Maybe this is the plan?

As you know I have not been working {full-time} since we relocated to Corpus. It's been about 8 months, and I've spent that time trying to figure out God's plan for me.

My plan was to get married, work as a child life specialist for 3-5 years, stay home once we had kids, and then work again when they were in school.

Well, you can see how that turned out.

So like I said, instead of me coming up with a new plan I've been trying to figure out what His plan for me us is.

And then this week I started thinking.

Maybe this is the plan?

Maybe I'm right where I'm supposed to be? Maybe I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing?

As we started meeting new people {right after the move} I was constantly asked "What do you like to do?" "What are your hobbies?" "What do you enjoy?"

My answer?

"I don't really have hobbies." "I don't really do anything for fun."

Sad, I know.

And just a few months ago we were having dinner with Julian, a guy B works with, and Julian's girlfriend, Michelle. Michelle and I were getting to know each other, and I told her that I was a child life specialist {and of course I loved telling her all about my profession} but that I stay home now and sub when I can. And she, of course, asked "So what do you do for fun?" And out of habbit I said, "Oh I don't really have any hobbies..."

But before I could finish my sentance B jumped in the conversation and said "You do too have hobbies!" I looked at him, wondering what he was talking about. "You run, you do yoga, you cook, you blog..." 

And it hit me. I have a whole list of things that I enjoy. 

And for someone who has always been too busy stressing or worrying to have fun;

this is an accomplishment.

So that's why I'm starting to see that this is God's plan. For the first time in a long time I'm taking care of me. And I know that {hopefully} when I do get to work as a child life specialist again I'll be even better because of this time. Because when the job gets emotionally tough, I'll have a whole list of outlets, of ways to release those emotions.

So I am at peace.

I know that I'm living out His plan.

And that when the next phase comes along I'll be ready.

Weekend Update

    Brandon and I spent this last weekend in Yoakum. Our days included family, friends, Mi Tierra, two-steppin', good music, and home cooked meals from our moms' kitchens. Here's a few pictures from Saturday night. We don't get to see our friends nearly enough, so this night was much needed :) 



     Michelle and I also made this strawberry-coconut cake, which just happens to be her favorite (strawberry) and my favorite (coconut) put together. Shell found the recipe on Pinterest, of course! 

  

The cake is super moist, and the icing is amazing!

I hope everyone had a great weekend :)

Dallas Weekend

This past weekend Brandon was in Dallas doing training for work, so I drove up and spent a few days with him. Here's a glimpse of what our weekend included:

 American Idol

Say 'Hello' to your top 13!!

As some of you know we became hooked on American Idol last season. We watched the entire season together, picked out our favorites, and we I voted like crazy (Go Scotty!!) This season we haven't gotten to watch every episode together, but we still keep up and watch when we can. As we were watching on Thursday night, we noticed one of the contestants, Skylar Laine, was wearing a Double D Ranchwear jacket! So cool!!

Fat Straw Bubble Tea

Green tea milkshake, Mango bubble tea,
Strawberry-bananna smoothie

Remember Britt and Dustin?? They just moved to Dallas a few weeks ago, and we met up with them on Saturday for our first "bubble tea" experience. I had always seen people on campus using giant straws to drink funny-colored beverages with what looked like marbles on the bottom, and I always wondered what it was. Well those "marbles" are called bubbles, and the giant straw ensures that you get some with every sip! After explaining to the lady that we had never tried bubble tea, she handed us each a sample cup and said "Just shoot it and chew it!" Ha! It was an interesting experience! And it was great catching up with our newlywed friends :)

BTW--Britt blogs too!! Click HERE to read!

Bleu Edmondson Concert

Bleu put on a good show!

Bleu Edmondson currently holds the #1 spot on Brandon's favorites of Texas Country, and he just happened to be playing in McKinney, TX this weekend. On Saturday evening we had dinner with our friend, Craig, and then all went to the concert. It was a fun night!

B and I at the concert.

We had a great time in Dallas! And some of you may be wondering where Princess (or "P" as Brandon calls her)  was during this trip...

Going for a ride around Yoakum

Picking out plants at Handy Stop

She was living up to her name and being treated like a real "Princess".

Thanks, Mom and Dad, for puppy-sitting :)