Tuesday

 Good morning Tuesday.

As I sit here next to my sweet Cooper listening to Roman squeak on the floor and watching the news my heart is heavy. I said goodbye to a great man on Sunday. My Grandpa Dean was 86 years old. He spent his life working every minute he could. It was rare to see him sitting still unless he was in church. He was a strong Christian who never shied away from sharing the gospel of Jesus. He was a hard man to know at times but we love him so much. I am so happy that he is at peace now. 

I am so happy to be home with all of my boys. I spent yesterday with my mom and brothers remembering good times and making fun of each other (it's how we show our love 😉). It was exactly what my heart needed. I got home late last night after my boys were all in bed. It is so wonderful to wake up to happy baby noises and love from my sweet boys. 

The next couple weeks will be bitter sweet as we finish saying goodbye to Grandpa. Hold your loved ones close. Their time here is limited. 

Nicole

Sunday Morning Snuggles

 Happy Sunday! 

I love Sundays. Sundays to me are quiet. They are a day to recharge. I get my weekly dose of Jesus. I can always use more Jesus in my life. 

Growing up we always took naps on Sunday. With 3 little boys in my life naps don't happen very often for this momma. I plan to bring that tradition crack when my kids are older. 

I'm starting my Sunday with some puppy snuggles from Miss Penelope, my favorite blanket, coffee and Harry Potter. I've read these books at least 5 times. I've been reading them with my oldest son Cooper. I kinda got sucked in so I'm reading ahead while he's at his dad's. perks of being the mommy. 

My sweet Roman is in his walker singing me a song and Houston is watching some weird movie... 

Have I mentioned I love Sundays?

Nicole

It's Time To Plan Our Big Day!

After 2 1/2 years of waiting, and fighting, and waiting more my divorce from Mr. Wonderful is FINALLY official. This has been a very long time coming. I have been divorced in my heart for years but I am so relieved and excited that it is official!

Now this means that I get to move on with my life!

I get to plan my wedding to the love of my life. Houston picked my shattered heart up and put it back together. He helped me thru the hardest part of my life. I will forever be graateful to him for that. I can't wait to be his wife! 

Now comes the fun/challenging part of planning a wedding. We are also in the process of buying a house. If we buy the house that we really want we will have our reception in the back yard. It is this awesome log cabin style home with an AMAZING view. I'm trying to keep my hopes in my pocket but its getting to be a challenge.

We will be getting married in August so it will be very warm. We are going to have a cocktail party for our reception. I'm thinking lots of sunflowers, twinkle lights and candles. I want it to be fun and laid back. Good food, friends, family, fun and laughs. I have this picture in my head of what I want it to be. I really hope I can make it happen.

This week I will be meeting with our photographer. We will also hopefully be writing an offer on the house we want.  

Lots of big things happening this year!

Nicole