What I'm Loving Wednesday - Snow Days and 2016

I'm loving that I have had a great week of rest off of work so far.  Hubby and I have spent some awesome quality time together and I have really been able to recharge my batteries and get ready for 2016! 

I'm loving that I get to reflect on 2015 and prepare for 2016 by making new goals and anticipating an awesome 2016!  

I'm loving the new series I started to watch on Netflix this week!  Its so cute!

I'm loving that I still have half a week of vacation! Weeeeeeee! 

Christmas Shenanigans

What an awesome Christmas weekend and FIRST Married Christmas might I add!  Thursday, hubby and I went to Christmas Eve service and enjoyed it so much!  Trinity's Creative Arts did a wonderful job of putting that together!

That evening my parents came over and enjoyed Christmas Eve dinner and gift exchange!  We had amazing food and amazing company!

Christmas Day, we spent the day with my father-in-law!  We went and watched the new Star Wars and brought Buffalo Wild Wings home and spent the rest of the day watching movies!  It was very nice and relaxing!

Saturday, my brother and sister-in-law came over and we had pizza and exchanged gifts!  I stinking love my nephew!

We didn't get to spend much time together because Blizzard 2015 was about to hit Lubbock, TX and boy did it!  We are currently on Day 4 of being snowed in!  It has been nice and relaxing!  I have been able to clean closets, cook and bake, catch up on some reading, and take long hot bubble baths! Most awesome, I have spent amazing quality time with my husband!!! We took Daisy out for a walk and it still looks terrible out there!  Not sure we will be going any where for a while! Yikers!!!!

I think I will start working on my New Year's goals!  2015 was awesome but 2016 is going to be more awesome!!!!!!

High Five For Friday ~ Wedding, Snow, and Girlfriends

High Five Number One:

I made my first bridal appointment in search for the perfect dress today! My heart about jumped out of my chest when I hung up the phone!  I get to marry my best friend! EEEEE!!!!!!!

High Five Number Two:

Have you ever had that moment where you felt at complete peace with where you were?  Like you just know you are smack dab in the middle of His will for your life?  Well I had that moment today and it felt so peaceful and amazing and I could just feel His arms around me!

High Five Number Three:

It snowed this week!!!!WWWEEEEEEEEEE

High Five Number Four:

God is working in my friendships and it's awesome!  Some old friendships are flourishing and new ones are starting.  I have been praying for restoration in one and I feel it coming soon!  God is totally preparing my heart for it and with that being said, He amazes me so much! I fall more and more in love with Him DAILY!

High Five Number Five:

I get to see my sissy soon!  She will be able to meet us in Amarillo to go dress shopping and I'm so excited!!!!!!

High Five For Friday ~ Snow, 2015, and A New Job

High Five For Friday Number One

IT'S SNOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You guys all know how much I LOVE ME SOME SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to say, I have enjoyed the snowy winter weather all week!  I know some people hate it but I love it.  Of course, I was blessed to be in doors most of the week.  I only had to work Monday and Tuesday so I was cozy in doors most of the week.  The future hubby had to get out in it and I did not like knowing he was on those roads.  Thankfully, God had His loving hands on him and he was safe.

High Five For Friday Number Two

We started 2015 this week and I'm so excited to see what is in store!  Darin and I will be getting married and starting our life together and I can't imagine all of the exciting things God will bring us into!

High Five For Friday Number Three

I started my job at the Church as administrative assistant to the Generations Pastor, who is also new, this week.  So far, I love it! I have always wanted to work at Trinity, so this opportunity is so amazing to me!  Thank you Jesus for all you have done for me in 2014.

High Five For Friday Number Four

Since it is snowing, tomorrow it is chili and movies by the fireplace all day!

Lovin' it!

High Five For Friday Number Five

I wore my onesie all day!  SO!

What I'm Loving Wednesday ~ It's All About Christmas

I'm loving Christmas Hallmark movies..... LOVE THEM!

I'm loving Christmas music and Starbucks Hot Chocolate.....YUM!

I'm loving snow snow snow coming in!!!!!!  WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

I'm loving the beautiful Christmas dresses I have bought for Christmas parties coming in.  I have a beautiful green one and a beautiful blue one so far.... oh and of course a beautiful pink one!  Now for some shoes for them.

I am loving Christmas shopping.....fun fun fun!

Saturday Six Blog It

WHOA! I haven't written one of these in a while!  Blame it on being stuck in doors due to cold and icy weather! 

So here goes..... 

Saturday Six Number One:

Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel, yes please!

Saturday Six Number Two:

Editing and working is what I call fun....I love having work to do while I'm stuck in doors this weekend.

Saturday Six Number Three:

Daisy is so cute in her little sweater! 

