The Birthday Girl

Grace, I can't believe that your 4 years old today!

We had fun celebrating with you!

You are a blessing to our family and we are honored to be your

Mommy and Daddy!

We love you!  Happy Birthday!!!!

“You will show me the way of life.” Psalm 16:11

Grrrr ['=']

Well it's official..

We are now the proud parents a football player! Lol! Tonight he was assigned his helmet and shoulder pads. He is so excited and is ready to BRING IT ON! Grrrr! lol! We are looking forward to watching him play! Go Bobcats!! Here's to tomorrow, shopping for his pants and a mouth piece. Gotta make sure my baby boy is well protected! ;)

Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. Pray hard and long. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. Ephesians 6:14

Gators & Friends

Last weekend we took the kids to see the Gators.

We had fun, even though it was sooo creepy. ;)

Yes, she insisted that she hold the gator all by herself. No fear. What. So. Ever.

The Gator: Aww maann another kid wanting to hold a gator. Almost got dropped again, My back is killin me, and if that guy comes after me with that tape one more time i'm gonna call my agent.

She was okay sitting with the boys after she held the gator first.

Jared was okay holding the gator by himself or with his brother and sister, didn't matter to him either way. Caden, not so much. He was not interested in the gator at all. Jeff and I had to ask him, and told him he could hold the tail, just for a quick picture. Looks like Caden is thinking, "My sister is nuts!"

Caden warned up though. Jared.."Okay Mom, you got the shot." Grace.."Your such a pretty little gator!"

And in the end Caden gave him a little pet! ;)

We have now entered the "Friends" part of Gators and Friends.

Jeff talking to the Camel. Num..num..num!

The kids trying to feel the Deers velvet like antlers.

We really had a good time and we went before the "heat" of the day if that even exists this summer. This 105 degree weather is just too hot!

“The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.” Lamentations 3:25

I Cry Everytime

For the past several weeks, pretty much since Vacation Bible School eight weeks ago Grace has been asking about Jesus more often. It's always in the mornings while I'm brushing her hair. She would always bring it up out of the blue and our conversations would last maybe 2-3 minutes.

These are just some of the things that we said during the past severeal weeks that I want to remember.. "Jesus will live in my heart" (She would always start the conversation this way). Yes, He sure will, if you ask Him to come into your heart! Jesus loves us sooo much and he was never mean or ugly to anyone. Sometimes we don't always tell the truth... you remember yesterday when you got into Mommy's make-up (mascara) and I asked you what was on your face and you said "nothing"  Jesus always told the truth and we want to be like that. She would always get real quiet and just listen. I would always ask her, "Do you want to ask Jesus onto your heart?" This was always toward finishing up on her hair..she would never answer, the subject would always somehow get changed and she would go running off to play.

Until Yesterday!!!

"Jesus will live inside my heart!?"  Yes He will!  "Wow. Inside here!"..(pointing at her chest). Yea, right inside there. Do you want to ask Jesus into your heart? "Yes." Do you want to ask Him right now? "Yes, I want to ask Him to be inside my Heart."

I wish I had written down more aside from just how old the boys were when they asked Jesus to be in their hearts.  Jared was 5 years old, tucked in his bed for the night. Caden was 4, we had just taken Jared to school and were driving down Hwy 80 about to exiting onto Loop 281. 

All three of them were just precious! I cried everytime and had to hold back my tears during the prayer. I didn't want them to think that I was sad. I could tell them that they were "happy tears" but would they understand? I don't know if it's because they were all so young and saying this prayer in such a sweet little voice, I don't honestly know. But it was a struggle for me everytime.

These are just some random pictures I took of her and her doll..she was thrilled that they had matching outfits! And I was thrilled it only cost me $7.00 at Dillards. ;)

Grace this is the day you asked Jesus into your heart!

“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12

Never. Say. Never.

I have always said since I can remember..Way before I had children of my own..

That if I have boys one day.. "They will NOT play football!  It is just way to dangerous."

Well what do ya know. Today was Caden's very first day of football camp!

(2nd day of camp)

Getting ready for some FOOTBALL! Wow. I still can't believe I have a son that's playin.

“Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”

John 14:1