On the Move

If it's been a while since I last blogged it's because our house is officially on the market. Many people are asking why we're selling our house, so I'd like to take this great opportunity to share. When we moved to Texas it was a great opportunity for our family to live in a lower cost of living area and save money, which is exactly what we did. The market has picked up in Texas and it seems like the best opportunity to sell. Four years ago, we traded palm trees for rolling hills, the ocean for man made lakes, and concrete block for brick. Although we have enjoyed living here, we are ready to get our lives settled, plant our roots, and enjoy watching our children grow up.....near our families.
Moving back to Florida could cause so many problems it’s not even funny. For starters, we both have good paying, stable (as they can be) jobs right now. We should just be thankful for that. And we are. We’re fortunate that we can pay our mortgage. We’re lucky that we’ve got property to grow our own garden, room for the kids to play, and have privacy that we thought we’d never be able to afford. But, we are 20 hours away from our families and I miss them (and the beach).
There are just some things that are more important in life, and this os one of them.

Home Sweet Home

We are the type of family who doesn’t settle, we follow our dreams and we move forward, never looking back and, because we have each other and that’s all that matters. So, when Michael decided to change careers, I knew that I would do whatever it is to allow him to follow his dreams just like he has done for me.

We closed on this house on a beautiful September day. I remember loving all the orange and red leaves that trickled down the streets. This is a picture from one of the first days here with no furniture. I remember having dinner with our kids on the floor but, we didn’t care, we were soooo happy. I will always remember that night!
Today we put our house on the market and although I am very excited, I am also having mini melt downs a couple times a day as we officially start to leave our 1st Texas home, which is the only home my kids really remember.


Moving is super stressful! There is so much to take care of, let alone change states. Right now I want to share some before and after pictures of the house as I say goodbye to our home. We worked really hard on the house for the short time we lived here. Its fun to look back and see what we started with…….it was a nice home and we made a lot of great memories here but its time to move on to the next chapter in what will probably be a big book, haha!!!!

Stop, Drop, and Roll.....with the changes

My husband is now a certified fighter. It’s amazing how a career change makes a huge difference. Our entire married life has consisted of daddy architect, dressing in shirts and ties, running to meetings, wearing a hard hat, carrying a lap-top, and two blackberry’s on his hip. Now that he is a fire fighter things have changed……
Working out and keeping in shape has become a priority.
Aside form the cool fireman attire, the smoke mixed in with his natural smell takes some getting used to.

HE questions ME about medical things…..ok we won’t go there.
The golf clubs are back!
I think I will love having the bed to myself every third night.
My son can tell the difference between a police siren and a fire siren.
My children have a built in hero.
I have a husband who saves lives, cooks dinner (on the grill), does laundry, and takes time to watch a movie in his pjs with his family.....what more could a girl ask for????
We are so proud of you, Mike :)

Spring is here......finally

I enjoy cold winter days when the house is filled with just enough chill to make us wear socks to bed. I also love having crock pot dinners and hot soup with warm bread. Heating the car everytime we have to leave the house is not so bad anymore but,....thank goodness that spring has finally arrived.

Yesterday during the day was in the 70’s. Last night is was so cool I turned on the heat for a while to warm up the bed. This morning the window is open and it is cool. I have a light jacket and a nice hot cuppa while working at the desk.

I just love it.

And I know when I blog about the weather, it is because I am worrying about things I do not want to discuss. I suppose it is like making conversation about the weather during ackward moments. I hope you have pleasant weather today where ever you are.

My so called intentions.....

•I intend to lose 10 more lbs
•I intend to quit drinking Coke
•I intend to read all lecture readings prior to lecture, like I am supposed to.
•I intend to return to yoga every day and honor myself as well with the study of relaxation.
•I intend to become more mindful and spread more compassion.
•I intend to study more intently than I have other semesters.
•I intend to release myself from past pain and anger from my "former life" that frustrate my current life progress.
•I intend to live my life with more vitality and health!