Liz 2.0

This is the last post in the 30 day blog challenge. This whole process was quite a challenge indeed. I have enjoyed being more faithful to blogging and I hope you all have enjoyed reading the posts.  I will definitely try and continue to be more faithful to document life here on the blog.

 

The prompt to close out this challenge is:

 

Day 30-a picture

I will share with you another photo taken by Tonya Douglas Photography at our photo session on November 20th.  I absolutely love this capture of our son it melts my heart.

We had an absolutely wonderful day to get our photos taken and Tonya did such an amazing job!!  I can’t wait for my baby girl to arrive and to schedule her newborn shoot.

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22, Day 23, Day 24, Day 25, Day 26, Day 27, Day 28, Day 29

Well I’m nearly finished with the 30 day blog challenge issued by my friend Heather. I’ve kind of fallen off the wagon for a week or so but I’m nearly caught up. The topic for today’s post is:

 

Day 29-3 Wishes

Hmmm well I’m not much of a wisher, I definitely do set goals and I have a wishlist of items I want.

 

I’d say some of my biggest goals or wishes would be:

 

1. To build/buy our dream house with cash.
2. To have 4 healthy kids
3. To get a vintage camper to restore

Hmmm should I have wished for world peace? I thought those were light and fun “wishes”. What are your three wishes?

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22, Day 23, Day 24, Day 25, Day 26, Day 27, Day 28

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is:

 

Day 28-Something that stresses you out

I can definitely say something that has stressed me out in the past is my day job. It has been quite the struggle to work nearly full time and then come home and try and have energy and effectiveness at home.

 

I’m so eager to really get home full time and put all the energy and effort that I put into my job into my home life and taking care of my family.

 

Speaking of I’ve set the date for my last day which will be December 17th.  I’ve been working diligently to try and get things communicated and handed over to those who will handle the responsibilities after I leave.

 

Don’t get me wrong I’m so blessed and thankful that God provided a job for me that I could work the last 10 years. The income I made was a great supplement to my husband’s and has helped us live a very blessed life, providing for our family.

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22, Day 23, Day 24, Day 25, Day 26, Day 27

Today’s topic in the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

Day 27-Pets


We have no pets right now.  Although we all would like one someday we have not plans right now.  However the kiddo is getting good at making suggestions and hints.  The other day he said to me “Mom, did you know dogs LOOOOVVVVEEE babies?”

We do really want to get him a dog but right now I just don’t think I could handle one more new thing next year.  Once I get the 2 kids and homeschooling down we’ll start thinking about getting that dog.

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 
Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22, Day 23, Day 24, Day 25, Day 26

Today’s prompt for the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

 

Day 26-Picture of your family

Well I’ve been a bit behind on this challenge, and it has kind of worked out, because now I have a great recent picture of our family.  On November 20th we had our pictures taken by Tonya Douglas Photography. This is one of the amazing shots she got for us.  I can’t wait to see what else develops!

 

 

You can check out the rest of our Sneak Peek here.

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22, Day 23, Day 24, Day 25

Today’s blog prompt in the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs

Well I’m not much of a music lover, I enjoy it very much and listen to the radio, but I’m not one of those people who have their iPods with them all the time. I actually have a 2nd generation black and white iPod that’s battery hardly holds a charge. I never use it. I actually don’t even have all my music installed on the new laptop.

 

I love listening to podcasts though sometimes I’ll do that through iTunes, but lots of the time I just listen over the internet.

 

My favorite podcasts are:

 

The Paperclipping RoundTable

The Paperclipping DigiShow

 

I do very much want to get an iPad and would like to load up all my music and video onto it, maybe once I save up my mad money and get one I’ll have a good answer to this blog prompt.

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22, Day 23, Day 24

Today’s topic in the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

 

Day 24-Something you've learned

One of the things I’ve learned is that I NEED to get more patient with people with myself in all kinds of situations. I’ve improved a lot over the years but I’m still not where I’d like to be.

 

I am glad I’ve recognized that’s an area I need to continue to learn and grow. I think it is necessary as a mom to really have patience, and I’m sure next year with 2 kiddos and being at home full time I will have lots of opportunity to exercise patience.

