Memorizing Scripture V2:15

Ecclesiastes 7:8 "Patience is better than pride."

 

Our pastor is doing a series called The Chase based on Ecclesiastes. These verse struck me because I am always wanting things done faster. I whine about the drive through taking to long, the car driving slow in front of me, etc. Am I that selfish? Am I the most important?

 

 

I am praying God will use this verse to change my whining and thinking to reflect patience and Him. Maybe I can use the time I spend waiting to pray, recite my memory verses, or praising Him!

Celebrating

On Tuesday, Jackson and I went to have lunch with Brian. He picked up some cupcakes to celebrate our anniversary. Jackson was excited about that!

 Aunt Midge came over Friday night to watch the boys so we could go on a date.

 We went to dinner and enjoyed a peaceful meal without entertaining two boys:)

 We thought about going to a movie, but decided on just shopping and walking around so we could actually talk to one another.

 

We ended the evening with some shaved ice at Bahama Bucks.

 

I love being able to spend time alone with this guy!

 

As we were driving down on our street the DJ was reading the same scripture (Col. 3:12-14) I posted the other day that was the message at our wedding. God sealed our 8th anniversary in the most perfect way; reminding us how real love works.

Happy Happy Happy

Lincoln has been cooing and smiling up a storm. I took me a while to be able to catch any smiles on camera.

Well, I finally got a few!

LOVE this boy!

8 Years

Brian and I go way back, like to 8th grade. That is when I remember first hanging out with him. We didn't "officially" date until I was 16 per my parents rules. We may have been married 8 years now, but we have been together for 15 years.

 

He was my homecoming and prom date. We watched each other play sports. I looked forward to hanging out on the weekends and Sunday night youth group.

Here we are in high school:

 

 We didn't go to the same high school, but decided to go to the same college. Brian proposed our sophomore year, and we got married right before our senior year. That last year of college was super fun; married with little responsibility and no bills:)

 

We moved to Houston, lived on one income, laughed, cried, and learned a lot along the way.

 

We made it to 8 years, our family looks a bit different, but I am still standing next to my best friend!

God has blessed us time and time again.

I love you Brian!

 

^"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:12-13

The Greatest Show On Earth

Friday we took Jackson to the Circus. It was extra special since we took just him. He was in need of a little bit of extra attention! Leading up to the Circus we watched Madagascar 3, made clown faces, and tried juggling.

 An hour before the Circus, they had a preshow event. You could look at the animals, watch dog/clown acts, meet some of the performers and their props.      

 Jackson thoughts the clowns were hilarious. I love his face!

The Circus was outstanding. We enjoyed every act. Jackson was entertained and said the clown with the rocket that lost his pants was his favorite. 

Afterwards, Jackson said "It was better than he expected!" I'm not sure what he expected, but I'm glad he liked it. He has been playing Circus and carrying around his elephant, dragon flag, and lemonade bottle since we got home from the show!

So glad we went (and even happier Brian remembered Benadryl)! Definitely one of the highlights of our summer!

iPhone Pictures

I love my iPhone mostly because of the camera and the ability to share pictures via Instagram and/or Facebook right away. I hardly ever get out my camera for pictures.

 

Here are some pictures from our week that aren't worth a whole post on their own.

 

Lunch after Church at BJ's

 

A cool treat on a hot day



 

 

Lincoln got his first shots at his 2 month appointment

An early morning trip to the park (he looks so old!)

Soaking up my last days at home snuggling with baby

 

It was a rainy week, but that didn't keep us inside.

 

Shopping at Costco

 

Brotherly love

This little guy went to the nursery at Church for the first time and did great.

Change of Scenery

This past weekend we headed over to one of our subdivision's pools. We swim 2-3 times a day in our pool and it so nice not to have to haul everything to the pool when we want to swim. Every now and then Jackson likes to use the diving board and go down the slide.

 Loving the diving board

 Flying off the slide

 We had a picnic lunch there, and after Lincoln woke up we got him ready for his first "swim".

 He seemed to enjoy the kiddie pool and happily hung out there for a while.

Fun times together as a family!