Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

This was us one week ago enjoying the beautiful spring like weather, just 24 hours before the cold winter weather hit East Texas. Now all I can say is...Brrrr... it's so cold outside! Where is my Snuggie!

We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy.
Psalm 126:2

One Month Ago

Sometimes things do not hit me until I read them. The other day I received this from a friend of mine.

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

-Frank Outlaw

This was something I really needed to read today and everyday, thank you Lord for this reminder.

Jeff and I have been through a lot this past month. After lots of prayer we felt like we needed to journal this for our family.

As most of you know, we (I) had the tubal ligation after Grace was born because the Doctors, my OBGYN and my Neurologist were not thrilled about the pregnancy. Four months into my pregnancy with her my neurologist wanted me to abort the pregnancy, because of my brain aneurysm 3 years prior. We named her Grace because it took all of Gods grace to make it through her pregnancy and just to get her here. Now, 3 1/2 years later (confirmed by the doctor on my birthday) we're faced with a miscarriage and a decision we and the doctors both thought was best for my health and for our family. But now, a loss. I was just told, 2-3 years after a tubal ligation the chances of getting pregnant are higher than just after the procedure, but your most likely to have a tubal pregnancy which is very dangerous, or result in a miscarriage. Going through this before seeing lots of family, just before the holidays was not easy, but at the same time was such a blessing! I am so thankful it happened when it did and not the week of Christmas. This gave Jeff and I a little time to wrap our heads around it all. Truly Gods timing!

But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13

Sunday Snow Day

The kids were so excited to see it snowing yesterday. We knew it was coming so on Saturday we (us and our neighbors) worked on the yard trying to get most of the leaves picked up. Grace was sick and not feeling well...so it was so sweet of them to help us! I'm glad she was feeling better on Sunday so that she could enjoy the snow with us!

Just one quick picture before you go play...

but everyone needs to look here!

Okay... lets try one more time guys..

GOT IT!!!

Now go play!

We had so much fun playing and having snowball fights! In these next few pictures... watch Caden. I had thrown a snow ball at Jared and he thought Caden threw it.

Caden...(ewww... this is NOT going to be good...)

Caden...(cool, good shot)

Caden... (laughing hysterically!) Jared...(WHAT THE HECK?!!..)

Caden...(It wasn't me, it was Mommy)! Jared...(Okay, that is IT!! It is ON)!! You can see that I have not moved much at all... Jared reacted very quickly! :D

Oh!!!.. is was you!

She didn't enjoy the snowball fights...

she enjoyed making a snow man together ;)


Me and my kiddos!

Jared 11

Caden 8

Grace 3

I love my Daddy, he's so silly!

Okay it is time to go inside and warm up and enjoy some hot coco and cookies! We love snow days! I just wish it would come more often and last a little longer! It's always a little sad when the snow starts to melt :( The kids were out of School today so we got to enjoy another day playing together. Yay!! Winter is just getting started so we are hopeful we will see more beautiful white snow again this year!

“How great is our God!” Psalm 147:5

Fall

Every year, Fall is always fun around here!

He had no idea he had a leaf on his head. hehehe...;) Love it!

The kids have had a blast playing in the leaves everyday this week!

Now... let the "Fall Cornett Clean Up" begin!

This is a job for the whole family. Perfect family time! ;)

This morning Jared was walking through the living room and the bright redish tint coming through the glass in the front door caught his eye. He says, Mom come here and look at this. What is it? Just come see! Oh wow, what a beautiful sunrise! He said, I've never seen one that looked like this before. Yea, we are either still in bed or getting ready for school at this hour. Caden says, it looks like a huge forest fire is coming toward us. It sure does!.. That's cool! ;)

I am so thankful God gave us these few extra minutes this morning to enjoy His beautiful creation!

"Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”

Lamentations 3:23

It's Official :)

We have officially bought her last box of Pull Ups!

Jeff and I thought this day would never come. ;)

I can now say Grace is potty trained!!!! Wooohooo!!!!

You did it: God, my God, I can't thank you enough. Psalm 30:12