Love 29

Today I'm loving the beautiful life that God has blessed me with! 

I am so happy I decided to take the month of February to reflect on what I'm loving. So many times in our lives we go through life and don't even see the wonderful things around us. Throughout this month, I have counted 29+ things that I love. I encourage you to do the same! We are all so blessed, and it's important that we are thankful!

Love to you all on the last day of February! 

Love 28

Today I am loving my husband for taking care of me when I'm sick!

I have had some type of virus since yesterday, and Josh has been so sweet to take care of me! He has constantly checked on me, and he has brought me anything I've asked for! Hoping this will be gone soon because it is no fun! 

Have a great Tuesday, friends!

Love 27

Today I'm loving my in-laws!

I was very blessed when I married Josh for more reasons than one. One of the many reasons is because I was blessed with wonderful in-laws. They would do anything for me, and they love me like I am their own. 

I love my father in law's sweet and thoughtful spirit. He never has anything bad to say, and he is always happy! I love my mother in law's motherly ways. She has raised two wonderful and Godly boys. She is great mother and would do anything for any of us!

I love that by marrying Josh I also gained a brother and sister! Zack and Jenn are wonderful examples of having a Godly marriage and also being wonderful parents. Their willingness to serve God in all they do is an inspiration to Josh and I! I also love their two sweet boys. I am so thankful for God's plan and that He brought William and Daniel into our lives through the amazing gift of adoption!

 I am blessed beyond belief!

Love 26

Today I'm loving new pictures!

Before Josh and I went back home on Saturday, we headed to the back yard for some pictures. My mom wanted a new one of all of us, and the weather was just perfect! 

I'm so thankful that my mom does such a wonderful job of taking pictures so we have so many wonderful memories to look at.

Love 25

Today I'm loving being outside!

This morning we were able to spend some time with the littles outside. We pulled wagons, pushed bikes, walked around the yard, swung on the swing, planted some pine trees, and even jumped on the trampoline! 

 

I love days like today!

Love 24

Today I'm loving that Josh and I are headed to my parents when he gets off of work!

We are looking forward to a great weekend full of laughs and love from littles! I can't wait to be with everyone and all be under one roof.

Here are some pictures of the sweet littles from their visit to the zoo this week!

Hope y'all have a great weekend!

Love 23

Today I'm loving my mom and her organization!

She recently was able to buy something to allow her to change over all of our home videos on VHS to DVD! She has been working nonstop for the past couple of days, and I can't wait to get a copy!

We are going to my parents for part of the weekend, and I can't wait to all sit around and remember the "olden" days when we were all little. What wonderful memories!

Happy Thursday!
Be sure to check out the Fearless Blog today...I'm talking about communication and forgiveness!

Love 22

Today I'm loving what God has been teaching me lately.

As I have been going through Beth Moore's newest study about James, I have been learning a lot. I'm thankful for seasons in my life where God is constantly teaching me something new. This morning during my quiet time, God really spoke to me about being a better listener. 

So many times in my life I am slow to listen to what someone is telling me. I'm not sure why, but it something that I struggle with. Not only do I struggle with listening to those around me, but I struggle with listening for what God wants to teach me. Do you ever catch yourself pretending to listen when really you're thinking about something else? 

James warns us of this very thing...

"Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. ²⁰ Human anger^[a] does not produce the righteousness^[b] God desires. ²¹ So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls." James 1:19-21

See? We should always be quick to listen and slow to speak (or in my case, slow to think about other things). When I'm not listening, I am not learning. Isn't that a scary thing? Everyday I want to please the Lord in all that I do, and that includes learning all that I can. Part of being your best is constantly learning something new. 

I challenge you to take more time to listen. I know that it is something I am working on constantly. I feel like I can always go back to my word for 2012...

Devotion

By being a more intentional listener, I am able to be more devoted to the things God has given me...my job, my husband, my family and friends. We are called to devote ourselves to the Lord, and that includes being a good listener! 

Thank you for following me through my month of loves! I am LOVING every second of it, and I am thankful for the time God has given me to reflect on everything I'm blessed with. Just a few more days of February...who can believe it?

