After almost 16 years we finally took the plunge and bought ourselves a new bed, night stands, a mattress, an ottoman, and bed linens. It was so exciting shopping with Tim to pick out our stuff together. We very rarely go shopping together. Usually I shop during the day while he is at work.

We bought a memory foam mattress from Sam’s Club. We slept on it last night for the first time. We had to let it expand completely before sleeping on it. Tim slept like a baby. I tossed and turn a bit. I think I just need to get used to it. When I woke up I didn’t have a backache. That was wonderful. I have a memory foam pillow. Tim gave it to me two Christmas’s ago. I love it.

We went to 8 stores looking for a new comforter set for the bed. Of course the last place we went is where we found one we really liked. We saw one at Belk’s that was pretty, as well as pretty expensive. In the end we passed on it. It was dry clean only. Way to much maintenance for me.We still need to paint the room, makes curtains, and recover the ottoman.

The ottoman has beetles on it. We got it really cheap. We are going to buy some material to recover it soon.

I went this morning and got highlights in my hair. It has been brown for 8 years. Time for a change.

Joshua made me this card for Valentine’s day. It was just so cute that I had to share it.

I received a very pretty card in the mail today from my Gramma Geri. She is an artist. I wanted to share her artwork with you too.

Joshua lost his second tooth today. It has been hanging on very stubbornly for a while. Now he gets a visit from the tooth fairy.

Friday was my birthday. The years are going by way too fast. Tyler will be 15 in January. I dread it. I wish I could keep him 14. I’m not ready for him to take another step towards independence. God please give me strength.

My husband is awesome. I am so thankful he is mine. He took me out for lunch. Just the two of us. He cooked me supper. Yes, I said he cooked me supper. It was so good. Steak, potatoes, corn on the cob, salad, a nice cold glass of milk, and rolls. Then to top it off he made me my favorite cake. Carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Plus butter pecan ice cream. I think I gained 5 pounds yesterday. I was so pampered. It was awesome. One I will never forget. the boys and husband gave me the new CD by Third Day. It rocks. Really. Christian Rock. My favorite song, Born Again is on there. Love it. This CD will be in my van for a while. I also received some money. I went shopping today and bought some blouses for church and some Japanese cherry blossom body splash from bath and body works.

Sunday for our evening service we went down to McFarland park and worshiped. It was so much fun. The wind was blowing. It wasn’t too hot. Tim and Jan had their boat so that we could take turns going on a ride down the Tennessee River. It was beautiful. We talked, played, worshiped, and ate tons of watermelon. What a great way to praise the Lord. During the last prayer the wind picked up and it felt as if God was hugging us. It gave me goose bumps. I figured out that Andrew is allergic to grass. He fell in it 3 or 4 times. Not long after he broke out in a rash all over. I wish we could do this more than once a year.

My next post will be number 400. Be watching for the give away.