Friday's letters

Hooray for Friday!!! 

I am very ready for the weekend. 

But first.... Let's write some letters with Ashley! {does she even do these anymore? Lol}

Dear Bank Account, 

Sorry you have been empty for awhile. But thank you for paying all of our bills! Hopefully soon there will be more in there for ya! 

Dear BabyV,

You absolutely delight my heart. More then I ever thought possible. Your laugh and smile make my day. You are such an adventurer and I pray that I can always cultivate that in you! My biggest prayer is that you will see The Lord evident in your life and it will lead you down His path. You are our little pride and joy! Also, how is it your birthday in a little over a week! I can't wait to celebrate this past year of you!!! 

Dear Coffee,

I just want to thank you for giving my the extra energy to chase after my little guy, do the laundry, and just BE AWAKE when every part of me wants to sleep. Thank you for being my companion allll day! Iced or hot, you are a miracle. 

Dear Summer,

I hate you. I just do. I hate shorts. I hate heat. I hate sweat. I hate humidity. Go away! 

Dear MrV,

I am soooo proud of you on your promotion at work! I know I have told you a million times but I am! I am so glad I have you on this journey as spouses and parents. I know we aren't perfect and we are continually improving but I am blessed to have you! 

Dear Lord,

First of all - thank you! Thank you for my healthy baby boy and my wonderful husband. Thank you for Your grace and Your mercy that flow over me like a river. You are so good and I know I don't say thank you enough. I want to honor you with my words and actions always. I want to be an example to BabyV and future children. Thank you for guiding me along Your path and for Your never ending love. Bless each and every one of my followers. Reveal Yourself to them in new ways and give them peace that surpasses all understanding. Bless their finances, their marriages, their waiting, their children, their wombs, their minds, and their bodies! Amen

Dear readers/followers/friends,

You all are so amazing!!!! You have been patient with me while I figure out how to manage blogging with having a little one! You have shared stories with me, encouraged me, and make me smile! It's so fun getting to know you all and I realize that not every 140 of you read my blog everyday {although I like to pretend you get excite when I post something} but seriously you all just make my day that you even decided to follow Captivated By Love. 

I hope you all have a great weekend! Anything fun planned? Or just relaxing this weekend? Who has to work? Let me know in the comments! 

Letters, weekends, and love. - Mrs. V

Friday's Letters

Writing some letters with Ashley tonight. 

Dear husby,

Thank you so so much for cleaning the house yesterday!!! After being at work all day {on thanksgiving when I would rather be with my family} it was so wonderful to come home to a super clean home. I hope we can get a tree soon and decorate for Christmas!!! I love you! Thank you for being my spiritual leader and my best friend. 

Dear Seth, 

I know this thanksgiving wasn't very fun for you... Since you couldn't eat all the deliciousness. Next year I promise. One year ago today I found out you were growing in my belly! It is a day that will always be remembered! I looked at these two pink lines and couldn't help but cry! I rejoiced and praised God for my little miracle. 

You are becoming just the cutest little guy ever. I am really enjoying watching you grow. Today you stared at a pillow and reached out to grab it and it just warmed my heart! I love you more then you can know! I pray that The Lord protects you and guides you all the days of your life! I declare peace and joy over you and that weapon formed against you shall prosper. I love you, son. 

Dear bank account,

I. Am. Sorry. 

Dear Missouri,

Well we have been here for almost two months and I am still unsure about you. It's way to cold!!!! Maybe take it easy on me? At least until I have more in my bank account and I can buy winter clothes. 

Dear Jeep,

I guess your radiator went out the other day. You probably don't like this cold weather either. I will try to fix you soon. But for now you will just stay parked. 

Dear Lord,

I am always in awe of You. I feel you convicting my heart and longing to be with me. My time management has been awful and I know I NEED to get back into that secret place with You. I am such a better wife, mom, and person when I am relying on You, Lord. Thank you for grace and for the Holy Spirit who so lovingly reminds me of what's important. Amen. 

Dear readers/followers/friends,

I hope you all had a great thanksgiving filled with lots if yumminess and love!!!!!! If any of you went Black Friday shopping then I hope you found some deals! 

Thanks again for reading my little blog. I am so encouraged by your emails and testimonies that you send to me! I pray for each of you and it delights my heart when you email me and let me know how you are doing! Praying The Lord speaks to you this week friends!!! 

