On this Thanksgiving Day, I've spent some time in reflection of the many things I'm grateful for.
* For God's only son, Jesus, who died for my sins so that I may be saved by His grace.
* My loving husband who loves his family more than words can express. He longs to make me happy, he lives for his children, and he provides for us all so that I can stay at home.
* Our miracle babies, Nolan and Ella, both of which were a high-risk pregnancy.
* My extended family, parents, siblings, grandparents, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins for their love and support at different stages in my life.
* Friends, those who live near and far, those that give me support when it's needed most, honesty when I need to hear the truth, and love when I need to lean on you.
* Life's lessons. It's only when we truly live life for God's purposes, the good and the bad, that we can be taught lessons of sacrifice, humility, and generosity.
My list is nowhere complete. As I continue to thank God for everything in my life, everything from the shoes on my feet, the finances in my bank account (or lack thereof sometimes), the roof over my head, and the people that I love, I can find a reason to thank Him for it all.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. I'm grateful that I can share a piece of my heart with you.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ella is One!
Happy Birthday to our sweet Ella Robyn!
A year ago today at 8:45 in the morning, our family welcomed you, a sweet, healthy five pound, 13 ounce little girl. Since we didn't know your gender, I was so pleasantly surprised when your Daddy announced that you were a girl!
You are such a joyous addition to our family! Your calm demeanor and flexible personality is so refreshing. You have a smile that lights up the room! This year has been so exciting and has flown by faster than we ever thought it would.
A list of fun facts at one year old:
* you have four teeth, two upper and two lower
* we think you said your first "real" word a few weeks ago, which interestingly was the same as Nolan's first word, duck
* you are such a great eater! (hence the orange nose...evidence of eating your orange veggies, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash)
* you are a noisy eater! You're full of grunts and squeaks when you eat
* you are drinking from a sippy cup and will soon drop the morning and nighttime bottle
* you sleep about 12 hours at night with two naps during the day totalling about three to four hours or so
* although you light up when Daddy gets home and can't wait for him to hold you, you seem to prefer cuddling with Mommy during bedtime prayers
* you are quite cautious when it comes to strangers or people that you don't know all that well
* you throw the most adorable tantrums (which won't be so adorable soon, I know). You simply throw your head down to the floor and then look up at us with the most pitiful expression.
* you're full of new facial expressions. The newest one is when you scrunch your nose up while you're smiling
* you adore Nolan!
We love you so much, Ella!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
A year ago today at 8:45 in the morning, our family welcomed you, a sweet, healthy five pound, 13 ounce little girl. Since we didn't know your gender, I was so pleasantly surprised when your Daddy announced that you were a girl!
You are such a joyous addition to our family! Your calm demeanor and flexible personality is so refreshing. You have a smile that lights up the room! This year has been so exciting and has flown by faster than we ever thought it would.
A list of fun facts at one year old:
* you have four teeth, two upper and two lower
* we think you said your first "real" word a few weeks ago, which interestingly was the same as Nolan's first word, duck
* you are such a great eater! (hence the orange nose...evidence of eating your orange veggies, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash)
* you are a noisy eater! You're full of grunts and squeaks when you eat
* you are drinking from a sippy cup and will soon drop the morning and nighttime bottle
* you sleep about 12 hours at night with two naps during the day totalling about three to four hours or so
* although you light up when Daddy gets home and can't wait for him to hold you, you seem to prefer cuddling with Mommy during bedtime prayers
* you are quite cautious when it comes to strangers or people that you don't know all that well
* you throw the most adorable tantrums (which won't be so adorable soon, I know). You simply throw your head down to the floor and then look up at us with the most pitiful expression.
* you're full of new facial expressions. The newest one is when you scrunch your nose up while you're smiling
* you adore Nolan!
We love you so much, Ella!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Almost
Ella's almost one!
Tomorrow, November 12th, Ella is officially a one-year-old sweet little girl. I'll be posting about her birthday, but I wanted to mention how I feel like chapters in my life are constantly closing and new ones begin. I officially don't have a newborn anymore, which is quite bittersweet for me.
Tonight, after bedtime prayers, I cuddled her just a bit longer reminiscing how quickly this year has passed. I'll soon post all about her birthday and a few flashback photos, but I couldn't resist sneaking into her room once she was fast asleep to snap a picture of her peacefully sleeping.
Tomorrow, November 12th, Ella is officially a one-year-old sweet little girl. I'll be posting about her birthday, but I wanted to mention how I feel like chapters in my life are constantly closing and new ones begin. I officially don't have a newborn anymore, which is quite bittersweet for me.Tonight, after bedtime prayers, I cuddled her just a bit longer reminiscing how quickly this year has passed. I'll soon post all about her birthday and a few flashback photos, but I couldn't resist sneaking into her room once she was fast asleep to snap a picture of her peacefully sleeping.
Veterans Day
As today is Veterans Day, I want to take the time to thank those who have served our county in the past and those that still do. Your service is all too often unappreciated and unrecognized. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for following your call to serve. We owe our freedom to you.
I have many family members that have served or are now serving in our military: my brother, both grandfathers, two cousins, and former sister-in-law. I appreciate you!
I have many family members that have served or are now serving in our military: my brother, both grandfathers, two cousins, and former sister-in-law. I appreciate you!
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