I'm engaged - to the most amazing person in the world! I've met the ONE! I've stumbled across the person who makes me happy in every which interpretation of the word, who is sensitive to my needs, takes care of me day after day & wants to share this one blessed life with me. (*laughing* right, I know.... with ME?) Yes, with me. How amazing is that? To feel an all encompassing love, full of joy, forgiveness, enlightenment and so much more. No matter what I do, I'm always in the arms of the one that I love. I've never looked forward to something as much I do now knowing that I will spend the rest of my life in this place. Our life together lacks faultlessness, but dwells on the beauty of imperfection. I am in love. Every day I find out something new about our love for one another, I give her a little more of me & I find a new piece of her soul to fall more in love with.
We helped welcome a new little life into this world on July 28th, one seemingly perfect baby girl. Merrit Marie was a gift in every way imaginable. Two people who recognized their inability to raise a child gave their precious gift to a family whom they knew would raise their creation & give her the best life possible. Monica's long time friends, Gina & Jeannine is that fortunate family. She is growing like a weed & we feel so lucky to be a part of her life! Her tiny hands have a way of reaching out and wrapping themselves around your heart the moment you have her in your arms.
I tell you what spending time around a newborn certainly makes you ache for your own - Monica & I both recognize our desire to become parents. We're working on it..... Step by step! We would like to share vows with one another first, it's a commitment that we've made to one another. I've known my entire life that I wanted nothing more out of my life than to be a mother. I have always been incredibly maternal, understanding my own calling to create & nurture another life. I look forward to the day that we bring a new life into this world. I hope that the day comes sooner than later! I have many feelings about motherhood that I would like to document, but I will save that for another post.
We bought our first house together in May 2006. We have a beautiful home full of charm. Our personalities are reflected in every room of the house. I look forward to coming home every day, not only because I know my future wife is waiting for me along with our awesome dogs (and cat), but because I love the comfort of our place.
We helped welcome a new little life into this world on July 28th, one seemingly perfect baby girl. Merrit Marie was a gift in every way imaginable. Two people who recognized their inability to raise a child gave their precious gift to a family whom they knew would raise their creation & give her the best life possible. Monica's long time friends, Gina & Jeannine is that fortunate family. She is growing like a weed & we feel so lucky to be a part of her life! Her tiny hands have a way of reaching out and wrapping themselves around your heart the moment you have her in your arms.
I tell you what spending time around a newborn certainly makes you ache for your own - Monica & I both recognize our desire to become parents. We're working on it..... Step by step! We would like to share vows with one another first, it's a commitment that we've made to one another. I've known my entire life that I wanted nothing more out of my life than to be a mother. I have always been incredibly maternal, understanding my own calling to create & nurture another life. I look forward to the day that we bring a new life into this world. I hope that the day comes sooner than later! I have many feelings about motherhood that I would like to document, but I will save that for another post.
We bought our first house together in May 2006. We have a beautiful home full of charm. Our personalities are reflected in every room of the house. I look forward to coming home every day, not only because I know my future wife is waiting for me along with our awesome dogs (and cat), but because I love the comfort of our place.
Keeping up with the Jones'......
My parents live about 10 miles away from us. My parents have been there for me through many instances in my life, when I need them they are only a phone call away. They are so supportive of everything I set out to accomplish in my life - I appreciate that more than they will ever know! My Dad & Shellye are still in Broken Bow. I would love to back there with them, more than just once a year. I know that we couldn't make a life down there, it's just not feasible in the life that I have. But I miss them greatly. When I write I often think of my Dad, he too is a great writer - a man of many words, a fine tuned poet; I'm guessing I get my desire to write from him.
My parents live about 10 miles away from us. My parents have been there for me through many instances in my life, when I need them they are only a phone call away. They are so supportive of everything I set out to accomplish in my life - I appreciate that more than they will ever know! My Dad & Shellye are still in Broken Bow. I would love to back there with them, more than just once a year. I know that we couldn't make a life down there, it's just not feasible in the life that I have. But I miss them greatly. When I write I often think of my Dad, he too is a great writer - a man of many words, a fine tuned poet; I'm guessing I get my desire to write from him.
