Friday, September 17, 2010

we went dancing...



who knew that this little boy would one day take my hand and dance with me.  and so we danced...



 "we went dancing in the minefields
we went sailing in the storm
and it was harder than we dreamed 
but i believe that's what the promise was for..."
-andrew peterson




and we're still dancing.  and keeping our promise. and as every year passes, no matter how many minefields we dance in, we will always love each other.  


we rejoice over the way God has blessed our lives.  we are madly in love with our beautiful babies.



and now our little boy looks just like that little boy above.  i couldn't be more thankful.  my prayer is that he grows up to be just like daddy.  because daddy is a Godly man, the servant leader of our family, a compassionate husband and a tender father.


we love you, kelly/daddy.
may the Lord bless your life in the last year of your twenties.
happy birthday (on sunday), my love!


looking forward to more dancing...



"so lets go dancing in the minefields
 lets go sailing in the storms 

oh lets go dancing in the minefields 

and kicking down the doors 

oh lets go dancing in the minefields 

and sailing in the storms 

oh this is harder than we dreamed 
but I believe that’s what the promise is for 

that’s what the promise is for"
-andrew peterson



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42 {comments}:

littledaisymay said...

What a sweet post :) Happy birthday to your hubby!

Debbie said...

Happy Birthday to your hubs!

I can't believe the first pic is Kelly! I swore it was Hunter until I read the entire post.

Keep on dancing you two.

bahava said...

aw, you guys are so cute!! and i love that song :)

Diana Mieczan said...

Happy Birthday to your hubby...Those are such a sweet photos...and your little boy looks exaclty like your big boy...:)
Love this post,darling
Have a sunny weekend:)

busygirlblog.com said...

precious, happy birthday!

Hannah said...

How sweet! Love this post--and love you guys! Happy Birthday to Kelly! And ohmygoodness...Hunter looks just like him! When I first clicked over, I thought it WAS Hunter. :-) Sorry I haven't been around lately, life's been crazy. Oh, though, this is a sweet post. :-)

Have a lovely day!
--Hannah

Elizabeth Rose said...

Oh, this is such a sweet post, Carissa! Hannah's right--Hunter could be Kelly's twin! Tell Kelly "happy birthday"!

Love you!

Elizabeth Rose

Joanna B. @ Newlywed Tales said...

What a beautiful post!! Happy Birthday to the love of your life!

Bree said...

omygosh! Kelly looks exactly like hunter! When I first saw that photo, I thought it was Hunter. Adorable.

Blessings,
~bree

Natalie said...

Hunter looks JUST like Kelly when he was young!!
You guys are such a beautiful couple : ) Happy Birthday to your hub!

LeAnna said...

You guys are so cute. I just love that song, too. I just recently found Andrew Peterson, and love his stuff!

Kelli said...

Happy birthday to your wonderful husband! :) You are indeed blessed!

Lauren said...

awww- so sweet! Happy Bday to your hubby! :)

Sarah said...

Simply beautiful. I love your perspective in this post. Happy birthday to your hubby!

Kelli said...

Happy Birthday Kelly (what a great name!). That picture with him and the kids is just adorable.

Stephanie said...

What a beautiful tribute to your hubby. Happy birthday to him....

Anna Liesemeyer said...

beautiful post. Happy birthday to your husband!!
Enjoy your weekend!
<3

Veronika said...

Sweet post! Happy Birthday to your husband... Hope ya'll have a great weekend!

Laura@Cowboy Boots said...

awwww what a sweet post in honor of hubs!

happy birthday kelly!

Summer said...

What a great post! You guys are such a cute couple and wonderful parents! Love that song Happy Birthday Kelly!!

SUmmer :0)

Kimberly said...

Love this post! I love that song! don't know it but love the words.

carlisle clan conversation... said...

love it...and love this andrew peterson dude, great quote!

Sarah Kinsey said...

aw love this post! happy birthday kelly! :)

Mama Dub said...

I love this post! Happy Birthday. What a great looking family!

Sammy said...

what a sweet post and such beautiful pictures!
hope your husband has a wonderful birthday!

Gail said...

What a great post! I pray many more years of happy dancing together!

Lea said...

Carissa, I have tears in my eyes, what a beautiful post. It brings my heart such joy to see a young couple so in love and seeking after God. You are a beautiful family and I pray the richest of blessings over you. Hugs!

Kelly Marie said...

What a beautiful post Carissa!! Happy Birthday to Kelly!!

Hattie said...

Awwwwww, so sweet! Happy Birthday to your hubby!

Lara said...

Look at you girl, lookin' all hot in those pictures!! Really, this post was super sweet. i almost teared up a little!

Crazy Shenanigans said...

Aw, love the photos! Happy Birthday to your husband!

Katrina said...

So so sweet. Happy Birthday to your husband!

Shelby Bukhenik said...

Such a beautiful family you have there! Happy birthday to Kelly!

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

A beautiful post and a gorgeous FAMILY...Have a great weekend

BARBIE said...

What a beautiful post. You are a gorgeous couple. Happy Birthday to your hubby!

Wild and Precious said...

happy happy birthday to your sweet man!

Brooke&amp;Tyson said...

I LOVE this post and I love you and Kelly together... Yall are such a beautiful couple with the most beautiful kiddos!! Hope yall had a great time celebrating!!! Tell him Happy Birthday!!!! :) Miss you!!

Kim said...

awesome :) happy birthday to the hubs!

also, did you ever get my email?

partialemptynester said...

So absolutely beautiful! I started blogging bc I needed to know there are others out there like me, hubby and the kids...loving life, loving each other, keeping the promise. Oh, sweet Carissa, keep dancing and you'll keep the promise...I'm in tears with the beauty of this post!

Eldarwen said...

Happy [late] birthday Kelly!

That was a beautiful post, Carissa! You have such a beautiful family. :)

Rachel said...

Happy, Happy (belated) birthday to Kelly!

Lovely post, my friend!

Rachel

Kelly @ Blessed Mommy, Blessed Wife said...

Happy Birthday to Kelly! My hubby's bday was yesterday, too! I feel like you're my kindred spirit with all of the common kids' names, hubby's bday, etc, ha! My poor Rob though - we celebrated his bday with cake in my hospital room as I recover from being hit by a car while jogging last week :( Just last year on his bday we were saying goodbye to my sister as she entered the gates of Heaven. He is such a good sport, though - totally acted like cake in the hospital room was the best thing EVER! The kids sure as heck didn't mind where we were eating cake...just that we were eating it in general, ha!

You have a beautiful family and your posts are always so inspirational - THANK YOU sweet friend!