Taught By Our Children's Prayers

     Ever noticed how children pray?  How they have such thankful hearts, they don't ask for much, & never are compelled to "explain" things to God?  Who is teaching who here?  I'm thinking that we can learn alot from our children's prayers!
     I have noticed lately how innocent my children's prayers are.  They amaze me.  They never worry.  They just know God is God & answers as He wills.  They never explain how important it is.  They never beg.  They just simply ask.  I am purposing in my heart to quit "explaining" to God why I need Him to do whatever the need is.  He knows more about the situation than I do.  He's big enough to handle it all without me carrying the load.  He knows what's best, & we should take comfort because He is in control!

Giddy Little Girls

     Having our 3 oldest girls has been a tremendous blessing for us!  They are giggly & sweet.  They help us out around the house the best they can.  We haven't hardly figured out what to do with these 2 boys yet!  lol  Just last night we were on the way home & it blessed my heart to hear them singing church songs (that's about the only songs they know).  The notes are off key & the words aren't always right, but one thing is for sure~it comes from their heart.  It sounds so sweet!  I am thankful that we do not waste our time watching DVDs in our vehicles as so many others we pass on the roads do.  We tend to spend alot of our time driving to & from place to place.  We enjoy hearing them sing & talk to us.  Many times we practice quoting scriptures that they are learning in school, Sunday school, or just learning as a family.  Spending that time together as a family is truly a blessing!  :)

Baby #5 Has Arrived!

Graham Jack

7 lbs. 5 oz. & 20 in.

September 26, 2012 at 7:18 pm



Clay's 1st Haircut

Clay screamed & was scared to death! 

Nathan held him while cousin Woody cut off his baby curls!  :(

But aren't I a handsome big boy now?  ;)

 

Kaley Mariah Turns 10!

    

     Our oldest child Kaley Mariah just celebrated her 10th birthday.  The Lord blessed us with her almost 11 months after we were married.  Some say that is just too soon, but we wouldn't change that for a minute!  She has been wanting to have a slumber party for years...patiently waiting until we thought she was old enough.  She invited 5 of her closest friends.  All 5 came!  They are all very sweet girls.  I was so impressed at their immature innocence in playing card games, board games, Wii games, & even playing restaurant, etc...being so polite & kind.  They were a blessing to keep, even if we stayed up over half of the night!  :)

     She also received great presents from both sides of the family.  My parents bought her a Kindle Fire.  The kids have really enjoyed it.  Nathan's parents gave her money & his mama took her shopping with it.  She had such a fun day with her Mamaw.  Our families are such a blessing!  Also, special thanks to EE once again for a beautiful cake!  :) 

We Heart Our Church!

     So have I ever mentioned that we love, love, love our church?  I thought so!  ;)  We began pastoring Aimwell Calvary Holiness Church in Vidalia, GA in March.  We were very unsure of ourselves & happy with our home church...not looking for anything else.  Yet, God in His wisdom had other plans for us.  He always knows best.  Now we couldn't imagine being anywhere else in the world.  It has truly been the most amazing 6 months of our lives.  God has showed himself so real to our family. 
     The 1st Sunday in September, Aimwell honored us with a Pastor Appreciation & Baby Shower.  Lots of special family & friends came.  We are both humbled & ever so grateful for everyone's presence & presents.  We feel an overwhelming amount of support & love from our church family.  The gifts were just WAY too much! 
     The next day was Labor Day, so we celebrated with a church cookout at our house.  We enjoyed every minute of being together!  We had a blast!  We love our church!  I just don't know who had more fun...the adults or the kids?  lol  Be thankful I love you because I'm not posting the embarrassing photos/videos!

 

Raegan Amily Turns 3!

     Our baby daughter Raegan just recently celebrated her 3rd birthday Dora style!  She loves everything Dora!  "EE," my Aunt Ethel Ann, made her a beautiful cake & cupcakes.  Raegan even wore her Dora dress.  She was so excited!  She loves birthdays~especially hers!