Letters and love. -Mrs. V 

Fridays letters

Lets write some letters with Ashley today. 

Dear Fall,

I love you! Pumpkin spice lattes, scarves, beautiful colors, boots, football, and snuggles! There is not much I don't love about you -- except that you leave me. But I plan to enjoy every moment you are here! 

Dear Missouri, 

We have been here a week. I know there is so much more of you to explore but so far I like you. Not so much the drivers here... But I know you can't help that. Please go easy on me this winter -- I am not a fan of snow. 

Dear Husby, 

I am sorry for all my crankiness! Lack of sleep and adjusting to life with a newborn is been a lot tougher then I imagined. Thank you for grace and forgiveness even when I don't deserve it. I will try my best to treat you better. I love you so much!

Dear Baby V, 

My love for you grows every single day! I am still in awe of you and that you were inside my belly. It's so funny how every little thing you do makes me smile - even if its burping or farting. I pray for you every day; that The Lord will speak to you and guard you. I pray that you will grow strong physically and spiritually. I pray that you will know who God is and that you will live a life that points to Christ. I love you so much my little munchkin. And I always will. 

Dear Lord, 

Thank you. Thank you for my life. My prayer is that others will see You exalted in my life. You are so good. Even in my confusion - You are good. Even in my stupidity - You are good. In my disbelief, rebellion, and fear - You are always good. I pray I never forget that. I adore you. 

Dear readers/followers/friends, 

Once again you encourage me! I wish I could give you all tons of hugs. I love hearing your stories and experiences. Your testimonies continue to capture my attention -- even the ones that are not finished. Continue to trust The Lord. Remember that He wants to give you the desires of our heart. He is so good and chose YOU! He chose you long before you chose Him. 

Thank you for reading and sharing in my joy of Baby V. Thank you for the prayers and excitement during my move. You are all so remarkable and impact my life so much! 

Happy weekend!!! 

Letters and love. - Monica 

Fridays Letters

Lets write some letters today with Ashley! 

Dear Husby, 

I love you and I am so proud of you! I am so glad that I have you to work through things! I know marriage isn't perfect but I am beyond blessed to be figuring this out alongside of you! Thank you for pointing me to Christ and reminding me what grace looks like. 

Dear Southern Summer, 

I am sorry -- but I kinda hate you! Hot and muggy is not what I call happiness. I never want to leave my house. So lets work on this humidity. I am sure my husband would appreciate it too. Thanks! 

Dear Sophia Belle, 

You are so incredibly sweet when you snuggle up to me on the couch. Remember you have a brother coming soon and you will need to make room for him. Also thank you for staying out of the rain today! Kisses! 

Dear Baby V, 

Well I am sure you know your daddy's voice! At our ultrasound you didn't move until daddy started talking and then you waved. You are the most beautiful and precious boy I have ever laid my eyes on. We cannot wait to meet you, my love bug! Feeling you kick and hearing your heart beat are my two favorite things! 

 We pray for you every single day! I love you! 

Dear PUPPS, 

Thank you for picking me out of 200 pregnant women to attack! These itchy red bumps all over are so not fun! So if you don't mind - you have over stayed your welcome. 

Dear lovely readers/followers/friends, 

You are all beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for walking along this journey with me! I am praying for you all to have a fresh encounter with The Lord! Every single one of you have such an amazing story and gifts! Getting comments and emails from you warm my heart! 

And I leave you with a reminder for the single ladies (all the single ladies) and the married ones as well! (; 

Fridays Letters

Dear Baby V,
I am already so so in love with you! Feeling you move around and kick is the best feel ever. Daddy and I pray for you daily and can't wait to meet you and hug you for the first time! Love you!!!

Dear Alabama Weather,
Seriously??? Can we stop with the crazy scary storms. This California girl is NOT a fan of fast winds and tornados. Lets make this yr different and have none!

Dear Sophia Belle,
You have become such a beautiful dog! I am so proud of you for no longer biting and chewing (minus socks... You gotta just stay away from those).
I hope you are enjoying your BIG yard.... But daddy might be getting you a brother dog soon so hopefully you can share! Love you princess!

Dear Husband,
I am not a good napper. You are so sweet to have me lie down since my back has been hurting .... But I am just laying here and not sleeping.
Thank you for being you! You are such a great man, wonderful husband, and spiritual leader. I can't wait to see you interact with Seth and teach him to be a man of God.

