Heaven on Earth

Time seems to fly when your waiting. Hubby's call back still hasn't come in. So back to the drawing board. We aren't giving up on that job yet though. I know there's something perfect for us. Once we get settled, I would like to start working again. It just sounds like I will end up having to go back to beauty school if I want to work in a salon again. (which is what I want to do) I do love being able to be the one to care for my son, though. And, I know we don't want to wait too long for our next munchkin, so we'll just need to pray for what's best.

Even though that area has been gloomy, there has been plenty good to look back on and smile. Hubby has gotten some great opportunities this past week. He was asked to preach this past Sunday at church. You know, regardless of how you feel you did, how prepared you were, how many things went wrong, what matters in the end is just hearing that one person say that what you said impacted them. Hubby's preaching on "Pride vs. Confidence" really hit home for some people in the service. That's how you know your job was done. And, he was also asked to speak at another church for tomorrow night's youth service. So proud of my Fancy Man.

HANDSOMELY NEW

{This face is definitely little me}

This past weekend Handsome turned 11 months. Gosh. One more month till he's a YEAR. It has been a little downer due to the fact that many of his little friends also turned a year this past month and we aren't able to be there for they're big days. But thank God for Facebook, Blogs, and Instagram to keep as close as possible. Also, in keeping up with all the birthdays, once again a downer. You can't begin your party planning without money. I am not the type of person to wait till last minute when it comes to planning things. Just ask my Hubby. So its very hard to be this close to Handsome's birthday and not be able to start on anything. Besides my downers, Handsome now stands by himself great. He can walk very good with us only holding one of his hands. He has also started a new language where everything he says is "Butu, Butu, Butu" in different tones. All we can do is laugh and say "oh, really?". We also have a new little friend. Tooth number 5. We were wondering why he all of a sudden had an urge to bite everything and everyone.

THIS FAIR LADY

I am sad to say I never went to a state fair while living in Texas. So my first visit to the AK state fair was good cause I had nothing to compare it to. (Unless we compare it to the Houston Rodeo. That's a whole different level which is unreachable) They had the norm: Carnival rides, petting zoo, lots of food, and shops. Including one shop that sold merchandise that was all about talking mess about Texas. Not a fan of that I must say.  But, it was fun EVENTHOUGH I didn't get a funnel cake.(the best part of a carnival) I also got a compliment on my hair. That always ups your spirits. I think the best part of it was the backdrop of mountains. This view will never get old for someone who grew up in Texas. We will most likely be going again this weekend and this time I'll get my funnel cake.

{first time riding a pony 11month gift from Grandpa}

{He said not to post him on Facebook haha}

HEAVEN ON EARTH

The long awaited visit to one of my favorite stores finally happened. FOREVER 21. I had heard that this one is supposed to be a really good store so I was anxious to check it out myself. We were in Anchorage on last week because Hubby was painting his grandfathers wood fence. Well, I decided to take a stroll to the mall. We normally go to a nearby mall on Sundays (family tradition) for lunch, but that wasn't the mall that had the goodies. When I had asked Hubby how far we were from THE mall he said "Oh, yeah. Its FAR. It's on the other side of town." So I braced myself for at least a 30 min drive to the mall. I got there in 18 minutes. Really? He just laughed when I told him how long it took me. We're barely here for less than a month and he already forgets what it was like living in the city. I, on the other hand, love the fact that "the other side of town" in the largest city here is only 18 minutes. Whether it was 18 or 30 minutes, it was worth it. The store was great.

I am the type of person that if I go to a store that is rediculously unorganized or crowded I will turn around and walk out before I hit someone. I HATE stores like that. This was heaven. The only other XXI that can out-do this one is the one located in Puerto Rico. I wasn't able to buy anything of course. (Not in the budget) But, just walking through the store I looked like a Ree Ree cause of the goofy smile on my face. My day was made. Then, the icing on the cake. Connected to the store was another seperate store that was nothing but sale items. Oh dear Lord I WAS in heaven. Let's just say I WILL be coming back!

{outside the mall}

...The Best Is Yet To Come