"It's the 011!"

I'm going to write this post and actually publish it.
Yes.
I guess that could count as a New Years Resolution.
Start something, and actually finish it.

What a concept!

I feel like I had this whole post planned out, and it just disappeared.
Hmmm...

I guess I'll start with a few "resolutions":
1. Complete something. Anything.
2. Be a better mom to my girls. They deserve it.
3. Get back my pre-baby-bod. If that's possible. Yes I understand I may look stick thin-ish, or semi-in-shape fully clothed, but this lady is no where near ready for beach season. It's not even about that... but that's a completely different story. Anyway, stretchy/flabby/leftovers goodbye.
4. Be a better youth leader. I need to step it up.
5. Preach more.
6. Be a better wife.
7. Be...better.

I feel like this could go too serious too quickly, so I'm stopping my list.
Over all, I want to be the best "Julia" I can be.

Alright, alright.. Enough of this crap.

Disneyland in t-minus 11/10 days. BOOM.
Can't wait.
I've always been kind of, over zealous as far as packing for trips go... But I'm even more so now that I have kids.
I'm surprised their stuff isn't already packed.
(Or my own)
There's so much to prep and plan and prepare for as far as kids go.
Hailey will be with our friends, so I'd feel awful if I forgot something.
Leila will be with us, but it would be a nightmare if I forgot something important...like her "boppy" (pacifier for those of you who don't speak Leila).
Alright alright alright... I'm getting tired and losing focus. Moving on to SWDB:

(P.S. I was just thinking I wish I needed to wear glasses... even just for reading. Sad.)


For today:
Outside my window- It's dark and windy it sounds like... Night time.

I am thinking- I should be sleeping... Why am I awake?

I am thankful for- Gary and Carol Leach (our friends/our friend's parents that we're staying with during Disneyland). Seriously a blessing.

I am remembering- When my mom used to make us french toast. Random.

On my mind- D. Just that I love him.

I am noticing that- I get a little crazy when I'm tired, and if I rest my eyes too long, I lose my train of thought. Also, that it irritates the crap out of me when people spell "loose" when they mean "lose".

Pondering these words: Not words so much, just pondering God's love.

From the learning rooms- Learning to plan and organize more efficiently.

From the kitchen- Nothing!

I am wearing- Black shorts (to show off my pasty legs), blue tank top, blue cardigan, no shoes.

I am creating- Luggage bags for our stroller so it doesn't get jacked or accidentally taken at Disneyland :)

I am going- to go to bed soon fo sho!

I am reading- Fail.

I am hoping- That God's heart is the same as mine for a particular situation. I'm not over it haha.

I am hearing- D tinkering with a computer in the dining room.

Around the house- Little bit messy, better than usual.

One of my favorite things- The way D looks at me. I don't care how dorky that sounds.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Work, Youth tomorrow night, dinner with friends on Thursday, service friday, nothing saturday, church sunday... Boom.

Photo of the day:
Me on my birthday, being ridiculous. (PS D got a Macbook Pro. I think I'm in love... I'm mainly in love with the 99$ Marc by Marc Jacobs bag I saw for it at the Apple store :) )

A real post? No way...

It's true! I mean, I'm behind on my SWDB so I'll do that at the end, but I'm going to make a REAL post!

Christmas is already over, I can't believe it. We're so blessed. I told D the other day it's amazing how faithful God is, not just in the big things, but in the little desires of our heart. I always had faith for God to do miracles (healing, restoration, etc.) but I forgot to believe in the little stuff, and He's reminded me of that this Christmas.

D and I are giving each other our presents in 19 days...That's right... Our trip to DISNEYLAND!!!
I'm beyond excited about this.
It'll be Leila's first trip ever. She's really excited. And to make it better, our friends Tadd and Cassie are going with us :) Everything for this trip totally opened up. We have a place to stay (for free!), the fact that Cassie and Tadd get to go is huge, and we get to stay for 3 days instead of 2! It's just all awesome. O.k., enough of this, lets get to the SWDB. Wow... two weeks behind. My bad!


For today
Outside my window- It's sunny again!

I am thinking- About what I need to get done today.

I am thankful for- the people who gave us Starbucks Christmas Blend, and for Kelsey giving me Disneyland Coffee. MMMMM

I am remembering- The joy and excitement of Disneyland

On my mind- I need to have more grace for Leila.

I am noticing that- Leila is crazy. Lol

Pondering these words: I'm not really sure... I'm pondering more of God's goodness.

From the learning rooms- Learning to make tutus! Thanks to Tammi!

From the kitchen- The smell of coffee and eggo waffles haha.

I am wearing- Teal leggings, my new Minnie Mouse shirt, and no shoes. Yeah, I'm classy.

I am creating- Tutus!!! As soon as I get the stuff.

I am going- to clean today hopefully, and spend some time with my girls.

I am reading- I'm going to start reading Romans again.

I am hoping- D doesn't get home super late tonight.

I am hearing- Dora the Explorer + Leila and Hailey both talking to the TV

Around the house- Little bit messy. Christmas cards are on the fridge now.

