Thankful...

Tim and I just got back last weekend from a trip to Sedona. Can you believe we haven't been away together alone since our honeymoon almost 2 years ago?! It was a much needed break and so much fun. I am constantly amazed that you can live with someone every day, sleep with them every night, and still feel like you've not had enough time together! Who knew marriage could be so much fun?! :)

On Saturday morning, as we sat on our balcony at the resort drinking coffee, I couldn't help but think about how blessed I am by my husband. He is such a gift from God! He is my best friend. I love laughing with him at how stupid my hair looks in the morning or having an off-key singing competition at the top of our lungs. I love that he isn't annoyed with me when I have to stop every hour to go to the bathroom and doesn't make me feel bad if I "just don't want to cook" that night. I love that he'll watch me from across the room and tell me that I'm beautiful, even if he's already said it 5 times that day. I can't imagine my life without him...

As I was thinking this week about the things I am thankful for, I was overwhelmed by the thought of God's constant gifts of love to me. Sometimes, I forget to remember how faithful God is to give so much and that He does so not because of me, but because He Himself is so kind. I certainly don't deserve it. If I lived my entire life and the only good in it was God's salvation and friendship with me, I am more than blessed. Anything beyond that is just because He wants to. That thought alone makes my heart quietly reverent and overwhelmed with thanksgiving to my King! I wish that every time I looked at my husband, I remembered that he is in my life only because of God's love for me. Praise the Lord for his never-ending blessings to me!


"I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live...gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yes, our God is compassionate...what shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? "
~ Psalm 116

Tim's birthday weekend...

So, when did we become so old that our birthdays are no longer only one day long? My last birthday seemed to drag out for a few days and this past weekend, Tim took advantage of that same privilege. He turned 27 on Sunday, November 16. We started the celebrating on Thursday night when our friends Tom and Christina came over to "re-watch" 007 Casino Royale before the big premier night the next day. On Friday, I cooked his favorite meal- complete with peanut butter brownies- and we headed off to the newest James Bond movie. *Sidenote: we really liked the movie, but of course it wasn't as good as the last one. We both agree however, that Daniel Craig has maintained his status of the best James Bond ever!*

On Saturday, Tom came over again to play xbox for a few hours, which is something he never does when I'm home on normal weekends (we've got that down pat! ;) so that was a nice treat. And on Sunday we got to spend the day with our friends Josh, Cyndi and their family as well as Aaron and Britney. Josh's birthday is the day before Tim's, so we celebrated his that day also.
Then of course, to top off the weekend, we had dinner at Serrano's with Tim's family on Monday.

5 DAYS!!! Aren't we supposed to be down-playing our birthdays as we get older? ;) Oh well- I say "party on!" It was so much fun. God has blessed me so greatly with my sweet husband and such good friends. It's fun to have a reason to celebrate once in a while...

Christmas starts early...

Well, we did it. The tree is up. I know...it's way too early for Christmas. Thanksgiving is still 2 weeks away, but we couldn't help it! Christmas will just have to last about a month longer than usual this year. It really is beautiful. There is nothing as sweet as sitting by a lit tree late at night with a cup of coffee and a good book. Or dancing with your husband to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in a room lit only by a few candles and a beautiful Christmas tree. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!! :) Now, we're just trying to figure out how to keep the cat out of the tree....