Just a Thought...

For the past few years, Trent and I have been struggling with a huge trial that has come our way.  For the most part, I think I have done a pretty good job at handling my feelings and not becoming too sad...but one day last week I couldn't hold it in! I was on my way home from work when for some reason I was just overcome with feelings of sadness.  I could not fight back the tears and I just started crying. Trent is always SO strong...which is good, because that would be a mess if we were both cry babies! I got home and for the past hour or so I just sat in our quiet house, when this quote came to my mind... "If life gets too hard to stand...kneel." I fell right to my knees and just prayed! 

I know that our Heavenly Father loves us. I know that He answers our prayers. I know that we all have trials... some are really small, that last just a few minutes...and some are so big, that they feel like they will never go away. After I prayed, I felt so much better! I have SO much to be grateful for...oh my goodness!!

THESE are my favorite BLESSINGS:

• I have the best husband in the whole entire world! He is my best friend...my eternal companion...

• I have an amazing mom and dad who always lift me up and say EXACTLY what I need to hear on my roughest days. 


• I have the most fun and awesome siblings in the world. We are all so close..best friends forever. 


• I have the best family-in-law. They are amazing and make me so happy. 


• I have the cutest little nephew and niece, who bring me so much happiness. They are adorable and hilarious.

• I have great friends who motivate and encourage me daily! 


• I have a great job...that I enjoy going to every day!


• I have a beautiful home that I get to live in. 


• I have a testimony.

• I have more than I need.


• I have been on great vacations.


• I get to sleep in on the weekends, well, sometimes. 


• I am a happy person!
  

I have so much to be thankful for!

Faith

This song has been on my mind lately, just thought I'd share! :)

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Psalm 61:1-4

Snow Day!!

This morning we woke up to a beautiful blanket of white snow ice!!  I am going to take full advantage of this day to stay in my PJ's, wrap Christmas presents, watch Christmas movies, drink hot chocolate, build a fire and eat s'mores, listen to Christmas music, and finish up some sewing projects!  :)

Standing at our front door...even the street is covered in ice!

Blanket of ice!

Back yard

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

I am so excited that it's December.  I love the Christmas season.....I love the colors, the music, treats, decorations, family time, and the meaning of what Christmas is all about.  I have been listening to my new Michael Bublé Christmas CD in my car, have Christmas M&M's in the candy dish, and gifts for all of the special people in my life on my mind!  

December always seems to fly by, but I am trying to enjoy every moment of Christmas that I can!  I feel like I am a little behind this year with my decorating, but I got our trees up and finished tonight!  I just love how they turned out.  :)

My red and gold tree with the "pretty" ornaments....this picture doesn't do it justice!  :)

My barbed wire tree with the colorful lights and "fun" ornaments.
This tree is one of my favorite Christmas decorations to put out each year!

Just Because

Teacher inservice is back in full swing, and only a few days left until the students arrive.  We have had many long days of meetings, but I feel that I am getting very close to being "ready" for my new 3rd graders!  :)  Trent has been working a lot lately, as all football coaches in Texas do....he started back on the 1st of August and has gone almost non-stop since then.

Though he has left the house every morning at 6:15 for football practice, worked/meetings during the day, and then returning home after 8:00 in the evening from yet another football practice, Trent still made time to surprise me with these tonight, just because!  One of the MANY reasons why I love him!  How thoughtful!!

What a sweet surprise!

Wreaths

Just over a week ago, I got together with my mom and sisters and we decided to have a Wreath-Making Party! :)  We went to Hobby Lobby and bought all of the supplies we needed, and then spent the evening making wreaths!  We had such a good time, and I LOVE how they all turned out!

Just getting started!

Hard at work!

:)

Kandace's wreath

Kalyn's wreath

Mom's wreath

My wreath

Didn't they all turn out so good?!?!?  :)

Aggie wreaths

5 Years!

Today is our 5 year wedding anniversary!  I can't believe it has already been 5 years, but it has been the best 5 years of my life!  I am so thankful that God chose him to be my husband!  Here's to many more happy years together.  I am looking forward to what God has in store for us in the years to come. :)  Here are a few pictures from our wedding....sorry for the quality, I had to take pictures of photos from our wedding album. :)

The vows

The Kiss....which was totally unexpected!

Mr. & Mrs. Trent Phillips

I still LOVE how gorgeous my cake was! :)

Sweet picture :)