Love Who You Love

I was talking last night to my college roommate Neita. It's been 16 years since we lived together and we still talk. I love her. Anyway we started discussing music, and rested on the fact that we love Rascal Flatts. A couple of weeks ago they released their latest CD. I like many different types of music, but probably my favorite is country. ( Stop mocking me Stacey.) Now it's not the twangy, old Johnny Cash, Willy Nelson country. It's the new Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts country! I love it.

I love it because the music tells stories. They make you think, smile, love and sometimes cry. I love the beat and music of a song, but the words are important to me as well. Now, Todd can listen to a song 134 times and not know what's it's about. He could care less about the words. It's kind of hard to have "our" song because he doesn't pay attention to them.

Anyway, I love the new CD, as I knew I would. The music just makes me feel good. I'm sure you all have that music that does that to you.
One of the songs on the CD is called; Love Who You Love. This song is great. I wanted to share the chorus with you;

Love who you love
With all that you have
And don't waste the time
That flies so fast
Love who you love
AND SAY THAT YOU DO
Hold on as tight as they'll let you
Love who you love.

I love the line, "And say that you do". If I've learned anything in the last 2 years, it's that I'm glad that my dad knew I loved him.

For all you California Girls, they have a song called "She'd be California, if California was a girl." Check it out.

Love Week Day 6

I LOVE TODD.

I absolutely love him. Even though I was 'late' to marry, way back in the bottom of my soul, I felt I would. I didn't know who or when, but I believed it would happen. I now know so many answers to my questions through those years of waiting. I needed to become, learn, lose, experience, and grow. It took me awhile to be ready, but when I finally was, the Lord sent me Todd. He is the perfect man for me. He swept me off my feet, and I've barely touched the ground since. I appreciate the work he does for our family. I think he is a wonderful husband and father. He gives me what I lack.

"Your all I need my love, my Valentine."

I love you baby!

Love Week Day 5

Sorry I'm late with Day 5. I went on a date last night.

I LOVE DATES! The picture below is of Todd and I on our first date.

We weren't even trying to look like this:

We kinda do anyway. Our first date was wonderful. It was a 'first date weekend' actually, because I had to fly to Denver to meet him. It's a great story.

Periodically we get to go out on date. It doesn't happen as much as I would like, but it does happen. I LOVE getting to spend time alone with Todd. It seems like each date I find out something new about him.

I LOVE MY KIDS!

I especially love them in their jammies. All clean and lotioned up... they are Yummy! I can't believe how much I've learned being a mom. What a wonderful blessing they are to me. They make me laugh and enjoy life. The part of life that's really important... Family. Thank heaven for my family.

Love Week Day 4

I LOVE MUSIC!

It makes me happy. One of my favorite things is being alone in the car, turning up a great song, and belting it out! Now just for the record, I can't sing. But somehow singing one of my favorite songs as loud as I can in the car...sounds good to me.

I LOVE TARGET!

This store, (otherwise known as Tarj-ay or The $100 store) makes me happy. I went there today with Gabby. We really only needed one thing, but I didn't have anything pressing to do, so we walked around. I love looking at the decor, the holiday items, cards, and clothes. I love that the isles are really wide, and the store is clean. The prices are great too. I just feel relaxed when I go there. Ahhhh... shopping is good.

Sorry that's all the love for today. I LOVE feeling good, and sadly today I'm sick. Better luck tomorrow I hope.

Love Week Day 3

I LOVE MY KITCHENAID MIXER! I use mine all the time. It makes whipping up a batch of cookies so much easier, and look at all the adorable colors they come in! Mine is red. I wondered if I would regret the 'bold' color choice, but I have loved it.



I LOVE WATCHING MACIE AND GABBY PLAY. Today we did a bit of dancing together. I love to have music on while I'm cooking or cleaning, it helps keep me going. So while I was baking some cookies, (using the above mixer) the girls started playing together. Gabby usually just sits on her knees and shakes her body to the music, but Macie decided she needed to get up and grove! It was hilarious! Soon we were all shakin' it up!



