So...tomorrow is our 10 year anniversary! And these days, I feel like that's a pretty big accomplishment. I'm so proud of the life we've made together, and without getting into too much history, most of you know how we started. What an amazing journey it has been and I look forward to the rest of the story. So, without further ado, here are 10 things - one for each year and in no particular order- I absolutely ADORE about my husband!
1. He's a stickler. He made a huge decision 10 years ago to grow up and stand by me, and he still stands.
2. He's a man. A man of all men. This man does crazy man things that drive me crazy too. Like...does your man like catching rattlesnakes (yes, catching, not killing!), or chasing hogs and coyotes in the dark night, or saddling up a horse that isn't broke?
3. He works SO hard! After a long day of putting in his regular working hours, he shoes horses and checks our own stock. And when I gripe about him being gone, he replies, "I do it for ya'll".
4. He can fix anything. Just like my Daddy, he can fix ANYTHING! For example, we don't take our cars to have the oil changed.
5. He's a dreamer. I am not. Without his dreams I figure we would sit in the same spot forever.
6. He practices tough love. I don't know how many compliments we get on our kiddos and their good manners. BUT I am willing to admit (& only today) that he deserves alot of the credit. They know their boundaries with their Daddy and they respect him for it.
7. Our kids adore him. Their eyes light up when that pick-up comes pulling in. They even dress like him. They love to spend time with their Daddy. I see a piece of him in each of them.
8. He's very intellectual. So smart. He was the kid in class that drives us teachers crazy.
9. He perseveres. Through life in general. There have been some times that it might have been easier to give this up. Not us. We don't give up. He doesn't give up.
10. Whoa! He's pretty darn handsome!
I love this guy!
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Mark 10:8-9
Happy Birthday!
Beck and I enjoying the night!
What fun we had celebrating the life of my sweet brother, Zach, on Saturday. Nat threw him a surprise party with a band and all! We had a much needed night out and it was such a blessing to see how many people love this guy! He's super special and I'm again reminded how lucky I am to have such a close family. 
Tate & Tayli Jo have been staying together since last year and there is no denying how much they love each other...kind of frightens Tayli's daddy! They are so cute too! We love our Tayli!
So...tomorrow is our 10 year anniversary! And these days, I feel like that's a pretty big accomplishment. I'm so proud of the life we've made together, and without getting into too much history, most of you know how we started. What an amazing journey it has been and I look forward to the rest of the story. So, without further ado, here are 10 things - one for each year and in no particular order- I absolutely ADORE about my husband!
Last weekend we welcomed Summer & Tooter's new baby, Brycen Gage Roda. Of course, he is precious and we can't wait to spend more time with him. We already love him so much!
I caught these bros watching the Texas vs.Tech game together.
These 3 BFF's have spent the last two weekends at hot rodeos (lovin' every minute of it) catching frogs, stomping through stands, cheering on their dad's, and being boys.
My girl is so cool. She can hop on a horse bare back and take off. The guys had her warming horses up, washing horses, and she even gave rides to and from the trailers the past 2 weeks. Around the coolers, I've heard several men say, "That girl makes quite a hand. I'd take her with me any day of the week." It's true too. She can saddle, bridle, halter, hobble, wash, and ride almost any horse you put in front of her. She has a gift for horses. Several asked when she could help their ranch rodeo team out. JT hitched a ride with her in this pic. When I pulled up to the rodeo, she was laying down on this (Scottie & Christye's) mare visiting with some adults.
The BFF's again. A photographer caught some pics of these guys hanging on the fence, so I can't wait to see them!
If you haven't met Sister, I hope you can soon. She has become our new Myrtle and has won my heart completely! She's precious...cuddly, calm, well-mannered, blind in one eye, and walks with a limp. My big teddy bear!
Will was so excited to go hunting with the guys, he wanted his picture taken with everyone. 
Tatum and Will loved reading No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed to Meemaw. 
The Grandkids think Papa is so much fun in the water! They won't leave him alone..he's like a big tree to climb in there!
Cousin Cuties!
Ben thought Will was too cool.
We traveled to Abilene for Labor Day weekend with the fam. The guys hunted, the kids played, and we enjoyed each other as always!
