You know those days/nights that’ll stick in your memory bank? This was one of those.

It started with a trip to the doctor’s office with what we thought was another ear infection. THANKFULLY the ear is perfectly healthy, so no antibiotics for Ali! 🙌 (those will destroy healthy gut microbes, y’all.) But we love our doc and were grateful for the visit with her, either way!

Next, tap class for Bel! They’re learning a new routine and it is SO CUTE. I can’t wait to see what the outcome will be in a few weeks. (Aaannnd if I’m being honest, I wish I was dancing with her! 😆👐#jazzhands) I need to just join the adult tap class, but I do better with new things like that when a friend comes with me. Any takers?

Then came the family fun!! BOWLING with our dear friends! You know when you’re having so much fun you forget to take pictures? That was us. Ali grabbed my phone and asked her friend to take this one…

We took a few other pictures and then it was time to head to the car.

In true childlike fashion, the girls decided that to be a perfect time to play tag resulting in a badly twisted ankle for Ali Jo. (This precious girl said “I’m sorry!” When she fell to the ground. Bless her heart! She was in so much pain and said “I’m sorry” to me. 😭 I scooped her up as fast as I could and told her she didn’t have anything to apologize for.)

Sooo… we load up in the car, get home, eat a quick dinner, and head up to bed.

Totally unprompted, Bel starts making a “things to do” desk for Ali. That way she doesn’t have to get out of bed without help in the morning. Seriously, this child blows me away with her thoughtfulness.

Goodness. They make us proud parents. Sometimes sisters will fight like enemies, and sometimes they’ll show love and care like the best of friends. We are so thankful they’re learning to do more of the latter, and our prayer is that that kindness grows and blossoms into something genuinely incredible to behold. We thank the Lord for these precious souls!

So that’s the memory making, bowling with a twist! A lot of fun and a little drama/excitement make for unforgettable times, right? ❤️

Can you believe we are about 1/2way through January already?! I can’t! Things are clicking along and I can definitely feel normal settling in, but it’s not a normal I am fond of right now.

Let me explain.

I haven’t felt like myself lately. At least, not the me I have been for the last 4+ years.  I’m a lot fussier. I’m more tired. I’m more easily overwhelmed and “done” when I’ve barely started. It hit me the other day… I have not had my pink drink in over a month. A MONTH!

I HAVE been rocking the consistency with Probio5, Ease, and XfactorPlus. I’ve even taken on Active and Metaburn for the mood boosting benefits! But I haven’t had the pink drink, Plexus Slim. And I am reminded of this:
Slim is more than a fat burner. (I get that benefit with Metaburn)
It’s more than a mood booster. (I get that benefit with Active!) 
It’s more than an anti-inflammatory. (I get that with Ease)
It’s more than an energy booster. (I can get that with caffeine.)

Slim is a BALANCER. I’m learning that when my insulin levels are out of balance (what Slim has been proven to do!), my other hormones are ALSO out of balance and my mental health isn’t as strong.  
I’ve been off Slim for a month and here’s how I feel….
My brain fog is back.
My chronic fatigue is back. As soon as the coffee/caffeine wears off, I am ready for a nap. (Alright who am I kidding… as soon as I wake up, caffeine or not, I’m ready for a nap!)
My ability to handle high stress situations with a level head, has lessened. I’m snapping at my kids again. I hit my limits with them (and people in general) all too quickly. 

Friend, this is NOT who I want to be or who God created me to be. I firmly believe the Lord introduced me to Plexus so that I could LIVE balanced, level headed, and joyfully! I represent Him better, when I am at my best. I cannot be at my best when I am out of balance on the inside. I had no idea just how much my pink drink helped and worked with my other supplements until I was without it. 

So here’s my encouragement to you: try it.
When I first started Plexus, it took me about 6 weeks of consistent use to realize how much better I felt. It is absolutely time for me to get back to my Pink Drink and back to the ME I’m supposed to be.

What would it mean to you to function on a daily basis HAPPILY without becoming overwhelmed at simple tasks, or needing a nap/sugar/caffeine all day in order to put one foot in front of the other?

Something to think about.
With LOVE,
~Your HOPE dealer, Rach

You know those things your kids pray for, that you have no control over… it’s just totally up to The Lord to allow it our not? Our girls have been begging God for a snow day since November, and He wonderfully provided!

Isn’t it just GORGEOUS? I’ll be honest, I LOVE looking at snow, but I don’t love being IN it. So for most of the snow day, I watched from the window with a warm drink in my hands while the girls soaked through one outfit after another.

The pure joy on their faces was worth every wet spot on my floor and extra load of laundry to be done. Thank you, Father for this perfect snow day!

Enjoy these pictures taken and edited by Justin! I’m thinking we need to blow a few of them up to bring out every winter.

(Also, if you’re in Texas and in need of family or individual photos taken, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’d love to answer your questions and see if we’d be a good fit for your needs.)

Now, bring on SPRING and SUNSHINE! 😁☀️