So.....this is my first blog.  I do not have the slightest clue as to what I'm doing.  However, I know I have A WHOLE LOT TO SAY.  Apparently, there are those of you out there in "blogland" who want to know what I have to say and have encouraged me to get to it.  (Shawn is tired of my use of Facebook and firmly believes it should burn in hell.  Now, on to my new hobby.)

Right now, I'm in the throngs of motherhood.  I am a homemaker.  I am a runner and training for a marathon.  I study the Bible and Jewish history.  I have taken on a new role as assistant to our Children's Ministry Pre-school director at church.  I am working outside of the home part-time.  I am in serious need of a vehicle of my own.  I am trusting God more than I ever have in my life.  I have never been as excited as I am about seeing God work in my life and in the life of others.  I have a husband whom I love and adore and let's be real...God knows the man ain't perfect.  I have a daughter who is growing by the second, and is the biggest blessing in my life besides Jesus Himself.  I am looking forward to my family expanding someday.  I enjoy being a mom.  I actually like my kid.  Go figure. 

Sadie turns three this year.  Time has flown by.  I prepared her birthday invitation today.  Ten cards FREE.  If you will indulge me, I am posting the link to her invitation so that I can receive $10 off my next Shutterfly.com order.  Oh, yes...I am a coupon mom.  I hate retail.  I do clearance racks, yard sales, consignment sales and I am learning to make Sadie's clothes.  She is a tough critic on fashion already.  Lord, help me.

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(For some reason the pic is not showing up.  Any suggestions to what I did wrong?  Thanks.)

I am hoping to get a laptop soon.  This blogging thing should be fun!

Shalom and Happy Rosh Hashanah!