2 years down...

Today was our 2 year anniversary! It's hard to believe that we have been married for 2 years much less been together for 7! The first year anniversary is always the most important (I guess). I stressed FOREVER about what to get him and he got me a pretty awesome gift too. This year, well, shall we say that I didn't even make it to get a card. I know that sounds terrible but if it takes a card to tell him how much I love him then we must have some major issues. I decided to take 4 hours of vacation tonight so I could spend a little extra time with my hubby yet here we are, me on the computer and him reading in the recliner.

That is us though. Here is how our special day went...

We got up a little earlier than usual today and went out to Unicoi to load some wood in the truck for Seth's brother. Seth has been cutting up a tree at a friend's house and had some wood that he is trying to sell. Anyway, we went and did that and then he took me out to breakfast. We went to Maple Grove and had biscuits and gravy. Then we had to come home and lay back down because we were so full. I started a load of clothes and we lounged for about an hour. Then we had to water our flowers and while we were out we decided to weed our garden. Whew! It was so hot. My mom came by for a few minutes, then I had to go to work. I left work at 7pm and went down to the church to help the new youth minister and his family unload their moving truck. I got there just in time to carry about 5 boxes and then take a break :) Afterwards, we went to McDonald's for dinner since it was so late, came home, killed some bees and ate an ice cream...and here we are.


It was a lovely day and did I mention that my boyfriend bought me some beautiful irises and had them waiting for me when I got home? He's a nice guy like that. I guess I will keep him around for a few more years.

Seth's Graduation Party

Here are some pictures from Seth's graduation party. His degree was in Construction so of course we needed to do a construction theme. My friend Sarah was such a doll in helping me make the invites....ok, she did the work, I just mailed them. My friend Lori was kind enough to pick up all the balloons and bring them to Erwin so I wouldn't have to go to Johnson City just for them. Both girls scoured Erwin with me looking for two little dump trucks (which we FINALLY found) and of course we all helped finish off the cake :)

Seth and Diana (she graduated that day in KY and made it back for some of the party)

What is a party without food?


Yes, Seth had to grill at his own party. I know, I'm a bad wife

The construction cupcakes. I love these little picks.

All my pictures are on my Facebook page.

Seth's Graduation

Here are a few pictures from Seth's graduation. He graduated May 8th of this year with his bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Technology. I had class that morning and had to leave early but, what can a girl do? Priorities, priorities. Anyway, most of his family was able to come and see him walk across the stage...go to my Facebook page for some better pictures during the ceremony.

My dad, me, Seth and my mom

Seth at the bell tower at ETSU

The famous left handed photo

The GRADUATE!!!

Congratulations Seth!

Elementary School?

Sometimes, I think it would be nice if I wanted to teach elementary school age children. The parents still kind of care and like you when their kids are this age...



Then I realize that this is one moment out of 180 FULL days. Sorry, I just can't do that

Prayer Request

I am asking you to say a special prayer tonight for the Stamper family. As many of you know, their son and brother Aaron has been fighting leukemia since August of 2009. He lost his battle tonight and went to his eternal home. While he will be missed greatly, we rejoice in the fact that he is no longer suffering. You can read about his journey here...the posts are written by his sister Andrea who truly has a way with words. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for saying a prayer for the family.



There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears. There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face ~ Jeremy Camp