Life is Busy

Even though I have ever intention of blogging regularly, life seems to be so busy that it just doesn't happen!

Kids are back to "school" so that has added so much more to our day, well rather, WEEK!

It's been good, but I am just never home, and when I am... I don't blog or even get online.

So here's to the WEEKEND! And we'll see if I can update more often. ;)

River Fun

Monday Evening (Labor Day) we took the boys down to the river to cool off. They brought there buddy along. (nameless,sorry) Pictures are kinda small due to the fact I used my ipod to take the pictures. sigh...

Disappointment? Say what?

So life has a way of moving in fast forward even if you want it to slow down...

Since my last post, Happy with Disappointment, lots has happened... along the lines of the post.

That evening at work, the lady I interviewed with came and found me. Which was great since I was going to email her later that evening. She wanted to tell me that I was one of her top picks for the job and it looked like I was going to get the job except a gal who applied also had experience with insurance, and billing. Which I do not. I smiled at the lady and said I would like to have experience with those. ;) (hint hint) She then tells me in a few weeks she is going to post another job posting for the same position (on call, admitting) and wants me to apply. This time the job posting will only be available for those with the hospital already! I was like, neat, I will keep my eye out for the listing. She then tells me, "I will personally tell you when it posts!"

That was very unexpected! I had such peace with not getting the job. I felt no anger or frustration. Plain peace. I know that's the attitude God wanted me to have. That's the attitude we are always to have, and I was rewarded with a very uplifting (she didn't have to tell me I was one of the top choices out of 105 applicants) talk. I still feel that I should be staying with my current position, but if God is wanting to stretch me and teach me I am open to that too! ;)

Happy Long Weekend!

Happy with Disappointment!

I think that's what my English teacher would have called a double negative? I can't remember... sounds right...

But I am Happy with some disappointing news. lol

Several weeks back I applied yet again for a different position at my work. (I currently am what's called a Facility Tech. It's a glorified name for house keeping) The first job I applied for at the hospital was an Admitting Rep. (front Desk) I later applied for 3 different Facility Tech jobs, in which I finally got one of them! Been working Since March of this year. I like my job, minus the physical aspect of it. It's not bad, it's just wear and tear on my body I rather not do. BUT it's a job and I like that!

Back to the job I applied for again... I applied for the 3rd time for the Admitting Rep., 2 times I have interviewed for the position.  This position would be an on call shift, which isn't the best but I was looking forward to doing something different.

Last week I interviewed. Felt really good about it. It's a great feeling to leave things in God's hands and not my own. Part of me was concerned what an on-call job would do to the family. Like homeschooling, life in general... but I wanted to stretch myself and learn something new!

I have been signing into my "account" checking the status of my application all this week and today there was a change... The disappointing change.... I was not chosen for the job. Someone with more qualifications was chosen. Even though there was a part of me that was a wee bit sad, the other part of me, a BIGGER part of me was super happy. I put myself out there and even interviewed (which I do not find easy)!

But I am SO SO HAPPY! I DO like the fact I know when I work. I DO like the fact I know my hours and they are the same every day I work. (Sorta. That's another blog) I am very favored with the clinics I "take care of". MOSTLY, I know how much my pay check is every month unless I work MORE hours... I can count on that income every single month! (Unless I sprain my ankle and can't work for 5 weeks. But how often does THAT happen!? HA HA HA) Those few things make me so so happy!

So yes I am HAPPY with DISAPPOINTMENT!  I love finding the joy in growing and stretching!

The part I am excited about is continuing to be "free" on set days to pursue my "love"!

                                                         

Patience

Learn the art of patience. Apply discipline to your thoughts when they become anxious over the outcome of a goal. Impatience breeds anxiety, fear, discouragement and failure. Patience creates confidence, decisiveness, and a rational outlook, which eventually leads to success.

Brian Adams

Came across this quote and thought it was so good! How so true it is. 
Patience is a hard thing to have. I don't have much patience when it comes to some things.
Yet I know God is dealing with me so so often with having patience! 


Need to have patience with my children, need to have patience with family, co-workers, friends, people in line at the store, the person in front of me at the light who has yet to see it's green! The list can go on and on. lol
But what's the rush, what's the urgency? There really never is a rush, or dire need to rush.... But the one I struggle with most.... is patience with my kids. What is it with kids? They know exactly what to do to get under your skin! I have this ringtone I found online that is this voice saying "mom, mom, momma, mom, momma....." on and on it goes... I love it because it sounds just like my youngest. It's like he doesn't think I heard him the first million times! I love my kids, but boy do I look forward to this stage being gone. Whatever "stage" this is! 


