10 Blessings In 2012!

Since I haven't blogged in awhile, I wanted to share 10 positive things that have happened in 2012!

1.) My dad met and started dating a wonderful woman named Wendy.  The whole family has actually known her for years and the kids really seem to enjoy having her around plus it's great to see my dad so happy after all these years!

 2.)  Blaze got glasses! Now he is amazed at all the things he is able to see :)

3.) My beautiful God-daughter, Karissa Cheri was born!  I feel so blessed to be a Godmother to such wonderful children.. and DJ really enjoys spoiling kids that he can send home after!



4.)  Ace man graduated from Kindergarten!  He worked really hard to learns his letters, his address, his words, and some even some songs and a few lines for the graduation program!  He stood up and said proudly that he wanted to be a police officer when he grew up.  I am so very proud of him!

5.)  I turned 28!!  I cannot believe that I am 2 years from 30, but I feel better than ever!  I had a great low key birthday and got to celebrate with all my favorite people including my sweet granny. 

6.)  DJ and I celebrated NINE years of wedded bliss and a DECADE together as a couple.  I cannot believe we have already been married that long.  It seems like yesterday that I stood up there and said my vows.  I feel so blessed to have my best friend as my husband. 

7.)  I finally got to make my dream of moving back home come true!  We live just five doors down from my dad and less than a mile from my Papaw.  We can be at the lake in less than two minutes and the boys get go to KES just like I did when I was a little girl. 

8.)  DJ got a great job opportunity offered to him at Oak Ridge Nissan where he is the new Manager of the Internet Sales Department.  I could't be more proud of him and all the hard work and dedication he put into making this dream come true for himself. 

9.)  The boys had a blast going to not one but three churches for VBS.  Each time they learned about Christ and his love for us.  It has opened up their eyes to what Salvation is and now Blaze says he thinks he would like to be a Missionary!

10.)  Blaze celebrated turning 8 back in Jan. with a bright neon themed party at our old home in Pikeville.  Some of his closest friends and family were there and he got a guitar as his big present from mommy and daddy.  Then, Ace celebrated turning 6 with a Battleship themed party at Roane County Park in Kingston.  Mommy and Daddy couldn't be more proud of the young men they are becoming!

So, there you have it, there have been some really exciting events going on in our lives lately and we are so very thankful to all the friends and family that have made this transition possible.  I can't wait to see what wonderful things the rest of 2012 brings us so stay tuned... :)