I LOVE HATS! I love them because on any given bad hair day... you've got it covered! I have lots of baseball caps ready for when my hair has a mind of it's own. Plus, you can go at least one more day without washing your hair! For me that's awesome!

Love Week Day 2

I LOVE THIS 'LONE' TREE that I can see out my back window. I look at it everyday. I like it best when the ground surrounding it is green. Doesn't it look inviting... like you want to take a blanket and a book, and curl up under it? I wonder if I would get into trouble...




I LOVE ALMOND ROCA! This is my all time favorite candy. Crunchy almond toffee, under milk chocolate............come on people! My mom gave me a can this year for Christmas. I don't think it survived the day, and I definitely wasn't sharing! I have to stay away from it...far, far, away.



I LOVE THESE TWO LADIES! During my little trip to Orlando with Todd, (I'll blog about it next week) these women saved me. My mom had some surgery while I was with her in Jan. We thought she would be back to health in a weeks time to take care of Gabby while we went to Florida. She's a strong lady, but not that strong! I needed someone to watch Gabby for 4 1/2 days! I was starting to panic a little, picturing her being dropped off at a new house each night, with people she didn't know. Stacey called and said she had it all worked out. Gabby would stay with Stacey for 3 days, and Heidi for 2. They were each taking off a day of work. I started to cry when she told me. I was so relieved, to have her in such capable hands. The tears came for another reason though. I was so grateful to have these 2 women in my life. They are so selfless, and good. They are the perfect example of true friends. When we say we would do anything for each other, we really mean it! BFF!




I LOVE COKE SLURPEES! Oh how I love these little beauties! I don't drink soda. Sadly my beverage consumption consists of lemonade, milk, and water. So every once in a while, (I've had to restrict myself) I have one of these. But only coke, not those other goofy flavors. Oh, and all frozen coke drinks are not created equal. The Icee does not compare. Slurpee is King!

Love Week Day 1

My good friend Denae is doing her 2nd annual "Love Week" posts this week in honor of Hearts Day. She encouraged everyone to do it, so I'm taking her up on it. I still have a few things to blog about from Jan. but this is more fun! Thanks for the great idea Denae!

I LOVE SNOW.

When it first falls and is stuck to the trees in every crook and cranny. I love looking at it in the wee morning, when the sun is just coming up and all the snow just glistens.

You know there is a God then.

I LOVE MY CHILDREN'S GRANDMAS.
I love they way they watch them. I love that you can almost see the love oozing out of them when they are around their grandchildren. I love (most of the time) that the children can do no wrong around them. I love them, for loving them.

I LOVE WATCHING TODD WITH HIS DAUGHTERS.
I obviously didn't see Todd interact with Macie as a young child, but I'm sure it was much the same as he does with Gabby. I love watching him with her. What is it about a grown man and a baby daughter that always grabs the mom's heart strings? I don't know but I've loved watching him with her. I'm sure with time he'll bug her, like he bugs Macie, but for now she still likes it! (The picture isn't clear because I was sneaking a shot through the screen door.)

2 Years

Two years ago today I married my Prince.

I had been waiting a long time for him.

There were many days that I thought I would have to fight for one of the "2000 warriors" in the next life.

Then came Todd. He swept me off my feet in a whirlwind. He treated me like a princess, and I fell quickly in love.

Two years ago today was the happiest day of life thus far. I had the wedding of my dreams. No offense, but I've never been to a wedding before or since that felt like that. (I'm sure all brides feel the same.) I was so happy. It was honestly a fairytale day.

Since then, we've moved, twice. We've had a child, lost two loved ones, and still are very happy.

I was thinking how lucky I was to have Todd, and the many reasons why I love him. I wanted to share them you.

He kisses me goodbye every morning at 4:15 a.m. when he leaves for work.

He makes me laugh a lot.

He brings in the groceries for me.

He loves our children.

He tells me he loves me all the time.

He loves to hold me at night.

He works very hard.

He likes my friends.

He calls me sexy, (don't throw up!)

He listens to me.

I am very blessed to have such a wonderful husband. The Lord, as always, knew what was best for me. He was worth the wait.