The last 6 weeks!

Oh my goodness, the last 6 weeks have been so full that I didn't set any time aside to write. 

Shortly after my last post, Andrew's parents and brother came for about a week. It's hard having people visit during school because Andrew is unable to be very present, but the kids and I really appreciated the distraction of family being here and of course Marcia helped me a ton! We did plan a couple of fun adventures while they were here, we took them to Bishops castle and went and saw the Royal Gorge and then due to Brynlee being ill, she and I had to miss the sand dunes, but it sounded like the rest of them had a great time there! 

We battled that illness off and on for 2-3 weeks. Randomly one of the kids would be throwing up and I felt pretty off for the entire 3 weeks....probably because I was catching vomit way more than I'd care to. But thankfully everyone was better in time to head to Florida for Tanner's wedding! Just Brynlee, Boston and I went. Andrew held the fort down here with Brek and all of the wives helped him by taking a day or 2 with Brek so he could stay caught up on school. Sometimes the seminary load feels impossible with a family so I am so extremely grateful for the amazing women here and there constant support and friendship! Andrew had a review test due that week....they had started their greek class 6 weeks prior to that and had gotten through 25 chapters. So when I say sometimes it feels impossible, that it what I mean. 25 chapters of a foreign language in just 6 weeks, it is intense, and that's only one class! He's really loving it though. Learning the original languages was one of the biggest pulls to going to seminary for him. I'm still confused with what all of his classes are, but I believe there are 3 others....but greek definitely fills the majority of his time. He is also still preaching for a church (Wetmore) about 30 miles away so between greek and preparing sermons, his other classes get shuffled in somewhere! 

Florida was amazing! The kids and I really enjoyed every part of it! Sand, water, warmth, family.....it was all very special and something we will never forget. The resort was incredible, and sharing a room with cousins was the best in their eyes! AND THE WEDDING!......seriously the most beautiful wedding! I mean it's kind of hard to beat toes in the sand, with the background noise of the ocean. Melissa's (my new sister in law) family is amazing too! I can't imagine Tanner finding a more perfect girl and family to marry into!

 Brynlee always has a reaction to wearing googles, but this time she even got a bug bite, so 24 hours before the wedding, this is what the flower girl looked like. 

Meme and papa got her a sleep mask that you could freeze so I made that girl wear it non stop!! And even by the time of the rehearsal it looked much better!

This is our room at the resort! Can you see that view! <3

Here are some photos from the wedding day!

It was such an amazing week, we feel so grateful to have been able to go and be a part of their special day!

We had to leave Florida the next morning to get back in time to celebrate Brekyn Lou turning 2! Saturday, our spoiled rotten little princess turned 2! 

Which catches us up to this week. This week has been tough, emotionally, spiritually.....and physically. Brekyn started off the week with a temp, but I saw 2 of her i teeth coming in so I gave her some ibuprofen and she was okay on Monday. Tuesday she woke up puking. 6 times that little peanut threw up! Mommin' 2 other kids while handling a puker is not the easiest. And the Wednesday she woke up miserable, with a barking, nasty cough. So since then, we have all been sick with the exception of Andrew, praise God for his health. But Satan was really attacking this week. Telling me I wasn't enough, I couldn't handle it, everyone desired better in my family, while also reminding me of my selfishness. Satan knew exactly how to attack me so I in turn would "attack" Andrew. I have been frustrated, overwhelmed, tired...Brekyn is either on my hip, or screaming (which she is doing now, because she is not on my hip). Being in a 650 sq ft home, when no one feels well, and we don't want to get any of our friends sick so we stay inside.....Satan knew exactly how to attack 2 days after getting home from the gorgeous, warm, fun trip we had. SO like I said, I was frustrated with Andrew and his inability to just BE home. I know it isn't his fault. I know that seminary is a lot for him to take on while trying to care for his family. He also had to preach in class on Wednesday, so between preaching at Wetmore on Sunday, having a flat tire on our only vehicle here, school and preparing to preach on Wednesday, we didn't have any of him. SO I guess my biggest prayer request is that I can recognize Satan's lies and remember truth when he is attacking. I'm so thankful for friends that speak truth to me when I'm acting all kinds of crazy and for being here for me this week in spite of being 1100 miles away! And for still loving me in spite of my actions! ;) Let's just say this momma, had a super load of apologizing and repenting to do this week. 

I've really had to focus on this verse the last couple of days

Lamentations 3:22-23

22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;[a]
    his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.

HIS LOVE NEVER ENDS! 
HIS MERCIES NEVER END!
HIS MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING! 
NEW.EVERY. MORNING!

Thank you Jesus!!



I'm going to end with that, because I think we all need that reminder! 

Love to you all, thank you for sharing in our many journeys with us! 
Carlee