Dear Lord,
I praise You! It's really the only thing I have been able to say lately. I am just in awe of who You are and all You do! Thank You for your goodness, God. I pray You would touch me, my family, and every beautiful person reading this right now with a fresh love. Ignite a fire in our hearts, Lord. I love you!

Dear huge bugs,
Get out of my house! Ok, thanks.

Dear readers/followers/friends,
Thank you for reading my blog and commenting. You all continue to inspire me with your kindness and love. You make it fun to share my heart and my updates on my life. (: I pray for all you!
Remember to check out my social media to stay even more updated on everything! (: Have a lovely weekend!!!

Letters and love, Monica

Fridays Letters

Dear New House,
I am sooo excited to move into you tomorrow! This last house has done its job nicely but I am ready for this new season! And thank you for having some great kitchen counter space and a nice yard for Sophia.

Dear Sophia Belle,
You make me smile and want to scream every day! You are too adorable when you are cuddling with me or sleeping with your daddy -- but you CANNOT jump on me anymore. It's actually starting to hurt. I am so ecstatic for you have a yard to run around in and now we won't have to drive to the park to play catch. Xoxo.

Dear every pair of pants I own,
I am sad to say this - but we need to take a break. It's not you, it's me! I swear. And maybe someday we can be reunited but for now I need to find something that better suits me (and the growing baby belly).

Dear Baby V,
If ever there is a time to be immodest - let it be next week at our gender appointment. (;
I am already so incredibly in love with you! Feeling the little flutter this morning could have brought me to tears. We pray for you daily and couldn't be happier with you! God has truly blessed us!

Dear Husby,
You take such good care of me! Thank you for being understanding of my ridiculous cries, crazy attitude, and strange cravings the past few days. You are a dream come true! And as always thank you for loving me like Christ loves the church.

Dear follower/readers/friends,
Ya'll (that's my new found southernness coming out) are just amazing!! All your encouraging words and beautiful comments just make my heart smile! Thank you for all the kind remarks to my growing baby belly! You make me feel confident hehe.
And just thank you for even following and reading Captivated By Love. My blog started out as a journal for myself and it has turned into a great place where I am able to inspire people and equally be inspired by you all! I pray Jesus encounters you all in new ways and that the comfort from the Holy Spirit will just overflow through you!

Dear Lord,
I know the past few days the enemy has been trying to rob my thoughts and steal my joy, today was the worst. But I know that when I am weak YOU are strong! I will be victorious and no longer listen to the poisonous lies from the devil! Father, thank you again for giving me this beautiful gift of motherhood and my prayer is that I can grow every day! I love you with all my heart and more.

Letters and love - Monica

Fridays Letters

I haven't done one of these in awhile but I thought we should link up with Ashley atThe Sweet Season and write some letters! (:

Dear weekend, I am sooo excited you are here! I never thought that this housecleaning/babysitting job would take so much out of me. I think I will just relax the whole time and sip tea {and clean MY house that looks like a disaster}. Hope you can stay longer this time!

Dear Sophia Belle, I am proud of you that you are now completely house broken!! No accidents in two weeks is a great accomplishment! Now let's work on other things -- like coming when we call your name, not jumping on me, and not eating up the couch! But still... Progress!

Dear Husby, thank you thank you THANK YOU again for the car!!! I am very much looking forward to driving it around more! I am sad that you work tomorrow but at least we will have Sunday to hang out {and cuddle}. You are so good to me and I am so glad that we are taking time to be together before our family grows.

Dear Baby V,  daddy and I should be able to hear your heartbeat and see you next week! We are very very happy! We pray for you every single day. We pray for your well being and that God is already speaking to you as He forms you in my belly! I am already in awe of you, baby!

Dear readers/followers/friends, I am extremely sorry that my posts have been few and far between!!! I know I keep telling you that I am gonna get better and then I never do! Now that I am {almost} out of the first trimester my energy should be coming back - which means I will have the mental capacity to blog again! I appreciate every single one of you and I can't believe I have already surpassed 100 followers! You all encourage and inspire me and I am humbled by you all! Know that even though I haven't been able to post I have been thinking of you and praying for you all. (:

