Thankful Thursday - 2009

As 2009 winds down and 2010 is just around the corner, I can't help but reflect on what a spectacular year 2009 has been.

I couldn't ask for a husband that is more loving or gracious than Andy. He loves so unconditionally and daily inspires me to not settle for less than the best.

I couldn't ask for two children that are more fun to parent than Samuel and Joseph. The joy they bring to our lives is inexpressible.

I couldn't ask for better family and friends that supports me and encourages me to grow.

I couldn't ask for better health and an environment that allows me to grow.

2010 is so full of hope and wonder with our little one on the way. What joy it will be to welcome in another one of God's children into our lives and have the gift of parenting this child and watching their life unfold.

We had quite a full year in 2009, and 2010 is promising to bring just as much excitement.

So, thanks to 2009 for the lessons you've taught us and the joy you brought. We failed at some and others we succeeded. But, with great hope we look ahead to 2010 knowing that:

"he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

We hold on to that truth knowing that the trials and tribulations in life are only making us become more like Christ if we allow them to.

And that is something worth celebrating!

Happy New Year to you and yours.

Merry Christmas

This picture was just forwarded to me. I don't know who this baby is, but how cute is this?!?

Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Quote of the Day

"If we as parents are too busy to listen to our children,

how then can they understand a God who hears..."

~V.Gilbert Beers

Names!!!

We're getting really close to nailing down some names, but we want to hear from you! Now is your chance to tell us what you think we should name our next baby!!!

Leave us your ideas of both girl and boys names that go with Samuel and Joseph in the comments section of this post. (We're mostly interested in girls names).

As Joseph would say 'redy...doe!' (ready, go!)

*If we choose your name, you just might get a prize :)

Camera is Broken

I'm not gonna name any names, but some FROG in our family broke the screen to our camera last night. Good thing I bought some extra warranty on it. Problem is we can't leave our house to go to Best Buy and actually see if it can be repaired and even if it can be they'll still have it awhile before we get it back. No camera for Christmas... I'm beyond sad.

Please pray for a miracle!


***UPDATE***

We took the camera to Best Buy and they sent it off. It should take about 2-3 weeks they said, but no charge to us. We made the executive decision to buy a cheap back up camera last night so that we would (hopefully) at least have one camera working at all times. Not what we wanted to do, but not having a camera for Christmas wasn't an option. I suppose that it is our Christmas gift to ourselves this year. UGG.