*Drama*

"When the going gets Tough, the tough get going."

?!? Choices ?!?

Horoscope:

Today you might experience a bit of restlessness,

perhaps because you feel there's something you ought to be doing but you aren't sure what.

Your mind is sharp, intuitive, and logical, but too many options could be on the horizon.

You might find it difficult to choose among them.

Once you decide, you'll charge ahead and make a success of whatever you try.



I Hope So!

~Life~ one day at a time.

~ Today's Horoscope ~

Today you won't feel quite like your usual upbeat self, Gemini.

There's nothing to be concerned about.

It's just that you have a lot to do and can't help but be focused on it.

You certainly are conscientious!

See if you can't get out for some fun after you've finished your tasks.

You've earned a break.

~GeT rEaL~

Any expansive feeling you experience may be rained on today.

You could get the feeling that you've lost touch with reality.

Make sure you connect with real life, Gemini,

and do a bit of planning to balance your whimsical side.

Things that you haven't accounted for might crop up to serve as

a reminder that you need to deal with real life.



Wahoo!

This is a great day for you, Gemini.

There's a terrific feeling of expansion in the air.

This is one of those times in which a small germ of an idea can grow into something big right before your eyes.

Projects are moving quickly,

and information is being rapidly dispersed.

Catch the energy and set your dreams in motion.

You can accomplish a great deal if you try.

Pictionary

~ Good Night ~

New JOB!

Horoscope:

What are you waiting for, Gemini?

Go for the gold.

All you need to do is shine.

You have the opportunity to merge with powerful groups today, so make sure to keep your eyes open.

 Do things that will improve your current status in a finance-related situation.

Your sharp wit and endless facts and information will come in handy.

 Have a joke at the ready.

Things might just be Lookin' UP!

Today I received a phone call while at work.  I was offered a position in the Grand Rapids Secretary of States office!  of course... I Accepted!

I only interviewed earlier this week Wednesday, So needless to say I was shocked to already be hearing back so soon.

My New Job will Start July 11.

Of course I'm Excited but also Nervous Too.

Year Number 26

For My Beautiful,

Amazing

Wife

Every so often,

I look at you and forget

about work, bills, errands,

and all other stuff

that clutters our lives.

It all fades away

and I see just you -

this absolutely marvelous woman

who I'm lucky enough

to have by my side.

And although

I may not tell you often enough

how much I love

the life we've made-

with all its ups and downs,

I do.

I do because I love the woman

who's at the very heart of it all.

You, my wife.

My beautiful, amazing wife.

Happy Birthday

Benjamin

 My Beautiful Flowers

Dinner at my Fav. Restaurant!

 

Drinks (of course) & Desert too!

Sangria Swirl!



Kalua Cream Pie!

~Too Cute~

Yep, Ben is Smiling :)

XOXOX

Thanks for a Great Evening Mr. B!

Love Mrs. B

Happy Birthday!

To Me!

~6.20.1985~

More to come, just a little Birthday Blip

XOXO

Mrs. B

*6*9*11*

The Universe is inviting you magnify your vision, Gemini.

It's time to see the bigger, better, more advanced side of things. Remember that life is a mirror.

You're highly unlikely to receive more than you hope for.

So dream big, hope big, and imagine yourself in the stars. Don't sell yourself short!

** Here is to Dreaming, Hoping & Imagining Big!  **

5*17*2011

You may be looking for some new values in your personal life, Gemini. You're no longer interested in superficial or frivolous relationships.

You need to meet different kinds of people and select friends who are really worth keeping.

Don't worry if you feel like taking a step back to get some perspective, because this is the time to do it.

~Relationships are too important to neglect~

Lesson Learned...

You're bound to be successful once you believe you can be!

This one has taken me some time to learn but over the past few years of going back to school a fire has been lit in me and I have seen the LiGhT!

My desire to succeed has really pushed me to where I'm at today.

Tomorrow, May 12, 2011

I will Officially Graduate with my Associates Degree.

It was two years ago that my Mother-in Law passed away, she would defiantly be proud. She has been in our thoughts each day since and will be missed. As we move forward making memories I'm she will be
watching us from Heaven.

So here is to moving forward and being the Success that you Desire!



Counting down the days..

   Today it's Red...

