Spring and Life Long Friends!

We have FINALLY been getting some sunny, gorgeous days around here!!! My house has been decorated for spring for a bit now but its definitely starting to feel like it!

   

Decorating is so much fun!! Love spring colors!

My Spring Mantle!

                                                 

Today was another beautiful day! Hubby went off to Motocross at Qwest Field in Seattle with the guys and the girls got together for dinner at Red Robin. 

There was about 6 of us girls that grew up together and others have joined as well. We are all married now, some have started families and some have moved. We have made it a point to get together for dinners every now and then when everyone is here. We always have a blast and have so much to catch up on. I feel so blessed for this group of girls in my life! Even though we don't see each other all the time and have been through a lot together, we always pick up right where we left off and have so much fun.

 I love seeing my girlfriends now as moms or newlyweds. There are so many laughs about marriage, weight, babies, and just life. 

I was disappointed we didn't get pictures of all us tonight. We were too busy having fun, but here are some of all of us over the years.

Love you Girls!!!!!!!!

A Lesson Learned

 Wow! I was just reading back on my blog and am thankful I started it! Not much has changed. I have lost a total of 10 pounds so far. With all these events... Easter, going out of town, family coming in, weddings and birthdays, I have gotten off track several times. Gaining a pound, losing a pound . UGH! At least I haven't went completely backwards. So I am saying right NOW I'm getting back on track and you all saw this and will hold me accountable. =)


 I had a doctors appointment a few weeks back with a new doctor and she was so nice. We did blood work again and she said everything was good and to keep doing what I'm doing.


You might be wondering why I titled this blog 'A Lesson Learned.' Let me explain;

 Last Friday was a horrible day. I coulnd't name one exact thing, I was just feeling discouraged and irritated, which is out of character for me! I couldn't shake the feeling off and I hated feeling that way.

 There was a church service that night at Brother Bows and Brother Streeval preached. It was an amazing message! When church was through Dan asked me if I thought that message was right towards us. I'm sure a lot of people felt that same way, but I really felt that God was speaking right to ME. I have no desire to ever leave church or God. I am here to stay no matter what! But Friday for the first time (and I know it was the Devil!) I felt my faith shrinking about the baby situation. Wondering if it will ever happen for us. Lately I have been trying everything on my own to MAKE this happen and trying to get everything in order for when it did. The preacher talked about how he waited 25 years for a certain situation and when God answered their prayers it was better than they ever could have imagined. (Now I'm just hoping I don't have to wait that long LOL!)

 This got me thinking that sometimes people choose situations and the paths they want on their own and then they miss out on a major blessing becuase they didn't wait for God's plan and HIS timing!
I want what God has for me and NOTHING else!

 I've learned a lot of lessons growing up.  Through Dan and I's whole marriage we have only wanted God's will in our life and I've seen the results of that. He has really blessed us. I don't ever want to get off track again like that!. I'm so glad that we have a God who is merciful and extends us grace every time we fail Him! He is truly my Comfort and I'm so thankful.

Saturday morning on my way to work a song came on Spirit 105.3 that spoke right to me. It's not all about me and my situation but its about GOD and I need to concentrate on that and He will take care of the rest.

So for now that's where I am in life. Restoring that peace once again and being content in life for what God has blessed me with.  A long list of things I don't deserve.


Ok, enough of my ramblings. I just wanted to say once again I'm thankful for so many of you that have encouraged me along the way. Thanks to my sweet sister whom I love SO much for listening to me and being so sweet!  Love you all!

~ Jessica Hall

Busy, Busy, Busy!

I'm alive!!! I know so many of you have been asking me to update my blog so here I am. I have been wanting to its just finding the time lately because we have been busy. 

What we have been up too.........

~Ladies Retreat!!!! Oh what a wonderful time us Ladies had! I believe we all got just what we needed!

~Visited Family In Spokane and went to Summit!

~ One of my wonderful friends got married!!!! Tiffany you were a beautiful Bride and it was a gorgeous wedding!!! I love you!

~Celebrated our 5 yr Anniversary!! 

I cannot believe my Hubby and I have been married for 5 years now!!! Its crazy how time just flies. I couldn't be happier or more blessed! God has been so good to us! 

~Family Came to visit us and another friend got married!! Congratulations to Steven and Melanie! Another beautiful wedding.

Ok I think I'm all caught up now with what I've been up too, Now Ill update my blog on how everything else is going!