Just Me January Linky

Hello friends! We're hosting a linky and we're SO excited! We are pretty new in the blogging world and want to get to know others. And we want you to get to know us! So we'd be so honored if you would link up with us so we can all get to know each other more!

Let's start with the most important-your name!

We are Erin & Amber. Erin is the older sister, but we're just 12 months apart!

What is your hometown/state?

Oklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plain! Oh sorry! We've lived here since high school, moved away for college (same state, different cities) and then came back!

Are you a morning or night person?

Erin: I love to stay up late! I am one that doesn't require much sleep so somehow I survive.

Amber: NOT a morning person. I loathe mornings. I'm not nice in the mornings. Sorry, just truth. I don't stay up real late either, just love me some sleep.

Are you a collector of anything?

Erin: I have a small obsession with scarves and have to remind myself that I do NOT need any more.

Amber: Um I have a weird obsession with baskets, buckets, etc. I like to be organized so I guess I need a basket for everything? I don't know.

What is the most used app on your smart phone?

Erin: Instagram/Facebook-They are linked of course.

Amber: Instagram-I love me some photos!

What is your favorite cereal?

Erin: Frosted Mini Wheats

Amber: Frosted Mini Wheats

What is the oldest pair of shoes in your closet?

Erin: Oh my...OLD! I have shoes from high school in my closet. They are cute though.

Amber: 5 years. A pair of running shoes I bought with one of my favorite fifth grade teacher friends. I obviously don't use them much ever since I still have them.

What is your favorite snack?

Erin: Popcorn

Amber: I like salty things. Potato chips, cheese and crackers, etc.

City or country?

Erin: City with access to the country. I love the convenience of city life but love the freedom of country.

Amber: Um. City? I love the city, but not too big. I like a little bit of country close by!

What is your favorite thing about teaching?

Erin: My favorite thing about teaching is the AHA moments. I love to see their eyes light up when something clicks. The genuine love the kids express for their teacher is nice too;)

Amber: Gosh. So much. Mostly the kiddos. I love seeing how they grow every year. I'm always amazed how they start by learning the alphabet and leave reading and writing. SO COOL!

Alright that's us! We hope you link up so we can read about you too!

2014 {Fitness}

Well what can I say? It's been awhile since either of us have worn our tennis shoes for anything other than jean Friday. 2013 has been a lot of adjusting to having 2 kids {and that is some kind of fitness of it's own}, but it's time to get movin' again. My previous town had a small lake with a walking trail around it {just a few miles} and my best friend and I use to walk it every other day or so. It was always so good for my soul. So I guess my fitness resolution is to just be active. Hit the gym, a walking trail, do some exercises in my living room, whatever it takes to stay moving!

This is my husband and I a few years ago when we ran the OKC Marathon Relay. It was an incredible experience, something I want to do again! 

What about you? Do you have any great fitness tips and tricks for staying active?

2014 Linky {Fun & Family}

Hello blog friends! Happy 2014!

We thought we'd join the fun over at Blog Hoppin' so you can see what we have planned for the new year! 

Our family is very close (obviously considering we work together). There are 4 siblings in our family plus our parents and we all live within 4 miles of each other. 

Here we all are! We do a LOT together! We can pretty much show up at mom and dad's house for dinner anytime. We usually take our vacations together and we've already rented our house for Orlando this summer! Woohoo!! As far as our big family goes our resolution is to just keep laughing and having fun together!

Amber here! This is my little family and as for our resolutions we want to be more generous. I want to teach my boys young what it is to have a giving heart. We are also excited about the fun we have planned with our family vacation and other fun things throughout the year. I really just want to make sure I'm intentional with my time with these sweet guys. They won't want to hang out with their mama forever and I just want to soak it all in, take away the distractions.

This guy will start PreK this fall. I want him to learn his ABC's and numbers. I want him to be a little gentlemen and I want to take him on mommy dates once a month.

My hope for this chunky guy is that he will be more vocal (not much of a talker) and we will have to break the bottle :( Being one is hard work. I also want to make sure I'm spending alone time with him. Being the little brother is hard sometimes, you kinda get the seconds of everything.

Erin here! This is my little family. It is amazing how quickly our house has turned into a home since the arrival of our sweet little miracle. We are beyond blessed to have her in our lives and know that she is a blessing from God. In 2014, we want to continue allowing God's timing to lead our lives and agendas instead of relying on our own schedules and lists.

 This sweet girl is growing up so fast and quickly developing a big personality. How is she already sitting up?!?!?! I have never been more grateful for anything and want my actions to reflect my gratitude. Everything that once seemed important now seems so small. As we look ahead and strive to be the best parents we can be, we want to instill in her a genuine gratefulness for life. I hope 2014 is a year in which we lead her by example.

I also want 2014 to be about enjoying all the small things like...snow days!

What are your resolutions? Do you have any fun planned? How will you spend time with your family this year?