     The days are numbered and I can not wait! Only a few more things to check off my list before my classes will be complete and I will be done with my Associates Degree in General Studies and Certificate in Human Services from Kellogg Community College. 
     I remember back to the Fall of 2009 When I was full of energy and could not wait to start all of my classes. Since then life has went into full swing. Working a new job, while having classes overlapping the past three weeks. When the thought of continuing on with my Bachelors degree entered my Brain I thought it was a great idea... Now that I have, I'm wondering how I ever thought I was going to survive this CrAzY point in my life. Some how I have muddled through day by day. Just taking a deep breath and hoping for the best. Spending long hours in the basement on this computer, reading typing and studying.

Will it ever end?!?!   I say jokingly day after day. :)

Yes, I know things will settle down and my life might return to something normal but until then I will just keep plugging away and hoping for the best.  

Yep on to this Lovely Lime Green! It's a Brighter Color.

"The grass is always greener on the other side of the road"



yes, Yes YES!

This would be so nice!

You may need to take the day off to replenish your soul, Gemini. You've been working exceptionally hard lately. While your output is impressive, it's coming at a high personal cost. Take some time today to let your mind and body rest and relax. Cuddle up in your favorite chair with a book, some tea, and a quilt. Let your mind wander. You may be surprised where it lands.

We will see. School is almost done with and only a few finals left to complete before my classes at KCC are complete! : ) 

Horoscope = My Life

Too many people may be vying for your attention today, Gemini, both at work and home. You will want to make them all happy, so you may feel a little frazzled. Your temper might also be on edge. It would be better to put off the less urgent demands than work yourself into a frenzy. Those who matter would rather have you enjoy life than tire yourself out for their sake.

          Things are a bit crazy right now. Today I worked 11-7:30pm came home to see my husband and 15 minutes later my Father-in-law knocks on the door. It seems like its always one thing afte another. Then not to mention I have a TON of Homework to complete. As my final semester at Kellogg Community College comes to an end in the next 10 days. I dont know how I ever thought I was going to be able to juggle Assoicates degree classes ending, Bachelors degree classes starting, Home Life and a Job for 3 weeks. Well the job did get added to the equasion towards the end... But still this is crazy.

 

Anyways...  This is my life = CRAZY.   :)

 

Easter Eggs from this year 2011!

Project: Happily Ever After

I first saw this book advertised on the Today show. One morning while enjoying my "normal" routine, sitting on the couch and enjoying my bowl of cereal and glass of OJ. It was then when it dawned on me. Am I her or is she me? Yes our last names are the same but I was referring to more than just that. Her story rang true on a few different levels.

This book was one I just had to get and actually read!

Now after just 2 days of having the book I am nearly 160 pages engrossed in it and honestly enjoying my time READING… Yes, very strange since I’m currently attending college and hating nearly every minute that I have to spend reading out of a text book.

Last night after spending a few hours of reading: I wondered did she blog while going through all this and sure enough she did. This is the link: http://www.projecthappilyeverafter.com/my-blog/ I have not had much time to look through it yet but intend on doing so, while making my way through my Project: Happily Ever After!



{so true}

It might seem like your brain and heart are working against you today, Gemini. You might sense that they've teamed up to keep your head in a swirling maelstrom of confusion that you can't seem to pull out of. Look beyond the mundane confusion of this day. Connect with your sensitive, receptive side, sit back, and let someone else do the thinking.

Um note to self... If it was only that easy, trust me I would.

Food for Thought

Once again here I go reading my Horoscope again before I call it a night. Now I'm left here thinking.

Hmmm really???

Today is a domestic sort of day. You've been neglecting your home recently (True) and now is a good time to make up for it. (Really, Tonight?) Clear out the clutter and get organized. (Okay)  If you're ambitious, you might even want to try a little cooking. (Does Banana Bread Count?)  Why else have you been saving magazine recipes? (Okay, TRUE)  You will enjoy the result of getting things in order and allowing yourself the pleasure of a positive day. ( Really, but its bed time)

Whew! I think I'm going to save this To Do List for the weekend maybe. 

Interesting maybe this was just what I needed to hear seems how 10 minutes ago, I was looking at our bank account thinking we needed to cut back on eating out...  Time to look though those magazine recipes.

~ Now its time to call it a night~

Wow, prayers really do come true.

     It was not until this evening at 11:40 pm that I had a spare moment today to sit down at the computer and take a moment to breath. Just moments before I was ready to log of the internet I took a second to read my Horoscope for today and this is what it said:

Expect some great news regarding money, possibly involving professional advancement. You may have to control the urge to cry tears of joy, Gemini.