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22, Day 23

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is:

 

Day 23-Favorite vacation

Hmmm I feel like I kind of covered this with my favorite place to visit. I guess I’ll go in a different direction and share with you our vacation last year in New York City for Christmas.  We had a great time but I would definitely not say it is my favorite place to visit. I won’t be going back especially at Christmas time. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I will definitely remember.

 

We saw some AMAZING things all while freezing our bums off.

We went to fellowship with the local believers.

 

Explored the Intrepid.

 

Saw model trains and real trains.

 

 

Kept our kid wrapped in plastic.

 

Saw lady liberty.

Stopped by where Uncle A. was going to be working about a week or so after we left.

 

Watched the sun set behind the lady.

 

Saw the big tree.

 

Saw where they filmed one of our favorite shows.

 

We saw THE show at Radio City Music Hall.

 

The ROCKETTES!

 

It sure was a fun time and nearly all the family was together!

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21, Day 22

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is:

 

Day 22-Favorite city

Well I’ve traveled to and through a bunch of cities here in the USA I’ve come to see that I’m not much of a city girl. I prefer suburbs and country to the “big city”. However cities are fun to visit.  I’d say that Chicago is one of my favorite cities to visit.

 

There are so many museums and shops, lots of things for families too, and the views are amazing. Oh and let’s not forget that deep dish pizza!! YUMMY. I’ve been to Chicago twice once with my friend and once on a business trip for my boss and I watched his daughter. Both times I’ve enjoyed getting to explore the city through different perspectives.  The museums are just amazing and the Shedd Aquarium is my absolute favorite aquarium, it is so big and roomy, not like our local aquarium.

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20, Day 21

Today’s topic for the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

 

Day 21-Picture of yourself

This is a shot I took of my new tennis shoes! I haven’t purchased new everyday tennis shoes in years! So I’m excited to have ordered 2 pairs the second ones haven’t come in yet.

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19, Day 20

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is:

 

Day 20-Nicknames

Name graphic made at wordle.net

 

I’ve had a few nicknames over the years and depending on when you knew me first that’s kind of what you call me.  When I was little it was Lizzy then as I got older in high school and college it was Liz. Now I’d say it’s Elizabeth (and yes I know that’s not a nickname at all). 

 

Those are my public nicknames my husband calls me honey and babe and little names that husbands call their wives.

 

Now that I have my son I’d consider mom or mommy nicknames too! 

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18, Day 19

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is

 

Day 19-Something you miss

 

SLEEP! I don’t know if I exactly remember what a full night’s uninterrupted sleep is like. It has been quite a long time. This next year will be even worse, but the sleepless nights are SOOO worth it right?

 

It all started with this little guy:

 

I cannot wait for another little one to cuddle and stay up all night with and to love as much as I love this guy! It will be amazing! So I guess this post kind of covers two things that I miss sleep and loving on my little baby!

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17, Day 18

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is:

 

Day 18-Something you regret

I definitely do not dwell on the things I may not have accomplished or things I feel are regrets. I do have some though.  I would definitely say a big regret is not developing real study skills. I’ve seen this really have an impact on my life in college as well as now. I takes a lot to really get my focused and effective when studying topics. I have a short attention span and it is getting worse! This is one of the reasons I am so motivated to encourage and foster a love for reading in my children.

 

This might not be the juiciest regret but it is one that I have.

 

---

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16, Day 17

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is:

Day 17-Something you're looking forward to

Right now there are so many things I’m excited to see happen in the next few weeks and months. Obviously the birth of our second child is the biggest thing right now. I am so very excited to meet her and figure out being a mommy to more than one child.  I definitely think that is going to be a challenge. Oh and shopping in the girl section of the stores that I am so very excited to do! Those of you with girls is it just fabulous all the ruffles and frills?

 

I haven’t gotten much done in her room, but I’ve been busy working lately so that will have to wait a little longer.

 

Mom went through the boxes of keepsake clothes she had from herself and us girls this weekend so I have a few cute outfits for Emma that have special meaning.

