8/17/14

I always believe one of the most valuable things in my marriage has been the ability to remember my wifes face as she walked down the aisle. Whenever I get angry, frustrated, or feel defeated. I remember her face, the promise we made to one another, and the commitment that got us there. The look of happiness that took us both over was something just so incredible to me. I mean my wife trusted me with everything. She trusted me to be there and trusted that when I fail I will stand back up to be the man I promised to be. I chase that feeling every single day. I chase wanting her to be happier than that every single day. I love my wife and man I am just really grateful for her.

10/10/14

Everyday I look at my wife, my tired beautiful wife. I pray that a day will come when she no longer has to wake up at 5:00 to get ready. I ask God everyday that even in my weakest moments. I still maintain my ability to work hard and properly provide for my family. While I may fall short some days. While some days I may move slower, or I may say the wrong things. I know that some day. I will be the one that gets up kisses my wifes head and walks out the door. She deserves it; She deserves nothing less than the very best I can possibly offer. All because she is the best. She is the most amazing person I know. She is the motivation that I need.

Halloween 2014

I think I might have to run away. My third grade teacher wife is making me a scarecrow costume from construction paper and a aldis paper sack. Is Alaska far enough? She is going to make me wear this in public.

My Growing Beauty Queen

Growing so quickly

Teaching Her One Button At a Time

Two Little Girls

Seems about right!

A Mother-in-Law's Love

Sometimes in life the best gifts are something that seem simple. For instance words or something written in a card. I have been going through a lot of self doubt lately. Not 100% sure why but I have been feeling like a failure. I always believed though that God tends to send you the right messages, right when you need to hear them. I miss my family in SC a lot all the time. I would be remiss if I didn't consider how much of a blessing the one I have here is though. These words meant more to me than any physical gift I could have possibly received. I needed them, I needed to read them, I needed to hear them. In a long period of not feeling like much, these words helped to make me feel like someone that matters. Thank you Kyla, you're a blessing, and a wonderful individual. My family and I are beyond grateful for the support and care you give to us. Thank you for accepting me and loving me despite whatever flaws I may have. This card has definitely earned a place on my wall and any moments where I feel that doubt creeping in. I know I can just look up and see them there to always remind me.

"Daniel- You are more than any mother-in-law could ask for their daughter. You are a Godly man, a wonderful father & husband. Thank you for loving your family so faithfully.
Love, Kyla."

Saturday Morning Poem

You are my life and my reason. 
You are the good feeling inside of me and the joy I wish to show others.
 At moments you are the mountain I must climb, but the challenge I cannot surrender to. 
You are the hand I reach for in the night. 
You are the center I search for when I am losing my fight. 
You are the warmth in my blizzards of cold. 
You are, oh dearest, you simply are.