Monthaversary

Today is Kevin and my Monthaversary. We have been married 9 years and two months. It was something I watched my parents do. Every 30th of the month they would see who could say happy monthaversary first, and that person would win. I don't know if there was much of a prize, but just maybe some friendly competition. A friendly competition I have won most of the time, yet he seems to win when it counts.

I got thinking we will be celebration out 10th anniversary this year, and I am chuckling to recall where we thought we would be by this year. Or what we thought we could do for it. Like 10 years ago large, extravagant trips, and worldwide travel would be commonplace in our life....and it is not. During our last anniversary I was sick with a fever, and that was a new way to celebrate, but it made me think I need acknowledge the important things more, and not just wait for a certain day to come around.

So here is my challenge this year, to highlight on this blog the things I appreciate about Kevin...hopefully posting on the 23rd of the month. Technically I guess I have missed a few months out of this year, but with all the posting about the kids and the changes in our lives, I want to acknowledge the man who is the biggest part of this families success, and that is my very own husband. So check back over the next few months and see what I see in Kevin.

A New Perspective

I am pretty proud of myself, I uploaded these pictures from my phone. Granted I do not have a smart phone yet, but I think we'll upgrade when our contract is renewed.

The kids have been a little sick, from colds, to stuff up noses, we have been a little busier than usual. But it is also nice to have some down time and rest time.

Here we are at a play date with some friends. Here Daniel is with his first admitted girlfriend. He just likes to play with her toys.

The weather has been unseasonable beautiful. We broke out the sunglasses and played in the yard. I am bracing myself for the snow, but until it comes we will get out of the house!
This year so far has already brought a few changes, and for me it is a new viewpoint on life. While having some fellowship time with some friends, Kevin and I were prayed for, and it came out that I had fear in my relationship with God. And it was true. I was afraid to talk to God about my situations and life because I was afraid of His response. That it was going to shake and change God if I really opened up to him. Life hasn't been the easiest, or what I would have expected. With the walls breaking down in my life, I am realizing a new perspective on God and His love. What life as a Christian really means. Who can separate us from the Love of God? We battle not against flesh and blood, that He loves us so much that He gave His all...and my prayer this year is that I can share His love with my family and friends and receive it in a deeper way.