Merry Christmas from our Family to Yours!

Happy 21st!

After a busy day at home I was on the computer while dinner was in the works on the stove, and my wonderful husband walked in the door with a beautiful bouquet of red roses. He was immediately surrounded by our little ones and I was surprised by what he was carrying in his hands, thinking he was bringing me flowers "just because". How silly I felt when I realized suddenly, that it was our anniversary!! 

How could I have forgotten that on this special day we were to celebrate 21 wonderful years of marriage? I have been reflecting on the past several years with all their ups and downs, twists and turns, bumps and curves and realized that no one could have ever began to explain the joy and love that would come through the course of time with this wonderful man I am blessed to call my husband.

Not all the years we've been together have been easy. There have been many challenges along the way. But the joy that has come along with them have been indescribable and I find myself unable to express in words the appreciation I have gained for a merciful God that lovingly led me to the one companion that could refine me during my trials, cry with me during turmoil, love me no matter how difficult I could be. He is perfect for me. I know that many women think they have the best husband in the world. And for them that may be true, I feel that way too. I have since realized that I have the perfect husband for me. I'm thankful that with him, we have a wonderful family with many children that are the product of the love we share and that the joy we have through raising them together, is an eternal blessing. 

                                                  He is my sweetheart and my best friend.
                                                                      Happy 21st!

Minimum Monday

While Waiting for the laundry to dry

 Alyssa fell asleep in the basket of warm towels.

Our precious sleeping beauty.