This month, we were able to sneak away for 3 days to Pierz, MN for a little “babymoon” as they call it.  It was odd to be up at my family cabin in January with no snow!  After our New Year’s Conference, we welcomed a few days of rest and solitude.  My husband and I enjoy each other’s friendship so much.  There is no one I admire more or have more fun with.   We’ve definitely been taking our friends’ parental advice to “savor the season” in our last few weeks as a family of two. making more spontaneous plans and date nights, not getting as much done to spend time together, reading, talking over dinner…  my hubby brings me so much laughter and joy.  He will be an amazing father.  My heart swells with gratitude that he chose me as his wife.  Its so much fun to reflect on all the work God has done in our hearts during our 3 year season as newlyweds.  We both agree that neither us are the same.  That is the power of the gospel; the grace God gives us in Jesus Christ truly transforms everything about us.

We took a prayer walk around the lake and talked.  Praying is always followed by liberation from fear and anxiety.  God is with us as we start out as new parents.

I guess there was SOME snow.  But hardly!

Hubs made a fabulous fire!