14 Things

So I totally spaced last week and didn't write a blog post for either of my blogs...whoops! Back to my plan of posting 10 things a week I'm thankful for! I added a few to this post though to kinda make up for the lack of a post last week. 1. State Parks and forests. I am so grateful for these beautiful places that are protected from us ruining them. I have it on my bucket list to visit each...

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Delicious Monday Night Dinner

Last night I made some really delicious beef and pasta. I'm not really sure what to call it haha. I found this recipe on Pinterest (I'll link it below) and it was seriously. SO. GOOD. Hamilton loved it so much and has already said I have to make it again so soon! Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 a large sweet onion 3 garlic cloves 1/2 box of elbow macaroni (or whatever kind you'd like) 2 cups...

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Giving Thanks

10 things I'm grateful for. There are so many more than that, but I figured the beginning of each week during November I would share 3 things I am thankful for. I know I already missed a week, but better late than never.  Thanksgiving is such a good reminder of the things we have in our lives. I have had some struggles this year but that doesn't mean that I'm not grateful for so much. My life...

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Chicken Soup

Sorry these pictures kinda suck. I'm not sure what was going on with my camera.. Anyways, I haven't posted in awhile and since it's slowly starting to get colder out, I figured I share the chicken soup I made for dinner tonight! It was super simple and probably the same as half the other chicken soup recipes out there. We live in Florida so the weather is still fairly warm, but cooler than...

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new workout plan

so, as i'm sure pretty much anyone who actually reads this blog knows, my dad passed away june 31, 2014. however, before that happened i had a pretty good routine going. i was working out at least 4 days a week, usually more, eating decently well, doing really well in school, very active in church, and my life was pretty much put together.  when my dad passed away my whole life got put on hold....

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our house is a home

it has taken 3 months but i finally unpacked the last couple of boxes. to be fair, they were just boxes of books that were very difficult for me to pick up because of how heavy they were.. anyways, we have our bookshelves in our kitchen by our table because thats where they fit the best. and all the books are finally put out and the final boxes are empty!! it is slowly but surely turning more...

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this guy.

i have the most amazing and most supportive husband. he is so good to me. i am no where near perfect and struggle to be the best i can be. hamilton is so loving and caring towards me. i have had too many breakdowns to count and i lash out too often, yet he somehow finds ways to handle my attitude. it can be difficult for me to deal with all the emotions that go through my mind. i cant say enough...

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