ENGAGED

I'VE TOTALLY LET THIS BLOG TAKE A BACK SEAT. 
SOMETIMES REAL LIFE, REAL LIFE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TAKE THE CENTER STAGE AND MY TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA TAKES THE HIT. IT CAN MEAN ONE OF A FEW THINGS, BUT WHEN THE BLOG IS QUIET, THE REAL LIFE IS BUSY!

AND IN THIS CASE... IN MY REAL LIFE SP PROPOSED!!!
ITS TRUE. AFTER DATING FOR 2.5 YEARS - KNOWING EACH OTHER FOR 5 YEARS, HE POPPED THE QUESTION AND ASKED ME TO SPEND FOREVER WITH HIM! 
I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN SOMETIME BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR, BUT I WAS COMPLETELY SURPRISED ON THE NIGHT HE ASKED ME ... 5.1.15.... 

ALL THE DETAILS ARE LONG.. BUT THE GOODNESS OF THE STORY IS WHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIAL. 
IT WAS JUST THE TWO OF US, RIGHT BEFORE HE ASKED, WHEN HE ASKED AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER HE ASKED!! 

 

 

FOLLOWING THE PROPOSAL WE HEADED TO MY SISTERS AND HER HUSBANDS HOUSE WHERE THEY, ALONG WITH MY MOM, WELCOMED US WITH CHAMPAGNE AND CELEBRATIONS!!

WE CALLED OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES BUT SAVED MAKING 'ALL THE CALLS' UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING. IT WAS FUN TO JUST SOAK IT IN, ALTHOUGH IT DIDN'T FEEL REAL FOR QUITE A FEW DAYS!

WE ARE GETTING MARRIED THIS OCTOBER. SO THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!
HENCE, WHY THE BLOG HAS NOT BEEN GETTING TOO MUCH LOVE AND ATTENTION. 

A SIX MONTH ENGAGEMENT IS QUITE THE WHIRLWIND! I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY AND GETTING TO MARRY THIS SWEET MAN IN LESS THAN 90 DAYS GIVES ME A THOUSAND BUTTERFLIES!!

I WILL DO MY BEST TO HAVE MORE UPDATES FROM NOW ON. 

PICTURES OF THE WONDERFUL FESTIVITIES WILL BE A MUST! 

WEEKEND

snuggling up on the weekend is the best. not having plans for a few hours sounds all kinds of wonderful and relaxing right about now.
winter whites and accents of gold are speaking to me i would say this seasons, but its more like always and every season!
i would be barefoot all year long, every day but cold toes lead to the chills which leads to a cold.. so i like to keep my tootsies warm and these slippers are looking yummy!!
and if you dont have a fire place, or only have a faux fireplace like me, still can't hurt to make it look cozy with firewood in cute baskets ;)

here's to a season full of snuggles and warm and cozies!!

star lamp || faux deer skull || wool throw || robe

candles || candle holders || mugs || pillow || cable knit throw

baskets || birch logs || chevron blanket || slippers

HIM & HER | JULY 2014

him:  economics

her:  marketing

him: cereal 

her: protein shake

him: whiskey
her: margaritas 

him: new career

her: new job 

him: bow hunting 

her: junk/treasure hunting !!

him: handy

her: crafty

him: side business :: antler art

her:  side business :: monogramming

him: t-bone

her: filet 

him: about to be an uncle

her: puppy aunt 

him: amazon

her: target

this cute idea comes from the darling blog: harley & jane!

*pictures from family vacation in florida!

THE JOSHUA CODE | WEEK 21

We are on week 21 of the JOSHUA CODE.

Here is this weeks verses:

w e e k -  t w e n t y  o n e

"Follow Me, and I will make you become fisher of men."  

M a r k   1 : 1 7

. . . 

 A REAL FISHERMAN IS POSITIVE 

HE is after those who are positive, those who see an answer in every problem, not those who look for problems in every answer. A real fisherman is positive.

A REAL FISHERMAN IS PERSISTANT

HE calls folks who have a 'never give up'  attitude, who keep on keeping on, regardless of the circumstances or situation. 

A real fisherman is persistent. 

A REAL FISHERMAN IS PATIENT

Jesus is still looking for men and women who are no locked into on way of doing things. HE desires us to be willing to try different methods as we fish for the souls of men. Jesus knows that a real fisherman is patient. 

