We've been rather busy recently, as you could probably tell from my lack of posts. Since the beginning of August, we closed on a house, moved, and now are working on getting everything put up or put away. In addition, we bought furniture and a crib, brought home two adorable kittens three weeks ago who are lots of fun, and this week marks the beginning of my third trimester. Little Man Mentzer's arrival date is getting closer all the time! We like our new little house, which has a big grassy back yard complete with little old shed and grain bin. The front door looks out across a soybean field. To get to it from the highway you drive past small farmsteads and field of corn and soybeans which are changing from green to yellow-gold. I've even seen a combine drive by on a couple of occasions, which reminds me of fall harvest going on at home. Overall we are very happy with our little nook in the country, but it feels like we haven't stopped moving since the first of August.
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| At Rachel's Wedding in July |
Home ownership has provided a lot of drive and motivation for Nate. He has been like the Energizer bunny...he keeps going and going and going. First he'd spend a nearly twelve hour day at work, then come home and stay up past midnight to help me get things packed and moved around. Since we've moved, he comes home to spend an hour or two keeping the lawn mowed, or cleaning and painting in the basement, or tackling all kinds of projects. I worry that he's feeling stressed out, and wish I could do more to help him, but I am very proud of him and how hard he works to provide for us and keep up our little home. Such a great guy!
Today is a day to celebrate Nate! Today is our fourth wedding anniversary. Four great years of fun!
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| Washington State in January |
Today I woke up to a card and beautiful flowers, and a whole bag of goodies to enjoy. I have so much to be thankful for! Nathan is still every bit the handsome, blonde-haired, blue-eyed, soft-spoken boy I met almost twelve years ago. He is respected by his colleagues and peers, his is sensitive and caring and always willing to help others when needed, he goes above and beyond what is asked or expected of him, and he can chase away my blues with just a look or a smile. There is no one I'd rather spend time with, and every new day with him is shared adventure. I honor him and admire him for the amazing man and husband he is.
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| Monument Rocks in May |
Last night we went to the hospital to visit some friends and their newborn. Nate looked so natural sitting there in the rocking chair with their baby girl in his arms, holding her. I know he's excited to finally be a dad, and I am confident he will be a wonderful father! I am so looking forward to watching him teach our little guy to break sticks and watch animals. I hope our little guy has the ornery "I didn't do it" look his daddy does, and grows up to be just like Nate.
I am so blessed by the man God picked out for me. He is my best friend and my perfect partner for life. I love him so very much, and I know that whatever life brings our way, with God's help we will make it!
I love you Nathan! :)
