Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts

Monday, October 14, 2013

But who's counting?

I've been a bit absent on the blog as of late... whatever. It's my blog. I do what I want. :) 

But seriously. 

Anyhooooo....

We just spend a glorious 4 days with my husband. He's been away training so it was wonderful to spend some quality time as our little family unit. 




Unfortunately, he headed back to meet up with his unit on the eve of our 6th wedding anniversary. Saying good-bye... again... pretty much sucked. Me and airports are not exactly friends right now. just. sayin.



Parts of today were really hard and at other times it was just another day. Truth be told, the Lord has truly given me peace over the past month or so. Single parenting is NO JOKE and I've had some total mom fails. And if you decide to stop by unannounced... well, let's just say, don't judge and be prepared to step on a few crumbs. :) All in all though, the transition has been far better than I could have imagined. 




As proud as I am of my solider, he isn't just a soldier and it isn't all I'm proud of. He has grown a lot over the years and the military has encouraged that growth in a lot of ways but I loved him before the uniform and I will love him after. He is and always has been one of the most loyal and kind men I've ever known. He is passionate about anything he puts his mind to. He is supportive, encouraging and genuine.

Six years is just a blink compared to the years I hope to spend as his wife. As wonderful as these few years have been, I can only hope and imagine what is in store. I trust God for his safety and wait in anticipation for a glorious homecoming.

Michael, I love you forever. You are my favorite and my best. Thank you for choosing me and loving me through thick and thin. 


Saturday, October 13, 2012

Five years

 Five years ago, I married my best friend. 

Michael, I love you more than yesterday.

Even better, I still like you.

You're still my favorite & my best.

Really Really.

xo.




Photo Credits: In His Grace Photography


Friday, October 12, 2012

A Rehearsal

This day, 5 years ago, I was getting pretty anxious for the biggest event since my birth. I was just one day away from marrying my high school sweetheart. The day was filled with busyness. Lots of familiar faces gathered in one place to help us prepare. Such sweet people that served and sacrificed more than I could have known at the time.

I figured it would be nice to revisit and share some of the photos from our rehearsal/rehearsal dinner.


The boys :)

Father & son- aka: best man & groom :)





Practicing the entrance ;)


Two of them are cut out in the picture but these girls mean the world to me. I know that in 30 years, I will still know that these were the right women to have by my side.  *oh and everyone should have a bell girl in their wedding :)

2 of the kindest, godly, loving women I know. They made that rehearsal dinner amazing :)

These two men give me a glimpse of my man in a "few" years. 2 generations of loving, gentle, caring men.



My mother in-law did a beautiful job of decorating and preparing a wonderful dinner!



This super awesome couple provided sweet music & some fabulous dancing!




This sweet couple opened up their home for us to come eat, dance & have a great time!


















Looking back makes me realize how much truly changes in five  short years. Babies in a sling are now in kindergarten, the awkward middle schooler is about to graduate high school, some are now married w/ kids. It is just amazing to think back and realize we had no idea how wonderful our life was going to become. no.i.dea. That night was stressful and emotional but lead up to one of the best promises I have ever made.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

I'm alive. And well.


Long time no blogging.

Don't give up on me. 
I've had a lot on my brain lately.
 unfortunately 
making it difficult for me to write. 

Here I am though. We had a pretty successful Valentines Day.
I gave my husband a nifty gift and he showed me some lovin.
Absolute favorite part?
Daddy giving gifts to his baby girls
Melted my heart.











Next on the agenda :
We are heading to Parris Island
Charles' USMC Graduation!
ROAD TRIP!
I am so excited
And proud!
















My days have been filled with
purple & red baby toe nails
giggles
one year old humor
pigtails 
new words
which today included
"dudette"





Tomorrow we have
15 month check ups
A big boy hair cut
naps
praying for little to no reaction to shots










Hopefully the next few days
include lots more snuggles
very few tears
ridiculous amounts of photos
and no car sickness.


Up coming blogs
Meatza Pizza
Photos of said hair cut
and random thoughts