3 Fabulous Years
>> 6/18/08 –
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Father's Day
>> 6/15/08 –
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I want to dedicate this post to two very special dads in my life.
To Dad
When God chose for me to have H. R. Greenlees for a father, I won the dad lottery. I KNOW that I have the best dad I could have ever hoped for. Dad, you have taught me so much about life through your example of unbelievable selflessness, perseverance, and optimism. You have always made me feel special, that I can do anything I dream of doing. While some men may be afraid to share their feelings, you have never had a shortage of uplifting, encouraging words and lots of "I love you"s. You may never know how important that is to me. Thanks for always being there for me. We's like peas and carrots.
Love always,
Sugar a.k.a. Kimber a.k.a Your Brown-Eyed Girl
Really I won the double lottery because I got the absolute best mom too! I know I am a great mom because I can copy her. My parents still love each other very much and have set an awesome example of marriage and parenting for me. Dad and Mom, I am so grateful for every minute with you. I love you!
It didn't take long for me to know that you had a gentle and giving Christian heart, and that you would make a wonderful husband and father. I remember continually being impressed by each new thing I learned about you as we were dating. I started wondering how you could have possibly made it this far without already being married. You met and surpassed every criteria on my "wish list" for a husband. Then I knew it was because you were the person God made for me. I am so blessed to be married to you. And just when I didn't think I could love you any bigger, you became a father and my love for you kept growing. I am certain that Brooke will grow up a Daddy's girl just like I am. She will look back one day and tell you how much of who she is-is because of you. I look forward to growing closer to you through the years. I love you!
Love always,
Kim
Flashback!
Your First Father's Day 2007
Valentine's Day Baby Style
>> 2/17/08 –
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We had a sweet and special Valentine's Day, the first with our baby girl. I made an attempt at cooking a real meal (woohoo!) that I saw on Rachel Ray that day. It was called Love Birds in a Nest and was really chicken breasts, mushrooms, and brie cheese wrapped in dough. Rachel Ray called it foolproof, so I thought I would go for it since foolproof is about all I can do. Mom was very helpful over the phone. It turned out alright, but not as good as it should have, seeing as I spent as much on ingredients as it would have cost to dine out. Mom said your own cooking never tastes as good as someone else thinks it does. I have yet to find the "joy" in cooking, but have definitely mastered the joy of eating.
I also received a record number of texts on V-Day. Random I know.
Anyway the food was not the best part; it was the special family evening that made our Valentine's Day memorable. David came home with flowers, cards, and goodies for his girls. He is so great at speaking to me in my love language-words, words, words of affirmation. The card is definitely a keeper. Brooke enjoyed her Valentine's gifts, especially the balloon Daddy bought her. I just melt when I witness those special daddy-daughter moments because I know how it feels to be a Daddy's girl through and through. We enjoyed a quiet candlelit meal and read over our cards from each other and from family. I am so thankful for all the ways God has chosen to bless us. Valentine's Day might be cheesy to some, but why not have a day just for extra love? That's my take on it.
Here are some shots from our day....
Sad but oh so cute!
Playtime!
Adding pics from Wednesday night at small group-Lori had yummy mini cupcakes. Brooke and her fast hands stole the icing right off Daddy's cupcake.
"Haha I fooled you again!"
The infamous cupcake nabber...
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Why me?
Brooke is 3 months old today! Which means I have been a mom for 3 months. It's hard to believe. It feels like time is flying sometimes, and sometimes it goes by very slowly. Jennifer recently asked me what my dreams were growing up and I answered, "To marry a nice tall man, and to be a mommy. Check, and check."
A question has been going through my mind lately and it is, "Why me?" I did nothing to deserve the blessings God has given me. I was born into a loving Christian home with, in my opinion, the two best parents in the world. They are the kind of parents that value my happiness so highly they would sacrifice their own. They have consistently been a strong and loving support 
throughout my entire life, in every step along the way. They have loved and supported me through every accomplishment and every failure. 
Dad and Mom always made/make me feel so incredibly special while still instilling the values of a humble and giving servant in me. I strive to be like them as parents. I was given a big brother, a big sister, and a little sister, which made growing up so much fun. 
What a privilege to have these people as lifelong friends. I am so grateful for my wonderful childhood. During the college years, I experienced many ups and downs while learning some lessons the hard way. I was ignoring God at this point, yet still somehow He blessed me with the determination and self discipline to graduate and maintain close relationships with my very best childhood friends. At the darkest time in my life when I was turning my face away from God, He gave me David. When my
judgement was cloudy at best, He sent me a man who would lead me back to my purpose. I now find myself in a marriage centered on Christ with a man who consistently puts my needs before his own. God has blessed me with a sweet, generous, selfless, patient, supportive, respectful, wonderful, amazing life partner, and for that I am taken aback. We were led to a church full of people that have truly helped strengthen our spiritual lives. Friendships I had longed for were found here, more abundantly than I could have imagined. I have been given two wonderful years as an elementary teacher. I cherish watching my students learn and grow. I'm so glad to have the gift of relating to children. On top of all that, we've seemed to have fallen into parenthood without a hitch. We were pleasantly surprised to be expecting a baby. Then came the uncomplicated pregnancy, the healthy birth, and the amazing joy that is our sweet Brooke. David and I often ask each other, "How is she so perfect?" I am thankful every day for her, and I pray that we can be the leaders she needs us to be. What a joy it is to embark into motherhood. Thanks to the support of my awesome husband, I am able to stay home with our sweet girl for at least a year. I am living a life surrounded by people whom I love dearly and I am so appreciative.
God's love never ceases to amaze me. He knows my sins and He forgives me and continues to add happiness to my life. I don't deserve any of it. I am humbled.
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