Reminded

Just in case you haven't taken the time lately....the Bible is really full of some good stuff. It's so tragic that I let my Bible go untouched some days....too many days. But today I was reminded that it is a supernatural book. It holds within its pages life--true life. Praise God that He lets us have one or more, in different translations and a variety of colors. :) These days I feel like I am realizing more and more just how terrible and painful this world can be--but at the same time, God's glory seems to shine even brighter in contrast. wow.

New addition

So, Dawson and I still aren't sure whether God wants us to have more children yet. Some days, I'm sure that I am meant to have more babies--I have easy pregnancies, I love being pregnant and I absolutely ADORE our children. However, there are other days when I'm sure I can't even handle the two angels we already have! Therefore, we decided to get a dog! We figured if we can handle two kids and a puppy, then maybe we can handle three kiddos someday. :) Our newest baby is a miniature schnauzer. She is seven weeks old and she is from Paris......really. (Paris, Texas of course) Her name is Maggie and our kids LOVE her. In fact, when we were coming home from church on Sunday, Caleb announces from the back seat, "I love you THIS much, Mommy." He says this as he stretches his arms out as far as they can go. I told him thank you and that I loved him that much too. He then says, "I love Daddy that much too." I say, "Me too, Doodlebug." He then adds, "But do you know who I love the best of all?" I smile to myself, because I am sure that my holy son, who just finished with church, is obviously about to tell me that he loves God the best of all. So I confidently ask, "Who?" And without hesitation, Caleb, just as confidently responds, "My puppy!" :)

Ellie

and

Caleb

18months and 4 years

My two sun-kissed babies....I know they are gifts from God, but it is pictures like these that remind me how angelic they are. (Even though tonight, when Ellie offered her Bubba a good night's kiss, he offered her his foot, instead of his lips!!) No, really, sometimes, I can't believe how extraordinary my children are. (I know all moms feel this way, but that doesn't detract from it) I am so humbled that God has given me these two beautiful, wonderful children. I don't deserve them, and all of the other millions of blessings that God gives me. I am so thankful!! OK--I'll stop gushing. Just can't wait to be with them more!

Now, I'm an athlete....

For anyone who knows me, the title of this blog post is an obvious joke. But I can at least now say I completed my first 5K......of course, I walked it......at a snail's pace......in the back of the crowd with the grandmas and the children..... But it was still an acommplishment. Plus I got to do it some of my favorite people--my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law and one of my best friends in life. Plus, on top of all of that, it was to support a a great cause.

Aside from that, I am COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS until I can call myself a "stay-at-home mom." I don't really like that particular phrase, so I'll have to think of something different. I just absolutely adore my kiddos, and I can't wait to be spending most of my time with them. I am just amazed that God has chosen to bless us with this opportunity. Don't get me wrong, we are going to be poor.....very poor. But I think my life is just going to be overflowing with joy, contentment and priceless moments with my babies that I will cherish forever.

Blessings upon blessings

We are so blessed. I have been reminded again and again lately that we have to realize how precious our time with our family and friends truly is. Dawson and I are so extraordinarily blessed with two near-perfect children, and family and friends that love and support us. We could never deserve such joy and happiness. We can only praise God and thank Him for continually giving us His grace and mercy.

Captain's log: 1

So, this is my first blog.....ever. But I figured if I am getting ready to become a stay-at-home mom, then I need to get into this blog craze. This can help me get my "writing fix" while I'm at home. Plus, my best friend has one, so I pretty much try to follow in her footsteps whenever I can. I hope I can make mine as cool as hers.