Abigail, this post is for you!
Hunter and I do the Dave Ramsey plan. It's WONDERFUL! We have NEVER fussed over money. We know what to do......well, how about we know what to expect. We live by our budget every month and stick to it. Doing Dave has saved us money. Thanks Dave!
Our sweet friends Abigail and Justin McMillen put us on Dave. They are HUGE Dave fans.....and they got us started.
So, every month....I go to the bank and start our envelopes. I have an envelope for EVERYTHING! My mom makes fun of our envelopes......but, they work. I have to do envelopes, otherwise I would think my debit card is unlimited (which is how I lived before Hunter). Before Hunter, I may have been hungry, but I looked fabulous! New hair-dos, new BCBG shoes, Coach purses...you name it....I bought it or charged it! Hunter......put that to a halt! No more just looking at my bank account and then saying that I just balanced it. Nope! Hunter knows where every penny goes. Talk about opposites attracting!
Back to the story.....every month I go to the bank. Same bank. Same teller. Well, today she cracked me up! While filling 7 envelopes....she asked me if everything was ok. I said, sure. I'm fine....why do you ask? She asked me why I was taking out my money (I don't think tellers can really ask that....but, I went with it). Like I was running from the law....or leaving my husband.....or going to Mexico! It cracked me up.
Right there in the bank.....I witnessed to her.....Dave Ramsey style. I explained to her the steps and importance of Dave and the emergency fund and the envelopes! By the end of our convo....I think I converted her.
Dave and Abigail would be so happy!!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Katie's Christmas Shower....
Here are some pics from Katie's Christmas Shower at Mom's home. Mom's friends were making fun of her for keeping up Christmas until Jan. 10th! Thanks mom for taking one for the team!!
You have to love Katie's reaction to her cake!! PRECIOUS! A sweet family friend who makes cakes and caters on the side made the red velvet cake for the shower...can you believe...it only cost $25! $25...I tell you no lie!! I think Katie's mouth was dropping due to the fact it cost $25....
Katie's bridesmaids minus her sister....Amy.
Yes...we only had punch to drink!!
In all of our glory...here we are...The 3 Musketeers...and their diamonds!
You have to love Katie's reaction to her cake!! PRECIOUS! A sweet family friend who makes cakes and caters on the side made the red velvet cake for the shower...can you believe...it only cost $25! $25...I tell you no lie!! I think Katie's mouth was dropping due to the fact it cost $25....
Katie's bridesmaids minus her sister....Amy.
Yes...we only had punch to drink!!
In all of our glory...here we are...The 3 Musketeers...and their diamonds!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Snug as a Bug in a Rug.....
**Please notice the orange indestructible toy that sweet little Oscar somehow managed to tear out the squeaker.**
Friday, January 16, 2009
God has Humor!
Yesterday was quite the day! God is still teaching me to be still....and know he is God. And then....when I'm really still, he will reveal things to me such as:
1. Yesterday, while lying in the guest bathroom floor (I was sick yesterday....all you need to know)...anyway, back to me on the floor. In my most still moment of the day.....God revealed to me that I have 2 different bathroom rugs. When I say different....I mean, both are brown, but they each have 2 different distinct features. I NEVER KNEW!! I have lived in my home for almost 2 years! During dinner I told Hunter about this....and his sweet reply...."don't you sweep and mop in there." YES!! I do! However, when I do that....I have a million things on my mind....so I just sweep and I just mop. I don't compare rugs and their texture! I wanna give a big shout out to God to the special moment we had yesterday! Now I need a new rug!
2. Hunter and I received some bad news yesterday. Without getting in everything.....I just ask for your prayers. I thought about not even posting about this.....however, I know that prayer is a powerful thing. So, here's the deal. You pray for us by asking God what direction he wants us to go in and for PATIENCE....and then when he shows us his path....we'll revisit this topic.
