Goodbye 2016!

One of my goals this year is to be better about updating this blog. I know I've said that before, but I'm really going to try to post once a month. :)  I've got quite a few goals for 2017 because I am going to ROCK this year!

First I need to fill you in on the second half of 2016. I officially became a LuLaRoe consultant on June 22, one day before Ben and my 15th wedding anniversary. I was so excited! Let's get back to that though. FIFTEEN YEARS!!! I can't believe how quickly the time has gone by. I feel so blessed to be married to Ben; he truly is my best friend. There's so much more that I could say, but it's all jumbled up and mushy in my head.  Despite making big plans (or having big dreams anyway), we didn't do anything extraordinary to celebrate. We have had a lot more dates in the last year then we've had in the past, so it all works out. :D

Back to LuLaRoe...in the middle of July, just after receiving my inventory and launching my business, I was able to fly out to California (my first time there) for the annual convention. It was a weekend full of learning, inspiration, and fun with friends and fellow consultants. I loved it! This year I'm hoping to take Ben with me to share the fun.  Ben has been my biggest supporter in this whole adventure. I've been selling for almost 6 months now, and it's been such a blessing.  I have not had the instant success that I first envisioned, but I have made enough to pay some bills and buy school supplies. I'm also enjoying the feeling I get from helping others find clothing that they love. Just when I start doubting myself, I'll get a message from a customer telling me that the piece they bought is the most comfortable skirt/shirt/leggings ever.  Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me so far!!! I plan on making my business even more successful in the coming year.

Ben has decided that he will not be re-enlisting when his current contract is up, so we are in the process of figuring out what our next big adventure will be.  It's scary, but we're certain that the Lord will lead us where we need to go.

Lizzy started high school last fall. She's involved in the theater program, and worked tech and lights for their presentation of  "In the Heights". It was very well done! 

Alex is in middle school now, but keeps begging to be pulled out and home-schooled. Ben and I aren't convinced that it's the best thing for him.  We're doing everything we can to help him adjust.

Garret is doing really well at school. He's a smarty pants and a brutal boardgame player.

Keri is getting more and more personality all the time. She's excited to turn eight, and get baptized, in February.

So, that's us in a nutshell. Happy New Year!!!