Project 365: Day 386- December 21st

Today was a special day. 
I'M FINALLY A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!! Yeah, it is absolutely CRAZY! This was one of my dreams... and I can hardly believe it has happened! God is so good to me, let me tell you! I almost can't believe that a year ago tomorrow, I was reading this allowed to Ethan for the first time and he told me to try and get it published... I was so scared.. so nervous (still am if I'm being honest here...) It's just one of those things... you're becoming vulnerable. You're opening your heart, your soul, and your life. I'm terrified of bad reviews or of my friends not enjoying it! I was driving myself crazy last night LOL But I know it's not perfect, but one thing I can say is that it came straight from my heart... and I just want someone's life to be changed because of it.
Anyone out there interested in purchasing? If you are, just follow this link and you can buy it! 

http://www.publishamerica.net/product38081.html
It's a book about finding yourself and your purpose. It's about the heart. It takes a deeper look at life... and the beauty of it. It shows you that you do have a reason for being here :) Please just pray for every person that reads it that their life will be blessed-- that is my desire!
Last night, Ethan, my mom, dad, and myself went to the girls basketball game at our local college. A young lady I used to baby sit plays on the team (yes, that makes me feel OLD haha) and one of Ethan's HS friends plays on the team as well. It was quite the intense game-- a close score, a lot of fouls. I was stressed, haha! But our girls ended up pulling out a win! Here are a few photos of them playing:

Good job ladies!!
And cheers to Project 365!

Project 365: Day 382- December 17th

I had an "off" day today-- I really didn't feel good for some reason, so I relaxed today. Tayler was moving around A LOT (i just love that, hehe) but it was hurting me because she was stretching some things out I do believe, haha. I was hungry all day. Just plain ol' didn't feel the greatest... but I had a boost of confidence and "goodness" when I saw this in my e-mail account:

It's the cover to the book I have had the privilege of writing!!! AHHHHHHH!! Is that not exciting?? I could not even believe it!! I feel so overwhelmed... so excited... soo anxious.. so nervous! It's not available for purchase yet, but I will definitely keep everyone posted when it is :) thank you EVERYONE for your support thus far with this dream.... it is finally coming true :)
After that good news, Ethan and I got ready and met my parents at Tla Que PaQue for some yummy dinner! :) Ethan and I split the fajitas (steak, chicken, peppers... YUM), I had one glass of sweet tea (I saved up on my caffeine this week to have one, haha, then converted back to sierra mist LOL), and I ate TONS of chips and salsa! (They have the best chips and salsa. PERIOD.) After that, mom and dad headed back to our house and we waited for Corey and Marie to get there so we could celebrate Christmas with Marie :)

This is a picture of Corey (and Marie) opening their present from Ethan and me :)--- Cavs vs. Trailblazers tickets :) We were SO excited about them and I think Marie and Corey were pretty stoked too!
Then, Ethan and I opened our gift from Corey and Marie---

Snacks, an Applebees giftcard, and they even included hot cocoa, a Christmas movie, and popcorn : ) Perfect evening, if I do say so myself!
Then we all got to open ornaments from Mom... "Here's your orna--- I mean present" haha! Corey got a golf club that says "How's my driving?," Marie got a snow globe that says "Snow Fun," and Ethan and I got a couple that says "Ethan & Alyssa" and of course-- the momma is pregnant and the daddy's hand is on her belly hehe! How cute is that?

Mom and Dad got to open a present too. Not their big presents, of course, but smaller ones :) Mom got "Rules of Engagement: Season 1" (She LOVES that TV show) and Dad got "The Dark Knight" (a movie he enjoyed the first time he watched it :))

Brad came over and got a present from us and then I took a few photos of Corey and Marie.. but Corey decided to be WEIRD and so did Dad! LOL

We had such a good time last night. I miss them all already! And it was soo cool. Tayler was kicking last night and Marie finally got to feel it. Yes, my daughter actually let someone other than her daddy and me feel her kick, haha :)
Cheers to Project 365!

Project 365: Day 295- September 21st

I got my new glasses today! They're PINK. Oh yes, my favorite color. I absolutely love them hehe! I think they accent my face really well and they always make my cheeks look rosy pink hehe! :) And after getting these, I decided to spend my whole day with the internet off as well as the TV and work on a project I have been working on:

And then Ethan came home with YUMMY pizza hut! I got a meaty p'zone and breadsticks! SO GOOD!!

And Ethan brought home a maternity dress shirt and dress pants that his sister bought me. They are adorable! Thank you Susan!

And then Ethan and I cuddled up and watched "The Day After Tomorrow" and went to bed :)

Cheers to Project 365!