AJ and the Horse

AJ loves riding the horse. I'm amazed at how big he's getting! He can mostly hold himself up on the horse while he's riding...I just stand there to make sure! Please ignore "Mommy wet hair," as I was trying to make sure we captured the moment...I didn't have time to get camera ready! Just focus completely on the little man; who in my totally-biased opinion is adorable!!

Sophie's Haircut

I took Sophie to see my friend Christi at Bello yesterday. She such a great friend and she's so good with the kids. Bonus...Jenni was working too. She even spoiled Sophie with a sucker, for being so good during the cut.

Sophie and I talked about the special chair and seeing Miss Christi the whole way there...in hopes that Sophie wouldn't throw a fit because someone was touching her hair!

She was so good and held still...for the most part. It looks so cute on her. The last picture was from today. Her hair is a little messy from playing but we love the new look. I think Sophie had a really fun time too, as she hasn't stopped telling everybody all about it!!

Thanks Miss Christi!

Little Man too

I couldn't leave AJ out of the updates! He's getting so big. He's always been big, but he's getting tall too! I am so proud of him. He is crawling all over the place and walking along furniture too. He is starting to talk a lot more. He has always been a verbal baby, but now we're starting to understand him. Today he has said "hi" and "Dada" switched to "Daddy" a couple of times.

Although sometimes it can be overwhelming, I love how much he wants me. He's a momma's boy and he'll often crawl to me just for a hug or a slobbery kiss. He's my sidekick and wants me to take him wherever I go. As much as I don't like a night with getting up a lot or short naps...I love chances to snuggle him or when I hear him calling me from his crib. I know it won't last forever. His smile melts my heart and his teeth make him look like such a big boy.

There was a time that I thought I needed two girls, but God knew that my life needed some spice. My little man truly completes our family. I wouldn't trade having him for anything. We pray for both of our kids, but I pray especially that I will have guidance to raise Aaron as a man who loves the LORD his GOD with his heart, soul, mind, and strength. For his whole life.

Being A Mom

Means that sometimes you let your laundry piles topple and you are willing to refold them later...to protect the precious feelings of your little helper!

She's growing up...

Maybe it's the increased vocabulary or maybe it's because I've held my sister's brand-new, precious baby this week. Whatever the reason, I've been feeling like my baby is growing so fast these days. When she wakes in the morning, she always looks a little taller. At night, I sneak into her room so I can tuck her back in and look at my sleeping, little lady.

I love that she can do so much more these days; we have a lot of fun together. Or, "all gether," as she would say. She is learning her letters and to count. She also loves to color and work on stickers. My favorite part of this stage, by far, is listening to her learn Bible verses and songs. Her favorite song right now is "My God is so big, so strong, and so mighty." It's quickly becoming my favorite too. I love watching her sing to AJ. The motions are so cute!

After we got dressed and fixed hair...I just needed some pictures. I hope you enjoy them too!

Today

Selling a house



can be



so tiring



We showed our house today and we have an open house on Saturday. Please be praying that the perfect client will contact their Realtor and make an offer!

I determined the exact time of your birth
and where you would live. Acts 17:26

...Trust yourself to the GOD who made you, for He will never fail you. 1 Peter 4:19

Happy Resurrection Day!!

I hope that each of you is enjoying your Sunday! May you experience God's gift to you in a very real and redemptive way this year. We pray that you deepen your relationship with the Heavenly Father. Maybe, for you that is beginning a relationship. If that is true, I hope that you will not get distracted as He pursues you.

2 Corinthians 5:21 (English Standard Version)
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Because God sent Jesus to earth to live a perfect life and die a horrible death, taking on our sin, we can have a relationship with Him. We can go to heaven. We can know GOD. This is possible not because he died, but because on the third day HE ROSE AGAIN, paying the price for our sins. My Redeemer Lives!!