Lovin' my Husband

Dave and I have spent the last 10 years "learning the ropes" of marriage. Let me tell you, those ropes have been slippery, and we have both earned our share of blisters. But the beauty of it all is that we've learned to work together to pull/support each other's ropes.

I'm so thankful for having such a wonderful person in my life! I can't imagine going through life w/o him by my side. The best part of every day is waking up beside him. He makes me laugh everyday . . .well, at least he tries! Here are some fun facts about the love of my life:
1. He was born in New Castle, IN
2. He hates olives
3. Loves the heat . . . can't stand winter
4. He can't swim :-)
5. He can be very sarcastic . . . 99% of the time
6. I taught him how to drive a stick shift in my truck while we were dating
7. He loves Peanut butter (my kind of guy)
8. He loves to sing
9. He is younger than me . . .but only by 7 mths!!
10. He is a wonderful Father
11. He has more socks than a person should be allowed
12.His side of the mirror is speckeled w/ toothpaste splatter
13. He has a few OCD qualities :-)
14. I locked him out of our hotel room on our honeymoon . . .by accident :-)
15. He is the youngest of 5 biological children, and his parents adopted 2 infants when he was around 16.
16. His dad is a preacher
17. He really does have hair on his head . . .he just chooses not to share it w/ everyone!
18. He always orders the same thing at a restaurant
19. He used to weigh 300# (college)
20. He likes loud music!!!

Ok! Thats my man! Just wanted to brag on him for awhile today!

God's Faithfulness

I woke up this morning, to the sound of Dave ironing his clothes. I saw the sun shining through our window, and listened to the birds singing outside. I love sunrises . . . although I've seen more than I probably have really wanted too! All morning, I have felt surrounded by God's arms . . . He's here w/ me, reminding me that I am His! I love the song, " I Still Believe" by Jeremy Camp. God has been so faithful to me and my family!

Just wanted to tell everyone how Happy I am today! God is Good!

I've updated my play list down below. The group Third Day is one of my new fav's! They have several love songs that have really touched me.

Now, I get to try to "infect" my kids w/ my happiness . . . they are NOT so happy today - kinda weird how this day has started!! Have an awesome week!

Easter

We hope your Day was a Blessed one! Easter is my most favorite holiday! The beauty of spring, combined w/ the wonderful gift of Redemption fills my heart w/ so much JOY!

As I promised, verbally, to a few of you, here are some pics of the girls dresses! Let's just say that although I love sewing their Easter dresses almost every year, this year almost did me in!! I finished Brooklin's almost 2 wks ago - minus securing the sash. But than . . . I had to go and slice my finger, thus requiring stitches, rendering my finger virtually immovable (the cut was right at the knuckle). Have you ever tried to operate a sewing machine w/ an unbendable finger . . . Well, I finally sat down to work on Natillie's dress on Friday, after having the stitches removed from my finger. I finished her dress Saturday night around midnight!! Unfortunately, Natillie's dress making event didn't go as smoothly as Brooklin's did, but she was so pleased to have it done! The girls love the anticipation of new dresses at Easter . . . maybe I will keep this up for another year or two! Oh yeah . . . and my little guy . . . just steals my heart - he's such a cutie! I can be prejudice . . . right?!

Mommy Memories

Remember those days when Motherhood was new? Those first few days home from the hospital were scary, but beautiful - if you could look past all those horrid first poops, the 2 am feedings, 4 am feedings, days w/o showers, spit-up running down your back etc. I remember holding my little ones, close to my heart, and thinking how wonderful that God had created such a beautiful little person and entrusted them into my care! I've seen several young mothers and babies lately, and I smile as I remember the way a baby smells, the softness of their skin, their tiny socks, & those wonderful gowns. Our kids are growing quickly, and those years are far behind us now. But every once in awhile, I will see a look come across their face, that reminds me that they are still the same person as the sweet, helpless infant I once held in my arms. Some days . . . I have to watch really closely to see that look!!

How fun to look back and see the changes that their little bodies and personalities have gone through over the years. Find a picture of your kids as babies or toddlers, and remember how you felt on the day the doctor placed them in your arms, for the very first time! I'm doing alot of that today . . . remembering that they are still the sweet bundles of joy - they just need a little more attention and guidance in different areas now . . . thankfully, they are almost all dependant of my help in the bathroom!

Isn't God amazing?!