Sleep

Putting your baby in the crib for the first time and having her sleep 7.5 hours :) Then taking her in your room and cuddling with the family until 11am. And making pancakes at noon.

satisfying

Assembling furniture so we can host guests.

Salvation

the assurance of our eternal life.

A late night phone call with a good friend that makes you forget that you are exausted and have to get up six hours.

Happiness is...

hearing the sounds of laughter from both dad and child while they are bonding, especially during bath time.

filling out fafsa for the last time...woot. Joel graduates in a year!

Being able to watch a child grow and develop!

Happiness is...

being married to my best friend for 5 years!

The Olympics. I like them.

a new year filled with possibilities.