Good Riddens April

I'm so glad I only see you once a year because you really pissed me off this year!

A little tid bit about Mrs. A (that's me-wink wink).....I used to cry a lot. And when I say used to, I mean, before I met my husband. I don't know why I would cry a lot, I always thought I was just a very emotional person. When I look back, I don't think that's the reason, I think I was just unhappy or uncertain about my life at that time.

When I met my husband, everything seemed so amazing that I had no reason to cry and well, I haven't cried much since meeting him. The reasons I've cried since meeting him include: *we were doing a long distance relationship for the first 4 months of our relationship so I missed him *when he almost didn't move to NY *when I watch movies or tv shows, I cry over the silliest stuff ....so, these are the only reasons I can think of.

Well, Wednesday, April 28th, I cried....and it wasn't for any of the reasons I listed above.

We have been house hunting since Mid January. To be completely honest, I thought it was going to be so fun, (I watch House Hunters....I know, stuff on TV is not true reality) exciting, etc. All the joys a new home can bring just made me believe that we would find one fast. And how incredible the housing market is for homebuyers right now also gave me false hope. We wanted the Tax Credit....who wouldn't? A "free" $8000 for buying a home...CHA-CHING! Yeah...it ends TODAY and well, we do not have a signed contract.

To make along story short....we have an offer on a Short Sale and have since Feb. 9th. We've been looking since but still holding out hope for that house. I love it! We found one in Paradise Valley that we loved on Tuesday night. It was an older home, needed some work but nothing major that would break the bank or drives us to go batshit crazy. We put the offer in 7am Wednesday morning....by 11am, we found out that they had an accepted offer from Tuesday night and they never updated the information online so we didn't know.........

I cried....and cried.....and cried a little more. lol

I told myself not to get emotionally attached to this house as a good chance of a higher bidder or cash offer were likely. I couldn't help it... the tears...they just started flowing and wouldn't stop for a good 15 minutes.

Not only was it the house but I also started my period. This concludes 5 active months of TTC with no luck and add 2 months of "just seeing what happens." So, a total of 7 months with no BFP (Big Fat Positive).

Needless to say, I'm SO happy to kick April out and start fresh in May! We will plan to go see Dr's to get us tested in hopes of finding us both fertile and ok with the timing part being the issue.

Surprisingly, I'm still very optimistic. Does that surprise you? Because it surprises me....I don't know why I am. I pray every night for the strength to get through this hard time and for the Lord to provide us with a healthy child when He knows we are ready. I only wish I knew when that time was going to happen.

God, give us grace to accept with serenitythe things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the thingswhich should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguishthe one from the other.

Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.

Amen.

OH...I've been tagged again! YAY

I never knew what tagging meant in the blogging world until recently. I love when I'm tagged, I feel so special. hehe Thanks to Jess,
I'm now going to explain the rules and then tag YOU! hehe

The rules are simple;
1) Go to your photo files, select the 8Th photo folder.

2) Select the 8Th photo in that folder.

3) Post that photo along with the story behind it

4) Then challenge 8 blogging friends to do the same!

OH boy...I was afraid of the picture that I was going to come across and low and behold, it's a Budoir picture. ENJOY people! Good thing I don't have any men followers. lol



















*My blog is also copyright proof so remember that...no copying my picture. haha

Ok, so that is it! Simple but fun! I cant wait to see everyone's pictures. If you did not get tagged below but want to play along, leave me a comment so I can go check out your pictures! Here are my blogger friends!! Check them out too!

1. Deanna
2. Lacey
3. Julie
4. Shelly
5. Alaina
6. Jen
7. Heather
8. Pam

I can't wait to see of your pictures! Have fun ladies!

A little Hippie like

Yes, I made my own deodorant and my husband called me a Hippie. haha

I've searched high and low for years trying to find a deodorant without antiperspirant in it because that's what they have linked to Breast Cancer. I've found some without it but they just do NOT work. Half way through the day, (mind you, I sit at a desk all day) I'm starting to stink. That's not good and often leads me to putting Dove on at work. haha

A girl I know, Jaye, told me about a recipe she had for making your own deodorant. You can go here for the recipe.

I made it today. It was SUPER easy and it's now sitting in the fridge hardening up. Tomorrow I will use it. I really hope it works as it's going to be way cheaper than buying deodorant AND so much better for me! I'll keep you posted after I try it!

Thanks, Jaye!

Friday's Favorite

I stumbled upon this while trying to find something to get my Mom for Mother's Day. I think it's a lot harder than buying for her Birthday or Christmas.

It's so cute and looks soft. I might get my Mom one but I think I might also tell Mr. A. that that's what I want for our 2 year anniversary. The traditional gift is supposed to be cotton. This looks like cotton, right?! (I don't think it is lol )

I love the side pockets and the Monogram.

Here's hoping Mr. A. gets my BLATANT hint tonight. haha

My life as I know it....

Consists of this.............




















Waking up to the alarm at 5:30am to take my temperature every morning. I also, canNOT live without my cell phone or chapstick!

My temp went up this morning so I have ovulated. Lets keep our fingers crossed for a successful month!!! :-)

Friday's Favorite

Having girl friends!!!
I've met quite a few girls from a website call TheNest. Some of these girls, I can really see becoming my great friends. *Cheers to that! lol

Well, tonight, a few of us are going to The Old Spaghetti Factory. I have never been there but who doesn't love a good meal of Carbs? I sure do!!

I cannot WAIT to see what they have. I'm secretly hoping they have A La Vodka sauce...I've been dying for that since we moved here. I have yet to find many and the one I did find, I didn't like it! :-(

What??!! You play Flag Football?!?

So, for work, they have a flag football team every year. Since, this is the 1st year I've worked here, I had no idea about it until I was approached to play. I was ecstatic when I was asked to be on a team. I've always thought it would be fun.

Little did I know how competitive it would be. No joke, these guys are out there to win! Blood, sweat and tears..........they will do whatever they need to do to win. I feared for my life a few times. lol

Here are a few pictures of my 2 touchdowns from the game that put us in the Championship!

Touchdown # 2

After I scored this touchdown...the girl on the right called me a "Ninja." HAHA Apparently because she thought I was super fast. Aww, thanks but I think I have some skill too! hehe