Discover

As the New Year approaches I try and reflect on this past year, 2011. About this time last year I chose a word to think about through out 2011 that would help challenge me and make me better as a Wife, Mom, Sister, Daughter, Christian, and Friend. The word I chose was DISCOVER , and boy can I say that this past year has been FULL of discoveries. If you would like to travel back in time and read some of the posts from January of 2011 Click HERE.
You know how sometimes you go shopping for clothes for your kids, and then within a few months they no longer fit because they had a major growth spurt? Well this year was my growth spurt. It's been a whirl wind. It all began with my decision to mend my family, to reconcile things with my husband. I have to say it was the best decision I have ever made. Our relationship with each other and with our kids is so much stronger. We have our rough days but those are so far and few in between. Going from there we needed to find a church that we felt would help us as a family to grow, grow in love and in Christ. A friend via IRL came across one of my blog posts about church hunting and suggested a church in Middleville. She had no idea where we lived but said she just thought to tell me for whatever reason. It just so happened that the church wasn't far away at all. About 15 minutes. It took a couple of Sundays to feel at home there, but I have to say that the balance of music and preaching, the kindness of the people there, the great nursery's available, we ended up loving the church. A big plus was our Sunday School class. Miguel and I have been learning so much in there, it's been a great blessing. Another area of Discovery would be my kids. I use to be the mom that would shew her kids away when they wanted to do a craft or activity. Every once in a while we would do something but I just wasn't that mom that enjoyed doing kid stuff. This was something I wanted to change, So we started doing crafts and science experiments. We bake and make cookies, we color and paint. I am constantly looking for fun things to do with my three kids. I am building memories with them. I am winning their heart and investing in them. We don't do this every single night but every couple of weeks. Here are some fun shots of the things we've done.

Gak

 cupcakes

 Final result of the Gak

Another are that I have DISCOVERED was where my heart truly stands when it comes to God and my relationship. I did a 1 John Bible study and I loved it. I didn't realize how hungry my soul was for a genuine relationship with my Heavenly Father. I am still in the process of discovering God, but what I already know of Him is so sweet and so dear to me. I want to be a authentic Christian. 

This past year I have DISCOVERED what it is like to be a active and fit person. I have ran 5 miles I have lost over 8 lbs and I am starting to fit back into some of my old jeans. I am DISCOVERING what it means to eat healthy, to drink water. I have practically cut all soda out of my diet, and not only am I making these changes but I am loving them. I am beginning to love working out, to feel that body ache afterwards. I have such a sense of gratification and satisfaction knowing that I am doing something that most people don't even attempt. Mostly because I thought I couldn't do it. I would never become one of those people that cared about portion size, calorie counting, exercising and working out but I AM!!! I think it's also boosted my confidence in other areas. I like to try and keep up with house work, and cooking new things. I am spreading my wings and enjoying the scenery below. If you would like to follow my Workout Blog Click Here! Stay tuned to see what my new word for 2012 will be :) love you all.