Traveling Light

We’re both back-to-school.  Me as the secretary for two-hundered and fifty some elementary & junior high students– and Justin as a third year seminary student.  Returning to a structured schedule and looking forward to the smell of pumpkin pie is starting to settle in.  I do so enjoy changing seasons of both time & life.

Even though this has now become a reality, we’re still enjoying the outdoors & date night is a great excuse to get out and see our local surroundings.  This evening, Justin & I visited the nearby Farmer’s Market and found a quaint store with all sorts of antique cookbooks.  Our favorite part of the night was buying fresh tamales & enjoying them on a park bench while the sun began to set.  I cherish each opportunity to embrace a new moment with my love– no matter how seemingly simple :)

Yesterday we rejoiced in the past three wonderful years the Lord has blessed us with.  So hard to believe how quickly the days go by. Justin surprised me by delivering red roses to my desk at work.  They were waiting for me along with a sweet note when I returned from a meeting- red roses remind me of the day we got engaged :)  We enjoyed dinner out, a stop by the mall to take fun pics in a photo booth, & a movie at home complete with ice cream. 

Thank you Lord for my husband. 

Sometimes when I see him come through the front door as he returns home from work, or wake up next to him on a sunny day, or watch the excitement on his face when I cook him something as simple as spaghetti, I’m reminded of the completley undeserved gift Justin is.  It’s in those moments that I’m daily in awe of how my Heavenly Father has given me more than all I could have asked or imagined.

This weekend we were blessed to attend a marriage conference with our fellowship group from church in Newport beach.  It was lovely.  We thouroughly enjoyed spending time together and exploring Balboa Island.  Justin and I walked along the beach, stopped at an ice cream shop to enjoy a “balboa bar,” ventured down the pier, and window shopped.  It was a wonderful time to connect while enjoying our surroundings and dear friends from church.  The teaching was wonderful as well; we pray the Lord will use our marriage to bring Him glory and be a testimony to those who do not know Him.

Happy birthday my love :) I’m so thankful the Lord for such a wonderful husband as you.  Each year with you is more of a blessing– beyond all I could have asked or imagined.