The Countdown Continues...

It is hard to believe that Philip and I will be celebrating our ONE YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY this Saturday!!! This has been the best year of my life!!!

Phil will be taking his Civil Service Exam that morning and my fingers are crossed that I won't hear from him ALL day (because this will mean that he passed and is going through physical tests and so on). We plan on going to dinner to celebrate Friday night and then of course the celebration will continue in the British Virgin Islands :)

ONLY 9 DAYS 'TILL PARADISE!!!

Police Officer????

This is Phil and this is my first time ever to BLOG. How is everyone doing tonight.... (crickets, crickets). In case you didn't know, I am pursuing a career in law enforcement. Yes, I want to be a police officer!!! It is something that I have wanted to do for a while now and I am finally taking the leap. With the support of my amazing wife and my family I know I can do this.

Becoming a police officer is not an easy task. The process is lengthy and tedious, but I am up to the challenge. I have already applied to the City of Allen and am registered to take the Police Officer Selection Test on October 3rd. The test is in the morning and for those that make a 70 or above, they are allowed to do the physical agility part of the test. After succesfully completing both, there is then an oral interview. There will probably be around 400 people and there are only 3 openings.

I am also applying for the City of Mesquite. There application is 55 pages and is no fun. I plan on turning that in before Sep. 24th, so that I am eligible for the test on October 5th.

We know that God has the ultimate perfect plan and are trusting in HIM. Thanks for reading.

I'm Getting Old! :)

Well my younger brother turns 20 this week.... when did that happen??? Time truly does fly by. I sound like a grandma but I just can't believe that that little chubby cheeked baby boy is an adult! I can remember blaming him for coloring on the walls (sorry Mom!), playing hide and seek in the laundry cabinet, daring him to flip off the bunk bed (which I could obviously do since I was a foot taller!), and having argument after argument when we were growing up.

I think back at how I thought we would never be able to have the kind of relationship that I wanted us to have because we were just too different. I am increadibly glad that we HAVE been able to build a strong relationship as brother and sister as well as friends.

I tear up as I write this because I am so greatful for him, his life, and his love. He is such a wonderful human being and I am so proud of him.

Trey: I know I gave you a hard time for years and I probably played "Mom" a little too much at times, but I just want you to know how much I love and respect the man that you have become. You're such a light in my life and I am thankful that you let me be a part of your life. Happy Birthday little brother :)

Take A Deep Breath

What a week this has been!
Until last night, when Phil and I stayed home and took it easy, I hadn't stopped to breath. Work was immensly stressful this week as I had a big meeting to prep for and everything seemed to be falling apart right on top of me. But the Lord delivered me just like I knew He would.
I have such an increadible support system around me and I want them to know how appreciated and loved they are, THANK YOU!! To everyone who had me in their prayers, you're an angel :)

Phil and I are ready to begin our long weekend and it begins with an awesome CD release party at The Prophet Bar tonight to support our friend Blake and his band, The Breach! Hooray!
We plan on staying pretty low this weekend, and I wouldn't have it any other way. It's time to recover from this week!

Hope you all have a fabulous Labor Day weekend.
Love you.