Night night bath...

My sweet little fish after his bath!

Things I'm loving right now: Home Sweet Home....

With the move into our apartment just around the corner, we've been talking a lot about what we'd like to do decor-wise for our home. We've been trying to figure out our "style" for years now...and truth be told we still have a hard time putting it into words. The best we could come up with is a mix between Country cottage meets eclectic?! We have a love for old things and I love the charm that country cottages have to offer. They're cozy! Exactly what I feel home should look and feel like. :) Here is some inspiration:Love that color!!!

Oh so pretty!!!

Metal frame beds are one of my favorite things!!!

This wall color is very elegant!!!

Great pantry idea!!!

Clever and cute...winning combination!!!

Mommy beauty tricks!

I love having that sunkissed glow! All the busy mamma's out there join me in saying "who has time for that!?!" ;) Well, this stuff may not give you the "relaxing in the sun feeling", but it'll at least make you look like you did just that! I've been using it several times a week at night before bed and if applied correctly and evenly it looks pretty close to the real thing! I say it's a beauty staple for summer!

Hoping for that $50,000 for college!!!

The Gerber Photo contest! We're a bit behind, but I do hope we have a chance! How awesome would it be for Jaden to have so much of his education already paid for!?!?! Josh and I have been working on getting his college fund set up. We've decided to go with the GA 529...although setting it up hasn't exactly been easy, it is looking to be a great option.

Positively my new fave!!!

It's called "I think in Pink" and this girly girl LOVES it!!!!

8 months and Father's Day!!!

I can't believe it's been over a month since I blogged. I'm so all over the place lately that blogging is often just another thing on my list of things I'd love to have time for list. A lot has happened in the last month. Josh got a new job, I'm starting a new job, Jaden turned 8 months...we celebrated Father's day.... Grammy and Pap came to visit, and we are MOVING INTO A NEW APARTMENT on the first of August! :) Yay! We are so excited! Once the move is over with and things start to settle into more of a routine, I do sincerely hope to get back into blogging...time permitting! :) Until then, here are some photos:

I am a Working Mom...

Working Mom. That's what I am...it's both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because I hope that someday I will be able to provide my son with a secure and promising future. It is a curse because I have to leave the child I longed for every day. Even though I am fortunate to leave him with my mom whom I know loves him tremendously, it doesn't change the fact that I WANT to be the one changing his diaper, feeding him, cuddling him, playing with him, singing with him....it is painful in a way that only other working mom's know. I've been told "if you really want to stay home you could"...yes and no. Yes, had I known how much I wanted that and known that someday I would indeed be able to conceive, I could have prepared better for that life...given the surprises and challenges life handed us...I no longer can afford that option. It is what it is...I know I am fortunate to be able to call myself employed, but a part of me mourns the lost time with my baby who is growing and changing on a daily basis...

My baby is 7 months old!

Dear Jaden:

I can't believe that seven months have already passed. They've gone by far too fast. It seems like just yesterday I found out we were expecting you...
You have grown so much since you were born, you're around 23 lbs and quite tall too! It's no surprise, you love to eat, anything I give you. You have so much personality and a genuine sweetness that I cherish deeply! I can't remember life before you came, other than the sadness that weighed down my heart when I thought I'd never be able to get pregnant. I can't describe to you the joy my heart felt when I knew you were growing inside of me! I find myself looking through photos of the baby bump, your little baby bump, almost daily...reminicing of the time when I had you all to myself. I didn't have to leave you to go to work. It makes me sad to leave you each day. I only do it in an effort to provide a better life for you than I ever had. Every good mother wishes better for her child and son, I desperately want a good life for you. I promise you that! I love watching each new thing you do. One of my favorite new things is your story telling! You're becoming such a chatterbox! <3 LOVE IT! <3

You are an answer to the prayers I've uttered for so many years...I pray that you will always know how much I love you!

Introduction Part I:

Hi! Thanks for stopping by! My name is Nadine. I'm a 28 year old Christian wife and mother. I am also working full time and attending college full time. I have been blogging for a few years, but after welcoming my little miracle, Jaden last year, I felt like my blog was changing as much as I have. So, I started this blog. Currently my little family and I are experiencing a period of change, waiting, and refining, if you will...
A little bit about our story:
Josh and I met in 2002 and married in 2003. After a 7 year period of trying to conceive (off and on...) we were finally able to get pregnant in February of last year and welcomed our little baby boy Jaden Scott on November 4th. He is such a blessing and we cannot imagine our lives with out him.
We have lived in many places over the last 8 years and currently call Georgia our home. I grew up where we now live, so it has been interesting to be back so many years later.
As I mentioned I work full time as a bank teller and I am also working on my bachelors degree in Health Services administration at the moment. I am back in school at 28 because after high school I spent four years in the Air Force and afterward couldn't decide what to do for a career. I ended up receiving my associate degree in baking and pastry, but after working in the field quickly realized it wasn't something I could see myself doing, particularly with a family. So back to school I went. Josh is a musician and recording engenier, who works in retail for the time being to help pay the bills.
We are believers in Jesus Christ and do our best to live in a way that is pleasing to him. Currently we're unable to attend church due to my husband's schedule which has been very hard, but we are thankful for his job regardless. With so much moving under our belts, we've had a hard to truly getting to know people and making lasting friends...but we are hopeful that GOD will bring the right people along. I think I speak for both my husband and myself when I say that our lives are a bit in limbo at the moment. Even in all the craziness that life can and will throw our way, Josh and I hope to raise our son in a GODLY home with lots of love.

(Josh, Nadine and Jaden)

 

(The kitties: Jonah and Lelani)

Join us in our journey as we give it our best shot trying to balance it all and enjoying life despite the difficult times that may present themselves. May this blog be a place of encouragement to others who may be facing similar challenges and may it serve as proof that GOD is good and with GOD all things are possible!