Monday, April 2, 2012

~ Happy 16. ~



I don't even know where to begin-
16 years.
Honestly, I can't really believe it.
Ry and I have been married for over a decade and a half--
Memories flash through my mind.
Newly married, working 3 jobs, college, night shifts,
homework, endless testing, Ry's job at Fidelity-
the training, the tests, the work,
man..
the HARD work.
Days in and days out of work.
The birth of the twins, me staying home, the struggles, the endless hours,
but realizing the small joys, watching my babies grow
each day. FInding the joy in the journey.
Ry always gone w college and work, me, home, caring and nuturing
the heart
of the home.
New journeys, new adventures,
new homes, new neighborhoods, new friends.
The small progress each year, RY's job, working hard, making
goals, achieving new positions, slowly but surely.
We buy our second home, then third home...
Progressing so happily. Jake, Mason, raising 4 young children
The up's and down's, the joys, the trials.
I couldn't imagine the happiness motherhood brings.
Along with it, each accomplishment of failure--
learning from each phase.
Trying my best every day-to teach, to guide, to raise
my beautiful family.
Grateful.
just a grateful happy heart.
We are blessed.
Our Stott family--so blessed.
I have a husband who cherishes me, and my role as a mother.
Validation every day, he is so grateful I can stay home
and raise our children.
I feel so lucky-Heavenly Father
has blessed us with a wonderful life.
Beautiful, happy,
healthy kids, a husband who loves me--
all the joys and blessings each day.
Happy 16. Yes, happy 16.
cheers to more to come..
can't wait!
xo!