 A REAL FISHERMAN IS PASSIONATE

HE is calling passionate people to follow HIM. He longs for His followers to always hate to loose one. 

... Learning from the Lord, I try to look for those who are passionate, persistent, patient, and passionate.

As you memorize this verse, meditate on the wonder that the Lord Jesus still uses ordinary people like you and me to do extraordinary things for His glory. Be positive; start looking for an answer in every problem. Be persistent; never give up. Be patient; try some different methods. And be passionate; always hate to lose one!

Jesus said, "Follow Me, and I will make you fisher of men."

(the joshua code. pg 118)

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BIG NEWS | BIG CHANGES

if you follow me on twitter, then you are here because i promised to share some news with you guys this week, and well its friday… and i had to drag it out ;)

this blog has not been a true personal outlet for the most part, but this is just something i cannot not share with you guys!

as you know.. sp is a full-time cattle rancher in oklahoma. 

over the last few months we have had some serious talks, long ones, about how our relationship is going to move forward. being 5.5 hours apart is not very beneficial for a future together.  and quite honestly living on a ranch, much like ree drummond/pioneer woman, did not feel like something i wanted to do for the rest of my life. don't get me wrong, the ranch is a wonderful place, we love spending time there, but sp did not see himself wanting to work that life forever, 

and i didn't want my closest neighbor to be 4 miles away. 

…. all that to say, this past week sp was offered a job in dallas!

we are over the moon that God's plan for us is going to be in texas and close to my family!

this is not only a huge step for sp and his career, but also for the next steps in our relationship.

there are going to be so many new things for us to get used to.. for one, living in the same city, dating in the same city and finding our new groove of not being in a long-distance relationship.

to toast to the occasion, we enjoyed some yummy bubbles and amazing dinner at driftwood in oak cliff. 

heres to you sp: to your dedication and commitment to finding a new career 

and holding out for the right job!

i could not be more excited for you to be in dallas, 

for us to have many more date nights, and watch God's plan unfold for us together.

and as my friend punky tolson says: 'His plan for my life, far exceeds my plans for my life'!!

 

we forgot to get a picture together while out for dinner… but we snapped these fun ones afterwards. 

follow me on instagram for more, fun and random pictures of the life of the lane!

her dress | milk and honey

his shirt | j crew

HIM & HER | MAY 2014

him: showers at night

her: showers at night or immediately after yoga

him: Christmas

her: Christmas

him: left side of the bed

her: right side of the bed

him: strawberries

her: pineapple

him: fall/ autumn 

her: spring

him: romans 8:28

her:  ephesians 2:10

him: football

her: college football 

his: beach

her: beach

him: isle seat

her: window seat

him: medium (steak)

her: medium (steak)

this cute idea comes from the darling blog: harley & jane!

pictures are from my sisters wedding weekend!

wedding details and pictures to follow as soon as they come back from the photographer!

HIM & HER | APRIL 2014

him: she cuts his hair once a month

her: cut and color once every few months

him: art&marys jalapeño chips

her: apples and peanut butter

him: fight: winning the battles that matter most

her: the gifts of imperfections 

him: economics

her: marketing

him: oklahoma

her: texas

him: eastbound and down

her: suits 

him: gets up after first alarm

her: likes to hit snooze a few times

his: love language :  words of affirmation 

her: love language : quality time

him: ace venture | when nature calls

her: french kiss

him: boxers

her: nighty 

this cute idea comes from the darling blog: harley & jane!

happy april fools day :)

HIM & HER | MARCH 2014

him: 65 to sleep

her: 62 to sleep

him: whiskey and coke zero

her: hand-made margaritass

him: facebook

her: instagram

him: steak
her: loaded salad

him: resistance
her: yoga

him: ram 1500
her: jeep laredo

him: full time
her: part time

him: one pillow
her: two pillows

him: 5'6
her: 5'4

him: youngest of three
her: oldest of two

how is it already friday?! this week flew by- hence the lack of blog post this week, it still only feels like wednesday in my head. TGIF for sure- but it still doesn't feel like it!

i saw this idea over on my friend theresa's blog last week and thought it was such a cute idea and a fun way to get SP involved on the blog a little more!  plan is to do this once a month.... but if thats too generous, than maybe once every few months:) 

this cute idea comes from the darling blog: harley & jane

*this picture is from our snowboard trip last week!

