It's a new year...

Hello everyone!! 

and Happy New Year!!

I have been MIA for a few weeks, and here is why...

I decided to take a 2 week break from all the social media that fills my life. I deleted Facebook and Instagram from my phone, and took a break from writing blogs. It was so refreshing! 

I find myself on a daily basis obsessing over what is going on in other people's lives. {I don't even know why?} I decided it would be healthy for me to step back, relax and enjoy the life I have and all our blessings. Around Christmas time it is so easy to get sucked into the Christmas "I want it all" idea and start to feel sorry for yourself. So I abandoned social media....and I am so glad I did!!!

My husband had almost 2 weeks off and it was so much fun to have him home. I spent my days soaking up family time, playing outside with all the boys, and really just using my time more for my family than for trying to impress all my "followers". I took only a few pictures along the way, but not nearly as many as I take when I want to Instagram every detail of my life. It was nice to put the phone and camera down.

If you have never taken a social media break, I would highly recommend you doing so. You start to think differently and become more productive with your time. I know I did!! 

I don't typically set resolutions for myself in the new year, but I do like to give myself a challenge. So this year I am challenging myself to spend less time on my phone and computer, and more time in the moment. I don't want to miss a second of the precious time I have with my boys. They are going to start school someday and I won't have them all to myself. I also need to spend more time in the Word and focusing on my relationship with the Lord. I just signed up for a new Bible Study that starts this month and I am so excited. I am excited to meet with other women and share our hearts. I am excited to grow, learn, and be renewed. I also am a part of MOPS {mothers of preschoolers} and it is a great group of Mom's that all get together to laugh, eat brunch, learn, and relate to each other. I highly recommend it for any Mom.

Our year ahead is going to be a fun adventure. We have 5 more months in our home, then we are moving to a new place for Wesley's residency. We are excited for all the new things to come and we can't wait for the journey ahead. 

So here's to a new year, new challenges, and new adventures!!

PS: These pictures are just a few of the ones we took on Christmas day. It was a very fun time with family!