 

And what would a blog post be without a picture?? Here is one from our Bless ‘n Treat party on the 31st.

 

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16

Today’s topic in the 30 day blog challenge is:

 

Day 16-Dream house

[Image Source]

 

Oh what a topic for today! This is definitely something I think about often but not with too much definite plans or certainty. One day we will have our “dream house” but right now things are certainly still in the dreaming phase and I like it right there.

 

I know for sure I want a house that’s not too big and not to small for our family. Something that is easy to manage as a home maker. Something with character but not problems. LIGHT lots and lots of natural light!!

 

I very much enjoy watching HGTV’s design shows and seeing all the ideas and talent.  Watching those kind of shows have helped me to narrow down some design styles as MY style.  Some designs are completely in line with my style and others are way off in a different direction, but that’s what makes it fun to DREAM!

 

Having rented a few places now we’ve really seen what we like and don’t like in homes.  We’ve also grown in our family size and our design tastes have changed, and that’s one of the benefits of not owning right now.

 

Sometimes it is difficult to wait and not give into the “I want it NOW” attitude but we’ve set goals as a married couple and we know that God will honor our commitment.

 

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14, Day 15

Yesterday was quite a busy day and I didn’t get to completing the 30 day blog challenge.

 

Day 15-Bible verse

 

Matthew 6:33 (King James Version)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you

 

I really enjoy this verse because it helps me to stay focused on my priorities. First and foremost is my walk with God. Those things that I may want or need will come to pass but first I must keep those Godly things first.

 

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13, Day 14

I'm back on track with the 30 day blog challenge and today’s topic is a simple one:

Day 14-A picture you love

I certainly have no shortage of photos much less my FAVORITE photos!!  Here is a recent shot of the kiddo dressed up in his Bless ‘n Treat costume.

 

He got to dress up twice this year. For the neighborhood party he was Buzz Lightyear:

 

And for our Branch’s People of Acts Party he dressed up as a centurion.

 

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 13

Today’s topic for the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

 

Day 13-Goals

These are some in-depth topics yesterday and today. I certainly have lots of goals! I consider my daily to-do list short term goals.  I also have lots of long term goals.

 

Here are some of my long term goals:

• Raise my children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord
• Homeschooling my children
• Find something I’m passionate about and make a business out of it
• Being a successful stay at home mom and home maker, taking care of the needs of my husband, and children and our household.
• Stay faithful to living in God’s Word, by keeping my personal relationship with God as my first priority. (Matthew 6:33)

I think those are some of my over all goals, I think as things move forward and goals are accomplished I develop and find new goals to add and some to adjust.  How great is it to accomplish a goal. I especially love checking things off my to-do list and rejoicing in those accomplishments. How about you? Isn’t accomplishing a goal something super exciting in your life?

 

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12

Sorry I didn’t post this yesterday. It has been a beyond busy week so far.  But I’m trying to catch up and get back on track with the 30 Day Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is:

 

Day 12-What you believe

Well this is quite the topic. I think I could talk your ear off on this and maybe even write a book on what it is I believe. I’m going to keep it short and sweet.

 

I’m a born again daughter of God. I endeavor to walk in fellowship with him each day. I believe that God is my sufficiency in ALL things and I see his deliverance each and every day.

 

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11

Today’s topic in the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

Day 11-Favorite tv shows

I’ve always been a big tv junkie I can remember it being a problem in high school I’ve since let off a bit and kind of just stick to my favorites. I get crushed when I add new programs and they get cancelled.

 

Here are some of my favorites, that I try not to miss an episode. Thank goodness for DVR’s and hulu.

 

• Bones
• Psych
• White Collar
• Royal Pains
• Life Unexpected
• Castle

Game Shows! I love a great game show they are my sports. I especially love the vintage shows like press your luck, match game, and the kids ones like double dare.

 

I do watch a bunch of other shows here and there but I would not consider them my favorites.

 

 

Are you playing along? Share your blog link with me I’d love to see your 30 Day Blog Challenge posts. 

Want to read previous posts: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10