Happy Anniversary

Getting ready to get on the ferry


Holy cow I made it to Langley on my new bike. Isn't is just lovely?

My present from my awesome husband

One of the many views from Langley

Kyle and I have been married 6 years. Although I feel it has been a lot longer. This year we did not really want to go out and do the typical dinner and movie or go away for the night. I told Kyle if the weather is nice I wanted to go for a ride on my new bike. 6 years ago on this day we got married. The weather was nice like this 6 years ago too. Kyle picked out a route for us. He told me its only about 7 miles to the Langley from the ferry. I knew their would be hills but I did not realize how big some are. I also did not realize that after I got up one and went down it there would be another one and another one. Getting there was tough for me but I really enjoyed being with Kyle. He is so patient with me. I truly love him and appreciate him for that. We arrived in Langley about an 1hr and 1/2 later and we enjoyed our time walking around the town, on the beach and having coffee. I think the best part for me was sitting on the bench over looking the ocean and praying to God. We are so thankful that God gave us each other. He truly picked the perfect man for me.

On our ride one thing I realized is the how quiet the Island is. I would turn my music off and just listen to the wind and take in the sun. God reminded me how much I need to have quiet moments in my life. I have been sharing with Kyle about how I have felt over whelmed with the kids, the house and just life. I don't give God much of my time and I need him deeply. I have been feeling very anxious trying to balance my life with family, church and friends. It truly has been one of the hardest things for me. I miss my friends but I know they understand this is where my life is right now. My husband and kids need me more these days then I realized. Allison is always following me around and wants to help me with cleaning. Its her way of spending time with me. I try to play with her as much as I can. Having two kids is hard. One way I spend time with her is we have quiet time together with God. I love it and so does she. The other day I asked her how i can be a better mommy. Allison said, "pray." I thought that was a great answer. Allison said she would pray for me not to yell and I can pray for her to obey. God is working in her life.

Caleb is growing up so fast too. He is constantly wanting me around as well. He does better playing on his own then Allison did at this age but he still likes to have me near him. Sometimes I will sit on the floor with him and read a magazine or just play with him. He loves to laugh a lot and loves to be tickled. Allison is really good at making him laugh. He is finally good at getting around by rolling or crawling backwards. He loves to stand a lot.

Anyways, my life continues to be busy but I am enjoying every moment I can with my kids. They are a gift from God and I am so thankful for them. They continue to mold and shape me as a mommy. Don't you just love how God uses the kids to do that?