Two Four and More...

June is the best month ever. So many birthdays and with the start of summer, who's not excited when June roles around??

I turned 24! 

Tristan made me my fav cake and decorated it with some candles. Pretty neat, huh? Love that guy.

One year older, and one year wiser? Hm. Not sure about that, but I can hope.

Turning 24 caused me to reflect on my life thus far. Not that there's anything significant about turning 24, but I am turning a year older, so I evaluated my life and my happiness. And I've got to admit, I'm pretty darn happy. I feel like I've accomplished a lot in my life and couldn't be happier with how it has panned out.

I married a hunk of a husband, who's a handyman, protector, and provides for our little family better than I could have imagined. He does things that I never knew I wanted in a husband; I learn a lot from him. He's a great man.

I gave birth to two beautiful children. I carried them, felt their kicks and movements, saw their faces fresh from the womb--no love is as strong as a mothers. Taking care of them, serving, doing everything for them has become my priority. It's a great feeling, realizing that everything you do is to take care of God's children, just as He takes care of us.

I've graduated from college with a degree in Nursing and am working on my bachelors in Nursing currently (I won't be done with that until next year). I carry a current RN license. I don't know when or if there will ever be a time where it feels right to utilize my skills, but it brings me great comfort to know that I have that education right in my back pocket should we need it. I so wish I was done with school, I'm tired of writing papers, discussion boards, and the like. My motivation has been slacking this semester. But I do it for myself and my children. Education is so important to me and I'm so grateful for a husband that recognizes my desire to finish and encourages me to do so.

I have a lot to be happy about, this list can go on for a while. There are days that can be discouraging, monotonous, and frustrating. But when I have an eternal perspective, and recognize my worth, I get a little shove back into what's important. I know my blog seems to really only focus on the good--I do have bad days and I do have worries just like everyone else. But I really am a very positive person, and I want my blog to reflect that. There are times I would like to vent or get something off my chest, but the next day, it's gone--it doesn't last, it's not important. I let things go easily, and get a smile right back on my face. So every time you read my blog I hope you get a punch of positive vibes through the computer screen.

Moooooooooooving on. Remember how I said June is the best month? Well here's a few reasons why:

This little girl's birthday was on the 16th. Happy first birthday Hailye!

That cute little girl on the right turned 3 on June 7th! Love you Allye and your sassy self.

There was one party to celebrate these cute sisters birthday. And we had a blast!

I like taking random pictures of everyone that was there haha

Nicole And Michael

Tabitha, Kristy, and Brian

Brian and Nathan. Getting pictures of people eating is always so flattering.

Emily and her husband Jeremy with their two little cute daughters.

That guys name is Jim and he's awesome. I love him. (That's Nathan's dad)

Ellie and Allye playing in the bouncer.

Holler Turner Peeps!

Hailye loved her cake... can you tell?

Nathan and Caleb. That picture on the right is hilarious, right?

This picture reflects the true nature of Nathan's goofy personality.

Giants tatoos

It was also Trent's birthday on June 7th!

We love you Trent!!

And today was Lesa's birthday.

We went to lunch. She's a special lady and I hope she had the best day ever. 

My cool daddio and I (and my sister and my aunt) all share a birthday. 

I'm so lucky to have him as a dad and loved spending our birthday weekend together. It had been almost 5 years since we'd been able to do that. Love you dad.

Aaaaand of course I can't forget this lady.

Guess what? She also turned 24! (I'm funny, I know)

This was our first birthday EVER away from each other. But that didn't make me think of her any less.

Love you B-Rhae!

See what I'm talking about? June, you're the best. Thanks for the memories.