The Monthly Ten

Since it's taking me a month to get around to list my top ten things I am grateful for again, I think I'll change the post title to the monthly ten.

A sister I work with on my Friday night shift at the temple gave me the most darling temple dress last night. It was so sweet and thoughtful of her. I sure do love the ladies I work with!

An amazing opportunity opened up for me yesterday. I can't say much about it yet, until next week, but it is definitely an answer to prayers especially when it comes to the whole health insurance thing. I realize this is a little vague, but I had to list it because it is going to be so great for our little family right now.

I am going to dinner tonight with a friend I want to get to know better.

I recently found out that one of my childhood friends is pregnant after years of trying. In fact, I have a couple friends who are pregnant after dealing with struggles of miscarriages and infertility. I couldn't be more happy for them to be finally blessed with their righteous desires!

New York in 4 days!!!!!

Just got my airline ticket for a trip to Las Vegas in May with my family, and niece and nephews.

Dan's boards (Medical licensing exam) will be over in T minus 3 months. Thank goodness it is almost here and we can put this stressful time behind us.

Spring is right around the corner! I love spring! Who doesn't? May is probably my favorite month, although there are a couple close contenders.

Dan and I discovered another delicious restaurant last night. It was sooo good. As you can tell, we are big into food.

Dan is going with me to a chick-flick today. Something he rarely does because he hates them so much. How did I get so lucky to have such a sweet sweetie?

Life is Good

Two years ago, Dan and I were faced with the significant decision of where we should go to medical school. As I look back on my old blog posts, and read through that time in our lives, all those emotions come back to me like it was yesterday. I remember feeling anxiety, stress and excitement about our new adventures to come. The unknown was a little scary, and I was hoping we were making the right decision. Now that we have lived here for a while, we can honestly say that we made the best choice.

Last Saturday afternoon as Dan and I sat outside eating at a quaint Italian deli in downtown Dallas, we talked about how we know the Lord brought us here for several reasons. We feel we are exactly where we are intended to be right now. The experiences and friends we have made will be some of our sweetest memories, and cherished forever. It's reassuring to know that not only are we happy here, but that the Lord led us to where we are supposed to be.

It's crazy to think that in one year we will be going through this same process again of praying and pondering where we should go for residency, and what type of medicine Dan will specialize in. Making these life changing decisions doesn't seem as intimidating anymore because we have successfully done it before. It's comforting to know it will all work out in the end. I am glad I am finally learning how to find joy in the journey.

Home Sweet Home.

Date night

I have never been one to make a big deal out of Valentines Day, but it is a nice excuse to get dressed up and go out on an extra romantic date! It's fun to celebrate a little bit. Dan definitely knows the way to my heart, he got me two of my favorite things in life, a steak dinner and a massage. But he does a great job showing his love for me every day, not just on a day designated to love. He is the best sweetie in the world!

We had a great time going to Bob's Steak and Chops. Dan got a gift card for Christmas from his parents (thanks:) and we had a great time over a great dinner.

My favorite thing to do...

...is to decorate. But you already knew that. Here are some of my latest decoration projects. I love parties and decorating for parties. Just wish I had a bigger apartment to accommodate more people at once. I always come up with so many ideas, but being on a HUGE budget, I have to scale back big time. I look at the end result, and it looks so unfinished to me because I have so many more ideas to add in my mind. If that makes any sense! (Also, I am trying to figure out my camera so that I can take better quality pictures. Sometimes I feel like they come out with a yellowish tint, and not very in focus.)





Last week I was helping my friend decorate her house, and we went around to different rug stores. I bought a rug for a steal of a deal! I bargained with the owner, and got him to take $150 dollars off the original price. Much better priced than the Potter Barn rugs I have been lusting after for years.

Do You See The Resemblance?

I think it's really cool that even though I am adopted, I get told all the time that I look just like my mom. Just another sign that it was meant to be.