Ressegue Family Road Trip 2014: Day 3, 4, and 5

This is part of the "Ressegue Family Road Trip 2014" series. So much to record and of course now I can't remember everything... I just know I really enjoyed it. Anyway... We arrived in Kansas City on Saturday night. We had every intention of getting up for church on Sunday but it just did NOT happen. 

DAY 3:

Sleep took over on Sunday morning... Some friends of ours arranged a little get together for Sunday afternoon and it was great to go feeling refreshed. We had so much fun. Love these people. Mike went and played baseball with some guys after the party then we headed back to Aunt Susie's to see the cousins. Andrew and Kristyn also flew into KCMO late on Sunday night. But before they got here I had to make a quick run to Target for a baby swing. Chester loves his swing and we HAD to have one. Anything for baby. ;)

DAY 4:

On Monday we showed Kristyn (and Andrew even though he's been here) around Kansas City. We went all around downtown, hit up Gordman's, river market antiques, and then Arthur Bryant's BBQ (YUM).

DAY 5:
Tuesday we did some more driving around and relaxing. That night we went to breakfast club. Our Missouri family gets together every Tuesday night for dinner and to spend time together. It's always an adventure! 

{Chester sleeping on my mom}

{Chester, Oscar, and Zeke. Zeke told us these were his friends. AWWW}

{Chester and Oscar. Born a couple weeks apart.}

{my baby love}

Coming up next... Beaver Lake! We LOVE Beaver Lake. :)

Accidents, Aches, and Oils

It was Saturday morning. 

Ahh, the perfect day to sleep in and get some rest.

Then My husband called me about 7:30. He had been in a car accident (jeez ice, I didn't realize you two were on bad terms). My husband knows me well and immediately told me he was OK but that I would need to come get him. Thank God he is in one piece and that it wasn't worse than it really could have been! However, accidents have tendency to produce major muscle soreness.

  

{just need to pay the deductible and then we'll have 2 cars again!}

Since insurance will take care of the truck, I've been focused on Mike. He was saying that the right side of his neck and upper back were sore. 

When we were in Missouri, I got a starter kit of essential oils. I have always known about them and that they can work wonders. My friend Hannah, (hey, girl, hey!!) has had a great experience with using essential oils in her home to replace cleaners and most over the counter medicines. How awesome is that?! So, while we were there she had an informational meeting and I knew I wanted to get started with my own oils. Knowing how they have helped my own headaches and such, I knew I needed to find out which ones would be good for muscles.

Panaway and Valor are both good options for muscle soreness. At first, I only used Panaway on him but then asked a facebook group of oil users what they suggested. They said to add Valor. Before bed I rubbed in on his neck and back this morning he had a much better range of motion and less tension his muscles. YAY!

{feel free to ignore Peppermint in this photo... or don't. It's good for pain management, headaches, and nausea!}

Yay for finding more natural solution that won't harm your liver for muscle aches and pains! 

I think it is Mike's turn to rub in some Valor and Panaway between my shoulder blades and on my lower back...

~Emily~

 

High Five for Friday

It's Friday, ya'll. The end of the week. A day that a TON of people look forward to. 

It ends in "y". In case you weren't sure, it's Friday. And I'm linking up with Lauren.

ONE. Out of Town Guests.

We were SO SO SO excited that our life friends Hannah & Loren and Joe & Corette came through. Mike and I weren't sure exactly what to show them about our new home/place. :) We had Saturday afternoon to introduce them to Jitter Bean, Holly Yashi, the Redwood Community Park (we pulled black berries and huckle berries right there for them to try!), Luffenholtz, Trinidad, Starz Burgers, and then, of course, a game of Taboo! It was a fun busy day! We met up with them again on Sunday morning and had breakfast at Big Blue (mine and Mike's favorite breakfast place {and sometime lunch}).

{my one picture from the trip. please ignore my weird smile.

Mike, me, Loren, Hannah, Joe, and Corette.}

TWO. Healing.

Mike's ankle is feeling MUCH better! He is back on his regular shifts and we are both happy about it. It was nice having him home every evening but office work is not what makes my hubby happy. ;)

THREE. Young Married Group.

For the last year, the hubby and I have dreamed of starting/getting involved with a young married group. We weren't at Leona Valley Community Church long enough to start anything but we are hear in Humboldt for a while and there are lots of young married people! So, we had our first group on Tuesday night. For dinner we had build your own burritos (complete with cilantro lime rice), watched previews for 3 different studies and landed on Chip Ingram's "House or Home: Marriage Edition", and enjoyed each other. We will be meeting every other Sunday night! Can't wait to see what this community becomes.

FOUR. Decent Schedule.

This is going to seem like a totally and completely normal odd "high", but when you're unemployed or a STAW (stay at home wife), it's the little things. I have been going to bed and getting up a decent times (read: in bed by 11pm, if not 10:30, and up no later than 8 am, if not, 7:30). My days have consisted of errands, bible studies, house hold chores, lots of walks, an interview (at Ulta!!), and today, getting ready for another guest and women's retreat. Ahhh!

FIVE. Serving.

I never knew that I could serve someone by going shopping with them. Yesterday, I went shopping with Janice. Janice is allergic to Polyester, Rayon, and a whole slew of other things. That means it takes a lot of patience and time spent reading labels. But we had a successful day finding her cute, comfy, fashionable items that she isn't allergic to and all for a fantastic deal! 

Was your week fabulous? Stressful? Normal? Boring? Fun? Weird? Or???

~Emily~

Let's get started

Hello. If your reading this first post, then you probably already know that I'm Emily. I'm 23 years old and I'm married to my (Jr.) high school sweetheart, Mike. It's the best. We live in our 1 bedroom apartment with a cat, Mitzy the Kitzy. She's nuts-o... I live in Kansas City, MO (it's such a great town). I enjoy simply driving around and taking in the architecture and houses in Kansas City.

My Husband and I.

Mitzy the Kitzy. This is what I woke up to.

Why are you starting a blog?

I think it's GREAT to be able to share so much with people and learn from them. I hope you can learn and grow with me as well.

What will this blog be about?

This blog will be about anything DIY... for example, crafts, hair, parties, cooking, makeup, fashion, sewing, cleaning, and what ever life lessons and such I think you should know about.

Why did you move to Kansas City?

From day 1 to age 20, I lived in Southern California. Although California offers B-E-A-U-tiful nature it kinda lacks creative architecture and seasons (in SoCal that is). I was ready for a change. I have an aunt here and she suggested I apply to the University of Missouri - Kansas City and move in with her. Well, I applied after the deadline and got in (don't go thinking I'm some braniack...)! I took that as God saying "GO!". Moving half way across the country is a scary thing, especially when you only (kinda sorta) know your aunt, but not following God and your heart is scarier. I've been here 3 years and it's been a full blessing, no questions asked.

What's my day job?

Hmmm, how to answer this question..? I work for a candle company. I do customer service as well as Small Business Development/Asst. Fundraising Coordinator stuff. :P If you're really that interested, let me know.

OK, I think we're off to a rockin' start!