Creativity

So I was in a creative mood today. Haven't had one of those in a while. I love doing artistic things, but sometimes I don't necessarily have the time. Because it has been so long since I've done any hands on projects, I was a little out of practice. But today, I went to Hobby Lobby and started to let my imagination run wild. Have to admit, I asked one of the associates to help give me a jump start into a project. Decided to do something I have NEVER done before: I made an arrangement basket.

It didn't take long, but I did it! Because I have never done this before, I don't even know if it looks good! I think it looks good considering I've never done it before! I think I am going to surprise my mother in law and give it to her on Wednesday. (Taking a trip to visit so she can watch Corban!)

On a different note: I would like to find a way where I can put my interest and hearts desires into a marketing catagory where I can start making a little money. I love to do artsy things and I LOVE LOVE LOVE to bake. Especially around the holidays! So if any of my fellow bloggers have an idea on how to make a little money using things I love to do, please let me know. I'm open to any and every suggestion.

Run for Fun

Well, I joined a running group last night! So excited! I needed to do this for myself. Not only to get into shape, but for some ME-time. It's a group of Moms that meet in my area of Houston and train for marathons! Our first one will be a 5K on October 3rd. If we are still wanting to continue training, there is a 10K marathon on October 31st. If we still want to go on, there is a half marathon sometime in February or March. I have always wanted to run in a marathon. I use to run cross-country in High School, but that was almost a decade ago. WOW! Life speeds along in the fast lane once you graduate HS!

Anyways, I met some wonderful moms last night. I am so glad that I bit the bullet and got out to do this. Corban had to come with me because Wes was working, and I didn't have anyone to watch my little Bambino! He loves the jogging stroller though. Loves the outdoors! I am, for the most part, a social person. I love people and talking and hanging out. But when you don't get out too much and you are always with a baby, you start to become some what of a recluse. Kind of like learning Spanish. I took 3 years of Spanish and don't remember any of it because I never was around anyone to practice. Same with me and new experiences. Because I am not around it all the time anymore, it takes a lot of effort on my part to step out of my comfort zone. But once I take the plunge, it all goes down hill from there!

We only worked on a mile last night. My goal by the end of this 8-week session is to be able to run atleast 5 miles. I'm pretty sure I will be able to do this....I HOPE!

I encourage you, even if you are not a runner, to get out atleast 30 minutes a day. Do something for yourself. This is a great time to reflex on the day, what you need to do and a perfect time for prayer. Praying in one of the best ways for time to go by fast when running. It is also a great stress reliever. I usually sing to myself when running or listen to my worship music. We can always go to the mall or get our nails done, or even rent a movie. But how often do we do a little exercise? I know I don't do it as much as I use to, but this is a brand new start for me.

So get up and get going!

Healthly Habits are right around the corner!

Coming Back

Well, after having Corban, I think my social life has slowed down tremendously. I use to be so good about checking my Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, and Blog. Now, I realize it is months before I sign in again. I will try to be better at letting everyone know what is going on. Not that you would really want to know, but it's nice to be informed.

Corban is really growing. Already 5 months old, he is rolling forwards, backwards, upside down and around. Ok, not upside down, but he is everywhere. It won't be long before he is crawling around. Which reminds me that I will need to vacuum very often. You don't realize how dirty your house is until your child is putting things in his mouth and rolling around. He has already ate cereal, carrots, sweet potatoes and apple sauce. The carrots and sweet potatoes are homemade. You can't be too certain of what they are putting in baby food these days. Not that I'm entirely against it, I just like to monitor what goes in Corban's mouth, as well as mine and Wes'.

Life is pretty much the same here in Houston. Always fast pace. It hasn't been too bad lately. I guess you learn to grow where you are planted. Think about it: Most plants grow the best covered in manuer. I feel like I'm in a manuer factory right now. So maybe there will be some growth to follow. That is my desire right now. I long to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus. I desire to know him in an intimate way as he designed for it to be. I feel lately as though I have walked through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. All around me, people I have loved and things I treasured have gone. My pastor prophesied over me and said that because of the intensity of death that has been in my life this last year, God is bringing a more intensity of LIFE in my life. I desire to let Living Waters flow out of me. I desire to let the Spirit of the Living God make himself known in my life to others. Living Waters- he didn't say Waters, or rushing waters. But living waters. All that touch the water of God will become alive. There are things in the waters of Christ that are Living.

LIVE AS THOUGH YOU HAVE NEVER LIVED BEFORE IN CHRIST. GROW AS YOU HAVE NEVER BEFORE GROWN IN CHRIST. AND DANCE AS YOU HAVE NEVER BEFORE DANCED IN CHRIST.