     This morning I received a phone call from the Secretary of State in Hastings, offering me a position that I had applied and interviewed for 12 days prior. I had not heard anything and had quite honestly come to a point in realizing that I just did not get the job. Until today when I was offered the position!


     My hope is that this job is the professional advancement that I have been waiting for. I have invested a lot of hours into my schooling, coped with a lot of stress that comes along with not having a job ie: Income and somehow made it to this point. Honestly I have quite a few people I could thank for there confidence in me & personal support of my education. So Thank You!

     Looking forward I hope this is a step in the direction that leads me to where I hope to be in my career. Only time will tell and Im sure God will be guiding me in the correct direction.





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Married for Life

This morning as I layed all cuddled up in my nice warm bed.  I rolled over to see what time it was and as I opened my eyes and saw the book Married for Life it has been on my night stand for nearly a year now. Ben and I have enjoy reading a few pages every now and then.  

The first time I saw this book it was on a friends night stand she had told me how her Mother had given it to her as a wedding present.  I of course thumbed through the pages and knew in an instant that it was a book I wanted to read.  Since then I have given a few copies away as wedding presents and my hope is they will enjoy this book as much as I have.

So my thought this morning was to go though pick out some of the highlights to this book that I like.

So here we go.  

1. Never get too old to hold hands.

I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.

You guide me with your counsel,

and afterward you will take me into glory.

Psalm 73:23-24

2. Do everyting you can to express your love.

Let's not just talk about love; let's practice reall love.

This is the only way we'll know we're

living truly, living in God's reality.

1 John 3:18-19

3. Always be best friends with you partner.

This is my lover, this is my friend.

Song of Songs 5:16



4. Never consider getting "unmarried" as an option.

[Love] always protects, always trusts,

always hopes, always perserves.

1 Corinthians 13:7

5. Agree that it's okay to disagree.

Put up with each other.

Colossians 3:13

6. You have to like each other - Not just be able to talk,

but really communicate!

Try your best to let God's Spirt keep your hearts united.

Ephesians 4:3

7. Always be totally honest and open with each other.

An honest anwser is like a warm hug.

Proverbs 24:26

8. Don't get mad over the little things - they'll soon pass.

Love covers all wrongs.

Proverbs 10:22

9. Spend quality time together every day - even if it's just a few minutes

There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

10. Don't take things too serviously

A cheerful heart is good medicine.

Proverbs 17:22

11. When you marry, commit for a lifetime.

Guard yourself; remin loyal to the wife of your youth.

Malachi 2:15

12. Marry a hard worker and a good provider.

Those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4

13. Keep two cozy chairs side by side,

and enjoy time each day just sitting together.

My lover is mine, and I am his.

Song of Songs 2:16

14. Be able to compromise when there is a diffrence of oppinion.

Can two walk together, unless thye are agreed?

Amos 3:3 NKJV

15. Do things together today - you may not have tomorrow.

This is the day the LORD has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118: 24

16. Remember your vows.

They're supposed to be true.

Whenever a rainbow appears in the clouds, I will

see it and remmeber the everlasting covenant between

God and all living creatures of every kind on earth.

Genesis 9:16

17. Don't be afraid to express your affection.

Love one another deeply, from the heart.

1 Peter 1:22

18. Settle in your heart that you're going to stick it out.

I can do everything though him

who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13

19. When faced with a mistake, forgive and go on.

Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.

1 Corinthians 13:4

20. Do not hesitate to express to each other your

feelings and your love.

This is how God showed his love among us:

He sent his one and only Son into this world that we migh t live through him.

1 John 4:9

Enjoy!

Closing out 2010

     So a little wrap up of 2010. Things got kind of crazy with the Holidays, School, Internship and Final Exams. Life was defiantly in high gear needless to say.  So here are a few photos to end the year with.

The girls were a ton of fun this year and they LOVE My Ben!



So in years past my mom & I have gotten together and made Christmas Cookies with Eve but this year Kyra & Lily joined in on the Fun!

Eve really enjoys taking photos when ever she can get her hands on my camera. I love it, I never really know what I might get but then again, its photos like this one that nearly melt my heart!

My Grammy is now living with my parents and she loves to see all her Great Grand Children & they like to come see her in her room too.

This year my older brother Jeremy & Liz gave Grammy a photo frame with the Girls photos in it.

She was really excited!

2010 Christmas Decor

Yep, we down sized on the tree this year and got an artificial one too.

Ben really enjoys the Christmas lights.

(you can even see our tree though the window)

A few photos of us this year.

 Thanks again to Stacy Yeiter