Time With The One I Love

October 2, 2014 Katie Kalinowski

Nature | Beauty

Just about every night my husband asks me to go out on a nature drive to look for deer. Some nights I hesitate on going, and then I remind myself.....

What precious time this is to spend with the one I love.

No phones. No music. Just the wind in our hair.

I don't know about you, but looking for wildlife wasn't a part of my family tradition growing up. Since being married, it has transcended my husband's family into our own little family and someday on to our little ones. What a great way to spend our night together. Beats TV, social media, or anything that so easily grabs our attention and wastes minutes and even hours of our day.

I am thankful for a husband who finds delight in me and in our time together. Thanks babe for always asking me to come with you. It means the world to me. :)

-Katie

Corey, you’re an incredible father to our girls. You bring them alongside of whatever you are doing and make them feel that they always have a spot in your lap whatever you may be doing, wherever you are. You include them in “your world”. I know already they will be daddy’s girls (Oh how my heart knows)! You love them so deeply. You not only tell them that but show it every day through your actions. As always, Corey John- you are by best friend. My companion my co-adventurer in parenting and in this short thing called life. My how the Lord has surely blessed me when he gave me the gift of you. May you continue to walk steadfastly in Him. Set the pace love, as we are in step with you walking in your tracks as you lead our family. The Lord’s hand is on your life. May myself and the girls be nothing but encouraging and a source of refuge for you. 😘

Merry Christmas from the Kalinowskis!!! My how the days have flown by! We have loved our first year and a half as parents and can’t believe how much our girls change each moment. Currently, Edith loves reading books, watching animals, snuggling with mom, and playing with her sister. Evelyn's favorite activity is watching Edith, smiling constantly, sitting up like a big girl, and playing with dad's beard! Corey is approaching his 7th year as Youth Pastor at New Life Church, Princeton. His heart for people has only grown over the years. I am so proud of him! I (Katie) have the privilege to capture special moments in people's lives through our business, KK Studio and Design. I also continue to produce graphics at New Life Church and help serve alongside Corey in the Refuge Youth Ministries. Every day we sense the Lord's presence and faithfulness in our lives. Our hope for you is that you do too! Cheers to a great year! ☕️☕️☕️ Love Corey, Katie, Edith, and Evelyn Kalinowski “The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.” ((Lamentations‬ ‭3:22‬))

My sweet Evelyn Kimberly is 6 months old. I cannot believe it has already been that long since this picture was taken. My heart is elated at the thought of her continuing to grow, growing up into the woman that God has created her to be. Evelyn, you are precious.

Fall time in Minnesota is seriously the best. The colors. The air. The wind. The crisp coolness. I can’t get enough. Wrapping up a normal “day in the life” with a nature drive is exactly what this girl needed to unwind. Thank you Lord for reminding me of you in the stunning beauty of your creation. #kalinowski4life #blessed

This girl. What joy our Edith Karol has brought to our lives. I can’t believe she is already almost 18 months old! One of my favorite things to do is to hold her and speak words of life over her. My heart is full. Thank you Lord for this blessing and for one of the greatest adventures there can be — parenting. #kalinowski4life #blessed

Imma itchin. Can’t believe my husband and I were able to match this set up over a quarter mile apart. Wow did we feel blessed. #shedhunting #kalinowski4life

How my heart still races when I know I'm about to see you, when I know you're about to walk into the room. I delight in you, @corkalinowski The Lord has surely blessed me. Thank you for leading our family well, for seeking after the Lord with your whole heart, and for actively listing to what the Holy Spirit is saying. I love you. I am nothing but thrilled to grow old with you, to living out our life together.

I remember you asking if you could carry Edith's pack while shed hunting this past winter. With the biggest smile you said, "Hey! This is kinda like what I'll be doing on the world race this fall!" You claimed it'd be a good way to train. Flash forward to the present... here we are today with you embarking on the biggest journey to date. Liz, we pray you come into a deeper knowledge of who God is through your trip. I am thankful for those @go_rings. What an incredible reminder to pray over you and for you. We miss your big smile. I'd say be safe, but instead hope you are dangerous for the Kingdom, moving mountains and breaking down walls in His name.

Nothing but excited for this winter's shed hunting trip. I have the itch to put some miles on my boots with Evelyn strapped on and my sweet man with Edith up ahead. #kalinowski4life #shedhunting #kalinowskiadventures

Evelyn Kimberly. What a joy it is to be your mom. My heart is delighted to see your little personality start to bud. I am not 100% sure yet, but I think you'll be a little more reserved in nature then your sister. You are content and love to smile. It delights me that you know the sound of your mama's voice. The Lord has truly blessed me by giving me you.