Signs...

I believe in them...I believe God or the universe or some other force of nature allows me to see the "hidden message" in some ordinary, everday object. I have a lot on my plate now with regards to planning my future. I'm in the process of doing something for myself and for my family and it's really consuming me (in a good way), and along the way I get discouraged or afraid, but I'm really feeling the excitement and getting confident in this decision. I don't really want to post what it is quite yet...for fear I'll jinx myself, but mostly because it's very dear to me and not ready for public scrutiny quite yet. With that being said, as I was eating my Dove Promise today ( I love reading the messages), this was my message. It resonated loud and clear with me. God sometimes speaks to us in the most non-conventional ways...some may say it's just coincidence, but I'd like to believe it was Divine Inspiration.

I SIGNED UP FOR WHAT?

I signed up for a 15 mile hike for breast cancer research. I've raised close to $700 so far, and I'm pretty excited about that since my goal was only $250.

However...

I'm not in shape, and I haven't been training like I should've been. Sheer determination and pride will get me through this hike. It's on March 24th and as it approaches, I get gaggy at the thought of hiking 15 miles. People assure me it's "pretty flat", but I'm a tad skeptical.

Maybe this will be my "life changing" moment, where I realize food and being fat is no longer an option.

Wish me luck...I'm pretty certain I'm going to need it!

So Freakin' Cute!

So, my family had the pleasure to have our pictures taken on Sunday with the Fabulous Kim Kwan! I have been reading her blog for months, and emailing a few times back and forth on photography and such. Well, I made an appointment with her in January to get our pics done, and she sent me this teaser photo!
She was amazing with Penelope...very patient, as Penelope is a rambunctious 20-month toddler. Needless to say, Kim will be our new family photographer! Seriously, check her out...very reasonable prices, awesome abilities, and a super fabulous personality. Thanks Kim!