Tuesday, September 23, 2008

It's a God thing!

John and I have been looking for a house to rent for the past month now. Well, I have been looking for the past two months, but thats another story! So far we have set appointments with four different agents to see houses. The first one we saw smelled like indian food. The second one had about ten birds in a cage, and reaked of an aweful smell throughout the house. The third house was not in a good neighborhood and the master bedroom was small. But, the fourth house has deffinately grabbed my attention. Three bedroom, two bath, breakfast nook, dining room, living room, and family room. Fenced in yard, and a community pool and tennis court. It is located in Errol, so it is a great neighborhood for a family! Okay, so the asking price was $1,230 a month. $30 dollars over what we wanted to spend. But, I went to look at it anyway, and I love it! I took John to see it today, and he pointed out a few things that he thought could use some touch up. But over all I think he liked it! He just did not think it was worth the price. When we got home John called on the house to see what all they were going to fix up before they moved the tenant in, to see how much he could ask off of the price. After getting off the phone, I told him to go onto the rentals.com website to see if anything new was available, and as we were scrolling down, we saw the house in Errol listed at $1195. WHAT!!! Just this morning it was $1230. That's it! I said . This is the house. We were praying for God to show us that this was the one, and that was written right in front of us. We are going to put in a application tomorrow!! I will keep everyone posted. Here are a few pictures...








Sunday, September 21, 2008

Little 500

So, we took Tristyn to the Little 500 the other day, and I think I may have had more fun than she did. She rode with daddy first, and then again with mommy. I was brave enough to let her take the wheel, which almost took us for a spin... literally! I would totally recomend going if you have a little one, 15 minutes, and $5 dollars. It was alot of fun! Maybe because I was a little competitive on the track.




Monday, September 15, 2008

Playground fun!

First, I thought I would share something that happened this weekend. Friday night, John and I went to TJ Max, and I saw the comforter that I had been wanting for a while now. There was only 1 King size left. It was such a great price, but we still could not afford it. John decided that he would work on Saturday, so that he could bring in some extra money, so that I could get it. He knew how badly I wanted it! Well, on Sunday, after Church, John called me while I was out with my mom, and told me that he felt that God was laying it on his heart to give the money as an offering to the Church. I sat there for a minute, without saying anything, and started to cry. Not because I wasn't getting the comforter, but because I saw the work that God was doing in my husbands life and our life as a family. I didn't hesitate to agree with him. Of course I wanted the comforter, but I wanted to honor God even more with our money, and that is what mattered most! I know that God will honor that.


This is the comforter set. Isn't it gorgeous! But, God may have something better picked out. We'll see!

We went to the playground today and had a blast. Exept for the fact that I brought along the dog and he decided to bark at everyone that walked by. That is so embarrassing! I was so ready to leave, but tristyn was having so much fun! I love it when she is happy. She scares me on the playground, because she thinks she can jump off of everything and she even tries to cross the monkey bars! Here is some pictures of our fun day!





Sunday, September 14, 2008

Surprise!

We threw a surprise party for Nana. She was definately shocked! Tristyn and I made the cake, which turned out pretty good!

I finally put our family vacation pictures on the computer. It's about time! Here are a few...






Friday, September 12, 2008

I'm on a tight budget!

I can't believe it! I went grocery shopping tonight, and only spent $60 dollars ($40 dollars under what we budgeted for this week). So, we treated ourself with a movie and some yummy candy. Don't ever rent "Miss Conception". I was extremely bored the first forty minutes of the movie. John didn't even last through the first five minutes! Next time he gets to pick the movie. I tend to have bad luck!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Our little Princess


On our vacation to Pompano Beach, we went to a studio and had tristyn's pictures taken. Although we spent a little more than we wanted to, we were happy with the pictures. Take a look at our little princess...


I put this collage together myself!


And this one!

Let's try this again!

So, I have not posted in quite a few months now. I will get into the swing of this soon... I promise!
Well, God has definately been working in our lives the past couple months.

We are starting to look at places to rent now. Our lease is up at the end of October, and I am getting very excited to see where God will place us next. Tristyn is going through a rough time... I am just calling it the "terrible two's", which means that it will not last long... hopefully! She is loving her new Preschool teachers, Mrs. Nutter and Miss Melita. She has made a couple new friends since the summer, Maddie and Annalyn are the two I hear about alot... I mean ALOT!! John is still in school full time. Only one more semester of SCC and he is done! We can't wait! I am not taking any classes this semester. Taking a litttle break. It was so stressfull with the two of us working full time, going to school and taking care of Tristyn. Way to much for us! But still, there is never a dull moment in our lives!

Over the past three months, John , Tristyn and I have been visiting First Baptist of Altamonte Springs Church. Yes, I still work at Trinity, and I love my job! But, God has been laying it on John's heart for a long... I mean LONG time now, about seeking out another Church for us as a family. Of course, I never agreed with him. I was stubborn, and very comfortable where we were at. I mean I have been going to Church at Trinity since I was 14. I wasn't ready to switch Churches!! A few months ago, I really felt it laid on my heart to start praying about the situation. Week after week, my heart softened to the thought of visiting another Church. The first Sunday at First Baptist Altamonte, God was speeking directly to John and I! Everything that we as a couple had been praying about was directly right in front of us. Week after week, we would continue to ask God to guide us where He would want us to go, and shut doors that He did not want us to enter. But, it was week after week that another door would open. More opportunities for John and I to serve, and to be apart of a Couples Life group (which is amazing, I might add), a men's bible study for John and a women's bible study for me, Awana's for Tristyn on Wednesday nights... the list goes on and on! And not to mention how many friendships we have made in such a short period of time. This goes to show us that we are exactly where God wants us to be as a family. We are so happy, and we are growing closer to God together, which is what we have been needing for a long time now. God has us right were He wants us!! Thank you Lord!