My sweethearts.

Happy Valentines Day!

Anyone have any "out of the ordinary" plans tonight? 

I have a sitter lined up and hope to make it to our dinner reservation, if my hubby gets off work in time.

I will trust in the Lord. 

I will rejoice and be glad for Your 

steadfast love...

Psalm 31:6-7

Hello Monday.

hello quality time spent with my family this past weekend

hello missing my husband who stayed behind to work

hello 3rd birthday party preparations

hello beautiful & peaceful snowfall

hello grace, mercy, forgiveness

hello wishing I could sleep until noon today

hello fiestaware outlet and my amazing {and cheap} finds

hello starting on our master bedroom redecorating project

hello determination & motivation

hello baking today during nap time

hello excitement to celebrate with family & friends this weekend

hello hoping I can push through this week

hello monday!  

hope you all had a great weekend.

Three!

I can't quite wrap my brain around it, but I now have a 3 year old....

The cutest, sweetest, funniest, most loving, 3 year old around.

I hope this year is full of complete happiness as you grow up and learn fun new things each day. 

Always remember how much you are loved.  I am so proud to be your Mommy.

Oh, and just because I love a good comparison shot....

Happy Birthday, Mr. Man. 

Birthday recap.

I laid in bed the night of the 31st and let out a deep sigh.  One of the good kinds, the ones that remind you to take it all in.  Complete content and happiness.

My birthday started out like a fairly normal day, except for the many Facebook wishes.  At lunch time when my husband pulled into the driveway, I didn't think much of it... he comes home for lunch every once in a while.  He had a Subway sandwich in hand {my favorite}, and after we put the boys down for their naps he said to me "well, are you ready?"  I had no idea what he was referring to, and then he told me what he had planned for me that afternoon.

I'd start off the remainder of the day with a pedicure.  Then, I would head over to Massage Envy, for a one hour massage.  Whaaaaat?!  Then, he instructed me to go to a coffee shop, find a quiet corner, and just be.  Who am I to say no to my husband... so I did just that.  It was the perfect afternoon.  Especially after this crazy month we've had with 7 day work weeks, it was much needed, and even more appreciated.

Later that night, we had plans to meet up with my BFF Angie and her husband.  I love these two, so spending my birthday night with them was the perfect idea.

So fun to get dressed up...

... go to a live jazz restuarant ...

... and enjoy some amazing adult interaction  :)

A couple days later, my group of friends from church met for dinner to celebrate once again.

{not pictured: Karalie, she had to leave early for work}

Again, an amazing night full of interruption-free girl talk.  Love these ladies!

I can't say it enough how blessed and thankful I am.  I love my life and the people I share it with.

You came to greet me with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on my head.

Psalm 21:3

January photo a day.

I joined in on the January photo a day challenge via Instagram... one of the many reasons to get an iPhone, *cough* Kallie *cough*.

And in the blink of an eye, the first month of 2012 is over.