Dear Heavenly Father,  You are so incredibly good! What you are creating in my body leaves me completely speechless and tears start to form in my eyes! Continue to have a hand on this pregnancy and the beautiful little miracle inside of me. Thank you that Your grace and joy are new and available every morning for me, Lord. My heart is ablaze for You. God, burn like a fire in me - for the sake of the world . It has nothing to do with me - but it has EVERYTHING to do with You. I don't want people to look at me and think "oh what a nice girl she is", I want people to think "wow! What does she have that allows her to be the way she is. I want that!".  I do not care if I am popular or doing what everyone else is doing ... I don't need to tip toe the line of 'good and ok' for a Christian. I just want to represent You WELL! This is my hearts cry, God and forgive me for all the times I have not lived up to that. I pray for every one reading this that the fire in their hearts will start to burst into flame and their passion will arise! I declare that Holy Spirit will speak to them and begin to tell them all the things they needed to hear. And I pray for boldness, God! That WE WILL NOT BE SILENT BECAUSE A FIRE BURNS INSIDE US! I love you so much, Lord. Amen

Letters and love. -Monica

Fridays Letters

Happy happy Friday lovelies!!!!

Husby is watching some football channel and I am sitting here trying to convince him that he DOES want to see the play 'Peter Pan' tonight. Haha. We will see how it goes.

Lets write some letters with Ashley

Dear Husby,
I am so so glad that you are feeling better!!! After almost two weeks of you being sick ... I am beyond ready for you to feel like your normal self.
I know that this sickness was not ideal but I am overjoyed that we had some quality time and talked. My heart gets so so happy to just sit and talk to you! I love you so much!
Love always, Your Rib

Dear Sophia,
You are growing up so fast! I love to look at pictures and videos of you when you were a puppy. (:
Lets keep it up with this potty training thing... I think we are finally getting it.
Love, your momma

Dear Fall,
I am sooo glad you are here!!!! I never realize how much I missed you until you come back! (: I am excited to see how you will be in Alabama.
Stay as long as you would like! We can enjoy boots, scarves, pumpkin spice lattes, colorful scenery, and football. (:
- Mrs. V

Dear homemakers,
I made homemade apple sauce, cinnamon roll pancakes, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and spinach and pepper Jack cheese stuffed chicken this past week.
I am just really really proud of myself and wanted to tell you all! (:
Sincerely, the new domesticated wife

Dear readers/followers/friends,
Thank you all again for coming back to my little blog time after time and reading my words. (:
Your comments always warm my heart and put a smile on my face. I would love to do a giveaway when o get to 100 followers just to thank you all!
You all truly inspire and encourage me! You allow me to be open, honest, real, sometimes silly, and true to myself. So thank you all!
Incredibly humbled, Monica

Dear Lord,
Here I am again in awe of who You are! Thank you for blessing me and my family. These past few weeks you have freed me from a lot of hurt and insecurities. You have done amazing things in my heart and in my marriage. Thank you for giving me life and for calling me Your beloved.
Thank you for your constant provision and everlasting love that goes beyond my thinking. Please encounter everyone who reads this blog. Reveal yourself to them in a new way and restore broken relationships. You are such a good good God!
Forever, Your Beloved

Letters and love. - Monica

Friday's Letters

Linking up with  Ashley's blog for some letters. (:

dear friday,
Thank you for being here!!! I am so so ready for the weekend! (: Although Saturdays are my favorite day (date day with my love) you are a very close second!

dear Sophia,
You are such a cute little snuggler!!! I love it when you cuddle up with your little stuffed animals! I wish that you want to cuddle with your daddy and I ... instead of bite us. Lets work on this.

dear blog community,
You all give me more reasons to LOVE blogging! Not only to get to share my stories with my friends and family but you all are so encouraging to me! I love all the sweet comments I get and all the friendships I am making from blogging!!! (: Thank you all!

dear Mr. V,
I adore you!!! You have worked so hard this week and I am so so glad that you are off earlier today! We are going to have a very fun weekend! I am still in shock that we have been married a year already... it feels like our wedding was just last week. hehe. But... we are going to be newlyweds until five years!!! (: I love you so so much!!! Thank you for understanding me and being patient with me always. I love learning with you!

dear new cleaning schedule, 
Thank you for keeping my accountable!! You have been helping me so so much!!! I want to be best the stay at home wife that I can be... and you are helping me to do that. pretty much.. I adore you!

dear Lord, 
Again, I am in awe of You. Writing out my testimony for Sippy Cups and Pearls reminded me again of how good You are!!!  I want to always give you glory and I yearn to live for you! Thank you for unconditional love and your grace that is new every morning! You call me your beloved and I know deep in my heart that I am Yours. Thank you for always meeting me where I am at and taking delight in me. I love you!

