Marriage is a funny, eye-opening thing. Bjorn and I have been married for over 4 years, and by now, there's no doubt that we know each other's nuances! While we were best friends and well-acquainted even before we began dating, I'm convinced that after the wedding is when you really get to know even more little things that make the other person tick! Have you found that, too, whether with college roommates or a spouse? :) Sometimes it takes living with someone to truly realize all the things … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Bjorn!!
Happy 4th anniversary to the best husband I ever could've asked for!! Photos in this post are all by Carissa Christine! As a teenager, I spent countless evenings on my knees, praying for "FH" (what I called my future husband) - praying that God would lead us to each other, and praying for our future marriage. I couldn't wait to meet him. I didn't know how, or where, but I knew it would be a beautiful, special relationship. I had my heart set on marrying my best friend, and I prayed for him … [Read more...]
6 Simple Ways to Be Your Husband’s Greatest Champion
One of my very favorite things to hear is someone really building up their spouse. There seem to be more than enough "My husband is so stupid" conversations out there. Speaking well of my husband is something I take very seriously! In my marriage, I consider it my job - my commitment - to be Bjorn's greatest champion. It's not my job to nag him and tear him down, and assume that someone else will be his cheerleader in life. When I made the promise to love my husband through every avenue of … [Read more...]
How We Stay Connected In Our Marriage When Life Is Busy
I haven't written a post specifically about a marriage topic in a while! Marriage is one of my favorite subjects to write about, but a lot of my blogging lately has centered more around pregnancy and baby girl. :) We're down to less than 3 weeks at this point, which is super exciting, but I wanted to take today and focus on marriage itself a bit. RELATED: (Free!) Printable Prayer Cards For Your Marriage I'll admit, I do feel a little funny writing about handling busy seasons when we … [Read more...]
9 Things That Tell Me My Husband Will Be An Amazing Father
This Father's Day was a fun one! We spent time yesterday with several important fathers in our family, including Bjorn's two grandfathers. Unfortunately, we weren't able to make it up to my parents' place to wish my own dad a happy Father's Day, but we are no less grateful or thankful for him and his influence in our lives. Dads are great! Fathers have an incredible impact in this world. Their presence, decisions, demeanors, and love (or withholding of it) affect children and families so much … [Read more...]
Amy + Tyler’s Engagement Photos
Bjorn's older sister, Amy, is getting married at the beginning of July! We are all so very excited for her and Tyler. They are a wonderful match and they have such fun together! The way they look at each other is magic, and I love to see the deep friendship they have in their relationship as well. :) Last week, when Amy and Tyler were in town, we got together for a little engagement shoot. We had stormy, rainy (and windy) weather on and off for most of the day, but when the skies cleared, we … [Read more...]
Prayer Cards For Your Marriage (a free printable!)
Do your lips ever start to move in prayer, only for you to hesitate because you feel like you can't articulate it all? I feel that way so much of the time! Thankfully, Romans 8:26-27 reminds us of a promising truth: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints … [Read more...]
How To Make ANY Day Feel Like Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! In honor of this lovey-dovey holiday, I'm bringing back a post from the archives -- because any day can feel like Valentine's Day with the ones you love! Most people get quite excited about Valentine's Day. It's a happy, cheerful, fun holiday, without a whole lot of stress - and one that focuses on spending time with loved ones and enjoying special treats! :) I've never been all that obsessed with it, but I certainly love the opportunity to bake fun goodies … [Read more...]
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