Happy Birthday My Love

My dear hubby just turned 29. Crazy. I am so proud to be his wife, here are 29 reasons why:

1-Loves Jesus

2-Makes me laugh

3-Gets down and plays with Ella

4-Fixes all kinds of things

5-Always dreaming

6-Great Leader

7-Loves jeeping

8-Cares about others

9-Owns more vehicles then i want to admit

10-Gets super excited about new ideas

11-Takes Ella on fun adventures

12-Great hockey player

13-Watches silly shows with me

14-Shows me grace on a daily basis

15-Lets me cook crazy new food, and most of the time likes it

16-Does the dishes

17-Loves boating

18-Gives great kisses

19-Is great at his job

20-Pushes me to go and do outdoor stuff with him

21-Lets me decorate the house how I choose

22-Is okay with cereal for dinner, when I don't feel like cooking

23-Cannot stand/sit still when on the phone

24-Prays with Ella every night before bed

25-Is quite entertaining behind the boat

26-Is always willing to learn and grow

27-Rubs my back all the time, with out me asking

28-Enjoys my family

29-Prays for me

5 aMaZiNg YeArS!!!!

It is amazing to think how fast 5 years has gone! It seems we were just getting married and 'playing house'. Highlights of the last five....

Bought 3 houses (Eagle Mountain, Sandy, St. George)....moved 3 times..... signing on a mortgage... no biggie

Cooking has gotten WAY better :)

Paid off all debt except for house!!!!

Three wedding bands for Phil (lost the first one at Lake Mead, bought a second cheap one... replaced with a nicer one on our third anniversary)

Melissa has had more trips to the Insta-Care than Phil

Big job change for Phil, from Youth Pastor to Associate Pastor

Have had 10 vehicles.... currently have 4 in the driveway... one is for sale!!! (any takers?!?!?)

Lots of laughs and water fights in the house

Many hours 'wasted' snuggled on the couch watching our favorite tv shows

5 years of Jeeping!!

Still learning new ways to show our love to each other and never afraid to ask advice from the wise

One BEAUTIFUL baby girl!!

Sleep....

I am soo excited that Ella has been sleeping somewhat consistently from about 8:30pm to 7:45am! She wakes up in such a smiley mood and most mornings Phil gets up and brings Ella back to our bed to eat 'breakfast' and cuddle... I just LOVE the mornings when we all cuddle together after a good nights sleep...

I also love the routine we have somewhat established with putting her to bed and praying with her and hugs and kisses... I hope one day it brings back fond memories for her.

Phil is just the cutest dad ever! Most nights after Ella has gone to bed I find him in her room just watching her....most of the time I join him... hmmm.. we're in lovc....

*disclaimer* I know everyone has different opinions on sleep... I'm ok with that...

Life is Changing...

Life just took a big turn! Our beautiful daughter, Ella Jade, arrived on January 27th, at 11:45pm weighing 9lbs 1 oz. and 21 in. long. It has been so much fun having her in our lives. Phil is an AMAZING dad. I just love watching him with her. Love is in the air...