If anyone's kids sleep in after a long holiday weekend and then are chill the rest of the day, I'm offering mine up for a trade. Also, good thing my daughter can't read yet because she just asked me what I was typing and I said something about the zoo. Lying to my kids already today... clearly off to a good start. lol.

Worth it.

Sweet Tuesday to you friends.

Things I Remember

Today at church my dad handed me an envelope with an anniversary card inside. WHAT. Can't even fake it, completely forgot about it. I looked at Josh with a, "hey, did you know it's our anniversary this week?" and he was like, "yea, it's tomorrow." all casual like, as if he had remembered all along. hmm.. lol.

Life is never so uncomplicated as it is in the beginning of marriage, isn't it? Although it may not feel simple, you realize after years of build up, mortgages, babies, kids, schooling, aging, work, and so on that it truly was as easy as it will be back then. I look back on our last six years and am in wonder at the road we took. Sure, we can all plan our lives but the truth is, we never know what our path will look like.

I loved our wedding. Sure, there were a few things I would have done differently. Namely, not invited a few people and invited a few others, hired a different dj, included more people in the planning stage. But overall, I really enjoyed our wedding. Some memories through pictures.

 

When people reminisce about our wedding, they always bring up three things - the first our wedding video into.

The second thing people remember is the dessert table and the food. 

And by far the most talked about part of our wedding was the best man's speech. Epic.

I remember dancing with my dad.

My father in law talking about getting things we do not deserve.

And Josh's vows.

A lot has changed in six years but the core of us is still the same. I praise God for walking us through life and for our families whom we have leaned on tremendously. 

Mostly, I head into tomorrow thankful for this man. This patient, loving, forgiving, supportive, gentle, man who accepts me for all the flaws and who has given the same, consistent love to our children.  What a gift, an undeserved gift.

Past, Present, and Future

Last weekend Aimee and I took our mom and my mil to tea with the girls to celebrate Mother's Day. 

Emerson is wearing my mom's corsage and is holding her arm just right for the picture.

I can't say enough how much these two woman do for us and our children. In fact, at the tea, I got too choked up trying to express myself and barely managed to blurt out, "Thank you for all you do for us and our children". Seems insufficient. I mean, when have I ever struggled to express myself? lol. 

My past, present, and future.

And to all those who lost their mom this year, or are struggling to become a mom, or are single moms, or are struggling as a mom, my heart is with you, and more importantly, our God is with you.

"For the Lord is faithful. He will strengthen you and protect you." 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Today we went to check out a preschool for Emerson. Where has time gone?

Last weekend we celebrated Bachan and Grandpa's birthday with cake and a Paw Patrol piñata. lol.

Illness continues to permeate our family. My brother in law's father was diagnosed with Stage 4 Gastric Cancer. He is young. Too young. My heart is aching for my nephew's and nieces grandpa, my brother in law's father, my sister's father in law. 

He is beginning a battle and we are fighting with him the only way we know how, with prayer, and on our knees. Join us.