One of my favorite things- The way Leila talks, and how she talks about seeing Jesus.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Work work work, I turn 23 on Friday (woo...) and it's also my Nana's 73rd birthday, and D's grandpa's 70th birthday. Hopefully I'll be seeing my cousins this week, and hanging with my friends and D.

Photo of the day:
Leila with her Auntie Fee (Felesha) on Christmas Eve in her sweet Zebra hat.

Woman's Simple Day Book

Almost forgot about this! Ah HA!


For today
Outside my window- It's sunny!!!! What in the world??

I am thinking- About how to make my ugly Christmas sweater even more ridiculous.

I am thankful for- Jaime giving me french pressed coffee this morning. Someone was about to die.

I am remembering- Past Christmases with my family. All the good times as kids. ♥

On my mind- My parents have been a lot lately. Probably due to the holidays.

I am noticing that- I can be creative. And I should be more often.

Pondering these words: I'm not... is that bad?

From the learning rooms- Learning how to be a better mom, if that makes sense.

From the kitchen- Not sure. We're not home right now its work time.

I am wearing- Jeans, lumberjack shirt, stinky boots.

I am creating- My ugly Christmas sweater! I'll have to post a pic when it's done.

I am going- to Pastor Rich and Lindy's house for lunch with the staff. That'll be nice!

I am reading- ...

I am hoping- We get our Christmas shopping done. We haven't done any really.

I am hearing- The construction workers talking in the next room, and buzzing music from D's earbuds.

Around the house- It is decorated! Tree is up and looking beautiful, but a section of lights are out.

One of my favorite things- Decorating for Christmas with a cup of hot chocolate, Christmas music, and my family. ♥

A few plans for the rest of the week:Today: Lunch, Youth! Thursday: Nothing Friday: Staff/Board Christmas Party, Saturday: Lords and Ladies dinner night with the youth! Sunday: Church :) then Christmas Party.

Photo of the day: We took Leila to meet the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba on Saturday, she loved it until Plex (the Robot) tried to high five her...

WSDB

For today

Outside my window- Sun setting, leaves shaking, big box from our tree!

I am thinking- About getting dinner started.

I am thankful for- God being THE provider, and for my hard working husband.

I am remembering- Decorating the Christmas tree at my Grandmother's with my cousins.

On my mind- ChristmasChristmasChristmas.

I am noticing that- I need to vacuum the kitchen.

Pondering these words: I'm pondering how God is like Santa is supposed to be, but better!

From the learning rooms- Learning how to make soup tonight!

From the kitchen- Clean dishes, stuff to make Chicken Taco soup!

I am wearing- Tube top and jeans. Bare feet!

I am creating- Nothing right now.

I am going- Put lights on the tree!

I am reading- Take a wild guess...

I am hoping- D won't have to work tonight.

I am hearing- Leila saying "I want..." and asking for tons of stuff, and some Barney Christmas special on tv.

Around the house- Random baby clothes as usual.

One of my favorite things- Everything about the Christmas season!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Making soup tonight, work tomorrow, youth Wednesday, work Thursday, Christmas Production Friday, Taking Leila to see Yo Gabba Gabba at the mall on Saturday, decorating Grandma's tree on Sunday!

Photo of the day:
Hailey fast asleep, wearing the amazing Minnie Mouse hat and booties my friend Alegre made! Leila and I are getting one too!

Lights

I've got this song stuck in my head, and I'm jonesin' for a road trip.
I can't wait till January.

Oh Simple Woman's Day Book

For today
Outside my window- Shiney sun, leaves falling off the tree onto our balcony, and the Christmas lights I put up (ghetto).

I am thinking- That I should be getting ready to go to dinner for Dezi's birthday...

I am thankful for- My amazing mother who brought her Dyson vaccuum and steam cleaner to my house today (her last day off) and cleaned my whole house.

I am remembering- Being pregnant with Hailey again, at least, finding out about it. Insaaaane!

On my mind- Our next Disneyland trip! January 15th-17th... and the fact that I still need someone to take Hailey for a day and a half. lol

I am noticing that- I need to shower... hahaha

Pondering these words:
Grace.

From the learning rooms- Learning to clean my house better!

From the kitchen- Not a thing!

I am wearing- An old maternity tank top, holey jeans, and no shoes. Cleaning gear.

I am creating- Nothing right now.

I am going- To Red Robin tonight. Hollaaaaa! Friiiiies!

I am reading- Take a wild guess...

I am hoping- To stay motivated.

I am hearing- The dryer, and Monsters Inc. on the television.

Around the house- SO CLEAN! Minus the Chic-Fil-A cup on the table.

One of my favorite things- How good it feels to have a clean house. I know, I'm obsessing.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Tonight: Red Robin, Tomorrow: Hailey's first day at daycare, work, and BLISS, Wednesday: Youth, Thursday: Nothing, Friday: Nothing, Saturday, Nothing, Sunday: Church! Wow. A mellow week!!! I forgot what that looked like.

Photo of the day:
The love of my life & I at the drawbridge of our FAVORITE PLACE! Disneyland! Last April on our babymoon :)

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