What Defines the Last 7 Years....

The Pastor said something along these lines..... "Love one another in such a way that your sorrows are divided and your joys multiplied."

Steve remembers this admonition from our wedding ceremony and refers to it often.

Last night, we found ourselves seated in a warmly lit restaurant in Milwaukee's Third Ward.
As our minds quieted from the conversation that "sharing one's day" entails, he looked at me and said, "Can you believe it's been 7 years already?"

If having fun means time flies - then it's flown by with lightening speed.

However, there's a part of my mind that doesn't remember much before this calling of marriage. I am a different person. I am no longer one in myself, but one with him.

We spent the rest of the evening remembering God's faithfulness....giggling over funny memories, like seeing our wedding video and being scandalized at our own kiss. =) I cried a little when we talked of Leeanne, and how God strengthened our marriage so strongly through losing her.
We talked about the boys, about our deep desire for them to be found in Christ.
We talked about each other, how we've seen each other grow in the last 7 years.
We praised God for what He's done!!!

Our 2nd home in Springdale, Arkansas....moved in 6 mos after our wedding.

This cake read, "Welcome Baby"....taken the night before we found out our little one was going to be with Jesus.

2 Year Anniversary trip to Denver, Co.

Heading into the hospital for Glendon to be born....

Steve's a daddy....

After 2 years, it was time to pack it all up and head back to Wisconsin.

Youth Ministry enters our lives in a wonderful way! Fall of 2005

Glendon with Steve in the new RBC kitchen.

Heading into the hospital for Jaydon to be born....

The boys meet for the 1st time.

Brothers - amazing blessings that we do not deserve!!

My Groovy husband!

Winter of 2008/2009

Fort Wilderness for our 5th retreat.

One of our hugest blessings... God sparing our lives in a merciful way that changed us.

"Up North" traditional family vacation Summer 2009

Sunrise/Quiet time together....

God has been faithful to lead us, guide us, grow us, and it is by His grace alone that we celebrate Christ's love for the church through our marriage!!!