a new female, soon to be added, in the Lutz tribe!

It's been absolutely gorgeous here this week, unbelievable weather for mid-Michigan! I've been remiss in taking pictures, honestly it never even crossed my mind, how bad is that?  I guess there's so much on my mind these days that picture taking seemed to take the back burner!

Branden's girlfriend, Katie, has been here since Sunday! I feel so bad for both of them as he has had to work longer hours and his time spent with her hasn't been what they both probably anticipated yet Den said it's reality, it's life! He wasn't being harsh but was just stating a simple fact!  I've enjoyed my time with Katie, she's adorable and will fit nicely into this crazy, chaotic family!  I'm sure this hasn't been the best vacation for her spending time with her boyfriends mom and siblings! and the kids can't quite get enough of her either! Victoria thinks she flew here for her; her personal playmate!

What I think I enjoy the very most about Katie is her deep walk with the Lord and how she continues to pursue Him, even above her relationship with my son! She's been an amazingly good influence on Branden and has really pushed him to figure out life, helping him have something to work towards! I love how they are careful with their "alone" time! I'm just so extremely happy that my son waited for God to bring the "perfect" mate into his life, someone who will compliment him, encourage him and care for him the way God intended it to be! and I'm excited to have another young woman in my life, someone who will continue to push me to be a better mother-in-law and hopefully friend.

It's a continual struggle to remember to pray for the future mates of my sons and daughters! yet when I see how God can unbelievably bless them, beyond their wildest dreams, its awesome!  It encourages me to "keep on keeping on" in my prayer life!