mentioned

"Someone" recently, OK today, mentioned to me that outsider's do not believe my father loves me or for that matter all of his children. That could not be further from the truth. So today, I will set the record straight. I have previously written a post about how much my father has done for me and continues to do things for me; however, I believe this "someone" didn't read the post. My dad was recently featured in a law journal and part of what I wrote was published for the world to see. This "someone" didn't read that either.
My Dad is man of action. There once was a book published, "the five love languages" and this book clearly defines my dad as a man who shows love through gifts. He receives love (or knows that he is loved) when his family is working side by side with him. I can not begin to name all the gifts I have received from my father, but know that they are many.
One true example of my fathers love for me, he is spending his weekend packing up my siblings home and helping them move to another home then driving TWO hours to Las Vegas to board a plane, fly to phoenix, then fly to Albuquerque so that he can be here for my sons baby blessing. He will be here less than 24 hours. He will then fly home late Sunday evening just to get back in the car and drive TWO hours back home. When he returnes home he will get less than 5 hours of sleep and show up at work.
I love my dad. I love my dad. AND I know from the very bottom of my heart that my dad loves me. If you ever wonder... "does Julie's dad really love her? He never says it?" You would be mistaken to think that he doesn't. He loves me from the very bottom of his heart.

Goals

I am on track with my goal for the year; 130 by 30. It is actually breath taking to realize I am going to accomplish most of my goals before the age of 30. I would love to weigh 130 pounds before the big day, but I am not going to count on that happening mostly because I haven't weighed less than 140 in the last two years.

I have set many goals for myself over my life time and I have accomplished ALL save two or three. The goal to become a lawyer is obviously not ever going to happen. When I got in to college I realized how hard I would have to study and decided I would rather stick with my passion, singing. Which brings me to my next goal, sing professional Opera. I was able to accomplish this goal before I turned 21; however, I haven't been in an Opera since I graduated from college over 6 years ago. My chance has come up again, and right before I turn 30! YEAH.

I set a lofty goal for myself when I was 18, to run a marathon before I turned 30. I had no idea how hard this was actually going to be. I have run a half marathon and almost died. I am starting to train for the full that will be June 6th and I am already having my doubts. This is going to be much harder than I thought.

I wanted to have all my children before I turned 30. Check! I know most people will say, "what about your daughter?" I guess my daughter is going to have to be my niece. I am so happy to have two beautiful boys. I know I was sent boys to raise them as good men. This will be my challenge and I gladly step up.

Now to set goals for the next 30 years of my life. Any suggestions? Maybe this time I will be a little more lenient with myself. My main goal for the next 30 years it so be a great wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Overall, just be a good woman.

In other news: we are blessing Nolen this coming Sunday and would love for you to come and take part. Church starts at 9:00 AM and is off Paseo and Rainbow. Hope to see you there.

Counting!

2 Months

13 pounds 9 ounces and 23 1/2 inches long

This little guy brings more joy to my life than I will ever be able to explain. He is pleasant, patient, and happy. Nolen smiles all day and is known to giggle in his sleep. He rolled over from his belly to his back (once) and has slept 7 hours straight at night! We are truly blessed to have this little man in our lives. He is a wonderful addition to our family and I really can't believe it has been two months. Time just goes by so quickly.

precious

Resolution

130 by 30

just in case you had doubts

about who Nolen looks like...