November 20, 2011

I was in 6th grade when my parents started talking about Isaac Henson. Isaac was in 7th grade at the time, making my dad his Sunday School teacher and my dad was impressed. My parents encouraged me to invite Isaac to game nights and birthday parties, but I hadn't ever spoken to him so that was kinda weird. 

In the spring of my 8th grade year, a youth retreat was wrapping up and I talked to him. I can't even remember what we talked about in those 3 minutes, but I remember thinking that he impressed me. His love for God and his love for life seemed to overflow from every piece of our conversation. After a birthday card, several phone calls and numerous handwritten letters we started dating. Only it wasn't really dating since my parents had a rule that I couldn't ever date. :) 

Over these past 6 years, we have walked together towards our King and I am beyond thankful for the blessing God has given to me. On November 20th we celebrated our 1 year anniversary and i could burst with joy! Praise the Lord for my wonderful husband.

every road trip starts with a mocha frappe.

our view of the arch from our hotel...

and yes, he likes to spoil me with starbucks in the morning.

Happy Monday!

Excessive Twirling + Love

I know it might be a little hard for you to believe, but I used to twirl my hair... in my sleep. Because of this excessive twirling, there was a point where my parents encouraged me to wear socks to bed - on my hands. We reached this point after many midnight visits to my parent's room because my finger was stuck in my hair. That's right, my finger suffered from excessive twirling.

There was one time when my mom had to cut off parts of my hair to get my finger out. And boy, was I thankful. You have no idea what it's like to wake up an have your finger stuck in your hair!

So, I know my parents love me, but when they wake up during the night to save my little fingers from over-twirled hair, I REALLY KNOW. Thanks, mom and dad, for loving me (and saving my little fingers).

i love the way he looks at her.

so, so beautiful mom. GORGEOUS.

and I love how they make each other laugh.

I will end on this sweet not.

Anthony : {SENIOR}

Anthony is a senior this year at Bolivar High School and he loves to talk, dance, skateboard and do crazy flips off of walls. I know, I know. You have probably seen or heard of these flips, but those are just regular flips. Anthony does crazy flips. This is an important distinction.

After spending just a little bit of time with Anthony, it is evident that he enjoys life. He is up for anything (including crazy flip after crazy flip).

just enjoying life...

with some pretty sweet dance moves.

 I love this picture. 

let the crazy flips begin!

just keep being you, Anthony.