I HAVE A JOB! I didn't get the "2nd" job but I did accept the 1st job that was offered to me. So I start Thursday @ WF (it got bumped back a day due to somethingorother). I feel like God has given us definite answers to prayer and that this is the position I should be in for now! And I found out that I will be able to wear nice jeans to work! Which is majorly exciting since over half of the clothes I've "pinned" on pinterest are outfits with cute/nice jeans! :) Remind me of this excitement after I've been getting dressed and doing my hair 5 days a week! Now I should probably work on getting my house organized......since I've been putting it off for the last 7ish years! :)

And

on a side note the girl that got the job over me totally deserves it and I'm THRILLED for her! I know 'cause it's my SIL! So congrats KATE!:)

My interview went GREAT! I was offered the job! I am going to interview on Friday for a different position too just so we know/have clarity. We have prayed in earnest about this and if I don't get the 2nd job I am completely content with the first position, and it will start on Wednesday! 1 week from today! Which means I will be getting up and putting "real" clothes on and doing my hair 5 days a week. CRAZY!

I know God has done all the work every step of the way! Yesterday the interview just went off soooo well. I couldn't believe the answers that were flowing out of my mouth, and the interviewer couldn't either. She kept saying "You know, that's the best answer we've heard." or "That really is the best way to answer that question!" NONE of that could have been me NONE! I haven't worked in a professional setting for years and HATE those questions that they ask. So thanks God! His "writing on the wall" is here it just looks different than I thought.

Still waiting!

I have a second interview on Tuesday afternoon......this job would be completely acceptable. Good pay & fairly close location.

I'm waiting to hear back on a second job, that we (Andy & I) think would be *perfect*! Super close to home, flexible hours, family owned company, business casual wear/casual, etc., etc. I interviewed and it went wonderful! I'm supposed to hear early next week about coming back for a second interview. 

I realize God is in FULL control and I feel like we have literally prayed without ceasing since we first thought I should go back to work......so I'm sure we can live with what ever job I'm offered and know we are on the path following the Lord's leading!

And

WE have settled on childcare for Jake!

This is sooooo crazy HUGE! I can finally breath a  sigh of relief, in case I'm offered a position starting soon. Like in a weekish! Which both of these jobs have the potential for. I have been really hung up on this one aspect thinking that I wasn't sure I could part with leaving him! God has once again provided and we have total peace with our decision! Thanks for praying with us through this ordeal! and I will totally keep you updated once I hear!

My life.....

IS spastic! Or maybe it's just me:)

I got a call on Monday about a job I had sent my resume out for several weeks ago. Had an interview and may be having another next week. It's full time....which will be a crazy change! I'm very nervous and excited.....and maybe they won't even hire me.......I 'm kind of in the place where I wish God would just write on the wall in the living room, with a sharpie, but I'm not so sure he will! :)

I also am working on a few woodworking projects, which I'm still planning on doing on the side, unless we win the lottery soon (anyone want to buy me a ticket!)

So that's the randomness of my life currently! Since I know you were wondering if I was still alive:)

Hope everyone enjoys the great weather this weekend!

Pinterest is AWESOME!

I don't know who invented pinterest, but it.is.awesome! I needed something to make the kids for breakfast this morning and had a limit selection of ingredients. I possibly procrastinate about going grocery shopping. I searched pinterest and came up with 1,000,000,000,000 (maybe a slight exaggeration) different recipes. I settled on this one since I only had to substitute half a few items.
It looks delicious and the batter tastes wonderful! So we will see what the kids think when it comes out of the oven!

Picture from pinterest which linked to this blog.

Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Serves 6-8

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (I only had shortening, and butter flavoring)
2 tsp.lemon zest or more—zest from 1 large lemon (I used a little lemon juice)
7/8 cup+1T.sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 cups fresh blueberries (I only had a frozen mixed berry mixture, that the kids usually eat with yogurt)
½ cup buttermilk (I used 1 tbsp white wine vinegar and milk)

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cream butter with lemon zest and 7/8 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with ¼ cup of flour, then whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add the flour mixture to the batter a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the blueberries.

4. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan (or something similar) with butter or coat with non-stick spray. Spread batter into pan. Sprinkle batter with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 35 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. If necessary, return pan to oven for a couple of more minutes. (Note: Baking for as long as 10 minutes more might be necessary.) Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

*******UPDATE!!!!! Even though it didn't look exactly like the picture (I missed the "fold berries in" and mixed them in with the beater) it got 8 thumbs up from my peeps (daddy wasn't home to vote)! They loved it and want it again for sure!*******

My baby is in preschool! I've done nothing since I took him....unless you count me counting down the minutes until I can go get him. So crazy how slow time moves when your watching it! But now I only have 28 minutes left!

It's that time of year......

Today I need a really quick easy dinner because we have 4 kids with 4 different schedules and it just feels like fall so I should totally be making yummy pumpkin treats! So we are eating chili for dinner and having these for dessert! The recipe came from this awesome lady!


Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

• 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, 1 stick melted, 1/2 stick softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree (I a little apple butter, too...yum!)
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon plus 2 pinches salt
• 1-2/3 cups flour
• 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

1. 
   Preheat the oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 
   In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the baking powder, the baking soda and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour.
3. 
   Using an ice cream scoop or tablespoon, drop generous mounds of batter, spaced evenly, onto each baking sheet. Bake until springy to the touch, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
4. 
   Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter with the cream cheese. Add the confectioners' sugar and the remaining 2 pinches salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; mix on low speed until blended, then beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. 
   Spread the flat side of cakes with the cream cheese frosting. Top each with another cake.