Normally I don't post too much about what Matt is up to since he has his own blog, but this is something that I have to share (because he is definitely too modest to share himself, and because I am so excited about it!). On Friday, completely out of the blue, Matt was awarded a Microsoft Gold Star! This is a really big deal because out of the whole Microsoft Ad Center group Matt works in, of about 500 people, only a few are chosen each year for this honor and it is awarded by the Vice President of the Group, so it means that people really up high in the company are noticing all of his hard work and contributions to the team, which is totally awesome for his career.  Matt got a nice little bonus along with it, and when his yearly review comes up in August he should get a really nice raise and bonus then too. I am so so so proud of him!! He really gives his job his all and I am so glad that he is being recognized for it.

When Matt decided not to finish college I had to take a real leap of faith that we would be okay financially in the years ahead, which was really hard for me since I grew up believing that a college education was the ticket for a successful future. However, Matt has really blown that theory out of the water! His passion for learning and determination to succeed has blessed our family so much more than I could have ever imagined just 3 years ago. I love that his job has so many great benefits and especially that it makes it possible for me to stay home with our baby girls and still live comfortably. Lately I have been feeling that the Lord has really been blessing our family and am so grateful for all that we have been entrusted with, and much of it has come because of what a wonderful husband Matt is. He is amazing.

I love you, Matt!