3. In the midst of tears. Ok, that doesn't actually describe it. In the midst of tears running down a face of NO MAKEUP.....the kind of tears that bring a runny nose and such.....the kind of tears you can't control....my phone rings. Generally I wouldn't answer it, however, it's my aunt that never calls me. So, I thought it was strange....therefore I answered. She called to tell me that she found my graduation card that she had bought for me but lost. I graduated in 2005!! So, we laughed a moment...and I reminded her to give me anymore wedding gifts she may have for us....and then she read the card! My tears turned into a NATURAL DISASTER!! They were so bad that Oscar ran as fast as his little legs would let him and he jumped in my lap to attack me with kisses (or licks...depending on how you see it). The more Aunt Lisa talked....the more I cried ( or waled....again, depending on how you see it). I so needed to hear those words of encouragement. I was exhausted...and yet our battle hasn't even begun.
4. At the close of our LONG day......I immediately get into my planning mode. I ran a few options by Hunter....and here we go.
When life throws lemons....you make lemonade. (by the end of the day, I'll have a stand in the front yard!)
1. Yesterday, while lying in the guest bathroom floor (I was sick yesterday....all you need to know)...anyway, back to me on the floor. In my most still moment of the day.....God revealed to me that I have 2 different bathroom rugs. When I say different....I mean, both are brown, but they each have 2 different distinct features. I NEVER KNEW!! I have lived in my home for almost 2 years! During dinner I told Hunter about this....and his sweet reply...."don't you sweep and mop in there." YES!! I do! However, when I do that....I have a million things on my mind....so I just sweep and I just mop. I don't compare rugs and their texture! I wanna give a big shout out to God to the special moment we had yesterday! Now I need a new rug!
2. Hunter and I received some bad news yesterday. Without getting in everything.....I just ask for your prayers. I thought about not even posting about this.....however, I know that prayer is a powerful thing. So, here's the deal. You pray for us by asking God what direction he wants us to go in and for PATIENCE....and then when he shows us his path....we'll revisit this topic.
3. In the midst of tears. Ok, that doesn't actually describe it. In the midst of tears running down a face of NO MAKEUP.....the kind of tears that bring a runny nose and such.....the kind of tears you can't control....my phone rings. Generally I wouldn't answer it, however, it's my aunt that never calls me. So, I thought it was strange....therefore I answered. She called to tell me that she found my graduation card that she had bought for me but lost. I graduated in 2005!! So, we laughed a moment...and I reminded her to give me anymore wedding gifts she may have for us....and then she read the card! My tears turned into a NATURAL DISASTER!! They were so bad that Oscar ran as fast as his little legs would let him and he jumped in my lap to attack me with kisses (or licks...depending on how you see it). The more Aunt Lisa talked....the more I cried ( or waled....again, depending on how you see it). I so needed to hear those words of encouragement. I was exhausted...and yet our battle hasn't even begun.
4. At the close of our LONG day......I immediately get into my planning mode. I ran a few options by Hunter....and here we go.
When life throws lemons....you make lemonade. (by the end of the day, I'll have a stand in the front yard!)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
God and His Chill Pills!
Yesterday I was in a funk. There is no other way to describe it. I just needed a pity party....so, I threw myself one with Oscar, popcorn, my favorite blanket and the heat blasting in the house.
If you know me....you know that I am a planner. That's what I do. Literally, for money....I plan. I can plan your wedding in 1-3 days (depending on the bride). Generally brides like to pro-long their planning, so we do so. I planned out my entire college career while in high school. I registered for wedding gifts within the first 24 hours of being engaged. I plan our dinner menu a week in advance (if I were to die tomorrow, Hunter would be covered on meals until Sunday). I have already bought 4 Christmas gifts for next year, a couple of birthday gifts, wedding shower gifts, a mothers-day gift and I have gifts in mind. Ok...back to my funk and I think you get the point. On any given day....I can tell you my future.
However, God has shown me a few things these last couple of days. Yesterday, God gave me a chill pill. Hunter and I have some major decisions that we are thinking of and wondering what road to take......and I can't figure them out. Do we go right?? Left?? or stay straight on our journey?? While my "map" isn't as detailed as I want it to be......I know we are in good hands.
