Moving on and growing up!

What a crazy end of 2011 and beginning of 2012!

I finally finished college after 5 long years of being an undecisive college student. And now the thoughts of grad school run through my head. Yes, I want to further my education and get a higher degree but it will be a long road because I can’t take classes full time. I know God will make a way, He always does! I couldn't have made it through without these people in my life! My husband especially, for all his love and support for me, my parents and my amazing girl friends! 

 (I love this picture!!!)

So.... I’ve been trying to get in touch with my inner creative person and actually start MAKING all of the 6,273 things I’ve been pinning on Pinterest. It truly is an addicting thing, but I love finding so many creative ideas and DIY projects that are soooo much cheaper than buying the real thing. I feel more proud of myself for being able to create things that make our cozy little apartment a bit more like home =) I made this cute little verse to hang in our dining room!

Speaking of home, I am beginning to miss seeing my parents everyday. I wish we lived a bit closer so we could have mother-daughter shopping days and dinner dates more often but as for the time we have now, I guess 2 hours isn’t that bad after all. Having a good relationship with my parents has been so important to me. I cringe at the teenagers who are consistently back talking and being so rude to their parents. If they could only understand the things their parents go through for them and the sacrifices they make then maybe they would be so stinking rude! (Sorry, its one of those topics for me that gets me going…lol) I pray everyday for my future children that God would give them a heart of gratefulness and respect. I really don’t want to have to lay the smack down on my son or daughter if they talk back to me!

Well, on a healthier note….I’ve been fasting and eating healthier lately and I found this awesome idea on where else but….. (drumroll please) …….. PINTEREST!!!!

Homemade baked apple chips = deliciousness….yummy

  (Originally from Delighted Mamma's blog)

Check her blog out, lots of great DIY jewelry and awesome recipes

Just good ol’ Gala apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon

(My hand may have shook the cinnamon a little to hard on this batch but they were delish!)

Be on the look out for more amazing healthy snacks in the future!

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and heartfelt year full of blessings!!!