Dear readers/followers/friends, 
I love getting to know you all better! Thank you for reading and commenting! You all make my day and put a smile on my face!!! (: I appreciate every single one of you!!! (: I pray that you will all discover who you are in Christ and what you have to offer. Remember that you have more worth then rubies and the Lord adores you!

letters and love. - Monica
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Friday's Letters

Happy weekend lovelies!!!

Lets write some letters!




Dear Sophia, 
Could you please stop chewing on me, the blankets, the shoes, and everything that is not your toys. Thanks! We loved snuggling with you last night while watching football. I hope you get used to it... that is your daddy's favorite thing to do. (:
Love, your momma

Dear Home, 
Can you ever stay clean? I feel like I have been cleaning you nonstop every single day. Kitchen. Bathroom. Living room. Bedroom. Floors. Eh... oh well. I am going to clean you super good today so I can relax all the weekend.
- Stay at home wife

Dear Chapstick, 
I am OVERJOYED that I found you! Thank you for keeping my lips soft and happy.
With love, a girly girl

Dear Love, 
I had soooo much fun with you at dinner for your birthday last weekend! You looked too cute in that Sombrero!
I am so glad that we can talk and work things through and we are learning more and more about communication. Thank you for that wonderful date day! I think that we needed it. You work so incredibly hard for us and you deserve to just do fun things and relax.
I love you and appreciate you soo much! I wish you didn't have to work tomorrow so that we can just hang out again. I am looking forward to church on Sunday with you!!! (:
Forever, Your Rib

Dear Follower/Friends, 
Thank you all for reading! I am just always in awe of the comments and emails I get from all of you! I appreciated it so much! You are all too sweet for words!
I made some changes to my blog style. What do you all think? I am not an expert at blogging or layouts or html or anything so I am always proud of myself when it can at least function properly! hehe.
I am enjoying getting to know you all a little bit better!
Thanks again, Mrs. V

Dear Lord, 
You are so incredibly good to me.  You saw my heart and the things I was going through spiritually this week and you showed up to speak truth to me.
Lord, forgive me for believing the lies that the enemy speaks. Once I find the courage and the confidence to write about fighting insecurity the enemy attacks me right to my core. Thank you for using the beautiful people around me to remind of my worth. Thank you for all the love that you have for me and for verses that remind me of Your glorious truth.
You are so good to me and none can compare to You. God continue to reveal Yourself to me as I read along with SheReadsTruth in the book of Proverbs. Encounter me at all times.
I pray for everyone reading this to encounter a fresh love from You!
Always, Your Princess

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!! (:

letters and love, Mrs. V

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Friday's Letters

Friday is seriously my favorite day! The weekend is just about here and I get to write some letters (:




Dear Sophia, 
You sleep in the silliest of places! How is it comfy on the floor? Or with your head on the cable wire? Or on an empty box?! Hehe. You are too funny! I am so glad that your daddy is off this weekend so he hang out with us.  Hopefully he will take you out to go potty at 3am. (:
Love, Your momma.

Dear Honey Vanilla Chamomile Tea , 
Thank you for being our companion these past few evenings. Not only are you absolutely delicious but you help to relax my love and I for bed. I have so enjoyed our time together and I hope we make a habit of it. (:
Hope to See You Soon, A relaxed Wife.

Dear Washer and Dryer , 
I adore you! The way you make our clothes so sparkling clean is so wonderful. Mr. V is so excited when he comes home to clean relax clothes and clean work clothes. I am overjoyed with clean kitchen towels. I couldn't do it without you!
So Grateful, Mrs. V

Dear Love, 
I cannot believe that it is already your birthday on Monday and then our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY shortly after that. Time has gone by so quickly! You truly impress me with your ability to get up every morning and work as hard as you do! It just amazes me. You are an incredible man with a fantastic work ethic. I know God will open more and more doors for you!
Love Forever, Your Rib

Our first dance 8.20.11

Dear Lord, 
You are always awakening my heart to You. You are so incredibly powerful and gracious that I cannot even wrap my mind around it. You are all powerful and yet You still want to know me on a personal level. Wow. Thank You! I am trusting You more and more, Lord, and I believe in Your promises for my life. Thank you for blessing me and my little family. I want to always praise You and give You all the glory. I love you.
Always In Awe, Your Princess