THE JOSHUA CODE | WEEK 7

starting monday off right can impact the rest of your week!

i like to think that for the most part i try to stick to this simple routine: 

first things first:

W O R D  I N 

W O R K   O U T

W O R K  P L A N 

i try to wake up, spend time in the word

get in my workout for the day 

and then get the days work done. 

priorities!

we are on week 7 of the JOSHUA CODE - but if you want to catch up on the first few verses you can do so here, here and here and last weeks two catch-up verses here. take it one verse at a time, or feel free to just pick it up with us this week!

Here is last weeks and this weeks verses:

w e e k -  s e v e n 

All we like sheep have gone astray; 

We have turned, every one, to his own way;

And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquities of us all. 

i s a i a h  5 3 : 6 

. . . 

sheep are dumb

sheep are directionless

sheep are defenseless 

. . .

"Since we find ourselves like sheep - dumb, directionless and defenseless 

(and 'since we have turned, every one, to his own way') God has come to our rescue. 

(The Joshua Code, pg. 49).

"As you memorize this verse this week, meditate on that fact that 'God demonstrates His own love towards us, 

in that while we were sinners, Christ dies for us' (Romans 5:8). 

God does not have simply A remedy; 

He has the ONLY remedy for our sin."

(The Joshua Code, pg 49).

i love what Hawkins says in the introduction of this book talking about the 'Joshua Code':

'The Joshua Code  is a challenge to keep God's Word in our mouths through memorization and to keep it in our hearts through meditation "day and night"'. 

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night,  that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success" 

 j o s h u a  1 : 8 

I pray that you continue to come back to the blog for the weekly verses as we learn and memorize scripture verses together and grow in faith and love together!

Do you want a copy of your own JOSHUA CODE to read along and go more in depth every week? Get your copy HERE!

THE JOSHUA CODE | WEEK 5 & 6

to say last week was stressful is an understatement. i take full blame though- i fully, 100% overcommitted myself and was running around like a crazy person. somehow though, i kept breathing and trusting God for His strength to get me through the week in one piece. and no surprise there, He came through on His promises! 

being so busy last week, meant i total ignored the blog though, so we are going to catch up on two scripture verses together this week!

if you want to catch up on the first few verses you can do so here, here and here. take it one verse at a time, or feel free to just pick it up with us this week!

Here is last weeks and this weeks verses:

w e e k -  f i v e

And we know that all things work together

for good to those who love God, to those

who are the called according to His purpose 

r o m a n s  8 : 2 8 

THE FAMILY SECRET IS CONFIDENTIAL : 'And WE know...'

THE FAMILY SECRET IS CONSTRUCTIVE: 'things work together for good'

THE FAMILY SECRET IS COMPREHENSIVE: 'ALL THINGS work together for good'

THE FAMILY SECRET IS CONDITIONAL: 

'to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

w e e k - s i x 

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for

righteousness, for they shall be filled.

m a t t h e w   5 : 6

THE PATHWAY TOWARD THE LIFE BLESSING: matthew 5:3-5

THE PASSAGEWAY INTO THE LIFE OF BLESSINGS: matthew 5:6

THE PROOFS ISSUING OUT OF THE LIFE OF BLESSINGS: matthew 5:7-10

I love what Hawkins says in the introduction of this book talking about the 'Joshua Code':

'The Joshua Code  is a challenge to keep God's Word in our mouths through memorization and to keep it in our hearts through meditation "day and night"'. 

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, 

that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success" 

 j o s h u a  1 : 8 

I pray that you continue to come back to the blog for the weekly verses as we learn and memorize scripture verses together and grow in faith and love together!

Do you want a copy of your own JOSHUA CODE to read along and go more in depth every week? Get your copy HERE!

THE JOSHUA CODE | WEEK 4

Thank you guys so much for all the positive feedback on THE JOSHUA CODE  I am so excited about the fact that you guys are eager to memorize scripture together!

If you missed the first post and week three its all on the blog... it's going to get tougher to catch up as we get further into the year, but you can pick up at any time and memorize as many scripture verses as you can throughout the year. 

Here is this weeks verse:

w e e k - f o u r

The LORD is my shepherd;

I shall not want. 

p s a l m   2 3 : 1

HE IS PREEMINENT: 'THE Lord is my shepherd'

HE IS PRESENT: ' The Lord IS my shepherd'

HE IS PERSONAL: ' The Lord is MY shepherd' 

HE IS PROTECTIVE: 'The Lord is my SHEPHERD'

I love what Hawkins says in the introduction of this book talking about the 'Joshua Code':

'The Joshua Code  is a challenge to keep God's Word in our mouths through memorization and to keep it in our hearts through meditation "day and night"'. 

