{family} A new year

2012 was a busy, hectic year. No wonder it went so fast! But i can tell already that 2013 is going to be just as crazy!

For those that haven't yet heard, we are expecting our second little bundle of joy, due in early July! We will be finding out if its a little brother or sister for Miss Placid, so stay tuned on that front!

We have 2 amazing weddings to attend toward the latter part of the year which we are really looking forward to! My beautiful best friend will be tying the knot in Broome, and our close friends will be getting married the following month in Bali! We have never been to Bali before so we are excited to see what that will entail - especially with a 2 month old and a 22 month old! :/

This year I hope to be alot more productive and organised than I was last year! Im hoping to get back into the word more, and have started a Chronological reading plan which i really hope to keep up with! I am also hoping to write and journal more, so hopefully there will be more regular blog posts going up!  I would like to start making some more dresses and bits and pieces for Miss Placid, and to also start decorating my home more, to make it more homely, inviting and personal. I have been looking for inspiration on pinterest and etsy already!

2012 was a tough year for us financially and we are praying for God's provision and blessing for 2013 that it will be our year to get back on top. We really need to learn to trust in God's faithfulness as we make decisions and trust in His timing and plan.

Looking forward to seeing what I will learn this year and what exciting adventures we will go on!

Stay tuned...

Much love

What a week it has been! Through the craziness and drama of it all, i have been reminded that God is good, He loves us, cares for us and knows what is best for us.

My little sister has had a tough week. She was involved in a car crash and also had a relationship that came to a close. She is ok, physically - apart from a couple of burns and bruises. But emotionally, she is drained. I received the call from her just as it had happened - she was hysterical and unsure what to do. I felt so helpless, living so far away! I wished I could just jump in my car and go and rescue her, but i couldnt. So i called our parents and luckily our dad was only a minute away and he found her quickly to help. 

It was a 3 car pile-up...airbags were all deployed and the car is likely a write-off.  But thankfully, her life isnt and she is ok.

Sometimes i wish i could wrap up my loved ones in cotton wool..to protect them from lifes dangers, hurts and pains. I wish i could prevent problems and heartaches before they arose and I wish i could make everything better again. I wish i could show them into the future to see that everything will work out just fine in the end.

 

I have the most beautiful family...we are not perfect, in any way shape or form. We have our fair share of trials and problems, and life hasnt always been kind to us. But...another thing i have learned this week is that your family are your best friends. They love you regardless...even though at times you think what they are doing to/for you is harsh -it is always because the love you. They are there for you always, even when your "friends" dont appear. And they have your back...110%!

my hottie parents!

my beautiful older sister, Rochelle

my stunning younger sister, Maddison

 Life is a story that is constantly being written by someone who always has our best interests at heart..even though we dont always see that. We very rarely know what the outcome of our story will be, though we often have a plan in our mind of what we want it to be. Sometimes, most of the time, it is not what He wants for us. And when it doesnt turn out our way...we hurt. We get upset and think life is just not fair anymore. We see everything as doom and gloom and find it hard to look for the positives in the situations.

But..i believe there are always positives to each negative.

 There is a reason everything happens the way it does...sometimes it just takes us awhile to see it. And that is perfectly ok.  It is ok to grieve what you thought was best for you...it is ok to cry and think 'woe was me' for a little while. But, the sun always comes up again and its a new day.

We only have limited time on this earth. We never know when our story will end. We shouldnt live our life in fear of that, but rather we should just simply LIVE our life. Each day is a blessing and a gift and we shouldnt spend it dwelling on the past...what could have been. Instead, we should embrace our days, grab them by the reins and soar forward - exploring new possibilities and having fun in the process. Life is MUCH too short to be sad.

Much love

Tag...you're it!

I was tagged by Mrs Clark and now it's my turn to answer some questions about me and tag some other people to do the same! So...here goes!

describe yourself in 7 words.

mother, wife, sister, daughter, creative, inspired, confused

what keeps you up at night?

Definitely my mind...it is always running, like a tap! Very hard to switch off sometimes! Also, usually Miss D- all the little noises she makes, even when she is asleep - and the never ending process of putting her dummy back in (*insert grrrr here*).

Also, if im home alone, every little noise keeps me up! I construct stories in my mind of what they mean and then i really freak myself out!

who would you like to be?

Just myself...in its best form. I want to reach my full potential in Christ, as well as in life. Im still not sure what my calling is, but for now, it is being the best mother i can be to Miss D and the best wife i can be to Mr O...thats what matters most.

what are you wearing right now?

Its 8:30am and im still in what i wore to bed. A blue singlet top and some black shorts (i totes need to get me some cute PA pjs.

what scares you?

being alone.

what are the worst things about blogging?

i love blogging - sometimes i just find it hard getting my pictures to sit the way i want them too and figuring out all the html code stuff! Its confusing!

worst?

as above

best?

getting my thoughts down and out, drawing closer to God.

what was the last website you visited?

Kelle Hampton's blog - Enjoying the small things! Love her blog....love her family and her passion...and her style..she would make an awesome friend! An amazingly strong woman...go check her out!

what is the one thing you would like to change about yourself?

Id like to be able to "let go" more often.

slankets – yes or no?

What on earth is a slanket?

tell us something about the person who tagged you?

Stacey Clark - crazy talented mumma of 3 gorgeous, super outgoing kids. Crafty, homeschooling godess and woman of God. If you arent already following her...do so!

Tag...you're it!

Meeks at Blessed are the Meek

Ange at Chair Up

Jennifer at Jennifer Blair Photography

Hilly at Capturing Motherhood

Much love

 Daughter of the King
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New Year, New Dreams, New Goals

So the year of 2011 has begun with a bang! We rang in the new year with my family down at the Breakwater, Hillarys and spent a good portion of the morning jetskiing down at the beach! Now...as always, the year is already flying by!

We are at the 4th day of the New Year already, and I have to say, I am extremely excited at the prospects of things to come for our little family! Who knows where it will take us and lead?! But, if i am sure about 1 thing, i do know that it is all in the hands of One Man, and that gives me a great peace, along with a hint of excitement...what suprises are in store for us?!

One thing is for certain, and like most others, I am back on the fitness wagon with a vengence! If you have similar goals, I encourage you to check out http://www.calorieking.com.au/ ! It has been a very welcome kick in the butt for me, and I know some people who have lost 15kg in a short period of time, simply by eating healthy, watching what they are eating and exercising! I only have a small goal to reach, but it is amazing how a small goal can seem to take longer! BUT...for me to feel at my optimum and enjoy life, it must be done!

So charge your [water] glasses with me and lets toast to a healthy, exciting, fun-filled 2011!!

Much love