If you're reading this, then you most likely know me and there's no reason for introductions. I'm not sure how often I'll be able to keep this up, but I do want to try. TRY being the operative word there. ; )
I officially became Mrs. Landon Long on October 29, 2011. [Best day of my ever-living life.] Landon and I had a whirl-wind romance. Our first date was in January, we were engaged in June, and we got hitched in October. I wouldn't trade any of it for the world! Since then, the amazing, chaotic whirlwind has become normalcy to us. I truly did not know the correct definition of 'busy' until now. This chaos is something that we both love, but I want to be sure that as we are swirling around in all of it, we take time to remember the little pieces that make our life what it is. You know, everyone has heard those embarrassing stories that their parents tell about when they were honey mooning and how they were so "dirt poor." Well, I am definitely living in those days [especially the latter ; )], and I want to be SURE that my children don't miss any of the lovely details!
Landon is the Childrens' Pastor at The Anchor in Beaumont, TX. [Yes, I'm now a converted Texan. GAG.] I am his official idea runner-byer. Yes, that IS an official job title! He comes up with these AMAZING ideas, and I help him make them happen. Or I help him realize that they are pretty out there. Whichever seems necessary at the time. Ha! While growing up, my prayers were always, "Lord, I will do ANYthing and go ANYwhere! Whatever YOU want! Just don't let it be with kids." I found out that God DOES have a sense of humor, and I fell in love with a goofy kids' clown. : ) The most handsome clown I've ever seen! Landon is PASSIONATE about childrens' ministry -- any kind of ministry, really! He loves these kids in a way that I never knew, and that love is highly contagious. Lo and behold, the love and passion has rubbed off on me an itsy bit. I could not be happier with our church family or the children that we have the opportunity to serve!
Domestically, I am still learning to say the least. I will never ever understand how my mother balanced everything that she did! Especially putting up with my crazy Daddy! Thankfully, my wonderful husband helps me around the house... [As he tracks in nasty dirt and grass on his boots from working diligently on his precious garden outside. Sorry, just had to add that little tidbit.] I hardly ever cooked before we got married. To be perfectly honest, I burnt toast on a frequent basis. I was scared to death! Surprisingly, cooking has been one of my favorite things about being domesticated! My food hasn't killed my husband yet, so I'm assuming it's halfway decent! I don't have the whole cleaning routine down yet. I'm trying really hard, but we still have days where we take a whole day and spotlessly clean the house. This summer will really help me to get in a routine of daily cleaning. NO MORE CLOSET STUFFING!!!
I officially became Mrs. Landon Long on October 29, 2011. [Best day of my ever-living life.] Landon and I had a whirl-wind romance. Our first date was in January, we were engaged in June, and we got hitched in October. I wouldn't trade any of it for the world! Since then, the amazing, chaotic whirlwind has become normalcy to us. I truly did not know the correct definition of 'busy' until now. This chaos is something that we both love, but I want to be sure that as we are swirling around in all of it, we take time to remember the little pieces that make our life what it is. You know, everyone has heard those embarrassing stories that their parents tell about when they were honey mooning and how they were so "dirt poor." Well, I am definitely living in those days [especially the latter ; )], and I want to be SURE that my children don't miss any of the lovely details!
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