Last night I went to bed very uneasy and still moped around today.....God has been telling me ALL DAY....that he is God and that I need to be still. I can not tell you how many times he has told me the simple phrase: "Be still and know I am God." How powerful is that!!! He is God. Don't worry. Don't plan. Don't cry because you can't figure it out. Don't get your panties in a wad because you don't have anything to write in your planner. Just be still. Let him speak. Let him be your Tom-Tom. Well, while listening to God repeat his words over and over to me all day.......it hit me at dinner. I was still and God spoke. His chill pill kicked in. God gave me/Hunter enough of his plan to satisfy my urning to plan! Isn't God funny!
Be Still and Know I am God. Simple sentence......HUGE meaning.
If you know me....you know that I am a planner. That's what I do. Literally, for money....I plan. I can plan your wedding in 1-3 days (depending on the bride). Generally brides like to pro-long their planning, so we do so. I planned out my entire college career while in high school. I registered for wedding gifts within the first 24 hours of being engaged. I plan our dinner menu a week in advance (if I were to die tomorrow, Hunter would be covered on meals until Sunday). I have already bought 4 Christmas gifts for next year, a couple of birthday gifts, wedding shower gifts, a mothers-day gift and I have gifts in mind. Ok...back to my funk and I think you get the point. On any given day....I can tell you my future.
However, God has shown me a few things these last couple of days. Yesterday, God gave me a chill pill. Hunter and I have some major decisions that we are thinking of and wondering what road to take......and I can't figure them out. Do we go right?? Left?? or stay straight on our journey?? While my "map" isn't as detailed as I want it to be......I know we are in good hands.
Last night I went to bed very uneasy and still moped around today.....God has been telling me ALL DAY....that he is God and that I need to be still. I can not tell you how many times he has told me the simple phrase: "Be still and know I am God." How powerful is that!!! He is God. Don't worry. Don't plan. Don't cry because you can't figure it out. Don't get your panties in a wad because you don't have anything to write in your planner. Just be still. Let him speak. Let him be your Tom-Tom. Well, while listening to God repeat his words over and over to me all day.......it hit me at dinner. I was still and God spoke. His chill pill kicked in. God gave me/Hunter enough of his plan to satisfy my urning to plan! Isn't God funny!
Be Still and Know I am God. Simple sentence......HUGE meaning.
My Favorite Christmas Gift......
I have been meaning to post this since Christmas, however, life has gotten in the way. This is by far my favorite Christmas gift this year!! (No offense to anyone who gave me a Christmas gift....but, this one has a special meaning to it).
Aunt Fran and Uncle Jim gave this special wall plaque to Hunter and I as ANOTHER Christmas gift. When I opened it....I instantly fell in LOVE! For those of you who don't know...this is were Hunter proposed to me! What's really neat about this plaque is that it is hand-made from clay! How Neat is That!! When I opened the gift, of course I smiled real big and then my mind was flooded with a rush of Wonderful memories at the Chapel. As I was telling the story of our engagement to the fam again.....Hunter's mom started crying. I think she is very proud of her sweet sweet son! For this manly man to be so sweet, I think she had a proud moment. (I'm just as partial as you are Donna).
Aunt Fran and Uncle Jim gave this special wall plaque to Hunter and I as ANOTHER Christmas gift. When I opened it....I instantly fell in LOVE! For those of you who don't know...this is were Hunter proposed to me! What's really neat about this plaque is that it is hand-made from clay! How Neat is That!! When I opened the gift, of course I smiled real big and then my mind was flooded with a rush of Wonderful memories at the Chapel. As I was telling the story of our engagement to the fam again.....Hunter's mom started crying. I think she is very proud of her sweet sweet son! For this manly man to be so sweet, I think she had a proud moment. (I'm just as partial as you are Donna).
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year from Highlands, North Carolina!!
Last night marks the 4-year anniversary of Hunter and I meeting each other! WOW.... has time flown by! To have a mini vacation from the crazy and busy holidays.....we took a quick New Years trip to Highlands, North Carolina. Boy...did I FALL IN LOVE! I would love to retire here! Here are some pics that we took on our mini-vacay.
I highly recommend this to any couple that wants to get away! Beautiful mountains......wonderful food.....little cell phone service.....not commercialized (yet).
Happy New Years Everyone!
I highly recommend this to any couple that wants to get away! Beautiful mountains......wonderful food.....little cell phone service.....not commercialized (yet).
Happy New Years Everyone!
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