Monday, July 13, 2009

4th of july at the lake

Jeremy trying out his new kayak for the first time

Big morning smiles on the 4th of July!

Very patriotic :)

Quincy and Maryn

Turner and Maryn

Look Daddy, I can kayak too!!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

eight years of love

Eight years ago on June 23, 2001, we stood before God and our family and friends and become one. While at the time I knew I was taking a big step in life, it is only as the years go by that I have realized how big that step was. Marriage has been full of adventures, challenges, new opportunities, and joy, but most of all love. I can't imagine my life without Jeremy in it. Can you believe we have been together for 13 years?! In that time we have learned to rely on one another in different ways, but most importantly we have learned to rely on God as the foundation of our marriage. As we have encountered various trials that in some cases would have damaged a marriage, ours has grown deeper. We have learned to love each other better with each passing year. Our family and friends have been instrumental in guiding us along the way and supporting us. Marriage is not easy and is somewhat always evolving into something new. I love the love we share with each other and the love that we share with Maryn.
I pray that we would continue to keep God as the center of our marriage, that He would continue to be glorified by our love for one another and for others, and that our love would remain strong in the days to come.
I love you Jeremy!

always daddy's little girl...

happy father's day daddy!!

nothing better than an afternoon nap in daddy's arms and a nice ocean breeze...zzz
you will never outgrow my heart...always daddy's little girl

beach family photos

Of course you can't go to the beach without taking the traditional white and khaki photos :)





Lovin' the Destin beach!!

Our long awaited Florida family vacation has come and gone! What a great time!! We went down with my parents and my brothers and really enjoyed our time together. Our place was right on the beach and also overlooked the harbour. Maryn loved watching the boats come in and out each day...of course she waved at all of them! It was Maryn's first time at the beach and by the end of the week she was all about the sand and waves. Hope you feel the Florida sun just by looking :)
first steps on the beach

i think i'll hang out in the chair for now!

big smiles :)
my brothers and i with my dad on father's day

aren't we cute?!

yup...i really liked this chair!!

venturing into the waves

maryn's first time playing putt-putt

lovin' my floaty in the ocean waves!

the ultimate beach bum...so sweet
she took an hour or two nap each day on the beach

building a sandcastle fortress!!

what a great vacation!!!

Stephenson family photos

Earlier in June we had family photos taken with Jeremy's family. Here is just a peek at a few! Thanks Ashlee....we love them!!





Friday, June 19, 2009

Maryn loves water!!

I love my new water table!

And with this cute face...

I convinced mommy to let me sit in it!
(I'm concentrating on a plane flying overhead :)