Thursday, April 19, 2012

Finally Friday Blog Hop...

Welcome to Finally Friday Blog Hop!


I have the privilege of co-hosting this fine, fun-hopping event for 
Life's Curious Wisdom. Check out my sweet blogging friend Loressa's amazing blog by clicking on the button below...



 This is a follow friendly hop!

  • Tweet, Pin, Facebook, Instagram, wherever you network spread the word. The more the merrier!
  • New followers leave a comment so I may return the favor.
  • Hop around and get to know and support your fellow bloggers!
  • If you are interested in co-hosting or becoming a team member on Finally Friday send Loressa an email at: curiouswisdomlj5@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Leap into Spring - Photo Challenge...

Leap into Spring! {Photo Challenge}

<em>Leap Into Spring!</em> Photo Challenge


Check out Alicia at Project Alicia: Leap into Spring! and join in on the fun. She is an amazing photographer! Not only does she have such a passion and flare for photography but she's able to find the beauty in all things. 

Being new at photography, not only have I found some wonderful blogger friends (Bloglovin' shoot out: Breathe, Smile, Learn, Life's Curious Wisdom, Spoonful of Sugar, Lemon, Avocados & the Bay & Live and Love...out loud) that have helped inspire and guide me along the way but it has truly become a passion and now a fun and inspirational hobby for me. To be honest after my mom passed away last year it has been hard to find inspiration and passion in something beyond my hubby, kiddos and school so this has been a blessing for me. I know they may not be "perfect", but it is work in progress (read:some were taken with my iPhone 4 through Instagram at #leapintospring).

 Here are a few of my submissions via Instagram {follow me at @AllyKat13}



 (taken with my iphone and Instagram)


(Photo credit: my hubby took this one!)




 (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3)




 (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3 but altered in Instagram)






 (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3 but altered in Instagram)






 (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3 but altered in Instagram)




 (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3 but altered in Instagram)






(taken with my iphone and Instagram)



(taken with my iphone and Instagram)



 (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3 but altered in Instagram)





  (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3 but altered in Instagram)




  (taken with my Canon DSLR Rebel T3 but altered in Instagram)




 (taken with my iphone and Instagram)




Energy and persistence conquer all things...
~ Benjamin Franklin 




I'd love your feedback or advice so be sure to leave a comment below. 

Love,

Sunday, April 15, 2012

"Run, run, run...as fast as you can"


Do you love to run? Do you love to run and help others? We love to get involved and help by doing local races for different organizations. Not only are you benefiting that organization or charity by signing up and/or raising money but it keeps you physically fit! It is a win-win all the way around. 

Here are a few organizations that I have participated in:



This Saturday Dylan proudly completed his first 5k race with me for the Don's Friends Run in St. Augustine Beach. Friday night we got our bibs and race packet so we were set for the next morning...



Race started at 8:30am. What a beautiful morning for a run!





View of the Finish line before the race. 






We ran not only for Don's cause but in Memory of my beloved mother who passed away last year...






Ready. Set. Go.



Dylan completed the race in 34:05 (with a fractured arm) and I had to take it easy on my fractured foot but completed the race in 38:45. Not to shabby!


Celebration time!





Check out the 'water girl'...such a cutie pie!






Get involved! This is the perfect time of the year to sign up for some local races in your area. I promise you won't be disappointed because it is an amazing experience!

P.S. Check out my Grab button to the right. My sweet bloglovin' friend, Natalie over at Spoonful of Sugar Blog hooked me up. Go check out her blog!


Hope you all had a great weekend!





Friday, April 13, 2012

"Keeping the Faith..."

This past month or so (read: my brain can no longer keep track of days) it has been a true test of Faith with not knowing why our sweet, Payton has been so ill and our loving teenage son, Dylan fracturing his arm and now has to wear a cast for 4 weeks. This mama is just plain exhausted! 



Faith: (noun)

Complete trust or confidence in someone or something or a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.



Whatever your Faith maybe I truly believe that if you 'trust' or 'have confidence' in something or a 'strong belief in God' you are capable of many things. This past 13 months since my mother suddenly passed away last February at the young age of 51, we have spent so much time in and out of hospitals between my grandma having cancer, my other grandma (who I am the caregiver for) taking a terrible fall and having 3 months of rehab, my grandfather having a quadruple bypass with multiple complications, my other grandfather having a stroke and the kids being in and out of doctors and hospitals -- it has taken a toll on my Faith. But not in a bad way, my Faith with each passing day has become stronger.

I've trusted the path that God has lead me on knowing that all that He has placed on my plate is not to do harm but to prepare me for my future as a wife, mother, caregiver and soon-to-be nurse. Dear readers, let me tell you it has NOT been an easy journey to get to where I am today because I still have to work hard at having Faith in what my days bring me...

Love. Support. Giving. Fellowship.  






Through all this we all have remained strong and confident that no matter what God hands us, He will carry us through it...


This morning I received news that at 1am my dearest friend Katrina Herx suddenly lost her beloved husband, Fredrick Herx. You may not know them but please say a prayer for her and their family as this is going to be a very long, hard journey for her and their boys. Thank you.


Have a blessed day.




 

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

"Wordless Wednesday: Working hard..."


Working on my 17 page Microbiology lab report. Only 3 more weeks to go! I am applying for the Registered Nursing program next month so please send LOTS of prayers this way...Thank you!!


With love,