Thankful ... Day 17

Emmie - sweet Emmie - our first girl. We are so thankful for the smile she brings to our hearts each day. She is so thoughtful and loving with everyone. She has been such a huge help at home with her newest little brother! We pray that she grows into a woman who loves the Lord with all her heart.

Thankful ... Day 16

So thankful for this sweet boy!! He has such a tender heart and a strong spirit. We are thankful for the continuous joy he brings us each day. He is such a good big brother to all his siblings. I can't believe how fast he is growing. I pray for his heart to always be tender and sensitive to God's leading...

Thankful ... Day 15

I am thankful that we are going on vacation next week ... so need it!!

Thankful ... Day 14

So, I forgot to post this yesterday... I am thankful today that I ran in the 8K race. I was able to complete the race without stopping and with a decent time - for someone who has only been running a couple of months and had a baby 8 months ago.

After Ellerie, I started running some and really enjoyed it, or well I enjoyed how I felt when I was done. But then I got pregnant with Carter and the running stopped! So I started up again a couple of months ago and hope to continue it for a while.

Thankful ... Day 13

Today I am thankful for the way Brian loves the LORD! He can only love me and the children the way that he does because of his love for the Lord. He has a deep passion to know God more and to see others grow in the same way. Thank you Brian for being an example to me in you passion for God!

Thankful ... Day 12

Today I am thankful for the way Brian loves me! He has such a kind and loving heart and is my best friend. He cares deeply about me and my walk with the Lord. He takes initiative in pointing me towards Christ. He extends me mercy and grace to me when I often fall short. I am thankful to be walking through life with him as we seek to honor the Lord together!

Thankful ... Day 11

Daddy and Coleman - 2001

Daddy and Emmie - 2002

Daddy and Calvin - 2004

Daddy and Ellerie - 2007

Daddy and Carter - 2009

Today I am thankful for the way Brian loves our children. He comes each day and jumps right in with them: playing, laughing, caring. I love to watch him love our children. I remember the first time he held our first-born - it looked so natural for him to have a baby in his arms. From that day on, he has been an incredible example to me in caring for our children. Thank you Brian!

Thankful ... Day 10

Random things:

yellow leaves
the smell of pumpkin spice
a bit of chill in the air
new recipes
my home
running in cooler weather
fudgy brownies fresh out of the oven