HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE JOHN!

Last week April 8th my little brother John turned 24 years old! Guess that means I'm getting older too. We had a great time visiting with John and celebrating his B-Day.

Easter Weekend

I was working all weekend - but Nate and the babies had a great time on Sunday with his family. My family came down and shared Easter Basket goodies. Here are a few pictures of the festivities.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE JEFF!

Nate has been uploading family pics lately. Found this one of Jeff and Nate. Happy 29th Jeff!

Sunny Day!

I am so happy to be home today with my children! I have been working a lot more. Today is an absolutely beautiful day! We have enjoyed the sunshine and being out on the deck! We are loving the Spring weather!

Wordless Wednesday

"Some beach somewhere." - Blake Shelton

Marvelous Monday

I am just sitting here enjoying my Monday, and waiting for Nate to get home. He's been gone since Friday in Nashville at the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Festival. We have missed him. Mammaw and Pappaw kept the children. Mammaw made great dinner for us. It was so nice to come home from a long shift and have dinner ready. The house was also so nice and clean. Usually I clean on Mondays and get the house in order. So today feels like a day off. I must confess right now I am sitting on the couch while the kids are napping, vegging and blogging. Oh- I hear Monroe fussing. Think he's up from his nap. - Got to go!

My Husband Rocks Friday!

I am also so HAPPY to have Nate as my Valentine! He already got us Valentine presents! Such a sweet surprise. Hannah got a beautiful little red purse, necklace and bracelet. I also got a purse I've had my eye on since before Christmas, as well as a necklace, bracelet and matching wallet. Monroe got lots of sugar. : ) Nate is so sweet! I never would have bought them for myself (because I'm too cheap) so it is so nice to have him think of me.

The past four weeks we have been doing a Womens' bible study at church. It has been AWESOME. You know I have realized- the problem with us is me, and the only person I can change is myself. So this post is not all about me, it's about NATE! He is awesome! In retrospect I can't believe his patience and kindness over the past 10+ years. It has been truly amazing! I am so stubborn, strong willed and often think I know best. When Nate tries to lead us- I have often "followed" by giving a guilt trip, or outwardly expressing my disdain. I have realized I must be the wife GOD wants me to be. By honoring Nate I honor GOD. I am not sure if he has noticed the change in me. I have tried to hold my tongue and truly be his "help meet."

He also rocks because he does the little things. He brought up the milk for me (we have our milk delivered every other week). He also took out the trash and brought the containers back to the house. In the past I would have asked him to do these things, then been upset if they did not get done in a timely (my timely) fashion. This week I did not ask or remind him. I just let it be. I am finding life much easier. I have released him from my preconceived ideas. I am working on me. I feel so BLESSED to have a husband that ROCKS!