No Regrets

Life has definitely changed over the past six months.
(Possible long post ahead)

My sister in law Rebecca and I were talking the other day and she was telling me how she wanted to get back into playing the harp and piano. She went on to tell me how she felt it was something she let slip and fall to the wayside. Rebecca is truly a talented musician and you can tell this is something her heart desires in life. I guess it got me to thinking of life in general and most of all where life takes us.

I don’t think anyone’s life has turned out they way they fully intended it to be. But ask yourself this: “Is it supposed to be how we want it to be or how God wants it to be?” The paths we are on right now may not be something we envisioned for ourselves, but rather what God envisioned for us. I know Terence and I have both slipped up several times over the years. We’ve struggled and at times life has been down right hard and sometimes depressing. We realize now we wouldn’t be at the point we are without those hard times to learn from.

When Bonnie and I graduated high school we both had high aspirations of going to an art school and majoring in some design field. Bonnie is an AMAZING artist…I wish she would post some of her designs on her blog. She was always much better than me! Anyway-life took us both on separate paths and we each went down our own roads. I never thought we would live so far apart from each other or our family.

Bonnie and I both had scholarships to a good college. I had a full scholarship plus a $1200 stipend each semester. Basically I was getting paid to go to school! I met Terence my first year of college and we fell head over heels for each other. Eventually school seemed not so important anymore-this amazing guy was in my life and we would spend every waking minute together! We both weren’t focused on school at that point in our lives. We only had eyes for each other. Do I regret letting all of that go now? Of course I do! I don’t think at 18 I knew what I had then…but I don’t beat myself with a stick over it. My heart wasn’t in it. I know that this life I have now is the one God intended for me. And all the choices I’ve made up until this point-good & bad-were the right ones and it’s where I am supposed to be. Bonnie and I both still have a love for art and all things creative. And we can still use those skills in our everyday lives! I know someday there will be an art or science project the boys will come home with and we will be so excited to help with it 🙂

I’m so fortunate that my husband has the drive that I don’t have. It took him years to figure things out for himself and lots of discipline training, a few BAD jobs…and he decided he needed to change the way his life was heading. Of course I was along for the ride! He joined the military, served active duty for almost 5 years, accomplished his bachelor degree in two years, and an MBA in one year. And he’s now “considering” law school someday *shutter*. He is honestly the most disciplined person you will ever meet and he accomplishes everything he sets his mind to. We are complete OPPOSITES! ha..ha.. I look up to him and we’ve had amazing support from both of our families throughout the years. I think Terence knows that I will never make a lot of money or be the bread winner for our family. I am happy in this life and that is what matters most….that I am happy. I love my hubby.

Am I happy? YES

Do I have regrets? YES

Am I where I am supposed to be? YES

Life – it’s such a beautiful gift. No matter how far you keep pushing your hearts desires away….they have a way of coming back to find you! With all the highs and lows…there is so much to be thankful for!

Almost Sprinkles

The other night I made some red velvet cupcakes with the Sprinkles recipe for cream cheese icing. I think they turned out really well!

I’m not the best at icing cupcakes…ha..ha…

RECIPE

“Sprinkles” Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz of cream cheese, very soft
4 oz of butter, very soft
1/8 tsp salt
4 cups of powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp of vanilla extract

Growing Family

Connor in a rare moment this weekend…sleeping…something he hasn’t really wanted to do at all the past few days! Friday night our good friends Adam & Christa came over to see us 🙂 We love them! I should have taken pictures, but I forgot to bust out the camera! Maybe next time…I did get some pics of the cupcakes I made. I used the Sprinkles recipe for cream cheese icing and it was delish! I’ll post about that tomorrow….

On Saturdays we are usually up pretty early these days. We drove to Dallas and ordered some curtains that were on a serious SALE! I’m so excited and can’t wait to get them in! Our living room really needs some color. Now-where to find curtain rods….any suggestions?

We ate lunch at Jimmy John’s Saturday and Connor grabbed my sandwich paper and threw the entire thing on the floor! So much for eating lunch! I was not even half way through 🙁

Terence and I both have been trying to eat better and count calories (minus the cupcakes & pizza on Friday) that was a cheat day. I guess I didn’t need that sandwich anyway huh??? We usually have fruit with a hard boiled egg or cheese string for breakfast, a Kashi or Lean Cuisine for lunch, and Terence grills chicken and veggies for dinner. We both lost around 4 pounds last week! We are starting up again tomorrow….bye bye cupcakes!

Today we visited Redeemer Church for our niece Arielle’s dedication 🙂
Isn’t she a cutie pie???
Terence’s side of the family seems to be bursting at the seams lately with babies! It’s such a blessing and we know Connor will love growing up with all his wonderful cousins around! I asked them if I could take some pictures today & I got some pics of their expanding bellies and some great family photos……
This is Kim & Kevin
(Kim is Terence’s oldest sister & Kevin is my old manager at the bank’s son…we set them up on a date and the rest is history!) They will welcome baby Alicia in early January.
Terence’s brother Paul & his wife Liz
Hannah, Thomas, Benjamin, & baby on the way
Liz is also due at the end of January
Me & Mr. Connor boy

Joel & Terence’s younger sister Rebecca
Arielle
They get big sooooo fast!!! I just love watching this little guy learn and grow every day! I’m also glad we will have new tiny babies to hold in the near future! Praise God for this beautiful family!!!

Happy Hatter

Someday maybe I’ll fill my Daddy’s hat

We had to take some pictures for Nana & Poppy 🙂
Why don’t you come see us this weekend Nana & Poppy???

Terence has been grilling us some good chicken this week
This is what he grilled on Wednesday night & tonight he made some chipotle raspberry chicken….sooooo good!
YEAH FOR FRIDAY TOMORROW!!!!

A Day in the Life

This morning I helped Mommy get ready for work
I was a good boy all morning and I love it when Mommy comes and wakes me up! It makes me soooo happy! Yesterday I woke up and was COVERED in spit up all the way down to my mattress pad. I tried my oatmeal again and I guess it didn’t settle well 🙁
I love to eat my food though so I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it soon! Me & my BFF cousin Arielle have fun every day over at Granna’s house
Granna said I like to drool on Arielle and then laugh at her!
BOYS!
aaahhhaaahhhaaahhh!!!
This is me helping Granna with the laundry
I’m such a good helper!
One of the BEST things I’ve found since becoming a new Mom is the
NoseFrida Snotsucker
Connor HATES those bulb snot suckers and this has been a lifesaver in our home!
Read more about it HERE
(use coupon code “terenceandbecky“)
How could you not want to rush home to this face every day???

Hope you all are having a good week!

XoXo – Connor & Mommy

NoseFrida Snotsucker

Moms if you have not tried this yet it’s a MUST! I know practically every baby HATES those bulb snot suckers. Terence and I ordered the NoseFrida snotsucker a few months ago and now it’s a whole new world when picking Connor’s boogies! Watch the video and go check out the website HERE

You will be SOOOOOO happy you got this!!!

You can also use the coupon code

terenceandbecky

when you order to get 10% off!!!

I’m the Sparkle in my Mama’s Eye

I try to document every moment child of mine….
I’m not so good at the baby book thing….but at least I have this blog for you 🙂

You are growing so fast my lovey

Sweet precious angel of mine

You are the sparkle in my eye

And my heart is full

Connor has been chosen as

BABY OF THE WEEK @ NEWPARENT.COM
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