What I'm Loving...

I am lov'in this man.  

Yesterday we celebrated nine years of marriage.  NINE!

Life has not been perfect.  We have had our fair share of problems.  We have had some wonderful highs and some low lows.  But because of Flint, I am who I am today.  I am where I am today.  And I wouldn't trade that for anything.  Life is much sweeter doing it with Flint and I love having him by my side.  I love him more today than I did nine crazy years ago!

We are living our own little version of an imperfect fairy tale together.

Oh happy day!

A little glimpse into the our first nine years of marriage.

Our little family before Cilla joined us.

Without Flint, my life would not have looked like this.....

.....I probably wouldn't know nearly as much about sports as I do today.....

.....I wouldn't have this little blessing in my life.....

.....I wouldn't have this smile to brighten my days.....

.....We wouldn't have these big brown eyes looking to us for wisdom.....

.....I wouldn't have laughed nearly as much as I have.....

.....I wouldn't have seen some of the things I have seen.....

.....I wouldn't have been where I have been.....

.....And I wouldn't be where I am today.  

I am so thankful for Flint.  He works so hard to support his family.  He loves his family and friends so deeply and he is so loyal.  He is such a good dad to Cilla and such a great husband to me.

I love you, Flint Harris!

In honor of our anniversary, I thought I would share a few of my favorite pictures from our wedding that I recently came across on a CD.  It is fun, even after all these years, to look back and remember how fun that special day was! 

Coach Flint

As if we need anything else on our plate...Flint has been helping coach our friend's son's football team the last few weeks.  Aside from the heat, I think he is having fun with it!  Of course, that is right up his alley!

This is what you miss having a girl!!!  Little guys in football pads are so cute!

Cilla and I picked a free night to go out and take a looksie at all the fun. 

 Cilla had fun playing with Titus and Kate.  She loves Titus.  She talks about him all the time.  It could be because he has lots of fun toys at his house or possibly because he is so full of energy and funny.  Either way, Cilla loves to be around him.  

And what is not to love?!?  Can you say male model?!?  He loves to have his picture taken and pretty sure the camera likes him right back!

The football was fun but as usual, with a two year old, I didn't watch much of it!

What a Week

Whew....what a week.  

First of all, thanks to everyone for making my birthday and my week so sweet.  It was a fun and special day!  Our dear friends are temporary living with us during a transition time and they so graciously agreed to keep Cilla over night so Flint and I got a quite dinner out, ice cream and a room at a local hotel!  Thanks Josh and Kelli!  Thanks so much for the greatest birthday gift of all!  Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures!  I was enjoying my peaceful, quite time so much, I didn't even think about it!   

Flint was in Birmingham for SEC Media Days all week so it always more of a challenge and exhausting parenting solo.  But, my parents jumped right in and were a huge help!

Here is a little of what Flint was up to this week.....

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We almost started our weekend with a trip to the ER after Cilla took a dive out of her crib.  Luckily, she was alright.  After the doctor agreed to see her at the Pediatric Clinic, this momma was reassured that things were okay and we could get on with our weekend.

Cilla and I were so ready for daddy to be home.  We had a fun-filled Saturday as a family.  We started our day off at Rick's for donuts.  Now that is a good start to the day!!!  It was a low key day, but nice to all be together.

This girl loved her chocolate covered donut!!!

I have so much more to catch up on.  I have several projects and fun pictures to share and I have loads of laundry to fold and some house work to catch up on.  But, I think I might just go put my feet up and close my eyes!

This is just one of the 354 reasons I am so worn out...

I was making a fruit pizza this morning and when I turned my back to get a banana Cilla dumped a package of Chipotle Cheddar Tortilla Strips right smack dab in the middle!  Yum!  Further proving you literally can't turn your back when you have a two year old!  

But, I would not trade it for the world!

Happy Birthday America!

Today we celebrate living in America and the freedom that comes with that!

We are so thankful to be Americans.  We are so thankful for the men, woman, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers and sisters who leave their loved ones behind to help defend our country and our freedom.  The sacrifices do not go unnoticed.  

In the spirit of the 4th of July, I thought I would share this oldie. This is Flint and his best friend, Peter when they were counselors at Kanakuk.  This pic was taken on July 4, 2000.

Happy Independence Day to all and Happy Birthday America!

To Three Special Fathers...

Happy Father's Day!

  I am thankful everyday for the dad and husband that Flint is.  He is so good to me and he is such a wonderful dad to Cilla.  I admire how hard Flint works and how hard he plays!  For both I am thankful!  He is such a good balance to me as we walk through the journey of parenting together!  I found a few pics to help Flint celebrate his day!  

Here is his first Father's Day 2009.

...and today.  

Pictures with a two year old are not quite as simple as they were with an infant!  This was the best we could get after church today.  Sad.

I think this picture is hilarious- "DEVOTED DADS".  This was the Seahorse exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium last summer.  Flint and one of his best buddies, Corby, REALLY ARE such devoted dads!  

All smiles.  She loves her daddy's shoulders!

Cilla only days old.  This was what Flint loved to do with her most when she was so itty bitty.

Fun in the Sun.
This is what our summers looked like when we lived in Waco!

I am also thankful for our dads- Pappy and Poppa!  Flint and I would not be who we are today without them.

Pappy, Flint and Cilla.

And Poppa with his little Stinkerdoodle!

I got the cutest Father's Day idea from my friend Sarah, but I tried three times to put my plan into action and each was a FAIL!  This was what I had to work with!

I do not give up easily.  I will keep trying, it just may be next Father's Day before I get the pictures I want!  Oh, life with a two year old!!!

Happy Father's Day, Flint!  Your girls love you more than you know!

And to my dad and Ray, we love you bunches and are so thankful for the roles you have played in our lives.  Thanks for all you do for us!  Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made for us!  And most of all, thank you for loving us!  We sure do love you!

I hope all three dads have a happy happy day!