Lessons in Love

I'm sitting here thinking about the endless "to do" list that needs to be accomplished before heading off to teach tonight. All of the loose ends I'd like to have tied up before leaving for Michigan with Vienna tomorrow. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle of preparation, grocery shopping, cleaning up around the house, taking care of baby, making sure my hubby gets fed, I am reminded of God's love. I know, kind of random huh? The thing is, God has so graciously given me a man in my life that mirror's His love to me so I am daily struck with a glimpse of my God's love as it flows through my husband and on to me. It's a precious love, one that strikes me as not of this world...one that I could have only dreamed of but now, the fairytale is my life. Don't get me wrong, there are rough days, misunderstandings, things don't always go as planned, I cry, we fail...but that's just life.

The beauty of a sacrificial love...a love that can only come from God, fills our home. Each morning, instead of waking up and feeling the stale feeling of it just being the same as the day before, I have a fresh love for the man laying beside me. It doesn't matter what I say or do wrong, it doesn't matter how grumpy I get...Vince constantly shows me what it means to love no matter what, to be patient, to be humble, to ask forgiveness, to be the first to give up his own desires that he might make me feel more loved. Isn't that the way our Lord desires us to all be to each other? Too often, I fear that our love and kindness to each other as Christians is lost in an attempt to prove what is right. We often get caught up trying to see justice done, or wrong righted...but when the spirit of God's love is lost, it is all for naught. In 1 Corinthians 13 it says how you can do many good things but if you have not love, it is pointless.

Let's show the love of Christ today in what we say and do...to ALL those around us...even when they are undeserving.

And of course, I will conclude the post with pictures of Vienna :)

6 Month B'day Fun!

Our little princess turned 6 months old today (April 27th)! I know time is going so fast, but in some ways, the day of her birth seems like ages ago. So much has happened since then, a new season of life has begun for us. Watching Vienna learn is one of our greatest joys in life. She continually surprises us with how smart she is and how independent she can be. Today was monumental in more ways than one...not only is she half a year old but she also received her first toothbrush and her first baby doll. She definitely preferred the toothbrush over the doll...didn't notice the baby as she chewed her toothbrush with vigor. LOL.

Happy 6 month Birthday to our precious little girl!

Our Weekend

Busy weekend...spending time with my brothers and some friends. Went to a missions meeting on Sunday morning before Church and enjoyed learning about what the Lord is doing in Africa. It was exciting to see a video of so many being baptized and following Christ. Still praying about what the Lord has for our lives, knowing it's going to be exciting.

Vienna's new feat is steering her walker all over the place. Vince enjoys putting her in a corner and seeing if she can get turned around and make her way down the hall. Sunday night we got home late and I was on the phone so Vince carried Vienna inside and sat her in the walker before returning to get a load from car. When he got back to the door he discovered that Vienna had made her way down the hallway, was blocking the front door and crying her little heart out because daddy had "left her"! His heart melted as he scooped his little princess up into his arms and held her close until her tears subsided. Daddy/daughter moments are one of the most precious things ever! I am in awe at the goodness of God.

Sleeping Beauty

Not sure if our little miss is teething or what, but lately she seems to be a wee bit more cranky than usual. Can't blame her for wanting to be held though, I love being held too :) She's been squealing with delight while kicking her legs and swinging her arms when daddy walks through the door and fusses if mommy leaves the room. Many of her smiles include the showing of her little bottom teeth...melts mommy's heart every single time!

Earlier today, Vienna and I were out and about when it began to rain. She dropped her toy and stared out the car window in amazement. When I walked her into the house, she had a very confused look on her face that seemed to say, "where is this water coming from?". One of those itty bitty priceless moments that swells a mother's heart. I just love teaching her the "simple things" of life.


Just bought our first watermelon of the year at Costco. It's a bit early in the season but surprisingly, it's delicious :)


We've been enjoying our new Sunday school class immensely...meeting some really sweet couples and learning some great truths from the book, "Sacred Marriage" by Gary Thomas. It was a slow start but now I marvel at how each week the lessons seem to be directed right at me...exactly what I need, when I need it!

Here's a few pictures of our little sleeping beauty:

Coming soon!

New post coming as soon as I can locate our missing camera cord!

Picnic with Daddy...

What a gorgeous day...A gentle breeze, brilliantly gleaming sunshine, the feeling of spring is in the air! Vienna and I just had to go surprise daddy with a picnic lunch across the street from where he works. The hour flew by too quickly but we enjoyed chatting away the time and watching Vienna play. She managed to open a granola bar wrapper! Thought it would be a "safe" toy...but I forget how smart she is! LOL.

Enjoy this lovely day all!

Happy Easter!

"The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you." ~Matthew 28:5~