Loves!

There are many things we love here at Pace Place. This post is about three of them.

1. SNOW!!!!

Here are our snow pictures from the weekend.

#2. Valentine's Day!!!!

I set a special table for our Sunday lunch on Valentine's Day. There were candles and our cards we had exchanged. We had pork chops, rice, carrots, rolls, and heart-shaped rice krispy treats.

Mike told me that I'm cheesy.

Allyson asked whose birthday it was.

Ahhhh, I just love holidays. I know they really do appreciate me. :D

(Disregard the mess on the bar looking toward our living room. We are renovating!)

#3. My new Bible Class!!!!

I just started teaching 1st & 2nd grade mid-quarter on Wednesday nights. I have co-written the curriculum for this class. I have learned so much while doing all of this. We have very engaging lessons and my students are so sweet!

Here they are wearing the (almost) Full-Armor of God. I told them to pose as warriors for the picture. :D

I only had two sets of armor so they had to share.

They look great and I just LOVE them.

So, there are three things that we love.

THE END! :D

Valentine's Day Survey

I saw this Valentine's Survey on Kristen's blog and thought I might fill it out as well! Thanks for sharing, Kristen!

1. When was your "engagement" anniversary: MLK, jr. weekend 2005

2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: March 26, 2005

3. How long have you known your spouse: about 5 1/2 years

4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: 6 weeks!

5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: A cookout at a friend's appartment. I was with someone else and I actually don't remember meeting him!

6. What is your spouses name: John Michael

7. Do you have any children yet: yes

8. How many: One, for now

9. Do you have any house pets: no

10. Do you own a house or rent: own 2; we rent one out.

11. Do you live in the country or town/city: outskirts of town

12. What is one of your favorite activities together: ummm...look at us! Eat.

13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: a cruise

14. How many siblings (including in-laws): 6

15. What church do you attend: WR Church of Christ

16. Is this the church you were married in: Yes

17. What is your favorite restaurant to eat at together: Shahenshah Diner (Indian), Longhorn

18. Do you work or stay at home: Work-Elementary School Media Specialist

19. Where did you honeymoon: Vegas

20. Leave a piece of marriage advice: Love means putting someone else's happiness first; which in turn, will make you happy. (Does that even make sense? :D)

July 2009-Elegant Night on our cruise

June 2005 Camping Trip-Helen, Ga

Allyson's 2nd birthday-Aug. 2008

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?

There have been a lot of football and "favorite team" posts lately. So, I just have to share my story.

Many of you know that I was married before. I was very young when I married the first time. My first husband was very much into sports. ESPN was on all the time. If it wasn't, then there was some type of game on. My family didn't watch sports, so this was new to me. I tried, but I just couldn't get into it at all.

We had one TV in our single-wide trailor. So, being bored just became my way of life. For two years I saw no movies or watched no TV shows other than Martin (of all shows!). And, it grew worse. At first it was baseball, football, and basketball. Then, just to irritate me (I think), he started watching hockey, golf, soccer, etc, etc. If it was competitive, it was on!

My life was SO miserable.

*Fortunately, he cheated on me and our marriage ended. I didn't know it at the time, but that was the best thing that ever happened to me.

All of a sudden I got my life back and was able to control the remote!

Years later, I met Michael. We were friends at first and in a conversation he mentioned that he wasn't a sports fan. He just wasn't interested in sports of any kind. I proposed on the spot. We've been happy ever since!

Well, that's not quite how it went. But I did say, "Really!? Will you marry me?!" haha

So, we may not be "cool". Perhaps you think we are lame. We don't think badly of anyone that has a favorite team or a favorite sport.

But, I think you'll agree that we are made for each other!

Mike + Dawn = 4 Ever

*See comments for a note about my ex.