Chillax my people...

It seems as if everyone has lost their minds over what happened last night.

 

People are spewing hatred and nastiness all over the interwebs (haha, thats what my gramma calls it). So I have some advice. CHILLAX PEOPLE. Stop being mean. Or Imma put you in the naughty chair and make you eat bully soup (split pea soup that makes kids gag!)

 

God knew what was gonna happen yesterday... He knows what happened today...and He knows what will happen tomorrow.

 

Who knows....Maybe Obama will do an amazing job for the next four years...so instead of bashing him and his family...pray for him, his family and our country. And if he doesn't do a good job and doesn't change anything...well, you can pray for him then too.

 

After your done prayin...watch these. Why? Because I said so...AND it will make you smile. And if you don't like to smile then you are cray cray....

 

 

 

Happy Hump Day Tater Tots!

Balcony or Basement?

Are you a balcony person or a basement person?

 

We all have those people in our lives who are always complaining about something...or being critical of us...or being critical of someone else. Those are basement people. When you spend time with them, they bring you down...drag you down....instead of building you up.

 

We also have those people in our lives who are positive...even when they have problems, they don't dwell on them...they encourage others, and bring joy to people. They are balcony people. Because they cheer people on, and build them up.

 

Here is a disclaimer...I am SUPER afraid of the dark. Like SUPER DUPER afraid. I HATE the dark. and I HATE basements.

 

 

I just know that when the lights go off, or I have to go to the basement...I am gonna get eaten by some savage beast.

 

So WHY do I act like a basement person sometimes? Why do I complain about things that I cant change...or things that are NONE of my business? Why do I try to drag people down with me? I am sure that they don't like the basement any more than I do!

 

I want to be a balcony person! For my kids, for my hubby, and for my friends. I want to be a joy giver...a life giver...not a joy stealer. I want to be the person that my friends call when they need to be lifted up. I need to be their biggest cheerleader...the person that encouraged them to take one more step.

 

 

So......What kind of a person are you?

Weekend for us.

The mister and I just got back from an amazing weekend together! We went to a marriage conference called weekend to remember. We volunteered so we were able to go for free!

It is an amazing time to re~ charge with your spouse that word is so weird...spouse..its like a bird or something.  Before we went this weekend someone said to me "you guys are always going to marriage conferences or reading books or going to couples groups on how to make your marriage better...is you marriage that bad?" I laughed (after i resisted the urge to smack them) and said "actually our marriage is the best it's ever been..." I just thought it was really funny... I told her it's like when you use your cell phone all day and you never plug it in what happens? It dies.. it doesn't die because the phone broken it just dies because the battery is dead. You can have the best marriage in the world... but if you don't take time for each other... to date each other.. or to work on your marriage... it will slowly die... not because it's broken but because you didn't re charge the batteries! 

The Mister and I go on a date every single Wednesday... and we do everything we can to strengthen our marriage... it's the most important relationship that we have.

And this weekend was a wonderful time away and time to recharge with the just each other!

We stayed here and it was so beautiful! Our room had an amazing view of the lake!

We wrote love letters to each other...

we ate at fancy restaurants... we laughed we cried... and we loved on each other.. it was awesome!

 

Life gets so busy with kids, work, and the world....but really....take time to date your husband or wife...take time to be with them AND only them. Put away the cell phones, turn off the TV, and look at them. Tell them you love them, and tell them WHY you love them. Nurture this amazing gift that God gave you.

Its Ok Thursday

Its Ok that I dont have all my makeup on today...and that I would rather sleep for an extra 15 minutes than get up and get cute.

 

Its Ok that I still stop and get coffee before work even though I am running late. (I wasnt late to work...just not early like usually) dont judge.

 

Its Ok that the little knats outside give me PANIC attacks. they get all over you when you walk to and from your car. I HATE them. they serve no purpose.

 

Its Ok that the Mr. and I didnt stay home and hand out candy to trick or treaters. Wednesday is our date night and nothing stands in the way of that. :)

 

Its Ok that I gag when I brush my teeth...that means I am doing a good job. right?

 

Its Ok that I love watching dancing with the stars and then I go to my room and practice.

 

Its NOT ok when the Mr. catches me practicing my DWTS moves. its private stuff ya'll!

 

Its Ok that I listened to Justin Bieber Christmas music on my way to work this morning. I love this song!

 

Its Ok that I already have a gameplan down for my Black Friday shopping.....

 

Its Ok that I LOVE this movie....

 

 

Happy Thursday my lil' Punkins!

SOOOO Insecure.

in·se·cu·ri·ty

   /ˌɪnsɪˈkyʊərɪti/ Show Spelled[in-si-kyoor-i-tee] 

noun, plural in·se·cu·ri·ties.

1.

lack of confidence or assurance; self-doubt: He is plagued by insecurity.

2.

the quality or state of being insecure; instability: the insecurity of her financial position.

3.

something insecure: the many insecurities of life.

Synonyms
2. precariousness, shakiness, vulnerability.

 

Ok, now that we have the English lesson taken care of...lets talk about this word. Insecurity. Even hearing this word makes me kinda slump in my chair and hang my head because I have SO many of insecurities. All of the women that I know have something that makes them feel insecure. Something that makes them feel unworthy...or not good enough.

 

When I was younger I was made fun of because of my weight...so I developed an eating disorder...then when I was thinner....I didn't want people to know that I threw up everything I ate, so I would lie about other things to try and draw attention away from my eating habits. The whole thing centered around my body insecurities.