Dear Follower/Friends, 
I am so glad that each and every one of you found my little blog! This blog started out with just a way to document my wedding planning and to keep friends/family updated... but now I have 50 followers! I am so blessed and humbled by you all. I hope that you all feel encouraged and uplifted when reading my little blog. I am so glad when I get to know you all better and I love every single comment that I get. You all inspire me to keep documenting my life. I really want to look back on my blog, smile, and remember my life just as I write it and in this process you are all making me feel so blessed!
I have decided to change my 'Confession Tuesdays' weekly link-up into 'If You Really Knew Me Tuesdays'... with all the new followers I am getting I would love for you all to get to know me a little better and to get to know you all a little better. (: I will start on Tuesday! (:
So Thankful, Monica


Have a fantastic Friday!

Letters and Love. - Monica
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Also don't forget to check out my new facebook page. (:

Friday's Letters

Its Friday again!!! Oh I am soo happy! I am BEYOND ready for the weekend.

Lets write some letters. (:



Dear A/C,
Do you think you can start working correctly? I set you to 72 degrees... but somehow by the time my Mr. gets home it says it is 82 degrees in the house. You realize that is a TEN degree difference? I am not the one who needs the cool air... he is. Can we work on this? Thanks in advance!
Signed, One hot wife.

Dear David Tutera, 
I have been watching 'My Fair Wedding' on Netflix this past week and can I just say that I love you! You make the most beautiful weddings out of the silliest concepts. You are making me want to have another wedding though! Still marry my prince.. but just have another beautiful celebration of love. Thanks for entertaining me while I fold laundry.
Sincerely, a forever bride

Dear 49ers, 
Hubby and I are sooo excited for the new season!!! (: I never thought that I would ENJOY watching football on TV but I think that the 4 yrs of cheerleading helped. hehe. I truly love spending that quality time with my Mr.   I love making fun finger foods, wearing the attire, and seeing him encourage you and coach. Lets make this a good season for him, okay? Oh! And hopefully we will see you at the New Orleans game!
Love, the 49er convert

Dear Sophia,
I know that you always want to go in the spare bedroom and our room during the day... but you just cannot. I am sorry. We are taking you to the vet on Saturday for a check-up and schedule some shots.. so get excited for your first outing! Oh and I am sooo proud of you for sleeping ALL NIGHT LONG (all niiight... all night loooong.. all night. ..... Sorry Iionel Richie just popped in my head). Lets make a habit of this. (:
Also.. its so incredibly cute the way you have to readjust your body all the time when you sleep. hehe
Always, Your mommy.

Dear Skype, 
Okay.. seriously.. you are fantastic! Thank you for keeping me in contact with my friends! I love that I can feel like they are with me... even when they are thousands of miles away! I like to just stay signed in all the time... so that whenever someone gets on.. they can Skype me if they want! You are wonderful.
Signed, Long Distance Friend

My lovely friend Pam, who just moved to TN

My gorgeous friend Alyssa, who lives in WA

Dear Husband, 
Thank you for working so so hard. I know this week has been super tough on you! I appreciate it. You are breaking your back for your family and I trust that God will reward you.
Sorry for our little arguments this week and thank you for your grace while I was working out my insecurity. You constantly push me towards the Lord and I am so thankful for that.
Ohhh! I cannot wait until your birthday... and I still can't believe you convinced me to give you your present early! You little stinker! We are going to have fun! ANNDDD then it will be our 1 yr anniversary! So insane!
Love forever, Your Rib

Dear Lord, 
Oh.. I love you! Thank you for your grace that is sufficient for me. Lord, just thank you for opening my heart more and more. Thank you for provision! Thank you for friends and for family. Today.. I just feel so thankful! Thank you for continuing to bless my little family! You are so much better then I realize.
With a Thankful Heart, Your Princess

Happy Friday everyone and have a wonderful weekend!

Letters and Love. - Mrs. V
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Friday's Letters

Linking up with the ever-so-lovely Ashley at Adventures of Newlyweds for Friday's Letters. (:



Dear Weekend, 
I am so incredibly overjoyed to see you here! Uh! It feels like forever since you have been here last! You are more then welcome to linger a little longer this visit. (:
with love, The wife to a hard-working man.

Dear Sophia, 
You truly are cute as can be! I was very hesitant if I wanted a puppy or not.. but I am glad that we got you. (: You whine a little bit more then I thought you would.. and sleep WAY more then I thought. Lets get this potty training thing fast though... I have already cleaned up enough pee piddles for the day and its only 11am. But we love you!
Welcome to the family!
Love, Your new momma.

