5 Years

Five years ago today, I married my best friend. Wow, that's hard to believe!

Craig is an amazing husband, and my life would not be the same without him. He is always willing to help around the house and finds jobs to do without being asked. He follows the example Christ set of a humble servant. What a blessing to be able to share every day with him! Happy Anniversary Craig!! I love you more and more each day!!

My wonderful friends who stood by my side
Rebekah, Codi, Bethany, Emily, Melissa, Betsy, Elizabeth, and Mary Brook

First Anniversary: Islamorada
We spent a few days (including our anniversary) in the Keys with Craig's family.

Second Anniversary: Florence
We were in Florence still celebrating the holidays with my family.

Third Anniversary: Gatlinburg
We went to Gatlinburg with Craig's family to celebrate New Year's.

Fourth Anniversary: Florence
We were in Florence celebrating the holidays with my family.

Fifth Anniversary: Jackson
We celebrated our fifth anniversary early with a trip to Asheville.
Tonight we have dinner reservations and a movie planned in Jackson.
(This will be our first anniversary spent just the two of us.)

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
I Peter 4:8

Happy Birthday...

Mom!!

Well, it seems lately I don't have anything to write about except for birthdays. As promised before, I will update on other events soon. (If anyone out there is still reading.) Oh well, now for today's special person.

Today is my mom's birthday. She is one amazing woman, and I'm so thankful to have her as my mom and my friend. She is constantly putting others first and making sacrifices for the ones she loves. She is always there and is willing to drop everything when I need her. What a blessing to have her in my life!! I love you Mom and hope you have a wonderful day!!

Happy Birthday Sissy!!

I know I am behind on my blogging. November passed without one entry. We enjoyed a wonderful 5 year anniversary trip to Asheville as well as fun time with the families over Thanksgiving. I will blog about those events on another day.


Today is a special day for my Beautiful, Extraordinary, Talented, Humorous, Adventurous, Nice, and Young sister. Happy 26th Birthday Bethany!! You make my life more fun.You are full of life and energy. There is never a dull moment when you are around. I am so thankful for the close bond we share and for your constant support.You have always been there for me and know more about me than most people. You know what to say as just the right moment. I know I can count on you for anything. Thank you for always making me laugh. I only wish we lived closer so we could have celebrated tonight. I hope your birthday has been amazing, because that is what you deserve. I love you so much Sissy!! I am so proud to call you my younger sister. You make me smile.

Happy Birthday Luke!

Last week my brother, Luke, celebrated his 30th birthday!! Laura planned a wonderful birthday party for him on Friday night. Craig and I were able to go, and we had so much fun! Luke and Laura planned games for everyone to play with a partner (putt-putt, corn hole, football throw, basketball, airplane, base bowling, soccer, and tennis). The games were very creative, and everyone had a blast!!

Craig and I won the competition

Birthday Breakfast at Cracker Barrel

In honor of Luke turning 30, here are 30 words to describe him:
adventurous, brave, charming, clever, confident, courageous, daring, dependable, easygoing, encouraging, energetic, faithful, friendly, funny, giving, happy, helpful, imaginative, kind, loving, peaceful, pleasant, polite, popular, positive, religious, skillful, talented, thankful, and trustworthy

Birthday Wishes

Happy 29th Birthday Craig!

Just wanted to wish my wonderful husband a Happy Birthday!! God truly blessed my life with Craig, and I am so thankful for him. He is patient, compassionate, thoughtful, humble, and dedicated. He spends long hours at work and comes home willing to help in any way. He doesn't wait to be asked. He sees the need and chooses to serve. He is constantly putting others first. Thank you Craig for showing me the servant heart of Christ on a daily basis. You are amazing, and I love you so much! I hope you have an incredible birthday!!

Sissy

I.LOVE.MY.SISTER.

On Wednesday, I drove to Nashville to catch my flight to Fort Lauderdale. I was thankful that Luke was able to take me to the airport, which allowed us a little time to catch up. I love my family! After a short delay, I boarded the plane, played some games on my iPad, and arrived in Fort Lauderdale. Bethany picked me up, and we began catching up.

On Thursday, I spent the day relaxing at the house. Bethany had to work. I worked on some school things, read a book, took a nap, and played some games on the iPad. That night Bethany had a work event, which she had planned. It was great to see her in action and to meet some of her co-workers. They all had wonderful things to say about her, which were things I already knew. I was so proud of my sissy!!

Bethany took Friday off. She picked up our rental car (the cool blue Mustang), and we spent the day at South Beach. The weather was perfect. The only problem was the wind pelted us with sand. Friday night we went shopping and stayed up late watching Friends. On Saturday, we planned to spend the day at the Everglades. However, it rained all day. We drove around Miami, colored our hair, watched football, and hung out with some of her friends. I had to leave early Sunday morning, which made me sad. The trip was great but just a little too short.

I am so thankful for my amazing sister! I wish we lived closer, so we could hang out more. I miss seeing her whenever I want. However, I am so proud of her. She loves her job and works hard. She is committed and dedicated to City Year, and she is a blessing to this organization. She is independent and out going. She has a great sense of humor and makes others smile. She is supportive and loving. She is my encourager and supporter. She knows what to say when I'm down, and she knows exactly how to cheer me up. I am thankful for my best friend.

Our ride for the weekend

Bethany's CasaRelaxing at the BeachOn my Miami tour
(We are both supporting our teams)

Fall Break

I have been counting down the days until Fall Break. Tomorrow I have a half day of school, and then I am off the rest of the week. I love my job and my students, but I am so excited about the break!! This year Craig was not able to take the time off with me. (He's studying for a big test in a few weeks). Well, I decided I wanted to go somewhere and relax. So, Miami...here I come!! I can't wait to see my sister and hang out for a few days!! I miss her so much, and I'm looking forward to our time together. I will post more about the trip when I return.