Kevin’s birthday celebration went off just as I planned. I had a few surprises up my sleeve, and I was all but bursting at the seems with excitement in the days leading up to his birthday. For the first time ever, I actually managed to keep him totally unaware of my plans and beyond that […]
The One with My Parents’ 27th
Happy 27th Anniversary (yesterday) to my Mom & Dad! Thank you guys, for staying faithful to each other all these years, for raising Ash and I through thick and thin, for teaching me to be self-sufficient, and most importantly for leading me to salvation in Christ. Love you both! photo by Smith Gallery Photography May […]
The One with the Fancy Schmany Date
{My Memories Digital Scrapbook Giveaway going on through Wednesday!} Sometimes I just need carefree time with my husband. Outside our predictable, routine life that I love so much. (I really do.) But when he says, “I think we need a date night,” I fall a little more in love with him. (AND when he […]
The One with My First Photo Gig
Kevin and I have long been discussing and dreaming about becoming a professional wedding photography duo. I like details and artsy perspectives. He enjoys editing and managing the “big picture.” In December we purchased our Canon Digital Rebel and have been learning the full extent of its abilities ever since. I still have so much to learn, […]
The One with the Husband List
(not to be confused with a “honey do” list.) {Top Ten Reasons I Love Being Married to Kevin Michael} 1} He makes a mean alfredo. 2} He always knows how to make me smile and he makes me laugh like no one else. 3} He puts up with my anal-retentive idiosyncrasies, and even claims to appreciate them. […]
The One with the Hypocrite
It’s amazing to me how hypocritical I can be. Maybe even just critical. I astonish myself with the prevalence of my sin nature many times. Honestly, I think it’s my husband’s fault. Not even kidding. You see, before I got married it was easy to hide my shortcomings, my sinful tendencies, my anger, my complete […]
The One with the Spring Flowers
Last Saturday, one of those days when the sun was actually shining (unlike these past 4 days), my adorable husband gave me flowers. He put them in the most perfect vase. He set them beside my computer to be sure I found them. He received the biggest smile from me. You may think I’m easily […]
On Seeking Perfection
I am Melanie, and I am letting go of perfection. This is a scary thing for two reasons. 1) I am a seeker of perfection and have often driven myself crazy as I strive. 2) Doesn’t Jesus call us to be perfect just as He is perfect? Yes, he does, but he doesn’t call us […]
The One with Our Love Story. [part 5]
If you’ve been reading along as I retell our love story, hand written by our Great God, I hope you’ve enjoyed it. To catch up, check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and The Proposal. —- And here we are, six and a half years, two college degrees, one white dress, and 2-1/2 years […]
The One with Our Love Story. [part 4]
continued from our love story [Part 1] [Part 2] and [Part 3]. The Perfect Proposal August 21st, 2007 as recorded by Melanie just days later. Melanie had spent the evening at Kevin’s house and around 10:30pm he was driving her back to Somerset Beach Camp (where she lived and worked for the summer). He […]