Nicolle is a sophomore in high school already (here in Colorado), my how time flies! I remember sitting in the wooden rocker in the intensive care unit just hours after she was born, holding her & now here she is almost ready to leave my parents with an empty nest! She is very involved in karate, she's a black belt already after just a few short years. She's also involved in her school choir, which she seems to enjoy. She sings soprano like our mother, I wish I had the range to hit the notes that the two of them can. When I hit them it often sounds like train wreck. I often wonder where Nicolle will be in ten years. I don't know, I still can't decide where I see her life going. I'm sure she still has at least another six years before she even has a glimpse of that herself - stay tuned.
My brothers are in Oklahoma (with my Dad & Shellye), too far away - I miss them every day. Zac recently started his first year of college at the University of Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner! He joined a fraternity, which is probably a good thing for him. Zac is an amazing musician, he was truly blessed with a talent unlike any other. I haven't heard anyone with his musical ability in a very long time. His current style is most like Jason Mraz or John Mayer. He's incredible on that guitar, running scales until his fingers bleed & finding his voice hiding behind the strings as well. Right now he says he wants to be a physical therapist, I personally am not sure of that decision, but I figure that he'll find his purpose at some point & I will be happy for him no matter what he chooses. I think that if he keeps pursuing it, he could have an amazing career in the music field.
Caden (a.k.a boy genius) is enjoying life as a 12 year old kid. He knows more about the world than most 25 year olds. Yet another one that I'm very curious to watch grow up. The boy is going to be a complete lady killer with his piercing blue eyes & his intelligent humor.
My brothers are in Oklahoma (with my Dad & Shellye), too far away - I miss them every day. Zac recently started his first year of college at the University of Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner! He joined a fraternity, which is probably a good thing for him. Zac is an amazing musician, he was truly blessed with a talent unlike any other. I haven't heard anyone with his musical ability in a very long time. His current style is most like Jason Mraz or John Mayer. He's incredible on that guitar, running scales until his fingers bleed & finding his voice hiding behind the strings as well. Right now he says he wants to be a physical therapist, I personally am not sure of that decision, but I figure that he'll find his purpose at some point & I will be happy for him no matter what he chooses. I think that if he keeps pursuing it, he could have an amazing career in the music field.
Caden (a.k.a boy genius) is enjoying life as a 12 year old kid. He knows more about the world than most 25 year olds. Yet another one that I'm very curious to watch grow up. The boy is going to be a complete lady killer with his piercing blue eyes & his intelligent humor.
Kath recently remarried to a remarkable man named Dan.... they eloped. Schmoo is ridiculously huge, he just had a birthday and is enjoying his last few years of elementary school. He is very smart, a great soccer player, loves Pokemon & his Wii. Sam is the most amazing kid, he's so sweet - when he hugs you he really means it, he has such a gentle nature - he's one of a kind. There are points in my life where I knew I would be lost without Kath and Sam.
We are fortunate enough to live just a couple of blocks away from Monica's twin sister, Michelle & her family. We get to keep up with boys on a daily basis, watching them mature has been a very fun process for us.
Kaleb is in his freshman year of high school, has his first girlfriend & is more talkative than ever. He and I have a wonderful relationship, he has a great deal of trust and respect for me & he loves hanging around Monica and I more than any of the other boys. I have a deep love for Kaleb, I connect with him on so many levels, I enjoy our talks, teaching him new things & helping him understand his teen aged angst.
Carter is much like Caden, too smart for his own good. I love to sit down and listen to Carter, the child has an amazing understanding of the world around him, his own emotions & sense of self. I am also similar to Carter in many ways (not to toot my own horn), but I am a fairly intellectual person & I know that I've struggled in my life adapting to my surroundings, school was always difficult for me because I knew the material and chose to not apply myself - I see Carter do the same thing sometimes, he recognizes his own intellect. He is going to go so far in life. I love him, he gives the greatest hugs & has the most gentle eyes.
