Blessed by the Best

Good Morning world. This post is to my brother, Dallas John Rayner. 

Let me start by saying how blessed I am to have such an incredible brother. I am so thankful for the relationship we have. 

Recently, we celebrated his high school graduation. I am so proud of him for making it through high school with his head held high. 

Now, he is off to Long Beach state college to study nutrition. 

 

And I got to spend his graduation morning with him. We had a breakfast and coffee date. 

His favorite gluten free cupcakes from dreamy creations with a custom peppermint frosting for his grad. 

About a year ago I had the privilege of witnessing his baptism and hearing his testimony. It was an amazing day. The Lord has truly been so gracious to us. 

 

Stones collected on the beach that wonderful day to always remind me of the goodness of God and my love for my brother. 

I always enjoy every opportunity I have to spend with him. I have the opportunity to spend this weekend with him in our home town. It is such a joy. When I arrived in town I saw a few strange things before arriving at my grandparents house. I saw a crazy man on the side of the road and then a cat with a harness and a leash. Weird!!

Then we drove down to the beach to take a walk on the pier. 

The moon was beautiful! Can't wait for the rest of our adventures. 

I love you Dallas!!

Love is in the Air

Summer has arrived in full force. Wedding season is in full swing. Love is in the air.

Now that's Love!

I sit here with a cup of tea and homemade cinnamon raisin bread that is o, so delicious. I wish I could share with all of you.

I am overjoyed to share with you the marriage of two dear couples to Joey and I. It has been a sweet time of rejoicing in Gods goodness. Both of these men were groomsmen in our wedding and longtime friends of Joey. Their now wives couldn't be any sweeter and it has been so neat to see love that these men has for one another. They share so much with each other, even the name of their wives. Although their love for the Lord is evident and they share the initials HP, they have completely different personalities. 

Hannah and Spencer had a beautiful wedding in the mountains on fathers day weekend. It was a joyous time of laughter and merriment.

 She was wearing her mother altered wedding dress. It was stunning. They both were so happy.

Joey and I being silly.

The other day we got to celebrate with Hannah and JP(Jonathan). It was a Park wedding. Beside the sweltering heat while setting up and the playing discus with the center pieces, we had a fantastic time. Hannah looked Gorgeous. The day was finally all about them, they got to be on the other side of the camera. Watching them put Christ as the center of the their relationship from the beginning has been a blessing to witness. They are a great example of a young Godly couple.

First entrance as Mr. and Mrs. Park.
He is already Leading.

My Hot date and I.

He looks so handsome!

Then to top off the last 3 weeks, we celebrated our 2 year anniversary. We had a very humble and enjoyable date night, but did not take a single picture. What was I thinking?!?!

Joey is the man of my dreams and the leader I never dreamed I'd have, but always needed. God knew what he was doing and always has. I am so thankful for our marriage and how it has pushed me to grow in ways I didn't even know I needed to grow. My husband is the sweetest man and I could not have a better man for me. I am truly blessed. I would not want to take this journey through life with anyone else. I am head over heals for this man. He may not always realize it because I am not a lovey-dovey person, but I am. 

So that's all folks.

May you all be blessed by the truth of the cross.