Happy 1st Anniversary!

A year ago I went from this family... being the youngest daughter... to suddenly being someone's wife! A year ago I married my best friend! This year has had it's share of ups and downs... from leaving the town we met in, the town we went to college in, the town we loved (oh c-ville)... and moving to a town that seemed to have nothing to offer. We spent months looking for jobs there, hoping that God would show us something... anything... He taught us how much we needed our families and how much our families truly love us! We spent many nights wondering how we would make it out of this unemployment mess we had gotten ourselves in and crying on each others shoulders. I can't describe in words the moments that we had together... learning how to love each other and trying to figure out what was in store for our future. I would like to say that within this year we figured it out... but we didn't. We did learn to trust each other and most importantly to trust God... and in turn HE placed us in a wonderful town... with jobs! And an amazing church family that has shown us love like I never knew possible. So to be quite honest... at times I thought this could be the worst year of my life with all the hard times... but it turned out to be a very blessed year indeed! So... as I said a year ago I married my best friend... the year has been tough but I would not change a minute of it! I love you Garrett and I look forward to many more years to come!

WHAT!?!?

Well... I guess I will continue to experience the funny things that kids say as long as I am babysitting...

Today B and I went with Garrett to pay some bills, get some cupcakes at walmart for the youth kids birthday, eat lunch, and then drop Garrett off at work. While at walmart B and I stayed in the car because it's just easier this way... she is at the questioning stage of her life and therefore questions everything... "Why did the car just honk it's horn?" "Who turned on the air? (as the wind blows through our windows)"

However the part of our day that made me have to take up for what this child said was when we were in line at the check out to get our food. She is a very friendly child and will talk to everyone... she looks up at the guy at the check out and says "We're having a baby boy!" And he responds "Really???" Without delay I quickly explain that her mother is having a baby boy... NOT ME!!! She is a child and doesn't realize that everyone in public doesn't know that she is not my child. As we walk out to the car I try to explain to her that saying that to everyone isn't necessary a good thing... but she doesn't care she just continues to smile.

Sometimes I wish that I could just live the life of a care-free three year old...

Who's Our President???

Since I haven't posted in a while I thought I might catch you up on what's going on in my life... we have moved to a new town... a new church... a new job... new friends... and new possibilities! Though you friends out there are greatly missed Garrett and I greatly feel like God has truly called us here and we love it! I'm not saying times are always easy... but we definitely see the hand of God in every relationship and most every circumstance here!

I recently have started baby-sitting some very precious children... who fill my day with joy and laughter and at times... frustration! I start to realize after they repeat what I say that I do in fact have a great influence in their lives and in shaping who they are right now... But my current favorite story happened Friday. I was watching the Today show when the first child arrived as she set on my couch I thought I wonder if she is really paying attention to the world or if she just likes to play... I pointed to the tv where they were showing our president talking and asked... "Do you know who that is?" and with a quick reply she said "Yes! That's our president Rock Obama!" The funny thing is she thinks that is really his name... so after the second child arrives and I begin to tell Garrett what she has said... she over hears my conversation and says "That's right... Rock Obama..." To which child two a little boy responds "No its not..." And so I prompted him to continue by saying... "well then who is our president." And he said "Squidward!"



So there you have it... kids really do say the darndest things! I'm sure in coming days I will have much more to blog about...

Happy 1st Birthday!

Happy Birthday Hallie and Hannah... I remember a year ago today looking through a hospital window at you beautiful tiny babies! Today I will be meeting you by the pool to celebrate with you and family a year of your lives! I can't wait until you guys finally live in the same town as me again soon! I love you beautiful baby girls!

Here's to you... You will be missed!

Well... sorry for the quality of this picture... as it was the only one I could find on my computer...

I find myself at a loss for words on this blog. All I have to say is that I will greatly miss this woman that gave life to my father and his many siblings... she loved with all her heart even in her final years when she couldn't remember who anyone was anymore. Please pray for my family as we face this difficult weekend... mourning the loss of the one that gave us life.

Married?!?!?

Through moving back and working in a small town I have discovered that some people don't find marriage to be all that important. Almost all of the girls that I work with are about my age and have expressed that they wouldn't know what to do if they were married at this point in their lives. I would like to say to them... well at this time two or three years ago I would have possibly been saying the same thing. However when you meet the right person you just kinda know that everything is right. I guess that's how it works... Several times in the past few weeks I have been asked "how did you know that you were suppose to marry him?" How am I suppose to respond to that... I just knew! I think a lot of people feel as though marriage is something that ties you down and keeps you from having fun and pursuing the things you want in life. I disagree with that... I don't feel tied down... and I do have a lot of fun... and I don't feel as though I can't pursue the things I want... Anyway... I just needed to get that out. It's a little frustrating to me to see people think so negatively of marriage.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday to the man who never fails to make me smile... the best dad in the world (or at least I think so!)!!!