This summer has been one of patience for me as well. Looked like so many things were coming me at once and BAM! Accident at work, landed me with the inability to walk for 3 weeks! Uh hello! But I learned quickly and acknowledge God in all of it! I sprained my ankle so bad I couldn't work for 5 weeks. The answer to then unanswered! Hubby is getting so much work at work, that he was working 70-80 hours a week. We were unsure how to juggle the kids with both of us working. That was the answer.... I get to be home! Not the most fun way to spend time at home, but I was home. Still having to have patience with my ankle daily. It's a reminder to slow down and take in the beauty around me. 


As continue to learn to be patient I try and teach my kids the same thing. I think they learn best from watching their parents, family, those around them struggle with things and have to admit, "hey even as adults we don't know everything!" 


So here I sit, having patients for something yet again (I think it's a daily event).... I will fill you in when I have to wait no longer... till then... 

My adorable Nephew and I <3 

Waiting On God

"To wait is not merely to remain impassive. It is to expect--to look for with patience, and also with submission. It is to long for, but not impatiently; to look for, but not to fret at the delay; to watch for, but not restlessly; to feel that if he does not come, we will acquiesce, and yet to refuse to let the mind acquiesce in the feeling that he will not come." - Dr. A.B. Davidson, Waiting on God (quoted in The Hidden Life of Prayer by David McIntyre)

'William Tell Overture' Mom

Solid Strength

The LORD is my strength and my shield;

in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,and with my song
I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7-9

The LORD is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;

For those who will trust the Lord, they enjoy the twin benefits of both His power to accomplish and the protection from the world, the flesh, and the devil.

my heart exults,and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7-9

Anyone enjoying these benefits has reason to celebrate, to lift their voices to the King of Kings, while benefiting from an inner joy.

Meditate on your Source and Glory today...

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unmotivated

with a house of semi-sick kids and self, motivation is hard to find. It's not like we are sick sick sick, like some people.... thankfully. And I pray for those that are way sick, but when u your head feels all foggy and stuffed up it's hard to do anything.

So I am trying to stay positive. Find joy in the little things. like snuggling up in bed and reading a book cover to cover in 2.5 days! lol (granted it had to be returned in a weeks time from when I checked it out, so I did have some motivation to get through it) snuggling in bed with the kids, listening to their silly stories and even their bickering. lol AND getting a little more sleep to help fight this away! Be gone sickness I don't have time for your extended stay! ;)

Day 6--- behind again

I think I may have been crazy to think I could keep up on a blog! ha ha ha 
I am behind on the 30 day Challenge again! Oh well.... If I wasn't behind then that wouldn't be me would it. lol 


Anyways here we go


Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day


I guess I can't post a picture.... (maybe I should have read these challenges before deciding to do it.) 
There isn't anyone I would trade a day with. I love being ME... I love my family, kids, hubby... why would I trade with someone? 


Some people would say what about a celebrity.... honestly I wouldn't even want to trade with them. 


So I guess I am just no fun.... lol ... I don't want to trade place with anyone. 


-Angela

Day 5

Back on track....

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.

This was just the other day. We got to spend the afternoon with my brother and my mom exploring Fort Casey out on Whidbey Island. 

I am behind!

So my 30 day challenged had a wee little break. My mom came from Oregon Friday morning and then we booked it up to Whidbey to go spend the day with my brother before he took off back home. The rest of the weekend was full of time with my mom....

On a side note, we had our little Christmas time with my mom and she got me a sewing machine! I am so thrilled! I have been wanting one for so long! now that I have a sewing machine, I am stuck where I should start! I guess I should start with my jean quilts.... I have been collecting them for many many years but never put a quilt together. : /  Now is the time I suppose. :)

-Angela

Day 4

Day 4 is a bit of a Challenge.


Day 04 - A picture of your favorite night.


I don't think I have a picture of my favorite night, let alone something to comes to mind as my favorite night. Yes me, picture crazy doesn't have a picture of my favorite night. Hmmm... 


Off to look through some pictures. 


That's a very difficult thing to do. Being married for almost 15 years and have 3 kiddos, there have been many favorite nights. 


But nights I just love are night the sun reveals amazing color as it sets. I am always in AWE! 

Day 3

Today is day 3 of the 30 day challenge. Not really that cool of a day to post something but I will play by the rules.


Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

We recently just heard about this show and thought we would give it a try. (We do Netflix) And I do like it. :) 

Day 2 of Challenge

  

Ok here it is, Day 2 of the Challenge!




Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been close with for the longest.


I couldn't choose Just one person. 

Never a dull moment with the 2 of us. 

 We know how to have fun.... even in the middle of the store! ;)       

   

30 Day Challenge

Sometimes I like a challenge..... and so today I begin one. I got the idea from a friend and thought "hmmm, looks fun. I should do it too."

So here it is:

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.

1.Child of God
2.Was married 2 weeks after high school graduation, almost 15 years ago!
3. Have 3 amazing boys
4. Very Random
5. Do NOT like confrontations
6. DO NOT like talking about myself, this is very difficult for me
7.Home school my children, which I feel like giving up almost every day
8. Haven't not worked outside of the home since my oldest was 4 months old. 11 years ago this month!
9. I am currently looking for a job, but only at nights so I can continue to be home with my kids
10. I am from Oregon
11. Would rather live some place warm more often, but in reality it IS beautiful here in the Spring and Summer
12. Love keeping my body healthy, but lack the drive more often then I should
13. I think about deleting my Facebook often
14. Have many "friends" but only a handful if that of really close girlfriends
15. I'd give anything (almost) to go on a vacation! 


*This was very difficult.... lol and what amazes me is how I didn't even think to mention Coffee! HA HA HA


-Angela

Roll With It

Picture is from Fat Girl Trapped in skinny Body (Ya, I know, this picture has nothing to do with my Blog post... but after finding this "roll" I COULD NOT resist! Looooks so yummy!)


I have learned that with my brother's "work" to roll with it.... Sometimes plans just don't come together like planned. That doesn't mean we aren't prying that it still happens. ;)

In Hebrews 11 Verse 40: "God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect"

Though this has nothing to do with my brother and possibly not being able to visit this weekend, I couldn't help but think of this verse. ... God's plan is always the desired, because as this verse states.... he has something BETTER for us! God's Promises are a treasure waiting to be discovered!

-Angela

YA for uncles!

We don't get to see my brother very often.... Until recently we could go a couple years without seeing him. The last two years (2010 and now 2011) his "job" has brought him to our neck of the woods and we get to see him on the weekends!
This photo is from last year....

Looking forward to this weekend where we get to make more memories with Uncle R.....

One this is missing... something or shall I say someone.... AUNT N! We miss you! 

Yoga Pose

Pose of the Month: Cow Face | Active.com

Last year I started this program called p90x... Awesome and intense program... I never was able to finish the entire 90 days. I should try again. (Life got in the way)

ANYWAYS..... I had never done yoga until doing the p90x program... And I have to say, I like it... very good for flexibility, which I lack since becoming older. I remember the days in dance practice stretching and stretching and stretching to be able to do the splits and just be more flexible. Since dance I have failed to continue being so diligent with stretching and my body can attest to it.

I was reading in a forum where they were talking about yoga and someone mentioned this Cow Face Pose... I had no clue so I googled it! UH Hello! I wanna do that! ha ha ha I should just bust out my p90x Yoga and do it! (not this Cow Face one, just Yoga)

I am not one for making New Years Resolutions, But on the first I did start eating VERY strict (minus 2 occasions) and I am loosing weight.... but I should add a workout program into this eating good bit! We are suppose to take care of our bodies. =)

Coffee

My Husband takes great pride in the fact he was the one to get me hooked on coffee....
I grew up around it but couldn't even stand the smell!
About 8 years ago my hubby had me try a mocha.... I was HOOKED! I mean how could I not be with all the sugar!
Of course I couldn't keep drinking sugar filled drinks....
He then got me switched over to the dark side..... as in black coffee.... well sorta black.... I do had half and half... mind you it doesn't take a lot of half and half.
So, heres to Friday nights and Coffee! (actually I haven't had any tonight, but it sounded good)

-Angela

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New Blog

I have wanted to do a blog for sometime now.... why? I am not sure... seems that I can't keep up reading the ones I like to read in the first place... how can I do my own? Well I am giving it a shot!

Choosing a blog name is not easy... some people have fun catchy names, some are family names. With our family I didn't want to use the name just because there are so many of us.

So I choose Beautiful in His Eyes... Mostly because it reflects how I want to be. Beautiful in God's Eyes.... is a title of a favorite book of mine by Elizabeth George. I really enjoy Elisabeth George's books. If you haven't heard of her you should check her books out.

Anyways, so that's how I came up with the name.

Though I want the blog to be posts of what my family and I are up to and random things I decide to write about... I strive to be Beautiful in HIS Eyes!

-Angela