Kuntz 3 year Anniversary <3


Wow, does time sure slip by! I can't believe it! Some times it feels like I don't remember life before Dave was a part of it, but other times, I feel like it was just yesterday when I we pulled up to our first date and the flutters of nervousness that filled my tummy seem so vivid! I'm happy, real HaPpY!

 

 

 

Day 5) My better half was anxious to start the day, so we got up and ate some delicious breakfast by 8:30am outside on the deck. Beautiful morning! Got ourselves all ready and set out for a really sweet golf green that he has been anxiously awaiting to play on! The weather was perfect!! I had such a great time taking pictures of my good lookin' guy and driving the golf cart around ( : We decided an afternoon treat at Marble Slab Creamery was in order and boy was it worth the wait! YUMM!! Came back to the hotel to relax some, then got super cute for our anniversary date! I was surprised with a beautiful double heart ring before we left. It's so pretty! Mellow Mushroom was our pick for dinner. They had some stellar gourmet pizza! Wheat crust, half buffalo chicken and half house pizza. Yea, buddie!

Day 6) Our last day in Pigeon Forge has arrived. : ( We packed up our things and set out to Cade's Cove. It was a long scenic loop of a drive with beautiful stop points to check out the nature! I told Dave that I really wanted to see a black bear, and we DID see a baby one! First live bear I've seen! That was pretty cool! Took some neat photo's on the drive! Then it was time to head home. 

 We've arrived back to "normal" life! Now it's off to the weekend and the fun events it holds!








Kuntz Vacation 2o12, you were wonderful! <3

2o12 Respite

Ahhh. . . Finally, it is time to get away, rest, rejuvenate and get a fresh mindset! I've been waiting for what seems like forever for this time away with my husband! I'm so thankful for its arrival and I am thoroughly enjoying my time!


Day 1) We arrived on Sunday evening-found our hotel then set out to see what all we could find! We decided we didn't want to eat at any "normal" restaurant and only try new, local joints on this trip! That was pretty much it for that night.


Day 2) What better way to start a Monday than to start in at 9:20am! Sooo glorious! Had some delicious breakfast, got ourselves ready, then we set out for the aquarium of the smoky's! That was some fun stuff! We took some really rad photo's that I'll be sure to share! After that adventure, we took to the streets of Gatlinburg to see what all we could find! We settled down for some Bennet's BBQ for an early dinner, and boy, was that a treat! It was then time for some relaxing in the indoor pool and hot tub! *sigh* That gave us the energy to get out to try out a pretty sweet putt-putt place! We wrapped up the evening with a movie and lounging! Could it get any better for a Monday!?!? I think not!

Day 3) Tuesday, my husbands birthday! We kept up with "sleeping in" then we got some fuel for the day and got all prettied up and set out to do some shopping since the skies were grey and somewhat angry! We received some showers, but that didn't darken the mood around here! We took it easy, did some more driving around, seeing all we could see and enjoying our time together, just being...together ( : I enjoyed Starbucks 1/2 off Frapps! We had a light, late lunch then came back to the hotel and decided to soak up the sun that came out! We sat out by the pool and rested in the rays. It was time to head back out to see what we could get ourselves into that night! We had so much fun putt-putting, we decided to do it again! Then we went and saw a late night movie at 10:30pm at an outdoor mall, that was so fun!!

Day 4) Now that we're in full swing of sleeping in *cough cough, 10:30am!* By the time we got all ready it was lunch time! Just the way I like it, >smiles< Some grey skies again this morning. We did some more exploring, resting, enjoying, laughing! Taking some fantastic photos! Tried out a cute Mexican place, No Way Jose & then watched the Avengers! 

Good night for now, more to come!

New year. . . New thoughts. . .

I haven't done too well at keeping up on here, that's for sure! Well, 2012 is hear and in full swing! I started it out with a bang of being in bed with the flu before midnight of January 1st even arrived. The first week of the new year was a tough one for me, especially when I had created expectations of some fantastic entry into a fresh beginning. Emotions were running high, expectations weren't being met, and it seemed like one thing was happening after another. Thankfully, that's not the end of the story, because God is faithful and was not far. He was there with me, the silent strength, just waiting for me to call out to Him. Thank you God for being ALL I need! 


Life has gone back to "normal" as far as routine. Back at work, back on schedule, back to my goals for this year. With God's strength I know I can make this the year a success! I'm tired of making excuses and choosing laziness over success. I want to be the best version of me that I can be. True happiness really does come from the inside and works it's way out so you can share it with others. 


::Goals for 2012::
1. Reach my goal weight
2. Send a thoughtful card (1 a week) to a friend this year
3. Work on becoming a person who brings out the best in others, not critiquing or talking negative.
4. Entertain my talents & hobbies. Make time to do them.


This will be a year of a lot of change! Some changes will be hard to learn how to accept and others will be very exciting! I am looking forward to what God has in store for my life! Thank you friends for being loving, supportive and encouraging! I truly appreciate you!

