February. March. April. July...

I wrote in February.
I wrote in March.
I wrote in April.
And here it is July! If any of you still check blogger or have been waiting and watching for a new post I am so sorry I have let you down. I have been sticking pretty close with Instagram lately but I do want to make sure that I am posting here and writing down all of the amazing things that our little Kennedy Kate is up to as almost a 2 & 1/2 year old. These days I am staying home with her and working our Zija business both of which have made for some of the most rewarding days in my life. It is such a blessing to be in a company that helps people feel their best and it is even more rewarding to be able to stay home with Kennedy and be a part of her days. Kyle is still working for BPI and is doing great things for the company. It has been an adjustment to have him gone Monday-Friday when for most of the first 6 years of our marriage we worked side by side every single day. I have been doing pretty good with my running this summer even in the midst of our 95+ degree daily temperatures here in Texas and am looking forward to fall and all that it brings. I won't make promises about when I will post again but it sure has been relaxing to type these words out tonight.

Thanks for reading!

and...I wonder where my blog Title header thing went? It's okay. I never really settled on a "title" for me. I think it suits me well.

Changes & Updates?

Months (ok weeks) between blog posts? Say it isn't so? I'm hoping to have the new blog up and running over on the Wordpress format here in the next few weeks. I gave myself a May 15th deadline so until then I will do my best to keep it real over here on blogger! So much has gone on

Gotta Run

I haven't written in over a month and I'm not sure I even know where to begin. I have decided to change my blog name back to its original title and back to its original content. I started this whole blog to journal my running adventures and slowly it has evolved into a blog about baby and business mostly. Though baby will still be my focus on this blog I am transitioning jennychildress.com to an exclusive blog for business only and keeping this here blogspot to my personal life and such. It feels good to be back to my roots and I am going to stick with it. I am preparing one post to explain my recent career chance (company change) and how things are going with that (GREAT) which will most likely be one of my last business blog posts on this blog. I just don't want to leave y'all hanging :)

So here's to the relaunch of Gotta Run! I will be posting about life, baby, family, running, and my passion of living my best life that God has given me! I hope you'll continue to read along!

Wordy Wordless Wednesday

For the first time in 20 months WE ARE A TWO CAR FAMILY!!!! I feel freeee!

Thank you Whitney & Casey Carlson from the bottom of my heart!!!!

Welcome the first ever Texas Edition Ford Focus to the Childress family!

Where to go?

I kept saying, "praise the Lord" & "thank you God" and Kennedy kept repeating me and then thanking God all evening as well!!

Here's a few pictures from this afternoon of her getting her Valentines ready for her KKW party tomorrow!

Changes

Whew.. I really don't know where to begin. No matter where I start you may feel like I have thrown up all over you by the end of this post. If you are in no mood for TMI do not proceed.

Herewego:

On January 24th at 12:41pm we resigned from our beloved business after 5 years to pursue other opportunities and really just to move forward to a new chapter in life.

After crying until 6pm we called our mentors in business and decided to retract our letter of resignation and just wait it out to see how and just see how things go.

On Monday, January 28th the company we have been a part of since September of 2007 was shut down by the FTC until February 7th so they could complete an investigation ohmyno. 

From January 28th- Present we have flipped and flopped about what to do and I think I even suffered from a midlife crisis last Saturday which sent me into a kind of nesting mode which makes my house the most organized it's EVER been...well since Kennedy was born 2 years ago ahem.

On February 7th- Our company filed a continuance asking for more time and a new court date was set for March 13 so now we are waiting that out.

Kyle is working a full time job. I am working 2 part time jobs. And we have a HUGE peace about our life and where we are headed! Hallelujah! 

We have had several new business opportunities offered to us and though it is amazing to have many options I do not feel that I can make a choice on whether or not or which one or if at all until the final say of our current business has its day in court on March 13th. (I am Loyal maybe to a fault. I am a retriever personality you know). 

I do have so many dreams in my heart and I want to pursue those for sure! I think that being in business for ourselves for the last 5 years has been such a blessing to us because it forced us out of our comfort zones and gave us the confidence needed to start any endeavor on our hearts. We are taking this time to truly rest in the Lord and pray on what He wants for our lives. It has been such a time of renewal that I have no words yet to put to that process yet but someday I know that I will have them.

Thank you for following my journey and I ask that you please pray for both of us during this time of waiting and working and seeking the Lord's desires for our us.

