Drum-Roll Please

Yes! We are having a baby! 

I don't think it'd be possible to be more excited for this precious gift the Lord has given us! Now the world knows! This was my brilliant way to announce to the world that our little peanut will be here soon. The morning sickness has dulled my creativity, but when it subsides we'll see if I can get together a photo or two of the ever growing bump. Until then, I will be researching more than could ever be necessary about baby things trying to figure out how much of it is propaganda and what this tiny baby will actually need. Any recommendations welcomed... In the form of a recommendation rather than the form of a commandment - if you have ever been pregnant I'm pretty sure you know exactly what I mean ;) love love

Happy Birthday to the BEST DAD!

Everyone argues they have the best dad, but I have to say I'm pretty good at arguing and this guy takes the cake. He is the most incredible example of patience, grace, and generosity. Jake and I are so thankful to have him in our lives! Happy Birthday to the best! Love you! <3

wedding flowers

My momma is absolutely amazing! When the florist for our wedding doubled the price, and told us she couldn't guarantee the type of flowers we had been discussing all just 10 days before the wedding, my mom agreed to do all of our flowers for us. She did amazingly! Seriously I couldn't have loved them more! I'll have to sift back through those wedding photos and post ours sometime. But since then my supermom has gotten some buzz and she's been asked to do a few other weddings. Here are a few from her latest :) They're exactly what the bride asked for, and I think they look just amazing!

 

Stillness

We have been going non-stop lately and decided we needed to take a day for rest and prayer. And that is exactly what yesterday was. I am so quick to become so wrapped up with all that NEEDS to be done that I don't take 5 seconds to stop and just be still. With that, Mr. asked that I please turn my phone off for the day. At first I was a little hesitant, but I really was needing a complete break, and it seemed like it probably would be a good idea. I CANNOT TELL YOU WHAT A GREAT IDEA THIS IS! Seriously - if you haven't done this ever, or recently ... DO IT! It is so nice to not be wondering every five seconds who you should be responding to, what email you should be reading, what you should be catching up on, etc., etc., etc...
I forget that one of those ten commandments so many of us know so well is to take time to rest. As much as we're not to commit adultery, lie, steal, or kill, we're supposed to rest. Pause, rest, and seek the Lord - He commands it. We are still trying to figure out how to implement this, but it was so good to be reminded and see first hand why He does call us to rest. We get moving so fast that we think it's impossible to take this time for rest, but once we are at the point when we will either stop or fall apart - and we are basically forced to take a minute to breathe it is so clear how necessary it is. It's not a sign of weakness, it will not make your world fall apart, it is a sign of obedience. Praying I learn this lesson before I push myself too far again. Thank you God for your grace. xo