Currently...

Loving: Lora's new design I installed last night! Go check it out! >>> Heart of Life <<<

Reading: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion for February's Between The Lines Blogger Book Club. It's so good.

Feeling: Productive. I've got three more designs on my list, I had a wonderful and enlightening conversation with Hubs this morning, and school is going really well so far.

Watching: Galavant. This show is so freaking funny you guys.

Writing: Besides this post, I'm taking notes from my textbooks.

Listening: Honey I'm Good by Any Grammer. This song is so catchy and upbeat, plus the message is a good one too. The video is Amazing and I tear up almost every time, especially at the end.


Wanting: a new Macbook. Mine is about 7 years old now and it's time. The hardware just can't keep up with the software anymore.

Needing: More hours in the day. I've got so much going on, I can't even imagine how you mothers do it. Kudos to you!

Hoping: I get one of the part-time jobs I applied for Monday.

Avoiding: Putting the laundry away... #dontjudgeme

Wishing: For an endless supply of design images. I want ALL. THE. THINGS.

Trying: to understand why people don't want to help themselves sometimes. It's hard watching the people in your life make bad decisions out of spite or guilt. You want to help them so badly, but they have to want your help for it to work.

Hating: That I haven't received a package I am expecting yet. It should have been here by now and the tracking info hasn't been updated since Jan 5th!!!

Missing: My Llama.

Praying: For an answer. God will give us what He thinks we need.

Thinking: That I need to give Bear a bath soon. He's getting stinky.

Considering: Changing the name I go by to Ammy. It's sorta like Annie, but with Ms. What do you guys think? Could I pull it off?



P.S. I'm answering some very important questions over on All the Joys today, so be sure to check that out too!

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Wednesday Wishes + a Giveaway!

If you have been around these parts you know that Melissa from The Rambling Llama is my real life BFF of almost 9 years now. She's truly a wonderful person, but sometimes bad things happen to good people. AND THAT SUCKS HAIRY, SWEATY MONKEY BALLS! Whew. I feel better now.

Anywho. She's going though a tough personal situation right now and she needs our support and prayers. So tweet her, email her, leave her a sweet comment to let her know we got her back and that we are thinking of her while she's away. So my wish for today's episode of Wednesday Wishes goes to Melissa. Wishing her the best outcome of this nasty situation and that her sweet family isn't affected too much by the recent events.

I feel so special this week. I was asked by TWO bloggy friends to help them celebrate wonderful things. Cassie's Husband's AMAZING photography earlier this week and now Faith's Blogiversary. Seriously loving my #tribe right now. #WinningJanuary

Life with Mrs. G and The Artist is FIVE!! And Faith, along with some amazing women, are giving away some pretty sweet prizes (one of them is from me #ShamelessSelfPromotion)

What are the prizes you ask?

$60 paypal cash

Lara Casey's new book "Make it Happen"

A print from "Front Row Prints"

A Deluxe Blog design from "Amanda Wood Designs"

& Ad space on "Wife mommy Me"

Love the Here and Now  |  Wife, Mommy, Me  |  Adventures of Bug and Boo  |  Butcher's Niche

Front Row Mama  |  Joyfully Organized

Knock on Wood  |  Life with Mrs. G and The Artist  |  A Beautiful Exchange  |  All the Joys

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See Ya Later 2014!

As I was reading my Blogroll this morning, I kept seeing all of these wonderful Year in Review posts. Meagan even posted her top 10 most viewed posts according to Blogger. A lot of them feature pictures and lists of events. Cherie even posted a pros and cons list of her 2014. You know what I saw? That even though all of the not so great stuff, everyone was still very happy and grateful for what they have and where they are in life.

In true blogger fashion, this got me thinking about my own year. Despite all the mild setbacks (mostly with school) my yeah has been pretty kick ass. So I've decided to choose my favorite post from each month that tells our story.

January - How I Got to Missouri
This is easily the question I get asked most when people find out I'm not from here.

February - My Proverbial Marriage Clock is Ticking
I totally called it! I so predicted I would get married this year by accident!

March - 8 Things I Learned from Failed Relationships
Yep. The ones that go wrong teach you a lot too!

April - He Asked...
I got engaged!

April/May - Sadie Sadie
An extra post because I got married and didn't tell anyone for a whole month!

May- 30 before 30
I updated this list today! I think I'm doing pretty good so far.

June - An Interview with Philip
Hubs first interview on the blog. I'm dying just re-reading it!

July - A Little About Me
A post about random things about me and my life.

August - I May Choose to NOT Reproduce
Yep. We are leaning towards not having any kids.

September - Conversations
The introduction to my awesome link-up featuring conversations you have with the people in your life that are so worth sharing. (P.S. It's not too late to get in on the latest one! it's open all week!)

October - Premarital Cohabitation  AND  List Yourself
Two for this month because it's my blog and I'll do what I want.

November - Wishes DO Come True
Legit. This month was one of the hardest to choose a favorite post. But I managed.

December - Things I'll Never Say Sorry For
Yep. #SorryNotSorry

What were your favorite posts from Knock on Wood (or Peaches in Missouri) this year?

I also want to wish everyone the happiest of New Years and I'm looking forward to what God has planned for all of us in 2015.

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Christmas Wishes

Tomorrow is Christmas and we have a busy day planned. Skyping with my parents in the morning because they want to see us open our gifts, followed by lunch and presents with the in-laws, then FaceTiming with my brothers and sisters later in the evening.

My wish for you this holiday season is that you have a wonderful Christmas with your families, but to always remember what Christmas is really about: Love.

Merry Christmas!

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Grateful Heart, Wed Wishes, & Monthly Musings: Dec

I know I'm late for all of these link-ups (Grateful Heart, Wednesday Wishes, and Monthly Musings), but I'm not really sorry about it. I had my finals yesterday and if you follow me on Twitter, you'll know I was boobs deep in books and notes for the past few days.

I love this time of year. It's full of joy, giving, and wonderful sights, tastes, and sounds. It's always been my favorite because my whole family gathers in one place at the same time. That almost never happens for anything else. This year, however, Philip and I will not be able to join them in person. I did make my mom download Skype on her tablet so we can video chat on Christmas morning while we open gifts.

There is so much to be thankful and grateful for in my life. If you've been around these parts for a while, especially on Mondays, you'll know that I like to focus on the good stuff rather than the bad. It helps me to stay positive and not get pulled down into a depressive state... my fluffy furkids help in that department too.

I am glad to have a break from school for a few weeks over this Holiday Season. I am glad that Hubs gets Christmas and New Year's Day off from work. I am glad that he took a half day off today to take me to see The Hobbit *insert happy dance here* I am so so so so glad to know that I made an A in my speech class and I am confident that I made an A in my Psychology class as well. I am glad that my mom is excited for us to receive the gifts she has sent us. I am glad that I found a tripod and remote capture for taking photos with my phone! I am glad that Hubs likes the gifts I found for him. I am glad Bear has done so well in our home. I am glad for you, my lovely readers. Without you I might have given up on this space a few months ago. Without you, I would not have met so many wonderful people.

I hope everyone has as much to be thankful and grateful for as me this year. #IWinThisThursday

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