How did 30 years pass by so fast....

Today is my 30th Birthday! I find that so hard to believe. It seems like just yesterday I was turning 16, graduating from high school, turning 21, or getting married. Wow I have entered another decade in my life. I certainly don't feel any older and I have been told I don't even look close to 30. We shall see what this new time in my life brings. Hopefully great things will come. One in particular I have been praying for daily.

Patrick and his family had a party for me Saturday night. It was so great to see so many people I love ,both family and friends, in one place. The food was good, cake was great, and the fellowship was awesome. I am going to attempt to post some pictures. Hopefully it will work.

The first one was taken today on my birthday with some crazy glasses I found. Life is better when you have fun!!



I found out the only picture I took with my husband was taken by my pastor's 4 year old. So it is a little blurry and uneven. But she was so sweet. She wanted to see my camera. Then she said you two get together. For 4 she did not do too bad!




The precious little baby is my 4 month old niece Simone Claire. She has the longest eyelashes!! I love her to pieces. I was so glad my mom and sister came and that they brought Simone. I feel truly blessed to have that many people that love me, and would come to celebrate my birthday.

Does Anyone Hear Her...

Two fold title.. One of my favorite songs by Casting Crowns and I am stepping into this big blogger world and wondering if anyone can "hear me." I figured now was a good as time as ever to jump straight in. My life is not all that interesting now, but I do have a lot of time on my hands lately. Lately for some reason I have been dealing with some insomnia. I often fill this sleepless time by reading other people's blogs. All are very inspirational in one way or another. Lately I have become obsessed with reading crafty and thrifty blogs. I am hoping to learn a few things. I also have found tons of blogs filled with great Christian women who have all been through some serious storms in their lives. They have made it through or still making it through and are so full of wisdom, hope, belief, and encouragement for others.

Guess I should introduce myself to anyone who might happen by. My name is Kim and I live in a cute little city in Mississippi. I am currently 29 for five more days. Yep turn the big 30 on Monday the 30th. What some people call your golden birthday. I hope this is a golden year for me. I have been married for four years to Patrick. I love him so much and am thankful everyday for God putting him in my life. We have not been blessed with children yet. We have been trying to conceive for 9 months now. I hope so much it is our turn soon. So many of our friends have children already or are currently pregnant. But I have had to learn again that it is in His time not ours. I guess you are always going to be in a position where you want so desperately to be where someone else is. I remember being single and all my friends getting married. I always told myself I would never find anyone. He always has a plan for you. It just doesn't always come as quickly as you would like. Sometimes that is a hard pill to swallow.

Well I have blabbed enough. We shall see if anything comes of this. :)