He passed!

Today there is reason for celebrating in our house. Adam took his last licensing exam today and  he is now officially a Securities Broker. For the past two months, he has spent countless hours during the day and almost every evening studying for his two exams. His hard work and dedication paid off and tonight we can celebrate. Starting Monday, he will begin his new journey.

We have enjoyed having him home with us for the last three months and tried to take advantage of it as much as possible. It's really been a blessing for our family and I know the kids will be sad that Daddy will be back at work next week. However, I know Adam is anxious and excited to get started.

Thank you for all of your support and prayers the last few months. We have felt them and the Lord has been good and gracious to us.

Adam's Memorial Day Weekend

For a few months now, I've had a trip scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend. Originally, Adam planned on staying in town with the kids. This is the first time he has had all the kids to himself for three days straight. Finally, I convinced him to travel four hours by himself with the kids down to Houston to see our families. It would make for a fun weekend and allow him to have a little help.

From what I was told, everyone had a great time. One of the mornings, Adam met up with his parents and took the kids and our niece, Faith to one of our favorite parks. My MIL took several pictures of the kids playing.

 At the end of the day, Taylor called it an early night and went to bed. Adam decided to take Mason for cookies and even shared a coke with him.

Happy Anniversary

If I had this blog when Adam & I first got married this is the post I would have written about our wedding day:

I could hardly sleep. So when my alarm went off at 7am, I laid in bed with a large grin on my face. It was my wedding day, a day that I had been dreaming about since I was a little girl. I grabbed my phone and dialed his number. My groom answered and I couldn't wait to say "Happy Wedding Day!" It would be the last time we would talk until I walked down the aisle.

My life was about to change in a big way. Even though I was 25, I still ran into my parents bedroom and jumped in their bed and drank in the moment. The little girl in me snuggled into the bed and loved the one on one time I had with my Mom & Dad. These two people knew me best and that was all about to change. It was very bittersweet.

My cousin Taylor, who was also the Maid of Honor, was on her way to my parents house to pick me up and take me to breakfast. She took me to our favorite breakfast spot, The Bagel Cafe. Taylor and I might be seven years apart and technically cousins, but it has always been like we were sisters. After we ate, we headed over to my sister's salon to get our hair done. We were the first appointments that morning and my sister would be doing several of the bridesmaids hair.

As I sat in the chair getting my hair done, I drank my coffee and took in each moment. Everyone kept asking if I was okay, I guess because I was rather quiet. My mind was on Adam. I couldn't wait to see him. Would he like me dress? Would we cry? Would we laugh? All of these thoughts and more kept going through my mind.



Outside the wind was howling. It was a beautiful sunny day, but a front had come through the night before and left cold brisk air behind. The wind didn't help with up to 40mph gusts. I quickly made the decision that outside pictures would be out of the question. The girls would be freezing and worrying about their hair, and my veil would be all over the place.



Before we knew it, it was time to head to the church to get dressed and ready for pictures. As my bridesmaids and I gathered in the Brides Room, I couldn't help but feel so blessed. These girls have been my best friends and with me through so many different parts of my life.



Shortly after we took our pictures, it was time to hide in the Brides Room and wait. I'm not very good with waiting. Jessica, one of my oldest friends, gathered the girls around me and they prayed over me. Then the music started. No one told me what time it was. I knew it was getting close and my stomach started getting anxious. I wanted to see Adam, I was ready for it to be 1pm.



The wedding planner came and took everyone out of the room. Not a good idea in my opinion, but thankfully, my Daddy came in and we had a moment alone together. He was so calm. We were the only ones in the foyer and when the doors closed. It was time.



As the doors opened the sun reflected on the candles and it was so bright that I couldn't see Adam's face at first, and then I saw him. He was smiling from ear to ear. All of our friends and family had come together to witness this special day in our lives. I remember every detail like it was yesterday. Most people say it goes by so quickly that they don't remember much, but I made sure to take it all in.



I am a pretty outgoing person, but when all of the attention is on me, I get nervous and start laughing. At one point, I had all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen laughing. We had a video made of Adam & I growing up and our lives together. We both started to cry. Our families are so important to us and we both have so many wonderful memories of our childhood. We were now becoming a new family and we would be making new memories. Pastor Alex announced us as husband & wife and I kissed my groom!

Adam & I the night before at our Rehearsal Dinner

Sitting the foyer of the reception hall.

I love this picture. Adam is about to take the garter off my leg and I can't help but laugh.

First dance as husband and wife

We have managed to fit so much into our lives in the last five years. The Lord has blessed us with two beautiful children, who light up our lives. He moved us out of our comfort zone all the way to Bakersfield, California. We grew closer than ever in our relationship with The Lord and each other. He opened the doors for us to move closer to our family and return to Texas. There isn't anyone else I would have wanted to embark on this journey of life with. Happy Anniversary, Babe!