 

When I walk into a room, I am always thinking to myself...ok...am I the biggest person here? Will people like me? Am I dressed ok? Will I fit in? If I have to talk, will I sound stupid? Its a constant stream of thoughts in my mind. I sweat bucket loads, I turn red...and turn into a big ol hot mess.

 

And its a constant stream in alot of women's minds. You know...how we flip off the light when its time for some smoochy smooch with the hubs...how we stress about what we will wear to an event....how we check and double check our makeup before we get our of our car. It effects our relationships, our jobs...our families...But my question is...WHY? Why are we letting the world make us so insecure? Why are we not rejoicing in the things that make us...us?

 

I just came home from an amazing weekend...it was spent at a christian retreat with some of my favorite people in the whole world. My husband got to come with me and spend the whole weekend there too. He made a comment when we got home that made me smile...he said "babe...everyone loves you so much" when I asked him what he meant he said " you make people smile...and everyone loves to be around you". It was super sweet for him to say that, but all I kept thinking was things like; that cant be true, not everyone loves me, I am sure I annoyed people....and on and on...stupid thoughts about how I must have done something wrong, and how there was no way that everyone loves me. Well that's a bunch of crapola. It makes me mad that I let Satan even speak into my mind like that.

 

I have no reason to be insecure. I am a child of God...I am created in HIS image...I am loyal, I am kind, I am funny, I am smart....I am pretty....but most of all.....I am WHO HE MADE ME TO BE. And He sure as heck didn't make me with all of these silly insecurities. The world gave me those.

 

And YOU...my beautiful readers...YOU are beautiful...YOU are smart, YOU are worthy, YOU are funny...AND MOST OF ALL...you are made in HIS image. Get rid of those insecurities. Get rid of the crap that makes you second guess yourself.

 

No more sweating like a wilderbeast when I walk into a room...no more wondering if I will fit in....no more wondering if I will sound stupid. No more hot mess.

 

Just me. 

Cara box!!!!

The greatest thing since leopard print flats happened this month! Kaitlyn over at wifessionals started hosting a monthly blog swap called  The Cara Box!!!

 

My partner was the lovely Falen from Upward Not Inward She is AMAZING! She loves Jesus, and her blog is pretty awesome! She sent me the sweetest box!

 

 The theme for this month was "the best of fall"...included in my box: Pumpkin spice almonds (holy sweet mercy, yum!) A pumpkin spice candle, some awesome toe socks ( I also bought these same socks for a gift for a friend!) white chocolate candy corn m&ms, and some cute fall stationary.

 

 I loved my package...and she is just SO sweet! If you want to see what I sent her...you can check it out here!

 

I am SO excited to see what the theme is for next month! If you want to be a part of the Cara Box swap, you can! Just go here!

 

Happy Monday lovelies!

Is it friday yet?

My brain is about to explode with random thoughts...so thats what you get today my friends. Heathers random thoughts. You're welcome.

 

I am SO excited for this weekend...my 16 year old step daughter is going on a 4 day church retreat and I cannot wait to see what God will do for her this weekend.

 

Its SUPER cold in my office..the furnace went out in our building. they dont have a repair date yet. AND its suppose to snow tomorrow. awesome sauce.

 

I woke up late this morning, and put half my makeup on while I was stopped at stop lights, and in the drive through line at starbucks.

 

I may or may not have ordered 2 CASES of vanilla and banana moon pies when I was at cracker barrell in TN. We dont have cracker barrells OR moon pies here in idaho. Its a travesty.

 

 

They may or may not have come yesterday....and I might have eaten 3 of them last night. Dont judge. If you've ever had a moon pie, you know you would have done the same thing.

 

I think I need an iPAD mini...if someone would like to buy me one, I will make you my BFF forever. AND I will give you a BIG hug. I give great hugs.

 

Do birds have teeth? Or just beaks? How do they chew their food? Do they just peck at it and swallow it?

 

I just got my first Love club box yesterday and I am in love with this service. IN LOVE. Get on the waitlist. NOW.

 

I think now I need to sign up for Pop Sugar

 

I am addicted to reality TV. I am kinda sad that the RHONJ is over. I love watching the crazy come out.

 

 

I am also sad that Jef and Emily broke up. If you dont know what I am talking about you must have a life. you must not be an addict like me.

 

I think thats it for the randomness today friends. Have a terrific tuesday.

 

Peace Out.

The wilderbeast.

I am laying here in bed trying to sleep..and I can't...because the mister is snoring like a wilderbeast. Wait...do wilderbeasts snore?

 

Anyways...as I listen to him snore, he has his leg wrapped around my body and when he breathes in I kinda feel like hes gonna crush me, like a boa constrictor. Plus I'm sweating like a wilderbeast because hes practically on TOP of me. Irritated.

But then I think....as much as this annoys me I am so incredibly thankful. Thankful for the snoring, thankful for the smothering, thankful for Him. For this amazing, God fearing, kind, loving man that I get to call mine. I am thankful for his dirty clothes on the floor, for his shaving cream on the sink and for his shoes always right in the way of where I need to walk. All those things are reminders of him and of how lucky I am to have him.

 

 

He is the love of my life, and I wouldn't trade this snoring wilderbeast for nuthin. He is sooo handsome, and he loves me he even loves all my crazy. :)

Happy Thursday!

 

It doesnt matter what mood you are in...this will make you smile!

 

Happy Thursday kittens! XOXO