Happy 1st Birthday, Hannah!

Hannah Orinda-Marie, My Little Love Bug

-has the most kissable cheeks a baby could ever have
-is always happy to see a familiar face
-has the most beautiful smile that will melt your heart
-blows the sweetest kisses, usually with just her index finger
-pats your back while giving the tightest hug possible
-loves to cuddle up close, especially with Mommy
-adores her Daddy and big brother, Caleb
-completes our little family of four!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY, HANNAH!!! WE LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!

Love always,
Mommy, Daddy, and Caleb

A heavy heart

Lately, I've felt like such a failure...as a wife, as a mom, as a homemaker. The list could go on, but those are the things I strive to be the best at because they mean so much to me. These feelings arose when I reflected back on past circumstances...like when I should have spoke in a nicer manner to my husband, like when I shouldn't have hollered at Caleb, like when I should have swept the floors instead of putting if off until tomorrow. I know God doesn't want me feeling this way and I'm not a failure in His eyes. I've had this heavy burden on my heart that I just need more of Him and that's been my heart's cry all week. I've been singing this song over and over as my constant prayer and reminder that He's my strength and rock, and with Him, I'm not a failure. He's all I need to succeed at everything He's called me to do. I need You more than anything, Jesus...more of You and less of me.

I Need You More- Lindell Cooley
I need You more
More than yesterday
I need You Lord
More than words can say
I need You more
Than ever before
I need You Lord
I need You Lord

More than the air I breathe
More than the song I sing
More than the next heartbeat
More than anything
And Lord as time goes by
I'll be by Your side
Cause I never want to go back
To my old life

Drum roll, please!

We're proud to announce that we're...

Christmas 2008

Our Christmas 2008 Family Photo

Hannah's First Christmas

Anxiously opening presents

Dressed up and ready to go!

Sweet cousins

Playing with family
Hannah with Grandma

Christmas pose taken by my cousin at her house (Thanks Heather!)

Another great picture taken by Heather! She should definitely be a photographer, don't ya think???

And last but not least:

My surprise Christmas present made by my husband! (And just so you know, these pictures do not do it any justice to how beautiful it actually is!!!)

That's right! My very own VANITY!!! (Thanks, Babe!;-))

What We've Been Up To This Christmas Season

We've thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas season thus far and look forward to the upcoming things we have planned for Christmas and the New Year. Below are some pictures of our most recent happenings. Hope you enjoy!

12/12/08 at our Church's Winter Wonderland Party:

My mom, sister and niece on the horse-drawn sleigh ride


On the sleigh ride

12/13/08:

Excited to decorate our Christmas tree

Contently playing while we're decorating


Handing Daddy ornaments


Placing the angel on top


Helping with the decorations

Miscellaneous Pictures:

12/10/08
Eight Months Old


Happily Playing Patty Cake Together

Happy Thanksgiving!

May you enjoy this special holiday being thankful for all the many blessings the Lord has given to you! As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for! Have a great day!:-)

Election Results

My heart breaks for the immorality of this country. The polls showed it all...

Oh Lord, in this ever-changing and corrupt world, I just cling to You even more!