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, 

that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success" 

 j o s h u a  1 : 8 

I pray that you continue to come back to the blog for the weekly verses as we learn and memorize scripture verses together and grow in faith and love together!

Do you want a copy of your own JOSHUA CODE to read along and go more in depth every week?

You can get your own copy HERE!

THE JOSHUA CODE

have your heard of 'the joshua code'?

i had not until my future brother-in-law mentioned this book to me just before Christmas. i had called him to see if he had read a book recently that i could pass along to sp for Christmas. 

 he recommended 'the joshua code' by o.s. hawkins and said he was getting a few copies to gift for Christmas - including one to himself and one for my sister. so i figured if they are going to read it, it must be a good thing. 

sp and i are now reading this book too.  it's a chapter per week- which is manageable, along with a scripture verse each week that teaches you the '52 scripture verses every believer should know'. 

to hold myself accountable- sp and i ask each other several times throughout the week to recite the current weeks verse, or the one prior. it's a great way to memorize scripture together!

i have not been too outspoken with my faith on the blog so far. but when i started reading this book i knew it was something i needed to share with others. 

so each week, it is my goal to share with you the scripture verse i am reading and learning to memorize!

hope you tune in each week to read and maybe even memorize along with me :)

here are the first two verses from the book to memorize:

w e e k - o n e 

'in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth'. 

 g e n e s i s  1 : 1 

w e e k - t w o

'for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, 

that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting lift'.

  j o h n  3 : 1 6 

this verse makes me smile- it is my grandfathers favorite verse. 

just recently he renewed his faith in the Lord and it was such a precious moment!

i love what hawkins says in the introduction of this book talking about the 'joshua code':

'The Joshua Code  is a challenge to keep God's Word in our mouths through memorization and to keep it in our hearts through meditation "day and night"'. 

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, 

that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success" 

 j o s h u a  1 : 8 

i hope you come back for more next week, now that we are caught up!

NEW YEAR || RESOLUTIONS

2014 snuck up and Christmas passed way to fast... and now it's back to full blown reality. 

i'm sure many of you set your new years resolutions, goals and focus of the year... 

today i wanted to share with you my two resolutions and a goals for the month (next 5 weeks):

r e s o l u t i o n s :

no texting and driving

must be at complete stop to view, text, use phone other than phone calls.

be more mindful and loving

i like to think i give my full attention and love to those around me when we spend time together. 

but i know there is plenty of room for improvement! 

when spending time with friends, family and loved ones, i want to be more mindful about their time, needs and feelings and learn to love and serve them better. 

g o a l s:

more yoga

 over the past few weeks i have let my yoga practice take a backseat. but its time to get back on my mat. breath, leave my stress and empty my mind and take the time to deepen my practice again. 

over the next 5 weeks my goal is to take 16-20 yoga classes here and here.

more pilates

because of my dear friend kendall i overcame my fear and took my first pilates class in 2013! 

tighten, tone and the perfect compliment to yoga - pilates at BEYOND is just what my body needed and what the chiropractor prescribed. 

over the next 5 weeks my goal is to take 3 classes per week. 

no alcohol. clean eating

for the month of january (as of 1/6/14) sp and i gave up alcohol. i did it last january and as tough as it was it was worth it. i felt great and lost 5lbs to boot!

also in january i am committed to 'clean eating' - back to 2 protein shakes a day and a healthy, non processed-food, lean meal. 

what are your new years resolutions and goals for the month/year?!

happy new year to each of you sweet readers!

x x o o 

GIFT GUIDE : FOR HER

asos bracelet || truffle no 1 clarity || j.crew pajama set || tiffany's necklace || ralph lauren parfume 

travel camera cover || camera strap || northface down vest || sorels carley boots || michael kors watch

     jon hart burleson bag and weekender (matching in black!!)

monday's post was all about the perfect gift for the men in your life ... what about whats on your list?! 

today i am sharing with you a few things on my wish list... i've realized over the years most things are practical and very useful rather than things that i think i really really need to have and then end up only enjoying for a few weeks. 

what is on your wish list this year?!

and... in other news... i am guest blogging for the beautiful and amazing blogger brittany!

it's  all about dating my cowboy, how we met, how we didn't date for a while, and how we now make our long-distance relationship work and how we had invited God into our relationship!!