Introducing Zane's new Orthopedic bed!

 We recently learned our pup Zane has developed severe Hip Dysplasia. This condition is hereditary and so he was born with it, but the disease doesn't begin to be problematic until adult-hood. We are very upset to see our beloved Border Collie experience such pain each day, but we are trying our hardest to prevent his anguish by giving him the best food, bed, and family he could have. We are so very thankful to our family for the moral support they are providing to us and hope that soon we will be close to home so that Zane can experience the support from them for himself. 

As you can see, our kitty Ezra comforts Zane every day as well. Its so amazing to watch these two guys care for one another as they do. When Ezra comes inside after a long and tiring day of rummaging around the world outside, he finds his best friend to curl up next to. 

Our two babies... 

We are so blessed!!

After a loooong lonely, Ice-cream & cookies, girly romantic movies, and then sugar headache filled night, I awake to this beautiful and thoughtful gift from my husband. He ignites something in me every time we are together: a passion to be a more thoughtful, loving, and caring wife. This is all so new to me, and when I stop to think about what God has given to me, my heart is so filled with thankfulness, joy, humbleness, and so many more unexplainable emotions. So how do I give to God and to others I care about the LOVE that God has shown me? It's so hard to not think selfishly every day, which is a struggle I battle with as now I am only part of a whole. So when Kevin does even these little things, it reminds me that I have a wonderful example to follow after, a husband that can lead me to be a much better wife and person all together.

So as I see his loving face everyday, I am reminded how great love is, and how much more I need to love, to give, to learn, to grow with God's Love.

The two boys! Zane and I are so jealous! We want to be in this cuddle fest!! We are so blessed to have such wonderful moments :) If only Ezra smelled good enough to do this all the time! I always thought Dogs were supposed to be the messy ones, but Ezra has made it obvious he is definitely not the standard good-smelling, clean, and timid cat - he's more like a cross between a mini panther and street dog... I love my 3 boys!

Newly Weds!!

Now, the Wedding Day has passed, and we are so excited to begin our life as a Family!!

Bridal Tea

Suprised by our wonderful friends and family!! Truly we are so blessed by such amazing people!

Engagement Party!

The wonderful Goodwin gang made us feel so special by throwing us a SUPRISE engagment party! What a wonderful event it was!! Full of excitement, games, wonderful food, and great friends and family!

Engaged... When is the BIG day?

Picked out the ring... and the date!

Engaged on an Island

Engaged on Orcas Island - Part of the San Juan Islands (off the coast of Washington). Best proposal ever!

A new beginning

As sites like Facebook continue to reek havoc on the net, it's time to turn to a more secure and private social media outlet. An escape from the entire Facebook frenzy and so-called "friends" who can partake in every public photo and commentary that is posted. No more "pokes", "invites", and unwanted stalkers on this page. No, this is purely for our beloved friends and family members. Here's to the hope that this becomes our NEW favorite social media site!