FIRST Post!

Hey, everyone! Welcome to my new blog! I don't really know where this will go or who plans on reading it BUT.... I was inspired by some friends this weekend so here it goes!

 I will start with an introduction and how I chose this new blog name.

 I'm Vicki. 30 years old, 3 kiddos, wonderful husband, beagle mom, home schooler, photographer, Jesus lover, homemaker, frugal shopper, minimalist..... did I miss anything? Probably. I am assuming most people who read this will be my friends and family because they will feel the need to be supportive. HA! But in case you don't know... I really love my life. I'm moody sometimes. A lot of times. I lost my mom last year and I will bring that up... a LOT. I'm healing. and grieving. I love coffee... and yoga.... and my kids. Hence, my blog name. I'm also obsessed with my husband. We began dating on Halloween in '03 and have been together ever since.  If anyone ever asks me how we have made it this long, my answer is consistent. My husband is very forgiving and very patient. He is a Godly man and deserves more credit than he gets. He is my world! Without him, I just would be so, so very lost.  He is my support, keeps me laughing, a wonderful dad to our three beautiful children, and he makes me food. He knows the way to my heart.

 That's a good start, right??? Now let's see where this thing goes.

 Thanks for reading!

 -Vicki H.

Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 17, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    You are amazing girl!

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  2. The Chef Wife LifeSeptember 21, 2018 at 8:35 AM

    You describe your husband like I think of mine. Patient. Forgiving. Two of the most important qualities I think.

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    1. vickihopkinsinspirationstationSeptember 25, 2018 at 12:07 PM

      I could not agree more! It's awesome to marry someone that inspires you to be better. These are things I'm always working on in myself as well. Definitely not strengths of mine

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