In honor of Valentine’s day I’d like to share a few things that I appreciate about my husband. This list is not exhaustive or in any particular order. 1. When I crawl into bed after he’s already asleep, he says, “You awesome woman,” or some such variation -almost every time! 2. He likes to take… [continue reading]
Our Honeymoon: The Disney Parks, A Day of Rest and A Must Have Coke
The beginning is located here! Our Honeymoon Part 3: Day two in Orlando was exactly like day one only at a different park. Up before dawn, stuff down the free breakfast, arrive at the gates when the park opened, grab map, and take off running! I did wear my better shoes this time, but the… [continue reading]
Our Honeymoon: Universal Studios at Orlando and the Clash of Expectations
Follow this link to start at the beginning of the story. Our Honeymoon Part 2: So we got to Florida. I had always heard people say never, ever go to Orlando for your honeymoon. Why is it that unmarried people do not listen to married people’s advice? I thought that since it was the second… [continue reading]
Our Honeymoon: The Poconos and the First Fight
Start at the Beginning: How I Met My Man Our Honeymoon Part 1 My dad always said, “Love is blind and marriage is the eye opener.” I always liked that saying–until I got married! We went on my dream honeymoon. We spent five nights at an all inclusive honeymoon resort in the Pocono Mountains. The… [continue reading]
The Night We Got Engaged Part 2
Follow this link to start at the beginning of the story: Part 1 He then took me to Billy’s. It was an elegant restaurant in a beautifully restored 1887 house. I had heard that it was a nice place and I wasn’t disappointed. We ordered brie for an appetizer, and it was the first time… [continue reading]
The Night We Got Engaged Part 1
It was the Friday night after Valentine’s Day, and we had a date. This was perfect. (I have always thought it cheesy when men proposed on a holiday or birthday. First of all, it would be expected, and second of all, it seems like an excuse to buy only one gift. So the fact that… [continue reading]
Our First Valentine’s Day
Start at the Beginning: How I Met My Man Our First Date We had been dating for just over four months. I was young and in love! Not only was it Valentine’s Day, but it was also a Friday, so I could stay out late and relax, not worrying about all the pressures of school… [continue reading]
Where is my husband?
I had put forth extra effort and was so happy to finally get the kids to AWANA on time one Sunday evening. As we parted ways, Jason taking the older two and I taking the little two, I said with a wink, “Wouldn’t it be nice to go out?” I left Grace and Jason Jr…. [continue reading]
Marriage, Sin, and Laughter
While riding in the van on our trip to Nebraska Jason looked over at me and said, “How did I marry someone as wonderful as you?” “I must have sinned.” It’s my standard answer, but it makes him laugh every time. I like to remind him that it wouldn’t be funny if it weren’t for… [continue reading]
A Funny Thing Happened at McDonnald’s
My dear husband is very one-track minded. This can be a great asset because he can be so intent on something that he can accomplish it under the most chaotic of circumstances—and chaotic circumstances are not rare at our house. At times, however, it can work against him in a most comical manner. One evening… [continue reading]