I Am Actually Alive

Contrary to what might be assumed by my extremely long bloggy absence, I wanted to assure you all that I am actually alive! I think my break was a combined result of needing some time to really heal from my miscarriage (emotionally and spiritually) as well as the fact that decreased internet usage is part of my Lenten sacrifice this year, so I've just been popping online long enough to briefly (like 10 minutes max) check my emails and FB. I don't count the hours I spent on TurboTax while I filed my taxes :)

Anywho, just wanted to say hi to everyone!! I'm looking forward to entering into Holy Week and finishing out this Lent with fortitude. God has truly stretched my heart this Lent and our relationship has changed... because I have changed in ways that allow me to open myself and surrender myself more fully to his Unchanging Love for me.

So as the Church prepares for Palm Sunday tomorrow, as we remember the crowds preparing the way for Jesus to enter into Jerusalem, I pray that we might all prepare the way for Jesus to enter into our hearts in a way which changes us, for the better.

Upcoming Events

Deeeeeear Lovely Readers,

There are some seriously exciting things happening over the next few weeks here on ye olde bloggy blog.

I just wanted to give everyone a sneak peek at the upcoming schedule:

Saturdday 1/21: My first ever book review! I'll reveal the book at that time :)

Thursday 2/2: I will be posting the LOOONG awaited recipe for my world-famous enchiladas! Prepare your mouth for copious amounts of watering.

Friday 2/3: Look out for an exciting announcement about this here mommy blog o'mine!

Monday 2/6: I'll be launching my campaign to reach 150 followers!

Date TBA: Whenever I reach that number is when I do my first ever giveaway!! (And it's gonna be awesome!)

Hope you all are ready for the upcoming amaaaazingness!! :)

In the meantime, I'll leave you with a pic or two of Gemma doing her new favorite thing: playing with flour. Rocky has started calling her "my little flour girl" :) So adorbs!

Thoroughly diggin it ;)

Blogs I've Been Loving Lately

I just love blogs. I really do. I love blogging and reading other blogs, particularly mommy blogs, but I also love food blogs, faith blogs, and any other blogs that are just plain fun. Lately, these have been my faves and I've titled each link with the reason I love that particular blog:

1. Because he is hands-down one of the best bloggers. Ever.

2. Because this woman cracks me up to no END. And she's awesome.

3. Because she is my kindred spirit in the blogosphere. And our babies were born the same day!

4. Because her writing is downright gorgeous. I just found her blog.

5. Because she helps so many people with this group and blog. And she's my mama!!!

6. Because these people do truly amazing things.

7. Because she writes beautiful reflections of the ups and downs of faith that we all experience. Annnnd, she's muh best friend :) 

Go check 'em out! Hope you find some that you enjoy as much as I do :)