Where did all this stuff come from?

So we have been spending time the last couple days packing and I have to tell you I'm in shock at some of the stuff we have. We have only been married a year so in theory we shouldn't have that much stuff, but we do. I know its our own fault for not going through the stuff from our old apartments when we got married, but this is crazy. It doesn't help that our parents gave us all of our stuff from our childhood when we got married. I'll admit it I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, but this move will be over soon. So if you don't hear from me in couple days, I'm probably buried under some boxes that I was trying to pack. LOL.

We're Moving

Its official. Joel accepted a job yesterday in Goshen, IN. So we will be moving in the next couple weeks. We are excited. Its a great opportunity and we can't wait to get started. We are going to be busy with packing and finding a place to live etc. for the next two weeks, so please pray for us. I know we will miss Grand Rapids because we have loved our last few years here, but at least we are only a couple hours away. So thats the latest in our world.

So cute!!!

It's been a long time since my siblings have all been together in the same place (like a year), but this week they all are. Which of course means that all five of my nephews and niece are together(well five and half if you count the one on the way). They are so fun. We have spent the last couple days playing outside with them. I can't believe how big they are. So I thought I would share a pic of five of my favorite kids in the world. :) Amazingly they are all looking in the same direction and almost smiling, great job Tammi. (From left to right: Ayden, Owen, Robby, Johnny, and Abby)

Limbo

Do you ever have the feeling that you are stuck in limbo? You just know that you need to be doing more or heading in a direction, but can't seem to get there. I hate this feeling, but am currently stuck there. I know I have tons of things to do, but I just haven't been able to motivate myself to get started without knowing what direction we were headed in. This is the first time in a really long time that I haven't been crazy busy with school and work etc. and that fact alone is making me super crazy. Ironic I know but true. Oh well. Hopefully soon Joel and I will a clear direction, but until then I'm kinda at a loss for what to do. I guess this is just another lesson in patience and contentment. (Apparently I still haven't learned that well enough.) Sigh.

Where did the last year go?

It was a year ago today that Joel and I FINALLY got married. I am shocked that it has actually been a year, we have done so much in the last year and everything has changed, but at the same time nothing has. You are still the man I fell in love with six years ago. I love you with all my heart and I know that God knew we would be here now, but I just never expected this when we met. You are the biggest blessing in my life and I can't imagine doing "life" without you. I'm not trying to be corny (sappy maybe but not corny.) I just want to say thank you for completing me so well. You truly are the other half of my heart. And I can't wait to see what else God has in store for us. I'm sure its going to be an awesome adventure.

P.S. Jacob we sure beat your wedding day prediction!!! LOL