Saturday Six Number Four:

I spent a lot of time with God this morning and afternoon....it was nice.  He and I needed that quality time.  He's so amazing to me! I'm so blessed!

Saturday Six Number Five:

I'm craving hot chocolate.....duh.

Saturday Six Number Six:

I can't believe Saturday is almost over!!!!  What a weekend.....what a weekend.....ready for SNOW!!!!!

Crazy Blizzard

Lubbock Blizzard 2013

Sit by the fireplace with Daisy kinda day....! Hellooooo blizzard!

30 Day Photography Challenge ~ Day 2 And 3

I missed yesterday so today I took a picture of what I wore and a picture of the clouds for Day 2 and Day 3!

Today, I wasn't feeling very "fashionable" as I have been sick with a cold and allergies.  So, I just threw on a shirt and a scarf and put the hair in a bun.  I also wore my "Hope For Dylan Redwine" bracelet to show my support for him and his dear family and his friends!!!  We're praying for you Dylan!

The picture of my clouds turned out pretty awesome!  I think I caught them at the perfect timing.

Friday Letters

I normally do High Five Friday but today, I decided to link up with this pretty lady http://www.thesweetseasonblog.com/2013/01/fridays-letters_25.html for Friday Letters!   Check out her blog, it's inspiring and she's a beautiful person inside and out!

Dear Candy Crush, I would really appreciate it if you would stop being so addicting.  I find myself wasting too much time playing every free second I get.  I even play while I'm falling asleep and doze off while playing every single night, this can't be good!

I need to Lollipop Hammer this addiction AWAY!!!!!

 

 

Dear Sickness, I'm really tired of you coming around and visiting me!  I don't like you....period. 

 

 

Dear Motivation, can you please come back to me.....I haven't been very motivated lately. 

 

 

 

Dear Weather, can you please stay nice and pretty?  Pweeeeeeeaaaasssseeeee.... Thank you!

 

Dear Dr. Pepper, you are yummy and make life tasty! Winning!



High Five For Friday ~ Momma's Encouragement and Lots Of Preciousness

High Five Number One:

I spent a lot of time with Momma this week!  We had a pleasant week filled with Bible study and her motivating me to follow my photography dream to the next level.  She gave me so much encouragement this week and really reignited the fire in me for my business.  Needed that!  THANK YOU MOMMA!


High Five Number Two:

I have four opportunities for four different missions trips this summer.  I need prayer on where God wants me to serve.  Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Kenya...... all are wonderful opportunities with wonderful groups!  I just need direction on where HE wants me!

High Five Number Three:

Daisy is cute!



High Five Number Four:

 

I love my new Antonio Melani boots that I finally got to wear today!  I'm in love.....oh why do I love shoes so much....

 

 

 



 

 

High Five Number Five:

 

This morning was a neat one because Regina and I got to check out the KAMC Weather lab with Matt Posgai. 

 



Isn't she cute? I love my cousin!

and isn't he precious?? I kinda have a crush on him....shhhhh....don't tell anybody.

Gina and I learned some neat things and it was really cool!

Glad it's Friday and now it's time for a very busy weekend of photography jobs! WOOT WOOT!!!! Hope you all have an amazing weekend!

xoxo....Crystal

What I'm Loving Wednesday ~ Life is FUN and God is GOOD!!!!!

"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock."  Isaiah 26:3-4

I am loving all that God is doing in my life right now.  He is working so much in my heart.  I am so happy with everything right now!  I am so happy with the joy He has placed in my life and I'm so happy with the wonderful blessing of His love that He gives me every day!!!!!  He's so amazing!

I am loving that I was able to spend the evening with my cousins Regina and Sarah.  Regina made us fajitas...they were aMaZiNg!!!!!!

I am loving being able to see my Mom everyday if I want to.  Moving back home is by far the greatest decision I have made in a long time!  I asked God what He wanted me to do, He told me, I obeyed, and He is blessing me so much in every area of my life!!!!!!  He's so wonderful!

I am loving the rain today!!!!!  I was able to sport my rain boots and splash around in them!  Yes, I really did splash around outside in the puddles....fun fun fun!!!! Psalm 118:24 - "This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." 

Life is FUN!

 

 





Saturday Six ~ First One

Saturday Six Number One: 

This past week was super busy but amazing!  Monday we had our kickball game....lost our first game but we won our second game!!!!  GO APES!!!!

Saturday Six Number Two:

A clean house is always lovely!!!!! LOVELY!!!!!

Saturday Six Number Three:

Life

Saturday Six Number Four:

Busy weekend with shoots and I'm loving it!

Saturday Six Number Five:

Lots going on with my photography business and I'm SO excited for the future!!!!  I'm so thankful for my clients!

Saturday Six Number SIX:

The rain was awesome tonight! I love rainy weather!  LOVE IT!