What I know at 33...

I've been thinking...there are MANY things I've learned the last couple of years I just wanted to share :) Sooo...in no particular order here are some life lessons or you know, random thoughts:

- I have to train myself to slow down and soak in life (for some of us it's easier said then done), thankfully kids help with that one
- Even though it's very hard and humbling, saying sorry is necessary at times
- I'm learning to be ok with the fact I will probably always fluxuate between size 8 and 10, and that there are worse things in life for me to worry about that!
- It's ok for me to take care of me and not to feel guilty about it (in fact, it makes me a better wife, mom, daughter and friend)
- How thankful I am for my friends (they don't realize how refreshing they are to me, truly what a blessing!)
- It's best to have less, use it often, give away what you don't need and bless someone else instead of it just collecting dust
- Andrew and I make a good team...I am so thankful for a husband who is present, always working on improving our family, and thinks outside the box
- If I don't have time with the Lord I am a mess because I'm trying to do it all out of my own strength, NOT GOOD
- I don't have to be great everything, but I can try my best, ask questions, learn...
- How precious life is and what a gift from God it is
- We all have a journey while we are here on earth and it's a beautiful thing when you live life with purpose
- Finally, I am thankful for a God who knows me better than I know myself

10 Years Ago Today...

I remember it ... well let's be honest... like it was ten years ago.

I remember the rain and the tornado

.. way too many people crammed into a little townhouse,

.. .. somebody telling stories about crazy dreams,

.. .. . a power outage and subsequent lock down at a local department store

.. .. .. .. you stranded alone... and me stranded well, with everybody

.. .. .. .. .. .. there was also this 'Lost' ring... you 'member?

I didn't sleep much that night.

You 'member the shoes and 'the funeral'

.. .. the dresses that fell apart

.. .. .. and that one time I almost dropped you ... but didn't

.. .. .. .. yeah, those were good times

You 'member how tired we were

.. .. how we forgot our passports

.. .. .. then had to chase 'Mr. Fat' in his pink Cadillac

.. .. .. .. all the way down to New Orleans

.. .. .. .. ..we made it with time to spare

.. .. .. .. .. .. well before we got stuck in Mardi Gras traffic

You 'member? yeah those were the days

We've been on tear since then. We've lived we've laughed and we've cried... well you've cried more than me, but we've cried too. It's been pretty great.

Most of all I'm honored to have spent the last t 10 years of my life with you and to have you love me. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me and I can't wait for the what the next 10 years will bring.

I love you, happy anniversary!