Give Thanks

I can't believe Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner, one week from today! In fact this past week flew by. I seriously don't think I have sat down over the past week and truly rested. After Annlyn's birth and my unexpected middle-of-the-week random visit home for her birth, I had to play catch up the rest of the week to gain my internship hours back and work hours AND do lots of schoolwork. I'm barely doggie paddling over here to keep my head up. Being the typical American that I am, I can fully admit that I'm behind on all my TV shows, blogs (big shocker, I'm so embarassed) and of course anything going on in the world of Facebook (which is actually a blessing).

So what have I been doing? Well, everyone that knows me very well, I'm about to make you fall out of your chair with reason numero uno.

1. I am going strong on the Couch to 5K, in fact the gym is now one of my favorite places to go. It takes time and motivation but I got it and I'm feeeeeeeelin' good.
2. I joined an adult hip hop dance class that meets at a local dance studio. This is the highlight of my week. I was born to dance and have no idea why I ever stopped doing it when I was twelve. Thanks Christi for inviting me and accepting my gangsta dance moves!
3. Praising the Lord more and more! I'm so thankful for all the blessings in my life. My family. My friends. My sweet patient insanely good looking husband.

:)

So speaking of thanks, this is my latest new favorite print that I'm just dying to own. I think I would leave it up (framed of course) all year long on our wall collage as a reminder to give thanks daily and not just the month of November. Isn't it so simple yet charming?

Buy it here on Etsy

Plus, I love Etsy and think everyone should buy more handmade items! Now who wants to buy that for me for Christmas? I kid. I kid. But this would make a cute Christmas gift for someone you know that likes word art.


Thanks for reading and being a follower! Until next time...
-Sara

Annlyn's Arrival

Yes, TWO weeks early! Caught us all off guard! Mom called me at 1:30 am Wednesday to tell me they were on the way to the hospital because Ronna's water had broke. By 8 am that morning I just couldn't help myself, I drove straight to the hospital. By the time I got there Ronna was 7 cm! We thought things were going rather quickly and then suddenly everything came to a pause. Hours and hours passed, we all patiently waited and finally the doctor gave the go to push. She was finally born at 6:42 pm on November 9, 2011. Our lives and hearts are certainly changed forever in a wonderful way! Let me introduce you to...

Annlyn Kristina Rawls

8 lbs. 4 oz

I'm in love!

She is beautiful and we are all beaming with excitement. I love her so much and look forward to spoiling her the rest of her life. Uncle Todd had school and work and couldn't make it so he will get to meet her next weekend! I can't wait to hold her again! Mom, Dad and baby are all doing well and will be bringing her home soon. So happy for them! God is good! Now we are just waiting on baby girl Davis (Todd's brother and wife, not us folks!) to arrive which should be any day. Woohoo!

Cheers,
Sara