First Anniversary and an Engagement Later

I've been dating Hailey for a year now, and we spent the day at the Los Angeles Zoo, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. We aren't extravagant people, and love to have fun, so we ran all over town enjoying the day.

After the zoo, we went down to Santa Monica to hang out at Third Street, and ride the ferris wheel on the pier. 

Finally, we had dinner at the Chart House in Marina Del Rey. 

It was a great day spent with my girlfriend. I can always find something great to do with her, no matter what. There's always something fun to do and explore, because we both believe that our world is too small not to see what's around the corner. With that, she's no longer my girlfriend.

She's my fiance. 

Moments after I asked.

Hailey is my best friend. I have never felt more comfortable spending time with, talking to, and simply being with another person. Yes, we are young. But what does age have to do with love, when you know you've found the person you were made to be with, and have gotten so lucky to find her so soon in life? We can get through anything together, and always learn something new, because we've had two sets of parents who have given us amazing examples of how love and a marriage should really be. My parents have dealt with a lot in their soon to be 23 years of marriage (anniversary is coming up on Oct. 20th, so send them some love!), but I've always seen my dad tell my mom every day that he loves her, and my mom constantly taking care of my dad. Yes, life will hit hard. But with my girl by my side, and both of our faith in God, we can conquer anything that comes our way. It's going to be an amazing life ahead for us. 

Cards

I was cleaning up my office today and I found a postcard from my mother-in law in PA. I have every card she has ever sent the kids over the years. She started sending the cards when the kids when they were young. She knew it would be hard for us to get there to see, but she wanted to have a connection with them. She picks up cards from all over the east coast. Even know our son is almost 21, daughter 18 and 6. The big kids still love to see what card is going to come. Thank you so much Barb for the memories!!

My foot

I dropped the hair dryer on my foot this morning!! OUCH!!!!

Fair Days

Pumpkins are here

Move up to TOPS

Hannah is moving up to the TOPS program for gymnastics! We are super excited for her!! 

American Young - "Love is War" (Official Lyric Video)

I feel at this song is a GOOD fit for our family right now. David and I feel like we are fighting to keep our family together. With Christ as the center of our family we will make it no matter what. It amazes me how Satan can attack and try to destroy a family who is trying to do good and follow Christ.

Siblings

I love getting these kids of pictures of our kids! They have had a rough few months. Lots of changes in both of their lives. I think they both realize that their bond is thick and NO ONE is going to change it. I do have to say they are tight and watch out world, because here they come with both guns a blazin. Do not try to break them up, because it is not going to work. 

Jacob's Car Accident