2 years

Two years ago, today, I married my absolute best friend. And although he is super handsome and attractive, makes me laugh, sings to me, plays multiple stringed instruments, rocks flannel like no other, wears a great beard, and is generally awesome...that's not why the past two years have been so great.

Don't get me wrong, all those things help make up who he is and are part of the equation of why I love him so dearly. The heart of our marriage, though, can be best described in the below lyric:

You're in the whisper between two lovers
igniting passion long after the altar.
You are the reason I sing
You are the reason I sing

The "You're" up there is referring to God. He is the whisper between our hearts that keeps igniting the passion, love and affection we have for each other. And obviously He's the reason we sing, which as many of you know, is a huge part of our story, our lives, and our marriage.

Because we try to keep Christ in the center of every aspect of our marriage, it's been amazing! Now there are some rough moments when I just cannot believe he says something, or I can't handle another episode of some anime cartoon, but those just don't matter. Honestly, if my biggest complaint about marriage is I have to watch anime every now and then, or he leaves macaroni on the stove for a few days, then I'd say we're doing it right. Some say that first year is the hardest...um, awesome! It only gets better?! Our 10 year anniversary is going to be amazing, and I can't even wait to see how fun it gets at year 50.


Last night we got to listen to a panel of five married couples who all had different stories and backgrounds talk on marriage. There were newlyweds, one married 55 years, second marriages, no kids, adopted kids, kids from previous marriages, etc. It was such a blessing to just listen to them all talk about the role God played in their stories and how they all keep Him in the center of their marriages. It got me thinking about our story and how God's will is so interwoven in every aspect. Sure we pulled against Him at times and tried to do our own thing but He constantly pulled us closer to Him and I'm so thankful for that.


David, you are my perfect match and I completely enjoy every day I get to spend being your wife and partner in our fun journey through life. I can't wait to see where God takes us next, and I'm game for anything as long as we get get to do it together. I love you.

say yes to the...

Ah black Friday. What a lovely day to spend at home watching wedding shows and figuring out all the gifts I plan to make....and not buy :)

Wedding shows. They are my weakness. Not because I'm wedding crazy or super anxious to have my own (though I am excited about mine someday) but because I just love what weddings are about. The joining of two families, outward symbol of love, the commitment to friends, family, the church, each other, and most importantly God. It's so beautiful.

In watching all the wedding shows I get caught up in I've noticed that the core of what weddings are all about has gotten lost in white tulle, matching linens, party favors, and custom designer cocktails. What happened to love? Where did the feeling of community go? Where is God in our weddings? Scarier yet, where is God in our marriages?

Oh right, I'm talking about weddings, marriages are an entirely different topic that I could go on and on and on with.

So on this show Say Yes to the Dress women go to a huge bridal store in New York and try on designer dresses that are thousands of dollars. Usually I'm just whatever about how crazy expensive these dresses are because if these girls want to pay that much, go for it. But, one girl just went on about how and her fiance are teachers and on a budget and she doesn't want her mom to have to pay too much for her dress so she has a tight budget of $3,000. Another bride just got laid off so she wants to keep her dress under $5,000.

Three to five grand for a dress you wear for maybe 7 hours and then never put on again and leave in your closet. I understand how special this dress is, and that the pictures last forever...hopefully. I just can't understand spending so much. I was raised with a thrifty dad, I've learned I'd rather make things than buy them, I'm getting a degree partially based in finance...all these make me gasp at a dress for thousands. I'd like to have an entire wedding under three thousand dollars, not just a dress.

What really bothers me is not the price of these dresses, that's not the heart of the matter. I'm so discouraged by these brides that make a wedding more about a dress, or a cake, or the perfect venue and not about the marriage they are going into. The commitment to love and become one with the man in their life somehow gets lost in the fanfare of the party.

I'm not sure what this post was supposed to accomplish, maybe I just needed to get that out so I could continue to watch my wedding shows, haha.


Anyways, I need to clean, knit, put some Christmas lights up and hopefully meet up with an old friend later!

love & buttons

What a lazy day I had. David and I took a long nap from 11am till like 4pm. He was up all night working on an art project and watching Hello Dolly with me, ha. We're total night owls. After our day long siesta we went to our favorite local pizza place (I had a burger, not a big pizza fan) and enjoyed some non-rushed quality time together. I love that man :)


When he went home to Austin I started working on a sewing project I'd been thinking about for a little while. Nothing big, just a newer version of something I already made myself. I'll take some pictures tomorrow and show yall. Till then enjoy the sneak peak pics. I just love the colors!

a good night

I didn't do a thing craft related today (aside from packing yarn to bring home for weekend knitting).

Instead, I spent most of the afternoon with David. Came home to Austin and saw MeMaw before my parents were going to take her home. She hasn't been home in two months and I know she was ready to be there. Quick trip to Hobby Lobby for ribbon which was then used to fix some pants for a little girl I know (oops I guess I did sew today). Grocery store with David. We came home and he made steak and a burger for me, and Texas toast. I made some homemade waffle fries which were yummy. We watched Igor and Max Payne. Both excellent movies.

It was a great night. It's typically what we end up doing for Valentine's Day actually. David cooks me dinner and we go to or rent a movie and just spend time together at home, no gifts (unless I can't help myself and make him something), and he buys me a rose. I like that we can show our love without being told to do so by a Holiday. I still like Valentine's Day. The world is very pink and red and love is focused on for a while. If only we could all focus on love the rest of the year....Christ's love.

I have pictures of the nap mat I made and some of the little girl's reaction. Can't wait to show yall tomorrow. It will also be my 50th post. crazy!