One year.

So, this Sunday December the 23rd will be a very,very special day for me. Not only will it be the Sunday I get to pull out my Christmas hat and show it off, but on this date last year a very special event took place that changed two peoples lives forever. Where two people came together and made a commitment to love one another unconditionally, to cherish each other more than any other, to honor one another, and to minister together as one flesh. The 23rd of December last year was the day I married my forever best friend, my holy hunk. I still remember the jitters I had from last year. The thought of that big step in life I was taking that would change my life forever. And this Sunday will be our one year mark.. One year down Mr. Riley and the rest of our lives to go!

I have learned so much about this handsome man I am quite taken with this past year. This year hasn't been the perfect year that's for sure. This year hasn't been the best financially for us considering he finally just got a career in late September and we're still in the process of learning to be good a steward with our money as well. Leon had to learn to take care of a wife with horrible morning sickness within three months after getting married. And I had to learn to understand my husband and what he was going through during that time. But one thing I have learned about Marriage and life in general is that if God is the complete center of both of your lives then all things are possible and all things will will work together to good for those who love Him.

I praise God for Leon and I am so extremely thankful for him everyday! We are so good for each other. I have wondered why we were put together sometimes. But now I finally know why! He needed a submissive wife who understands who he is as a person. And I needed someone to give me an extra push and challenge when I needed it. It's so funny how two very different people can fit together so perfectly.

I have taken this year to study my husband.. I definitely don't have a degree on him yet or anything. He's just so much it might take me a few years  a life time to have him all down. But I do love everything about him. But then again I really wish he was a breakfast person. I LOVE breakfast and I think he should too! Aw well. I guess he can't love everything I love ;)

I know he doesn't like being touched when he sleeps. Which I must admit is hard for me sometimes. Because honestly the only thing I wanna do when I sleep is cuddle... I get him a few times though!

Happy early Anniversary sweetie! I'm so looking forward to the rest of our lives together as we both continue to seek the Lord and the purpose and ministry He has in store for us!
If you would like to read about our love story you can go here!

So, check it out! Leon and I haven't even been married for a year yet and we already increased the human population!! Imagine what we could do in a life time! hehehe

Yes, I tried to do a post with no pictures of Evie. Considering that's pretty much all my blog has been about since she was conceived... I just couldn't help it though! She just looks so darn cute.

On the board!

 Sunday Leon and I went on a date to the Baltimore railroads museum! It was a great experience for us both considering we both really enjoy

My husband thinks he can just go up and talk to anybody!

He really loves trains...

Well, I believe the most perfect Caption for this one should be titled "The man I love" It fits right? <3

You should have seen the looks we were getting!!

Yes, that excited look on his face was because he got to push buttons!

Ummm... I'll hold it thanks!

I'm so glad he let me take pictures!

This train was actually from the "Civil war"!!!

Um, pardon me sir, Do you have the time?

Ha, try fitting that in your purse! Well, actually I think I can!

Watch and see as the incredible Leon writes his name in the code!

What I have learned the past couple of weeks.

 “It is a foolish woman who expects her husband to be to her that which only Jesus Christ Himself can be: always ready to forgive, totally understanding, unendingly patient, invariably tender and loving, unfailing in every area, anticipating every need, and making more than adequate provision. Such expectations put a man under an impossible strain”
― Ruth Graham

So as we all know my beloved hubby started the police academy about two weeks ago. This is his third week going on now. I was so excited about this job for us! I know this job is the job The Lord wanted Leon to have for the time being  to prepare him for his future ministry and to also use Leon to reach other people in the area. What I didn't realize is God had in mind to teach me a little something too! These last couple of weeks God has been working on me about what it truly means to be a wife, to be the woman of virtue that he needed and how important it truly is to set a joyous vibe in the house for the husband to arrive home.

 Week 1. Week one is what the police academy called "Hell week" They said that they were going to do everything in their power to make you quit the academy because they said if you can't handle them, you certainly can't handle the city. This was clearly the hardest week for the both of us. Of course more for him than for me. And I honestly think it would have been easier for me if I didn't have these pregnancy emotions going on. Leon would come home exhausted looking. (I honestly have never seen him so exhausted) Some days he'd come home with new bruises, one day he came home with blood marks on his shirt collar because he didn't shave that morning. So they made him use someone's razor to dry shave, and another day he came home with cuts, and missing skin on his hands because they made them bear craw across a base ball field with rocks,glass, and sand. Along with constantly  getting yelled and cussed at throughout the day. By the end of the day he was pretty much physically and emotionally strained. I guess you could say I wasn't expecting  the "Police academy" to be this hardcore. In fact I lost it emotionally after he told me one morning not to make a lunch that needs to be refrigerated. Because they had to earn that right. After he left I went upstairs to ball my eyes out because I felt so sorry for him. Even though he would do nothing to get sympathy. Sympathy is not in his vocabulary. But me being a pregnant wife seeing my husband get treated this way was absolutely devastating. But no way was I gonna let Leon see me cry. I mean that would be the last thing he needed to see before leaving for work right? So, after telling me about not being able to refrigerate his stuff and after starting to get upset about it in shock, I held it back, hugged him and said "Only

What's been happening in my life lately.

Look no feet!

Evelynne has been kicking so much lately! It's so funny sometimes. I also feel a deep bond with her when she moves because I play along with her. I'll put my hand on a certain area of my stomach and she'll touch where my hand is. It's so amazing! Watching this precious little life growing inside of me. In my first trimester I couldn't wait until pregnancy was over. But now, I think I might miss it. Having your child grow inside of you, talking with her, and having her with you 24/7  is extremely special. This active little girl has my heart.

 Some books I have been reading to her. 

What I've been reading the last 6 of months!

These are a few things I crocheted together for her. The thing with yarn still attached is a blanket I'm working on. I can't wait til it's finished. You know me! Keeping myself busy ;)

                                                                  BIG NEWS!!!
 I am now married to a  Police officer trainee! My wonderful husband went off to his new job this morning. He looked so handsome in his suit! I'm not real sure on what he'll be doing today because his physical training won't start until the 7th of September. I'm sure I'll get the scoop over dinner tonight. Until then I can't wait until he gets home. And also to see him when he officially get's his uniform hehe! A lot of people ask me if I'm afraid of him becoming a Police officer. After all Baltimore city is a dangerous place. But my answer is one big fat NO! Of course not. I know God's hand is around him and that my husband is protected. I'm not worried or concerned at all. And I shouldn't be ;) I know Leon will do great as a cop. He's compassionate, loving, caring and he doesn't take nonsense from others. People respect My Mr. Riley.  He's very mission minded in this career. He said he may be getting paid to be a cop, but what he really is, is a undercover Evangelist. Sigh.. I'm in love with this gentleman!