The "BIG GIRL POTTY"

Well, just before nap time today we had the first of what I hope to be many successes on the "BIG GIRL POTTY!" After all the time we spent in there yesterday, it was a cause for great celebration when Hannah, after a few tears and lots of encouragement, finally decided to give in and "poopy" in her potty chair. Yay for Hannah!

A beautiful Sunday morning!

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Yesterday Tad's sermon was from the book of Ephesians. He focused on God's GRACE. Not only do we not deserve this grace, but we cannot earn it either. (Ephesians 6:1 - For by GRACE you have been saved, through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT OF GOD.)

Praise the Lord for this saving Grace, and His never-ending work in our lives!

**These are some pictures we took before church on Sunday. It was beautiful outside, and I just couldn't pass up a good opportunity to capture our family and our sweet little girl in her Sunday dress. It was quite a surprise that she was dressed up AND that we managed to keep both pig-tails and both bows in her hair.**

Our kiddos...

Meet our precious children.  Hannah Kate is 19 months old, and is a spunky little toddler who is constantly surprising us.  She's quite the chatter box and keeps us laughing.  What a joy she is to have running around our home.  Gideon Luke is our newest addition.  He's 5 weeks old today and already I can't imagine our lives without him.  He is definitely all boy, and we are looking forward to each new day with him as his personality begins to unfold and reveal itself.   We are so thankful that God has chosen to use us to raise these two blessings, and we pray that His grace will abound and that Hannah and Gideon will grow up to know, love, and serve their Lord.    

Finding encouragement...

As I sit here and read the blogs of others, I am encouraged by their lives, and their heart for the Lord, even in the midst of horrible situations - like cancer, death, etc.  It makes me wonder if my response would be the same.  Could I still give God the glory amidst the pain and suffering?  I hope so.  

That is one of the reasons I have chosen to start this blog.  Not because I think I have anything of importance to say, and it definitely has nothing to do with being an eloquent writer, which I clearly am not.   I am writing in hopes that I can share my precious family with others, and in doing so maybe bring a little joy and encouragement to someone else.  I pray that my words will reflect Jesus, and that through this blog and our stories, I will learn to always have an attitude of thanksgiving and praise for all the Lord has given me.