Day 30

Day 30- A photo of you today, and 3 good things that have happened during this blog challenge

This is a recent picture of my...not from today. But I look the same...I promise!

Three good things that have happened to me during this blog challenge

• Mason turned 1! This was sad for Mommy but also exciting that my baby is growing up.


• Mason started walking! He turned one and bam...he decided to be a grown up haha!


• We have spent some great times with some awesome friends! One night we had friends over for games, another day we met the Hamlin's at the Hands on Museum, and yet another day we met Joe, Sarah and the kids at McD's to play! We have awesome friends!

This has been a fun blog challenge and my first actually. I would do another one if I came across one again. I have learned things about myself and I have reflected on things from my past. Thanks for the fun 30 days!

Day 29

Day 29- Something you could never get tired of doing?

• I could never get tired of spending time with my family


• I could never get tired of Facebook


• I could never get tired of sleeping! :)


• I could never get tired of waking up next to my husband


• I could never get tired of kisses from my babies!


• I could never get tired of taking baths

Day 28

Day 28- What is something you need to stop blaming yourself for? When Keith and I were dating we went through a rough patch and broke up. Mistakes were made and I always blame myself for things that were done. In the long run, the things that happened only made us stronger and I believe we wouldn't be where we are today without those things happening. But it was a really tough time and a long process to get through. Feelings were hurt and it was very painful. I wish we didn't have to go through what we went through to be here but what is done is done and we are better for it now.

Day 27

Day 27- What is something you need to forgive yourself for? This is going to sound super horrible but I can not think of anything I have to forgive myself for. I don't really have regrets because I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason and the things that happen to me in my life and the choices I make have made me who I am today.

Day 26

Day 26- How have you changed in the last two years? Wow, two years ago I had a one year old and I could cart her anywhere I want to go. Cut to now, with a 3 year old and a 1 year old...I can't go anywhere without some serious planning! We were also just moving from our little apartment to the house we live in now. Actually, we moved in April 1 so we had been here a week or so. This house seemed so perfect and actually we had an extra room we could use for storage and a playroom. Now, we are or have outgrown this house since the addition of Mason. My house is a toybox! But, I really wouldn't have it any other way! Two years ago I didn't have many friends in this area, probably just my friend Sarah. Now, we have a couple sets of couple friends that we love spending time with. I used to spend my days alone with Sydney and just go shopping to get out of the house. Now I make playdates and game night plans. The thought of not having these people in my life brings tears to my eyes as I remember how lonely I was before we met them. FYI...I am talking about you Becky/Joe and Kevin/Jessica! I am so thankful for the changes that have been made in the past two years. My family is complete and we have great friends to share our lives with. I can't wait to see what the next two years bring...but can my kids stay little?!

Day 25

Day 25- Someone who impacts your life regularly

These two women are my siser and my mom. They impact my life pretty much daily. Without these two women I don't know where I would be in my life. My sister is younger than me but very wise and mature for her age and I find myself going to her for advice all the time. My mom is very important to me. I am closer to her and my sister than anyone else outside of my husband. We all talk to eachother probably atleast 3 times a day if not more. I love these two so much and appreciate them for all that they do for me!

Day 24

Day 24- A photo of something that means a lot to you These are photos of my family (minus Mason, but he obviously means a lot to me too!). The first photo is a picture of a picture of my mom's family. The second is my husbands immediate family. These people and my family mean more to me than anything. Being a part of a close family makes me feel very lucky. Without these people I have no idea how I would function.

Day 23

Day 23- Tell us something you think no one really knows about you. This one was pretty hard for me because I live my life pretty much as an open book. That is why I am posting this so late. I couldn't think of anything all day! Maybe people don't know how insecure I really am. Maybe people don't know how much I worry constantly. Maybe people don't know how sensitive I really am. I get my feelings hurt pretty easily. I hold grudges, sometimes forever. This post seems to be all over the place but I just wrote what came to my head.

Day 22

Day 22- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently. I know this sounds kind of crazy but I have been thinking all day and I could not think of one instance of someone who has hurt me recently. Maybe little things but nothing worth writing a letter over! I guess that's a good thing but it makes for a boring blog post!

Day 19, 20 and 21

Day 19- What is something you hope never changes about yourself?

Something that I hope never changes about myself is my relationship with my family. I am very close to my mom and sister as well as my dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. We all get along very well and always have so much fun together.

Day 20- The meaning behind your blog name

My blog name is the Stephens Family which is pretty self explanatory. I am so creative I know! The web address is jksmstephens which is the first initials of me, my husband, and my kids. I actually created this before we had told anyone what Mason's name would be but some of my family members guessed Mason just by the web address. I am not so sneaky I guess!

Day 21- A photo of something that consistently makes you happy

My family is something that always makes me happy! This picture is a year old and we have to get a new one stat...but these are the three most important in my life and they make me the happiest!