Beauty

Good Morning Friends

A New Soccer Season

....and some new friends.

My Guys

Mom and Dad were able to come for a visit about a month ago. We had a fun weekend! While they were here, all the guys went trekking in the woods. Dad was able to get some great pictures of all my guys!

the serious hunter (never mind that it was 80 deg. and he was in full garb!)


pecking order


Nathan instructing Samuel on the important points of hunting


Samuel climbing as always


the crew

Psalm 36

"Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings." ~ Psalm 36:5,7

Protectors

2 of the sweetest faces I know....



They've already warned if anyone messes with their baby sister they'll punch 'em in the nose! Poor girl, she's not even here yet! No boy who comes to date her will ever stand a chance! Thankful the Lord saw fit to give me boys first!

30 years from Now?

I took this picture of this sweet couple while we were at the beach. They looked very content. A glimpse into mine and Michael's future perhaps?

4 Generations

The Hidden Art of Homemaking

" A child won't notice" is a very bad and untrue phrase to admit into your mind. A child will be affected by originality, beauty and creativity. And a child in a Christian home should connect being in communication with the Creator God with having been made creative, in His image.~ Edith Schaeffer- The Hidden Art of Homemaking

Oxana's Story

Everyone who has ever participated in Operation Christmas child or is thinking about it needs to read this encouraging story of one who was the recipient of such a gift. Very exciting!Go to iamatightwad.blogspot.com to read her story!http://iamatightwad.blogspot.com/2010/08/lead-me-to-cross-its-operation.html

Sorry I'm not very good at attaching links, I'll figure it out soon.

Graduation-May 2010

A long awaited day finally arrived this past May. Michael graduated with his Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. After being in college 10 long years, yes I said ten, he was finally done. The day he took his last final, he came home and cried. And I cried. Because it had been a very long road for both of us, but a good one. We have had many struggles along the way, but have also been blessed beyond measure. We have met many lifelong friends, and seen God's hand provide in ways we never thought were possible-not only financially, but spiritually and emotionally as well. We have met friends, said goodbye to friends, had babies, lost babies, been away from our family, but have been blessed with an amazing church family. We both feel we have grown by leaps and bounds in many ways since we've lived here and are grateful for every moment the Lord has led us through.

Here are some pictures of our blessed day.



The graduate getting everything fitted and straight the night before the big day!


Nathan laughing his head off because Daddy is wearing a "funny dress".



You can tell the boys are so excited to be up so early graduation morning


Michael's mom helping with his regalia.


Samuel trying to be occupied during the long ceremony. He kept complaining that his "tag" (tie) was too tight. What a ham.


Dr. Akin addressing the graduates


Not sure why this one turned out so blurry, but a grand moment all the same.


The proud graduate


One happy and relieved family.


We have so enjoyed our time in NC, but we know the Lord has not called us to remain here forever. Where we are going the Lord has not made perfectly clear yet. In the mean time we are still here serving, loving, working, and raising our family. We are trusting in God's perfect timing, and we know he is preparing us for that time!

Encouragement for Today

"Finally,brothers,whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about such things."~~~ Philippians 4:8

Make way for Baby Girl!!!!

Praise God!!! Lord willing she (no name yet) will join our family in January! Praise God for his provision!

Back Again

Well, back again after what turned out to be a summer vacation from our blog! We have been busy doing lots of different things and going lots of places. Here is a quick recap of what's been going on with us this summer.

Losing lots of teeth..

Getting Awana awards..

Tae kwon do camp..

Celebrating birthdays..

Time with cousins..

Cool dudes..

Meeting a new friend..

Late night fishing with Daddy..

A good game of putt-putt..


God has been so gracious and giving to us, we are blessed beyond measure! I'll be sharing more soon....about Michael's graduation, homeschooling, and a certain little girl that will be joining our family Lord willing in January! Thanks for being patient. See you soon!

Boys and their..snakes?????

Guess what the boys do while I'm at work?

Glad I missed this one. In case you missed it, look in the bug box behind them.

Handsome Fellas

Not that I'm biased...