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Pushing, scratching and clawing my way out of mediocrity!

Have you ever felt like you were "just getting by?" As if years had passed by, but you hadn't accomplished what you had envisioned you would have accomplished by this time. We grow up hearing "make good grades, get a good job and you'll be set", is that really so true? NO, it is not! Set for what!? I am tired of chasing that invisible dream of job security and fulfillment in the worlds eye. I don't want to trade all my time for a little money. Relationships are what I want to build. There is a better way and I know it to be true! Why do I let fear hold me back? I have stifled my dreams for too long and it is the time to do something about it! I have no right to feel sorry for myself for the unhappy situation I am in if I am not doing what I know to do to make a change! How do you push yourself out of your comfort zone? The pain to change has been greater than the pain of staying the same...for way too long!   I am ready...I have got to do something now! Could use prayer from you dear friend, for courage, boldness, and perseverance to be consistent and follow through.

:: Changes ::

Times are a changing! Fall is in full swing! God sure is an amazing artist! I have had the chance to soak up several beautiful afternoons and evenings in the crispy autumn air and this time outside brings such a smile to my soul! With the changing season, I find myself looking for change within. God, is this where you want me...right now...this direction? Is anyone else in this "season" right now? Looking for some insight. I am finding it hard to know if my strong desire for change is only self motivated or if it is God inspired. I am wondering if He is preparing me for something big, something new? In the past I have felt a sure sense of peace, despite some unhappy days, knowing I was right in the middle of where God wanted me to be. I felt my purpose. Now, I don't feel as sure. Am I in the dark right now? Through the up's & down's of several possible opportunities I have mainly felt peace. It is not often that I feel at peace with where I am or what I am doing. I feel comforted. At the same time, I still long for more...when will it be my turn? God~I want to follow the path you desire for me. 

Lord, LEAD ME!

Thankfulness. . .

This past week I was encouraged by a daily devotional I read as well as from my mom who had read that same devotional to really think about ALL that I am thankful for. What am I thankful for, that God has provided and blessed me with... So often I feel like we're all floating through life dwelling on what struggles and trials we are facing and battling anxiety, stress and tension. Today, I chose something different!


Some of the things I am thankful for:


Health-I am on a journey towards being a healthier, happier me. My desire for the future is to be the healthiest version of myself for myself and my family. I am able to work and help provide for my family. I have all my limbs, hair and teeth (plus much more!) that I can walk confidently into the world each day with a smile that shares the inner joy I have.


My Job-yes, I am thankful to have a job that helps me pay off my school debt so that I can get closer and closer to my ultimate goal : ) Yes, many days I battle mixed feelings with what job I have to do, but I have found peace in being sure that I know God has me where I am at for a reason in this time of my life. I know I am called to be a light in a dark place and to be Jesus to those I am around.


Our Home <3-it may not be huge..it may not be perfect...but it is ours! It holds many memories from the time I first met the man of my dreams to this very day. I feel safe, I feel peace, i feel comfortable..I feel home!


A Vehicle-how rarely do I think about how thankful I am to have my own car to drive! Because of God's blessings, I have the ability to get to work and any other function on my own, without relying on someone else or public transportation. I am so grateful!


A Family/In-laws/Heritage-Wow, this could be an endless topic! I am so thankful for Godly parents that loved me even on my bad days and taught me so much about life so that I could be someone of value and have something to offer this world. They prayed for me, nurtured me, encouraged me and loved me! Amazing in-laws are a true blessing as well! I couldn't ask for a better family to be involved in. What a Godly heritage they have that I admire so much. They have accepted me and welcomed me and loved me like their own. For that, I am so thankful!


Good Friends-are such a blessing in not only the fun and easy times in life, but it the trying, and troubling times. Thank you God for friends that have encouraged me with words of wisdom when I felt weak and couldn't see the next steps in front of me. Thank you for putting strong women in my life that we not afraid to speak the truth to me, even if they were afraid. Thank you for accountability, for acceptance, for love, for kindness and for the generous women you have placed in my life.


A Church Home-I don't even know where to begin explaining my thankfulness for our church family. I have never felt more included and welcomed than I have at CLC Piqua. The relationships we've built have touched me in ways I never could have predicted. I am so blessed and encouraged to be a part of serving with such strong leaders. It has been a journey of feeling extreme highs, celebrating God's faithfulness and blessings through our church and there have been extreme lows, where I have took on feelings I never knew I could feel for others. They are my "other" family!


My Husband, my love-I could go on and on expressing how extremely thankful I am that God has picked me to have the husband I do! Our relationship was unexpected, coming at such a pivotal  time in my life, but God had a plan for me...for us! It's only been a few years that we've been together, but we are learning and growing in our faith as well as our love for each other. I continue to pray for our future and the impact God will have in and through our lives. I am blessed immeasurably!