There is an awesome pottery painting studio a few miles down the street from us. JJ and I decided to make the most of this rainy afternoon and make Mother’s Day presents. It was so nice to spend the afternoon chatting, laughing and just spending quality time together. We needed this desperately. :)
April232013
October12012
Twelve years ago today, I took a huge leap and married this guy. We have had our ups and downs, our hardships and blessings. We have considered calling it quits throughout the years but God is awesome and works miracles. I have seen God’s hand in our marriage and seen His blessings. I have a best friend, someone who has given me a wonderful son. Someone who knows just how to make me laugh and how to make me feel better about school. We are not even close to where I thought we would be when we first started this journey but that’s ok. We are someplace even better.
June202012
Just got back from the pool. I love evening swims, especially with my husband. While we miss JJ, it is nice to be alone and chill out just the two of us.
We are now tucked into bed and getting ready to read until we fall asleep!
May132012
Walking to the lake for some fishing. I love this man.
December122011
I can remember taking our engagement photos like it was yesterday. Time has just flown by. Eleven years later, I love this man more than I ever thought I could be possible. They have not always been the best of times but we have had some phenomenal moments to fade the hard times from memory. It’s those times of joy, laughter, love, and simple quiet that make life worth it.
8AM
Just took the last hard final of the semester. Ate lunch with some of my very greatest friends. Going to wish my dad happy birthday. Found out my husband waited for me at my dad’s work to see me. I love that my heart still leaps with joy knowing I’m going to see my husband.
Today is a good day
October92011
oh.
my.
gosh.i am speechless.
One day, oh one day…
I will have a house on the beach.
agreed.
September262011
can i pretty please have these boots?
Will someone buy me a pair too?
September192011
birthday study date with my hubster while the boy scout is out practicing building campfires with his fellow weebelo brethren. Then we feast for my 30th birthday!
Tomorrow the girls are coming over after psych clinical to stuff our faces with fro yo, margaritas and laugh til we cry while watching Bridesmaids. CANNOT WAIT.
August182011
Yesterday was my first day as a PCT on the peds floor. The staff is so great and my preceptor was so amazing. The floor had a low census (which rarely happens) so it was pretty quiet all day. I love my new job. The kids are great to work with, I got to feed babies and play with kids in the activity room! I just don’t know how I’m going go juggle this and my personal life and school but I’m sure I’ll figure it out!
July42011
I love leaning against my husband’s legs and having my son laying on the ground with his head propped on my lap watching the fireworks every year. I’m so thankful for all that I have been blessed with. Freedom and love. What more can a girl ask for?
June302011
It’s this guy’s 30th birthday today. He has been by my side since we were 18. When I think about all that we have been through, I am actually surprised we have made it. I will have to say that, I’m so thankful we were really naive going into this marriage. Being teenagers, we thought we knew everything and that our parents knew nothing about us and our relationship. We could make it on our own. Boy, were we wrong.
Thanks to the Lord and my parents, they patiently guided us through the first few years of marriage and parenthood (we were brilliant enough to get pregnant 6 months after we were married. At 19.) The first three years were rough but I thought we managed alright. Then my man lost his job and I was forced back into the workforce by necessity. Both of us were confused and angry. The next two years were the longest years of my life. I grew up and became an actual adult in those years. I found myself, who I actually was, what I could endure, how to stand on my own two feet because no one else was there to hold me up anymore. While our marriage faltered during those years, we walked on fire and made it through to the other side. We became the people we remembered that we fell in love with. We rekindled our friendship and found a deeper love for each other.
We are still not perfect. We still have years of work ahead of us. But I’m so thankful that this guy is the roots to my tree of life. He keeps me firmly planted when I’m blowing around in the wind. He is a gentle reminder of God’s patience and grace. He is my strong shoulder to lean on and the father of our son. I love him more then words can say.
Happy Birthday, Rustin. I love you.
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