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Happy Anniversary, Love!

Vanessa — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:33:19 +0000

Today we celebrate three years of marriage! Three wonderful years since we said “I do.” And my love for you continues to grow everyday. I love you!

Our Cowdog

Vanessa — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:05:42 +0000

Our Little Family

Vanessa — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:40:07 +0000

The Many Sleeping Positions of Isis

Vanessa — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:47:47 +0000

On Dogs

Vanessa — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:36:57 +0000

I figure I should post an update before things get confusing; there has been a change in our dog situation. About two months ago, Cole and I took in a puppy named Lilly. She was sweet, energetic, and lovable. However, we soon learned that she had a lot of energy and was home all day by herself while we were at work. We also learned that she could not handle eating large meals, but instead needed to be fed 3-4 times throughout the day in order to not get sick. These two concerns along with her allergies which caused her to scratch herself until she bled led us to the conclusion that she needed to be in a home where somebody was home with her all day – something we could only offer three months of the year. So, with some tears, we returned her to the program we adopted her from. Luckily, she is returning to the prison where she was trained to continue receiving love and care throughout the entire day while she waits for a home more suitable for her. It broke my heart to have to give her back and I decided that I did not want another dog for now. That was Saturday.

Early the next week, an email went out at Cole’s work saying that a family had a sweet, well-behaved, four year old husky who needed a new home. She was a great dog but needed a quiet home without children where she could nap and be undisturbed. That was something that we could provide! Because we believe that, for a season, God has called us to wait on having children, we have a quiet home where she could be happy. And, Cole and I have wanted a Husky since long before we were married. We agreed to meet with the dog’s owner and do a trial visit with the dog in our home. By the end of the first evening, we were so in love. So, we have a beautiful new dog named Isis! She is so well-behaved, has a fun personality, enjoys walks, and loves to be my companion throughout my day’s activities. God has blessed us so much through this new puppy!

Our Wedding Vows

Vanessa — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:09:56 +0000

One of my 101 Things to accomplish in 1,001 days was to find a way to creatively display my wedding vows. My Grandmother made us a beautiful wedding cross-stitch, which combined with a wedding picture and our typed vows make a very pretty little display in our bedroom. I used one black frame, one gold, and one brown. When spray-painted black they all look the same!

(The wedding quilt my Mom made us is folded over the chair – it’s too hot during a Kansas summer for more than a sheet!)

A closer view:

I think it adds a special touch to our room to have our beautiful wedding sampler and our vows hung on the wall. They serve as a good reminder of the precious gift and joyful work of being married!

Puppy’s First Bath

Vanessa — Sat, 22 May 2010 21:38:00 +0000

Our First Baby: Lilly Hoosier

Vanessa — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:32:18 +0000

We adopted this sweet girl this weekend. She is a sweet, sweet 13 month old Australian Shepherd mix puppy.

We are very excited and proud puppy parents!

More Florida Pictures

Vanessa — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:53:53 +0000

Florida Pictures

Vanessa — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:24:06 +0000

I traveled with my parents and brothers for two days to come see my baby sister and her husband in Florida this week. I will be hopping on to share pictures as I have the opportunity to share. We are having a wonderful time being with them and enjoying the beach!