Good things come to those who wait

Look at this blog!

I mean really...LOOK.

IT. IS. AMAZING.

Emily Martin...you are awesome >

i am sooo happy to have a blog back.

i see no better way to start off than a post about my third most favorite holiday..

<3>

(valentines outfits are so much FuN!)

this years Valentines day was so very awesome.

it started off just a regular day at work...until my beautiful little girl interupted

my class with a handwritten card and a single rose

(all orchestrated by my sweet husband)

best present i could ask for. i love my little valentine.
and the day only got better.

Shayne's wonderful MayMay (otherwise known as my sister Megan) babysat Shayne so that me and Michael could have an adult date night to ourselves. The funny thing is that even though we had a great time together..alone..we missed our little girl so much!

Dinner at Bonzai. Yummy!

then a walk threw the park, some Louis -m- Martin, a blanket, chocolate & alone time <3
all in all it was a fantastic Valentines Day. I am so blessed to have so many people in my life who love me...and so many people to love on.

Lately I've been reading. A lot.

Right now I'm reading Love and War by John & Staci Eldredge. Which seems appropriate considering February is all about the love <3.>

Here's a certain section that i wanted to share.

Without you, your spouse will not become the man or the woman that God intends him or her to be and the Kingdom of God will not advance as it is meant to advance. Your spouse plays the most vital role in your life. You play the most critical role in your spouse's life. No one will have a greater impact on your spouse's soul than you. No one has greater access to your spouse's heart than you. This is an enormous honor.

I hope this does something for your heart.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY LOVES!