The Hey Y'all Diaries: blogger meetup

Jan 28, 2014

january things

Wait… wasn't my last post a recap? Oh well. I finally pulled my computer out from under the couch and decided I would write. This has by far been the slowest month of my life. Not bad slow, just a little boring slow. Nick is in training so I have lots of one on one time with Rosie and Netflix. The weather has been wonderful so I can finally say that I am really enjoying San Diego. I'll be honest. The first two months were hard. Really hard. But we found a church that has so much going on and the weather has been perfect. No more complaints here.

Highlights of January in no particular order:

- I found my new favorite thing to do ever. And it burns calories. Double plus. I have started SWIMMING a few days a week at the pool on base. They have lap hours throughout the day and I try to spend 40- 50 minutes in the water. Its outdoor and heated. Amazing. I love the feeling after I swim. My whole body is exhausted and all I want is pizza (Is that just me?..Or did everyone get pizza after a day of swimming when they were kids??)

-Blogger date! We went to a salon called Blo for a wash and blow out style. We had chocolate covered strawberries, cookies, and head massages. Perfect Sunday afternoon!

Left to right, Front to back

Katherine, Katie, Emily

Erin, Kara, Jessica, Elizabth, Me, Nicole, and Jordan

-My mom and brother came to visit! We did the SD Zoo and had lunch and dinner out at some good places. It was great for them to be here and I can't wait for them to come back in a few months. We don't have set in stone plans to go back to MS yet but we are hoping for June!

-Ok, embarrassing… I watched the Friday Night Light series on Netflix in about 7 days. Nick had just started training. I wasn't on much of a schedule. It is absolutely my favorite show that I have watched so far. Why can't Tim Riggins and Lyla Garrity's story just go on forever. Seriously loved it. And I might just restart it.

- Ladies Ministry at church held a "campfire on the beach night"! Complete with S'mores and worship music. It was like something you see in the movies. Fire pit on the beach. The Del in full view. Waves as the background music. Perfection.

- Ladies Bible Study at church started! We are reading and working through "The Hole in Our Gospel" by Richard Stearn. Yep this book is going to flip my world upside down. And I have only read the first 3 chapters. If you need a good read that will transform the way you think, check this book out. He was the CEO of Lennox, yep your wedding dinner ware in your cute china cabinet, turned President of World Vision. Such a testimony of surrendering full control to Christ. I can't wait to dig in more.

- Rosie has been extra needy since Nick left. And she is super bored. We take walks most everyday and she loves it.

So I said it was a slow month but I just proved myself wrong. I think the first week that Nick started training seemed boring, but the rest of it has been a whirlwind. I hope to be on here more in the next few months. But until then, have a wonderful end of your January!

Victoria

Dec 17, 2013

first blogger meet up- pottery painting

This past weekend was a busy one. Nick and I normally hang out at home and watch tv or do the occasional DIY project. Which has been going on a lot since Christmas present season is here. This weekend was great though! We put together some frames for the house AND I met some very fun gals! Oh and the most exciting news……. We found a church home!

If you have moved away from your home church (for good), you know what I am about to say. IT IS HARD. It is hard to find a church home. Though its not at all the right thing, you instinctively compare. We were a little defeated. But the past two Sundays, we were fed. I love the family feel of this church. There always seems to be something to go to or get involved in. We found a bible preaching church and we are ready to serve! I am so excited to invest in this church family. If you are in the San Diego area near Coronado Island, please come visit First Baptist Coronado! You will feel right at home! Plus you will be in the quaintest town you've ever seen! Win-win.

Okay, let's rewind back to Friday! I'll just share a quick picture since I want to tell you all about Saturday!

iPhone quality obviously, but I did't want to be the new girl who brought the huge mom camera. Oh and sorry about the trash tray. I was definitely not being the most observant blogger that night.

Onward to Saturday!

This little group was awesome! We are all military bloggers so that connection is instant! I feel like everyone felt right at home even though first time meetings can make you a little anxious. The girls who had been meeting a couple times before made us new gals feel so welcome! God just works things out when you need it most!

I met up with Katie, from Going Coastal, and we hopped in the car to make our way to meet the rest of the girls at Panera! We had a yummy lunch and two of the girls even brought us some Christmas happies! So so sweet! After lunch we walked over to Color Me Mine to paint some pottery. That place was hoppin. Thank goodness our thoughtful group leaders had organized it and already reserved us a couple of tables. We all finally picked out of pieces and paint colors, and spent the next couple of hours laughing and painting. It was so good for the soul! Plus we all walked away with 7 new friends! It makes a difference when you move to a brand new BIG place. These girls have some fun personalities that will be so so good for me when the hard times come! I'm so thankful for the blog world on days like this. When the bloggers become people you SEE, it makes it even more fun!