Have a great day, friends!

Love 21

Today I'm loving James Patrick Morgan!

Now, I'm sure you're wondering who this is...so let me tell you!

Before Josh and I got married, he had 3 roommates, and one of them was James (we call him Jim). James is an amazing musician, and he is now in the process of making an album! He is working with some awesome and famous people, and I am so excited to see where this takes him! Throughout knowing him, I have fallen in love with his voice and music. We were blessed to have him sing during our wedding, and then his band played at our reception! He made my wedding so wonderful, and I couldn't have asked for a better musician!

Here is a link to his website: http://jamespatrickmorgan.com/

You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter!

Be sure to follow and him and show some love! 

You can even hear one of his newer songs on his website! I hope y'all fall in love with his music like I have. 

Watch out, you might just hear him on the radio someday soon!

Love 20

Today I'm loving the days when I can get organized and check things off my to do list!

Today is one of those days. My view today is my computer, my phone, and my list of things to do. I hope to get everything done, and maybe even more. Isn't that the best feeling? Mondays are always better when you're productive, and it makes the week better, too! Take some time today to get organized for your week, and get things checked off of your to do list too!

Get organized!

Love 19

Today I'm loving the inspiration I find on Pinterest!

I hope you have a wonderful Sunday, and I pray these all speak to you as much as they speak to me! Take some time today and reflect on what God is doing in your life. Thank Him for all he has done!

 

Love 18

Today I'm loving our memories that were made on our honeymoon in Maui!

This cool weather has me longing to be relaxing on a beach somewhere, and the place I want to be most is in Maui. That is definitely our favorite place in the world, and we are already wanting to go back! We hope to go back in the next couple years. I would highly recommend going there for your honeymoon! We were able to go anywhere we wanted and we always felt safe. There were so many great places to eat and shop, and every person you meet is so friendly. 

Here are some of my favorite pictures from our amazing trip!

Our first day there~

Enjoying a nice sunset sail~

At the top of a volcano~

 My tan handsome husband~

Doing some exploring~

At the Luau~

 We loved watching the sunset before dinner~

 Beautiful water~

Have a great day!

Love 17

Today I'm loving Friday!

I love Fridays because it means my husband and I will be spending the next two days together. I love that time because we always have so much fun no matter what we are doing. This weekend we are having dinner with friends, working a little, and some other fun things.We might even see Star Wars. Yes, I'm the best wife ever!

I hope y'all have a great weekend, and make the most of it! 

And don't forget...

 

Love 16

Today I'm loving this beautiful sunset!

 

When I was driving home this was my view. Isn't it beautiful??? 

I love when God shows off how amazing He is!

 

 

Love 15

Today I'm loving this picture...

A picture from our first Valentine's as a married couple. It was my favorite Valentine's ever, and I am so thankful that I get to spend it with him for many years to come!

Happy Wednesday! You're halfway through the week!

 

Love 14~ Happy Valentine's Day

Today I'm loving Valentine's Day and my sweet Valentine!

I know many people think this is just a "Hallmark" holiday, but I love this day because it's a day where people feel loved by those around them. Love is the greatest feeling of all, and I think it's so important to express your love to others!

This morning I woke up to the sweetest little gift. Josh said he wanted to go start his car because it was so cold, and he said he would run back in and tell me bye. When he came back in he gave me the sweetest card and a delicious box of Godiva chocolate. He was so excited to tell me he hand picked each truffle especially for me! I would be lying if I said I haven't had a couple already.

We went out to Stoney River Steakhouse this past Friday as our Valentine's Day date, and so we planned to have a pretty low key evening tonight. I told him I would be happy to go see Star Wars in theaters with him (he's been dying to see it) if I could take my chocolate with me and also get a huge diet coke when we got there. So, that was the plan...

But, when he was walking out the door for work he said, "By the way, we are going to eat your favorite, Mexican, for dinner and then we are seeing The Vow." 

I was all smiles! I can't wait to go out with my Valentine tonight and spend our first Valentines together as a married couple! I love you, Sweetheart!

I hope y'all have a wonderful day filled with LOVE!