What I've Learned...

I've learned what is true happiness. Happiness is not how big your house is, the car you drive, or the job title you have. Now, I've always known that, but it means so much to me now more than ever. You see, I was a Director of Nursing at a young age. I got complimented all the time at what a great accomplishment it was. Was it...sure!! But, see, it wasn't what I wanted. To have a job title such as that, takes so much time away from family and it killed me. There were countless times I was pulled away due to phone calls, text messages, call offs, etc...you name it, it happened. It was tough. My husband is such a stud though, he was so supportive. There were times I worked endless hours or had to pull a grave after working all day and I would come home to breakfast and a sweet, sweet letter. But, you see, I wanted more. More? Yes, more! I wanted my family to come first, so I decided to leave my job. It was a tough decision because I loved the place and my co workers. It was tough because once I turned in my 2 weeks, they did everything they could to keep me.  I will be honest, their offers were tempting, but after a couple days off with my family and an incident where I was face timing with my nephew from Boise and I had to see his saddened face when I had to break the news to him that I would not be attending his baptism...broke my heart :( , I knew what my decision had to be...family first! I have had such a calming peace come over me since leaving and having my new job. My new job will definitely allow me to have more time with my family and our future little ones. It makes me so happy to even think about it. The Lord definitely knows what is best and definitely prompts us to do what is right. Right now all that matters to Spencer and I is family and saving up for a little one that is coming someday soon :)


Anyway, so...what have we been doing lately? Funny you ask because we have pictures!!!


About 5 weeks ago, Sash had puppies! She had 4 of the cutest little Brittanys around and we adore them! Please visit sashandpuppies.blogspot.com for more pictures! I have updated that blog weekly with their cute photos :) :)

FYI...I have the best babysitter in Kyndal! She has been amazing with these puppies as you can see her in the bottom left corner! She was making sure they didn't get out...literally!

We have been teaching the puppies all about the pheasant wing since they're hunting dogs, but lo and behold...Kyn might be the best, haha! Love her!!

After I left my job, our first night out was to the Shedaisy concert. It was fabulous!! Not only did they put on an excellent show and awesome fireworks, I did not receive one phone call or text regarding work...it was mAgIc...

Spencer and I are quite the team! I could go on and on about this statement, but I will spare you...haha! We have started Ultimate Reset. It is from Beachbody and it is kind of like a cleanse/getting in a (extreme) healthy eating habit, lol!

Here we are preparing one of our meals...aprons and all...it is game time!!

 Here is Spencer opening up some Nori Seaweed...sounds good, huh?!

Here I am making Tempeh...sounds even better, eh?!

Here is my Miso Soup I was so proud of! Spencer was not much of a fan. He could have done without the seaweed :)

Here is our Nori rolls with Tempeh...

This is Lentil Lime salad...

 Here is Sash watching us cook...she is sooo cute!!

Here is Chade at the vet! I cannot believe he is almost 9 years old! It seems like just yesterday he came into my life, aww!! The vet started asking me questions like does he have excessive thirst etc...That made my heart race because I knew he was seeing if he had symptoms of kidney failure like Paysley did. Thank goodness he does not.

This is what our outside days look like in our backyard with the puppies. This was when they were about 3 weeks old. Now, they will not hold still long enough for us to get a picture like this!

I just had to end this post with this picture...it makes me laugh and that is what we all need...a good laugh!!!