29 Blessed Years

The closer I get to 30, the more and more I realize just what an amazing life I've already lived.  The things I've learned and still have left to learn.  But most importantly the people that I've loved along the way.  The greatest thing in life is not only my relationship with God but my relationship with people.  29 years old and so very much to show for it, God has blessed with more then I could have ever imagined.

My husband, Stephen.  You make my heart sing whenever I think of your love for me and the way you lead our family so well.  I could not have dreamed of a better husband, father of my children or leader for our family.  God is so good!

Oh my sweet boys, Isaac Thomas and Eli Westin!  I am so honored to be your mommy, honored to have been able to carry you and give birth to you.  I love watching you grow and change every single day of your lives.  Every smile and giggle brings such joy to my heart.  You teach me daily what true patience is and that I can not be a good mommy to you without God walking with us!  Thank you, thank you for teaching me so much about what life is truly about.

My parents and my in-laws.  I have been so blessed by you all and so thankful for the encouragement you are in my life.  I'm so thankful for the way God uses each of you to show me what it means to walk with Him and to parent our children well.

Josh and Katie. ( I think this picture is HILARIOUS!)  Where do I even start?  I hope I never take for granted you all in my life.  Josh, it's hard to believe how much we really didn't like each other growing up.  Now I just wish we could spend more time together, you make me laugh like no body else.  Katie, I can ALWAYS count on you for a listening ear and encouragement.  What you've done for our family with the bakery means more to us then you will ever know.  The boys love you both so very much and are so blessed to have you as an Aunt and Uncle. We all love spending time with you guys!

Not to mention the rest of my family and my friends.  You all mean the world to me and I'm so looking forward to the rest of my life.  Making memories.  Truly living.  Thank you all for making this year one of  the best yet.  It's been a hard year, but it's been a great year.  A year of truly relying on God for answers and direction!  It has been a year like no other!