13 months and Family Updates

Wow, where has the month gone?  Brianna's 13 months old as of yesterday and time continues to run away from me.  I'm slightly frustrated that we haven't gotten her one year portraits done yet, but our photographer, Nicole Youngblood, is having her studio remodeled and just like any other remodel, there have been pitfalls and unexpected delays.  But, we should get them done this next week.  Once they're done, I'll see if I can post up some sneaks!

I've shared with a few people this feeling of impending change that's been hovering around my mind for the last several weeks.  Well, its coming and its needed.  Justin and I are exploring some career moves for him that would shake things up around our house and force us to step out on faith.  Once we have a better handle on what exactly this is all going to look like, we'll share.  Right now, we're working through a couple options that would allow him to own his own business, or at least a franchise.  Like I said, big changes in our future.  I've been praying about this daily and if you feel like joining me, it would be appreciated.  Direction is much needed!

I have my own interviews March 15 for the open position within my office.  I'm excited, nervous and a little apprehensive about it though.  On one hand, I know I need the change and the challenge.  On the other, I like not traveling all the time and this would require being gone 1-2 nights a week on most weeks.  On a positive note, I'd get my Platinum status back on American pretty quick, which I'm sorely missing right now as upgrading to First and easily catching those stand-by flights doesn't happen when you're only a lowly Gold member.

I'm also considering changing up the content and focus on the blog, which means maybe updating the design and layout too.  While its nice to use this as an avenue to share stories and pictures of Brianna, blogging (or simply writing) is how I think, clear my head and generally work out the details of life.  Not that I want to share with the world everything the voices in my head tell me as you might rush to have me committed but I do find some of the other mommy blogs I read inspiring, particularly Mckmama.  I like how she's committed to sharing her faith and Christian walk with those that follow her.  I have to admit, I couldn't tell you the last time I walked in the door of a church, although I don't personally feel that's an accurate reflection of the state of my spiritual life. Going to church and having a personal relationship with God are linked, but one doesn't exclusively depend on the other in my opinion.  I'd say I've got a pretty good relationship with my Father, but that my spiritual walking shoes are a little dusty these days.

Before this whole post goes down the path of heavy reading, I'll end it there.  I've got some adorable pictures of Brianna that I'll post up later.  She's found my make-up, but seems to think that mascara makes for great drumsticks when eye shadow cases are the drum!  She heads right for the cabinet where its all kept as soon as she rounds the door into the bathroom now!