Friday Fun!

Living healthy natural lives is not always the easiest thing, which is why I started my blog - to inspire and help others live their best life healthfully and naturally. I want to give you examples of how I am doing it through weekly updates, and I am hoping some of you will be willing to share your thoughts and ideas too.

So, here we go! I hope this helps and inspires all of you!

In my life this week...
we moved in to our new home in Minnesota - lots of boxes, lots of fun exploring the area, and lots of sleepless night with our baby and two other kids. It seems to me that everyone has been a little crabbier and whinier this week, which has added to the chaos. My husband has been going to a few interviews, and it seems he has his new job now nailed down. He starts next Monday as a plumber's apprentice. Unfortunately, that means a big dip in the income we are making, but I know God will provide.

I am inspired by...
the freshness of a new day. All the stress and moods from the day before have faded, there are so many possibilities, and everyone is rested and clear-headed.

My favorite thing this week was...
spending Sunday with my family - going to church together, having Sunday dinner, watching the Packer game, attending my sister's championship volleyball game, and having my family over for a bit.

What's working/not working for me...
Working - the house is getting organized....slowly, and we are starting to settle into our new life here. We also found a new vehicle that fits our family and fits into our budget - a silver 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Not working - Oh, my! My children are so whiny, short-tempered, and moody. We have been having a lot of long talks and lots of prayers, so hopefully things will start changing in that area. I know that they haven't been getting as much attention, because of all the busyness of unpacking and trying to get settled. So, hopefully next week will be better.

Questions/thoughts I have...
How can I stretch our budget? Will my husband's new job work out well? Will I find extra work I can do here?

Things I'm working on...
besides the obvious, I am working on trying to make extra income by getting a job in the evenings tutoring and/or doing personal training/fitness classes. I am also working on getting back in pre-baby shape, being patient with my children, and enjoying our new life here.

I'm reading...
From an Orphan to a Queen - Esther by Titi Horsfall (for review)

I'm cooking...
Cheesy Squash Casserole, Quinoa, Roasted Potatoes

I'm grateful for...
our beautiful new home, a job for my husband, new neighbors and friends, and my family's support and love

A photo, video, link, or quote to share...

This quote has helped me stay positive this week. I love it!! So true!!
"It's not the load that breaks you down. It is the way you carry it." Lena Horne