May 25, 2016

It's a smoothie, no, it's a salad!

Blended Families
What does that mean to you?
I like to think of our family as a salad
One because we have a lot of salad eaters in the family, and
Two because that's what it feels like.
It feels like there are a lot of great things in the bowl
But everyone is still an individual.
Our family is so great.
When Steve and I got married 3 years ago today, (can I get a whoop, whoop)
We became the "dressing" that helps hold all the pieces of salad together.
Combining two families into one is hard.
Combining two family cultures is hard.
And frankly, not everyone is always jumpin' up and down about our new salad.
Some have jumped right into the bowl and covered themselves in dressing.
Other's are in the bowl, but are not sure if they like the new bowl or the dressing.
While other's are still waiting outside the bowl, not sure about jumping in yet.
And you know what?  It's all good!  It's all o.k.!
When I married Steve three years ago, I had no idea what life would bring.
I am so grateful for that decision!  I am so grateful I listened to the spirit!
I am so grateful for Steve and for his love.  
I am so grateful for 10 kids that work really hard to find something awesome in our new salad!
Happy Anniversary to Us!  
I love you Steve, more that you will ever know!