Big Couple of Weeks!

The last couple of weeks have been super crazy and busy for us. First was Christmas. Since we were still at my parents house we decided to stay until after Christmas was over. We spent Christmas Eve with Jordan's mom, Christmas morning with my parents, and Christmas night with Jordan's dad. Yeah you can imagine how crazy those two day are when you have kids. The kids were over stimulated, over tired and over excited, but we made it through. This year more than ever, I felt the hustling and bustling of shopping and buying presents. I felt like the whole world had forgotten why we celebrate that special day. I want to make sure that my children know and understand that Jesus' birth is more important than receiving gifts!!

I really enjoyed waking up on Christmas morning with my family. It felt like I was a kid again. My dad always makes Christmas really special in our house. Decorating the house is always a special event, and I really miss it now that I am married and not there. It was nice this year to help pick out a tree and decorate with my family. Decorating the tree is a special event and requires egg-nog, Christmas music, and lots of lights. On Christmas morning the den was filled with Christmas music, the smell of breakfast, and wide eyed children. The morning went by to quickly, but I enjoyed every second. I especially love that my grandfather is around to make memories with his great-great grandchildren. Pop is very special to me and I thank God for everyday I have with him. He is such a great man that lived every day to make life better for his wife and children, and now lives everyday to the fullest with the family he has left.

Two days after Christmas (the 27th), Jordan and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary!! Wow, who knew we would have two kids in that time frame. We definitely have our arguments, but I love him whole-heartedly and I can't imagine life with any other person. I feel so secure in knowing that he loves me and would never leave me. I love that way he loves me, but I really love the way he loves our kids. Chase and Mariah mean the world to Jordan, and that is a quality that is sometimes hard to find in a man these days. He is my protector, my confidant and my friend. Thank you Jesus for blessing my with the best husband ever.

Saturday night Jordan and I decided that a month was long enough at my parents house (and lets just say they were not devastated). Sunday morning we packed up our stuff and moved back into the house. It took all day for us to clean and repaint after our house was robbed. That night friends and family came over to pray over the house and our family. We once again covered our house by the blood of Jesus and gave it to God for his use. After lots of tears, I felt a weight lifted off of me. God proved to me that stuff is earthly but he protect the most important heavenly gifts, the lives of my children and I. Thank you Jesus for protecting us, and thank you for replacing fear and anxiety with your love and protection.

Now for the last celebration of the week, My Birthday!!! On January 1st I turned the big 27. My first comment to Jordan was, "Oh my, I am almost 30." The kids were so cranky that day, so we stayed home and continued cleaning the house and putting toys away. My parents and brother came over for dinner and brownies, a nice end to a crazy two weeks!!