God's timing

God has some AWESOME timing! Heard this song today and it really hit home for me.

Day 21 - God's perfect timing when certain situations arise and you need to be encouraged or encourage someone else.

30 Days of Thankfulness

Since the beginning of November I have noticed many people posting the daily statuses about what they are thankful for.  I love to see people sharing their thankfulness and so I have decided to go along with this and since I am very behind I thought I would include make it a blog post!

So here it goes....

Day 1 - My husband - He is so encouraging and uplifting and speaks love into my life.

Day 2 - My dad - I will always be a daddy's girl

Day 3 - My mom - She's my best friend and someone I talk to everyday

Day 4 - My family - Even though many miles separate us we still stay connected.

Day 5 - The house over my head 

Day 6 - Being able to live life comfortably with what has been provided to me.

Day 7 - Spending time with some AMAZING students who are so in love with God.

Day 8 - Living in a place where we are free to worship whoever we want.

Day 9 - Knowing that some day I will see my loved one's again.

Day 10 - Memories

Day 11 - Having awesome co-workers - people who are always encouraging me.

Day 12 - My job 

Day 13- Seeing God provide so many things and having the best timing.

Day 14 - Relaxation time

Day 15 - Sharing laughs and tears with my hubby.

Day 16 - God's faithfulness and patience with me as I learn to be patient.

Day 17 - Friends that are always around and speak encouraging words.

Day 18 - Mini -vacations

Day 19 - Sharing in a memorable day as two people become one in marriage.

Day 20 - Spending time with family members across the US at the breakfast table.

More to come!

" Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song." Psalm 95:1-2