Oh, and I'm 29 today. Here's to the last year of my 20's I want to close them out big! (pic from birthday lunch with dad & Diane)

2

Can't believe that Kennedy Kate is 2!! We had a wonderful party for her at our house yesterday and had such a sweet time! She loved answering the door as guests arrived and couldn't wait to open presents! Her castle tent was a hit as were the balloons, Pom poms, and bubbles she received.

Here are a few iPhone pics from her special day. Can't believe we have a 2 year old!

Merry Christmas: A December Recap

I've lost track of all of the Christmases we've had and it's all been just great. I was a terrible blogger this year and I can't figure out why but here's to maybe a better job in 2013.

Here's a picture recap of December.

Speaking

I am so very excited about this! I am launching ME! For years I have been telling people that I wanted to speak for a living and now I am DOING IT!

Need a motivational speaker for your office?
Looking for someone to speak at your ladies retreat?
Need to encourage some teenagers?

I'd love to speak at your event!

22 Months!

How is this little baby 22 months old?

*I just cried while looking at these pics
*I now also have baby fever
*bad

Okay on to the post:

Kennedy you are simply THE BEST little girl I have ever met! In the last week you have started putting several words together and repeat everything you hear (we have to be careful). In the car yesterday we were listening to Christmas music and you starting singing, "pa rum pa pa pum" with the little drummer boy! Are you kidding me? I melted! Today I said, "girlfriend, are you ready to go to school?" and you responded, "girlfriend READY!!" Oh my stars! You know all of your colors now but get red and orange mixed up a lot. You love TO color! Here is a random list of all of the amazing things you are doing:

• You wear size 4 diapers during the day but size 5 at night (will switch to all 5 soon)
• You wear 24m and 2t clothes but are more comfortable in 2t's
• You wear a size 6 WIDE shoe which are IMPOSSIBLE to find
• You go to Kingdom Kids Weekday 2 days a week at our church and you love your teachers Kim and Traudl and always talk to me about all of your classmates.
• You love chips. 
• You nap for 2-3 hours a day 
• You typically go to bed around 8:30pm and sleep until 8:30am (amazing)
• You love your toy Vacuum and you also love to help sweep 
• You love to read
• You yell, "amen" after we pray and add the names of anyone I might have forgotten to pray for
• You are so sweet and cuddly
• Right now you mostly only want me if I am around. 
• You are friendly. 
• You think daddy is so funny
• You love your dog Belle
• You love to blow kisses
• You talk all the time
• You always want to watch Rella, Occhio, Monkeys, Dogs, Toys which translates to Cinderella, Pinocchio, The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians, or Toy Story
• When we cover you up at night you say, "cozy!"
• You love going to Sonic and Chick-fil-a 
• You eat mostly anything except pasta. You don't like pasta at all (weird)
• and the list could go on and on and on

Kennedy Kate, 

You are pure joy! I cannot believe that you have already been in our lives for 22 months! Every day is just amazing with you and I cannot express the love that I have for you. You are so funny and sweet and your daddy and I adore you. I pray that you keep your determined and sweet spirit and that you Love the Lord with all of your heart. You are a gift and I love you!

PS: We have a great time together :)

Saturday Slow Down

We ACTUALLY took a Saturday off but are going full force all out business the next week! Last night we had some friends over for chili & cornbread and my friend Josh got to meet Kennedy for the first time! I swear this has been the best thanksgiving break yet!
Today we all slept in until 9 and then headed out to run a few errands. Kennedy napped from 2:30-5:30pm and then we played played played until getting her ready for bed at 9. Looking forward to a great Sunday!

Midnight Madness

Last night I had a blast going to the San Marcos outlet mall from 1030pm-1am with my 2 besties in the world! I've known Christina & Stephanie since high school and I love them dearly! I told them that we must start a new tradition and shop with each other every year. We will see! I didn't buy anything (my shopping is done) but I had a wonderful time catching up and loving on those girls!
PS: do you see how much my hair has lightened up?? Hmmm

Thanksgiving!

Today was AMAZING!! Coffee with Kyle before Kennedy woke up, lunch at dads where my best friend showed up, & relaxation with dessert at my inlaws after that!

I'm thinking about braving the crowds to finish up Christmas shopping but I'm taking a bubble bath first!

How was yours?