Happy New Year

I’m leaving in 2014:
Self Doubt. In a year of weaknesses, miss-steps, struggle and absolute bare bones humility I learned that we’re all just people. Real life people. Pushing through the muck of night to taste the sweet of the morning sunshine. None of us are exempt from the hardships of existence and so I no longer allow myself to believe that my trials are from lack of strength. I may not handle all that’s thrown at me with grace, but I face it, and in 2015 I plan to give myself (and others) that credit; and try harder when it comes to grace.

I’m taking with me in to 2015:
Simplicity. I cut out much of the fat of my life in 2014, but I ended up cultivating a real love for what is simple. The quiet moments without a staged Instagram photo, a belly laugh with my husband while we cook in the kitchen, helping a friend even when I feel helpless. Those are the experiences I cherish. As it turns out I don’t really prefer wearing heels or attending large parties. For now anyway I feel more content at an intimate dinner with friends or an early night in watching a movie with Adam. I’ve always felt that way, but never accepted it about myself. Am I not the life of the party? Am I not fabulous? Should I wear more pearls?? Nah. In 2015 I’m taking the real Kristin with me. She’s fun, cultured and happy, but she also rarely likes exiting her comfy clothes.

I have much to be grateful for as I reflect on this past year and much to look forward to in 2015. I am thankful for the opportunities 2014 has given me to grow, change and evolve as a wife, sister, daughter, aunt and friend.

Happy New Year to all of you. I hope it brings a fresh start, insurmountable love, relief from pain & exciting days full of laughter.

Finally!

Buying a house comes with lots of ups and downs. Knowing which house is right for your family and future family isn't easy... add in knowing if God is on board with the decision your about to make and  it's a roller coaster ride.

Three realtors, three contracts and two years later we are moving into what we will call home. God is all up on this and it's very obvious! If I could tell you all the little stories that lead up to us buying this house and while we were in contract you would understand why I'm saying that. Knowing this was the house God had for us was VERY important to us and well worth the wait.

We are beyond ready for the next chapter in our lives. Bring it on! The last few years have been extremely tough. It's brought us so much closer as a couple, walking through it all without God... I couldn't imagine. 

Our new home is 4 beds 2 bath 2 car garage on a little over a half acre corner lot in Fort Ogden area. We are thrilled that this is the house God hand pick for us and future kid(s). 

 OUR HOME!

Top 13 of 2013

1. Trip to Savannah, Alabama & North Carolina in January.

2. Lead FPU with my man.

3. Our 6th wedding anniversary!

4. Countless family get-togethers.

5.Coffee dates with girlfriends.

6. House hunting... to be continued in 2014! 

7. Blue Jays vs Rays - in the Hancock Bank Club!

8. Window shopping with sister!

9. Kari Jobe concert with mom and sister in Oralndo!!!!

10. Nebraska vs PSU... Go PSU!

11. Trip to PA for Thanksgiving.

12. First trip to IKEA with Carolyn!

13. Watching my husband humble himself at unexpected death of his brother. Adam has handled his brothers passing in way I can't put into words. I know it's all because of his walk with God. Not sure this is a "top moment"... it was definitely a big part of our year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! 

This was taken at Vinnie Van Go Go's in Savannah, Ga.