Money!

I honestly and sincerely hate money. And the worse part is that there is literally no way to exist without it! Needing money means we all have to work EVERY SINGLE DAY! No matter what else we could be doing... And I hate it! I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my job. I feel so blessed for all that I have, the people I work with and of course, for all of the money it puts into my pocket. But that's the whole problem...if it wasn't for the money I wouldn't do it.

Here's what really makes me mad though: When a person works a full time schedule, makes enough money to pay the bills, and support his family with some to spare - and he STILL wants more! In my opinion, quality time is the most important thing in the world, not money! The bible warns to not let money become the god you serve. (“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money."—Matthew 6:24) Here's what I don't understand: if you have everything you need, where does the desire for more come from? Greed? Wanting more material objects? Just plain being scared of not having enough someday?

The silly thing is, you make a ton of money, so that you can buy nice things and go to fun places, but you're never able use that money because YOU'RE ALWAYS WORKING!

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
—Hebrews 13:5

My Husband

My husband is pretty much the best thing that has ever happened to me. His name is Branson, and he is a Southern boy to the core. He still says yes ma'am and yes sir, and opens all of my doors for me - everywhere we go! Sure is refreshing in 2008! And even though he is almost a full year younger than I, he is more mature and responsible than I can hope to be at 30!!!

Not only is he polite and responsible, but he is by far the funnest person I know. He has a different sense of humor, one that I find hilarious! And he's not afraid to be silly with me in public, which I LOVE!!! Great for making fun memories!

What else...? Well, he's super smart! Like genius smart, even. He's good at math, which is why he works with numbers as a Financial Advisor. It's only a matter of time before you'll be calling him Mr. President...

He likes to eat home cooked food, watching the "Judge Show" and walking around window shopping all day with no intention to actually purchase anything. Similarly, he likes driving and driving for hours just looking for the perfect restaurant to eat at...this is something I don't personally love doing - but ya gotta give and take, right?!

We LOVE to travel, and have been blessed to be able to so far in our relationship. Cruising is our favorite, but Europe is definitly next on our list!

He is my best friend, a wonderful husband and a patient and loving Christian man.

I am excited knowing that we will continue to grow in our love for one another. (I also hope that we can have lots of children! Like 4 of them, or at least 2... Bella needs some cousins for goodness sake!)

Albuquerque

This weekend I went to Albuquerque for Bella's 1st birthday party. I got to see family that I rarely see (one Aunt in particular) and meet Mike's girlfriend, Bre.

Nicki and I baked a Doll Cake for Bella, which was intersting to say the least. Everyone enjoyed watching her eat her very first birthday cake. Even though it was her first piece of cake, she ate like a pro!

The trip was short, but sweet. We ate Dion's, Garcia's and Twister's! Plus, my mom cooked the world's best spaghetti and meat balls!

Next time I go home it will be Christmas!!!