Dear Blogger, 
Okay I still don't know what is up with my sidebars in the 'home' page. I read that it could have been because of a picture or link that was too big -- well I fixed it and its still messed up. Can you just do me a favor and fix yourself? I know its not a HUGE deal... but it annoys my OCD a little. I appreciate it.
Sincerely, Not-so-techy girl.
p.s.
I just checked after I posted this originally and it looked like its fixed! Thanks!!!! (:

Dear Love, 
Happy 11 months of marriage! I cannot believe that 11 months ago today I was walking down the aisle to be your wife. I am also in shock that in one short month we will have been married for an entire year!
I am sorry again for giving you unnecessary attitude last night. I let the stress get the best of me and I shouldn't have done that. Having Sophia here is a big step in our marriage and I know that we will continue to grow in love together, with Sophia, and with our Lord. You make me so proud! I am really excited for the weekend together! Thank you so so much for the beautiful roses last night too. (:
Forever Yours, Your Rib

Dear Lord, 
You are so good. I am so glad that we took the time out yesterday in midst of craziness to give you praise. Thank you for friends and family, God. I want to always give you glory and to take that sweet time to be with You. Thank you for Your presence... I hope that I can always carry that around with me.
Jesus, be with those families who lost someone in that horrid shooting in Colorado. Touch them, God.
I love you!
Always, Your Daughter

Dear readers/followers/friends, 
I just want to tell you all thank you for reading my little blog! I am in no way a "writer" since I mess up my punctuation and spelling often and even make up words at times. I am a communicator and I just talk. I rarely have an idea of what I will write before my fingers hit the keyboard and I tend to just let it flow.
I am just so thankful for you all! For all the inspiration and encouragement that I get. I love every single comment I get and try my best to reply back in email (and sometimes in the comment on the post... if your email is set to no-reply). I have been so blessed by this little community of blogger and I hope I can just continue to bless you all! (:
I pray for you all and appreciate you being interested in the silly, funny, amazing,  things I say. (:
Happy weekend!
Your Friend, Mrs. V

Letters and Love. - Monica
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Friday's Letters.

Happy friday everyone! Linking up to write some letters. (:

Dear phone,
I am not sure why you keep sending me multiple texts over and over again. I keep thinking its a new text when I hear the *pop* sound... but no.. its the same text I got 2 minutes earlier. *pop* No.. still the same text. *pop* Oh! Oh.. no... thats the same text from a different friend.
I really don't think Alyssa is saying "How are you doing" 5 times in the last 10 minutes, after I have already answered her question. Please.just.stop.
signed,  I-will-put-you-on-silent

Dear emeals.com, 
 I am not sure if I like you anymore. This week there is only 1 thing that hubby and I would even eat. Hmm.. maybe we should work on this. I am questioning our relationship.
Sincerely, The Stay at Home Wife

Dear Weather, 
I really enjoyed the rain these past few days. It was so nice being inside and just listening to thunder with my husband. Don't get to crazy though ... I still watch my weather app like a crazy person to make sure you aren't getting to out of hand. Lets keep it to some low 90s and some lovely off and on rainfall. Thanks!
with love, Me

Dear Hubby, 
I am so ready for the weekend with you! (: You told me this morning that we could play some games and I cannot wait! I adore spending time with you.. whether it is talking, enjoying a movie/shows,  playing games, or even watching you play Halo. I know that we have kinda become home-bodies lately but we can still go out and do things! I just love being with you.
Thank you for all you do for me and our little family! I am so grateful that you are always leading me to Jesus and that you have a heart for Him. I love you more and more everyday!
Love Always, Your Rib

Dear Lord, 
I had such a wonderful walk with You this morning. I am so glad that I decided to get up and do that. I am just in awe of who You are. I am unashamed of You & unashamed of me. Thank you for such a sweet and blissful time. You are my first love and my heart is ever-growing for You! My prayer is that everyone reading this will experience that love of the Father in a new way. God, I pray that their hearts will be open to You.  Whisper in their hearts like You do to me.
Forever, Your Daughter

Dear Superstition,
HAHAHAHA. Sorry.. but my God is bigger. Today is just Friday... and July 13th. Thats it. hahaha.
signed, Monica

happy weekend everyone!

letters and love, Monica
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Friday's Letters

Wow! I cannot believe Friday is already here but I am so so happy its here!

