Child Advocate

People blow my mind. I have driven too many times on dangerous roads next to people with children on their laps, not buckled into car seats, bouncing around the backseat etc. It makes me SO angry!! This post is clearly me venting. I do not understand what is going through these people's minds as they're putting these baby's life in jeopardy. I was driving after work one day and witnessed a 5 year old, or so, climbing in the front seat, drawing on paper on the dashboard... I could not help myself but to pull up beside this man (the boy turns to me as I am waving my hands) get his attention, pull my seat belt, and give him the hint to buckle this poor child up!! (it worked) How hard is that??? Ugh! Am I crazy? Am I overreacting? I don't think so. Another time I pulled up to a red light and in rush hour traffic, witnessed a family in a truck with a toddler in the front seat on the lady's lap. Again, show the child you love them and put them in a car seat. You can snuggle later. One more incident, and I'll stop, a lady was driving in our outdoor mall parking lot where we live with a BABY ON HER LAP!!!!!! I could have ran over to her car, pulled that baby right out, and called the police. I was ANGRY! Dylan happened to be walking towards me, as the car was passing him, I yelled "Wave at her!!!! Her baby is in her LAP!" He saw her but was too late. I guess I just do not understand. Selfish, selfish, selfish. If the airbag deployed that baby could die! THINK PEOPLE! Maybe I should stop being so surprised. OK, I must go, time to head to work. (and police the roads)

Welcome!

Welcome to our blog! This is a great way to keep our friends and family updated on the newest changes in our lives. We already feel as though the first five months of marriage have flown by and so much has happend.


Our wedding was wonderful. The ceremony was exactly what I imagined it being like. We had sixteen of our closest friends in our bridal party, three flower girls, and one junior bridesmaid. They were all amazing! We had a very special guest, Richie McDonald (former lead singer of the country band Lonestar) there to sing "Your Love is Extravagant" -Casting Crowns during the lighting of our Unity candle and communion. I have known Richie for ten years and felt so honored to have him sing for us on our very special day. I was so calm during the entire ceremony. I remember feeling my shoulders relaxed, smiling/crying, and so peaceful. (it was the touch of his hand, i'm convinced) There was nothing like having my dad walk me down the aisle, lift my veil, and see those big crocodile tears pour down his face. It was all so beautiful.

The reception was fun...lots of visiting, dancing, sweet speeches... My dad and I danced to "Cinderella"- Steven Curtis Chapman and Dylan danced with his mom to "My Boy"- Elvis Presley. Out first dance was to "Amazed" performed by Richie. (that was so neat for us, one of his hit songs) We left through an aisle of sparklers and headed to the Nylo Hotel in Plano, Tx. The exit was perfect, "4th of July" -Shooter Jennings (Engaged on the 4th, very fitting) . There were several bags packed for us from Elizabeth (my flower girl's mom/like a second mom) full of snacks, drinks, and special things for our honeymoon!

Our honeymoon was at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico! It was all inclusive, gorgeous, and so romantic! It was all SO perfect! We stayed there for 8 days and were ready to return home and be newly weds in the real world.

Shortly after we returned, we got our first puppy Lucy. She was 5.5 lbs, tiny little furball. She is an Akita, similar to a Husky. We love her more than anything! She is now 16 weeks old and is 35 lbs. She could weigh anywhere from 80-100 lbs when she is full grown. We love taking her on walks and introducing her to new friends.

Dylan's job changed, he was hired in to inspect the jails in the county before the final state inspection. His days off and hours changed, thankfully, and is now Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm, holidays off. Whew. God had this planned and changed our lives for sure. He is now waiting for the next testing to become a Deputy for the Dallas County Sheriff's Dept. I have peace about this and support him 110%! I have always been nervous about the idea, but we both recently really felt peaceful and optimistic about it. I am planning on finishing school asap and becoming an Elementary School teacher. I also want to get my Masters at Dallas Theological Seminary in the future. Teaching and Youth Ministry have always weighed heavy on my heart. These next couple of years will be full of exciting moments!