Blog Award!

I'm so excited to announce a blog award I recieved from a fellow Texas blogger!!! Thank you SO much, Chelsea! :) You should check out her super cute blog!

Now For a Seven Question Survey...



1. Who/What inspires you?

This is an easy one. My grandfather. He is my hero, my inspiration, etc. He has accomplished more in his lifetime than anyone I know. And still...he ALWAYS put the Lord first. I love him.

A little history: he graduated high school, graduated from A&M in only 2.5 years, went off to the army for 5 years, came back, graduated from A&M vet school, became Dr. Reesing, met his love (my Nannie), got married, moved to Montana, had my mom :) , went to fire school, became a SMOKE JUMPER, moved back to Texas, opened up his own vet clinic in East Texas, had 2 more boys, moved to Alpine (my hometown), became a professor, taught at Sul Ross State Univeristy for 25 years...WHILE being the chief firefighter in Alpine. Phew! Retired, took 1 1/2 half off (ha), & now he has his own little ranch with cows & horses, and drives all over the state of Texas working for A&M teaching fire school.

He is truly an inspiration. He still reads his bible every.single.day and always reassures me that "The Good Lord" as he says...is ALWAYS in control.

2.What is your favorite season & why?

Hmmm....I would say winter. I love winter. I love snow days, comfy clothes, hot chocolate and all that good stuff. BUT...with summer right around the corner, I would say summer. I love the way sunscreen smells;, takes me back to my childhood, I love the flowers, green grass, the longer days, flip flops, sun dresses, etc. SOOOO I would say I love all year round! :)


3. What are you most looking forward to this year?

Oh man....A LOT. You'll have to read my blog to know.... ;)

4. If you could write a book about anything, what would it be about?

I think I'm going to have to go with Chelsea on this one...a cook book! Or maybe a self-help book.

5. What is your greatest passion?

I would have to say helping others. I know that sounds so cliche but it's the truth. Whether its helping with the churchs' Christmas program, & buying toys for needy children, or giving a homeless man a cup of hot coffee on a freezing da, or just helping out a friend on a hard day. I went on a mission trip last year & it was SO fulfilling & amazing. I can't wait to go on another one.

6. If you could change one thing about your life or yourself, what would it be.

Well, I believe God made us all the way HE wanted us to be, imperfections & all. But if I had to change one thing, it would defintely be the control freak in me. :) I have a Type A personality, and I feel like I have to be in control of things for everything to be okay --- I'm working on it. :)




7. Lastly, what is your favorite novel?

Is this even a question? ha! I have soooooo many books I love. :)

Bloggy Award :-)

Thanks to Samantha, I have received & gladly accepted another bloggy award! :-) Thanks again!!!

Now, 7 things about myself :-)

{One}

I'm helping plan TWO weddings I'm in right now. One in September, & the other in April.

{Two}

I have to make-up my bed every morning, & if I don't (aka running late) --- it's ALL I think about ALL day long. Sometimes when I have a few extra minutes during the day, I'll run home to make it. Crazy, I know.

{Three}

I drink strong coffee with delicious creamer every morning in bed, while reading my devotional :-)

{Four}

I spend way too much money on magazines.

{Five}

I love the color brown & anything leopard print.

{Six}

I drive a Jeep Liberty.

{7}

My Jeep Liberty is a huge mess. Ha

I hope everyone has a super Saturday!

Award!!!

I feel like SUCH a bad friend because A. I just barely noticed my BFF's last post B. I just barely noticed the comment she left me and C. I just barely noticed the award she gave me! :( SO SORRY!

Here it is, my 4th bloggy award, whoo hoo! :-)

 To receive this award you must:


1. Say 6 or 7 things about yourself.
2. Thank the person who gave you the award.
3. Pass this on to bloggers you have recently discovered and that you think are fabulous!
4. Go let those people know you gave them the award.

So here goes:
1. I am SERIOUSLY thinking about purchasing an 'old school bike' to leisure ride. Do any of y'all read Carolines blog?? Well, either way, read THIS post and I promise you'll want to go purchase one today, too!
 
2. Its a VERY rainy Saturday here in Texas, which I just LOVE!!! It makes it so much easier to cuddle up, watch movies, and do nothing without feeling guilty. :-) Too bad I have to work today. Boo.
 
3. I find it hard to sleep past 8am now-a-days. I guess that's a good thing, but a bad thing on a day like this when all I want to do is sleep!

4. I'm attending a bachelorette party July 31st in Waco, Texas and I am SO excited!! I actually just purchased my bridesmaid dress yesterday for the wedding! :-) Click on 'bridesmaid dress' to take a peek


5. I'm reading Beautiful Things Happen When a Woman Trusts God right now, Kelly had suggested it on her blog. So far, I really like it.

6. I have a date tonight with my lovehead. I'm thinking Italian, wine, & who knows what else. :-)

7. I'm going through a long-hair phase where I just want my hair to GROW! I'm blessed with fast growing hair so hopefully it wont be too much longer til its the length I want.

Well - those are my oh-so-interesting facts about moi. :-) I'm not a very good award giver away-er so whoever wants this award, take it!! :-) Happy Weekend!