I had an "off" week to put it honestly. I have not been feeling well since Sunday morning and it is so hot here in Alabama that I have been getting heat advisory warnings! I am still seeing cockroaches (dead and alive) in my home even after pest control came twice last week. I have felt very homesick and had 800 questions going through my head as I sat at my house.

BUT today I have decided to choose joy! Today is a new day and I will not let the devil win!

Let's write some letters with Ashley at Adventures of Newlyweds.



Dear Alabama, 
Maybe you didn't get the last letter I wrote you so I decided I should probably write to you again.
You are very very hot. I received a notification on my phone that said to be warned of your temperatures. I am sure that you are not trying to be this cruel and I will give you the benefit of the doubt. Please work on this.... I am sure I am not the only one who isn't fond of this side of you.
Sincerely, a hot wife

Dear Sickness in My Body, 
Unfortunately you have overstayed your welcome. I would appreciate if you took your things and left.
Signed, Divine Health

Dear Hulu, 
Thank you so much for spending time with me while I haven't been feeling well this week! It has been amazing catching up with you! (: I think hubby and I will keep you! (:
With love, Your New Friend

Dear Love, 
 I adore being your wife. I am so proud of you and all that you do! I love having you home at night and on the weekends. I am soo glad that you finally have two days off in a row and possibly more time off next week. You have grown so much since I first met you and you always seem to keep my grounded when I am freaking out. Thank you for praying for me and comforting me when I need it. Most of all, thank you for pointing me in the direction of our Lord. You are such a good leader!
Love Forever, Your Rib

Dear God, 
First of all, I am sorry that I took my attention off of You this week. I got caught up in fear and frustrations and lost sight of You. But today.. today I am seeing You clearly. You are so good and have blessed me beyond measure.  You are so worthy to be praised. My thankfulness cannot even be put into words to tell You how I truly feel about You. I am just in awe of who You are. I want to encounter you more and more daily. Bless my readers, as well, and reveal Your steadfast love to them.
Always, Your princess.

Happy Friday Lovelies!

Letters and Love, Monica
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Friday's Letters

Dear Disgusting Cockroach, 
You are never allowed in my bed! EVER! I am still in shock that you I found you there. I hope your friends got the warning too. 
Sincerely, Me

Dear Midwifery Laws, 
Really?? I had no idea that it was this serious in other parts of the country! How could midwifery be a crime in some states? These women are dedicated to the Midwives Model of Care   that is based on that fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes. The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section. [source]
Well I will not let you get me down! I am determined and will push forward. You can't get rid of me this easily!
- Concerned Future Midwife

Dear Hubby, 
Thank you for always being supportive of my dreams and of how I am. Thank you that we can talk and talk and you are always interested. (: You are such an amazing spiritual leader. I am excited to buy a new book and read it together. (:
Love, Your Rib

Dear Lord, 
Wow! I am always in awe of who you are! Thank you for always providing and that I never have to worry. You take care of the birds of the air and I trust that You will take care of me. I want to always give you the honor and the glory. I praise You for just being You. I love you, Lord.
Forever Yours, Your daughter

Letters and Love, Monica
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Friday's Letters

Hello lovelies!  Hooray for the weekend!

Today I am linking up with Ashley from Adventures of Newlyweds for some Friday's Letters.



Dear Alabama,
It has been really nice getting to know you the past two months but must you really be this humid? I like your accents, your manners, your food, and your tea. I bragged about you to all my friends and family in California when I was there last week. Its not that I want you to CHANGE but lets me half-way. (: Thanks in advance!
Sincerely, Feels like I just took a shower.

Dear Guy who found my husband's wedding band, 
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My husband was so upset when he left his ring at work last week. Thank you for returning it! (:
Best Wishes, a ring-wearing wife.

Dear Paycheck, 
I am so sorry that you always go so quickly. We will try to work on that. I hope you can stay a little longer next week.
Looking forward to seeing you again, Bill-payer.

Dear Love, 
Thank you for getting up and going to work every.single.day. I truly appreciate you and all that you do. I am blessed and honored to have you as a husband.
Yours Forever, Your Rib. 

Dear Sickness In My Hubby's Body, 
This is your eviction notice. GET OUT! I do not want to tell you again.
Signed - a praying wife.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Letters and love. - Monica
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