This is Collin's second year in middle school, he's most looking forward to playing sports I think. I've heard that when no one else is around he is a totally different animal than his normal shy self, he only talks when he has something very important to say & blushes when he talks about cute girls. The scariest part is that he's already becoming a man! *sigh* Collin is so handsome & polite, I love to hear him talk when he opens up. He's very smart & I enjoy when I have the opportunity to help him with his school work, he truly listens when I talk & most of what I tell him sets in.
Kamden is still just the baby monkey, he's in first grade this year. I was a little nervous seeing him transition into a full day of school (as we all were), but he seems to love it and is learning a million new things a day. He's so willing to fill his brain, when we spend time together I try to play educational games with him because he's a little sponge, he loves showing off his knowledge & taking in things he didn't know. He and I have always had a special relationship where he loves for me to teach him things, from counting to spelling.
Kaleb is in his freshman year of high school, has his first girlfriend & is more talkative than ever. He and I have a wonderful relationship, he has a great deal of trust and respect for me & he loves hanging around Monica and I more than any of the other boys. I have a deep love for Kaleb, I connect with him on so many levels, I enjoy our talks, teaching him new things & helping him understand his teen aged angst.
Carter is much like Caden, too smart for his own good. I love to sit down and listen to Carter, the child has an amazing understanding of the world around him, his own emotions & sense of self. I am also similar to Carter in many ways (not to toot my own horn), but I am a fairly intellectual person & I know that I've struggled in my life adapting to my surroundings, school was always difficult for me because I knew the material and chose to not apply myself - I see Carter do the same thing sometimes, he recognizes his own intellect. He is going to go so far in life. I love him, he gives the greatest hugs & has the most gentle eyes.
This is Collin's second year in middle school, he's most looking forward to playing sports I think. I've heard that when no one else is around he is a totally different animal than his normal shy self, he only talks when he has something very important to say & blushes when he talks about cute girls. The scariest part is that he's already becoming a man! *sigh* Collin is so handsome & polite, I love to hear him talk when he opens up. He's very smart & I enjoy when I have the opportunity to help him with his school work, he truly listens when I talk & most of what I tell him sets in.
Kamden is still just the baby monkey, he's in first grade this year. I was a little nervous seeing him transition into a full day of school (as we all were), but he seems to love it and is learning a million new things a day. He's so willing to fill his brain, when we spend time together I try to play educational games with him because he's a little sponge, he loves showing off his knowledge & taking in things he didn't know. He and I have always had a special relationship where he loves for me to teach him things, from counting to spelling.
My favorite holiday has always been Christmas, but over the past cou
ple of years, I've grown quite fond of Halloween. Being in such close proximity to the boys, we spend each Halloween together. We always carve pumpkins together & hit the streets to trick-or-treat together. It's definitely a holiday that kids are just kids! It's just around the corner, where has this year gone??I have been working for my company for just over a year. I've recently started travelling which is both exciting & nervewracking. Next week I will be in Austin Texas and the following week I will be in Oswego New York. The Austin trip will be just fine, however I'm quite nervous about the New York trip. The bank is about an hour away from the airport so I've had to really detail my plans. I'm a planner and organizer, I'm not good with chaos, so I have tried very hard to smooth things over for this trip, to make sure that all of my ducks are in a row and that I am well prepared. I think that I will be and I feel much more confident now that all of my plans are in place, but of course there is still that fear of being in an unknown place with little emotional safety (my life revolves around the safety I find in my love). So wish me luck. As Monica says, I'm going to be a little girl in a big city. I will let you know how it all pans out.
I could go on and on about all of the highlights in my life. I just want to say that I'm extremely happy with where I've been and where I am. My life is only going to get more exciting as the days pass, I truly look forward to that. I thank God for all of the amazing blessings in my life, my parents, Monica, my family both near and far, my education, my job, my friends, my freedom & the chance to live a complete life.
Goodnight.
I could go on and on about all of the highlights in my life. I just want to say that I'm extremely happy with where I've been and where I am. My life is only going to get more exciting as the days pass, I truly look forward to that. I thank God for all of the amazing blessings in my life, my parents, Monica, my family both near and far, my education, my job, my friends, my freedom & the chance to live a complete life.
Goodnight.
1 comment:
I can certainly see that you are a writer. I enjoyed reading this so much and look forward to many more entries. Love you, Grammye
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