Lillie Kate

This little Newborn Session/Playdate was so much fun! One of the great things about being back in Florida is that I get to reconnect with old friends. My friend Wendy, who I've known since high school, just had her 5th baby. Yes, I said FIFTH! The most recent addition is Lillie Kate. I had the pleasure of taking her newborn pictures while Julian & Abbie played and watched Go, Diego Go! Above are a few teasers from our time together. I can't wait to edit the rest. Hope you all like them. Oh, and Wendy,...Julian ate the cold fries when we got home. He wouldn't stop asking last night, "Mommy, where Abbie?" We will definitely have to do this again :) Love you, friend!



Thankful

I am thankful for so many things. Now that I am the mother of 2 precious boys, I am most thankful for sleep. Hee-hee! That sounds so selfish; I know. Actually, I love to watch my boys sleep. They are so peaceful when they sleep. I love to snuggle up real close to them, breathe in their scent, and lightly kiss them as they slumber. They won't stay this little forever, so I want to take in every moment that I have with them.

*Above is a pic of my youngest sleeping peacefully.*

Motivation for Monday

I Corinthians 2:9

However as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him"

Happy Monday Blogger Friends! I am praying that you will be encouraged today having faith & hope that the Lord has a special plan just for you, for your life, and for your family. May you hold this promise in your heart knowing with confidence that God loves you and cares for your future. He can do immeasurably more than we even ask or imagine. Trust in Him today.

Motivation for Monday

Psalm 135:6~ The LORD does whatever pleases Him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths.

Motivation for Monday

Remembering When...

Do you live in a town where stores are closed on Sundays?  Maybe you've visited a town like this.

My husband is from a town like this. I, on the other hand, grew up in a bigger city where everything was open all days of the week. The only places that closed on the weekends were banks. Moving to South Florida was a culture shock for Beau. I didn't understand why until he brought me home to meet his parents. We took a long weekend and flew into Greenville, NC. The Greenville airport was the smallest airport I'd ever been in and the plane we came in on was the smallest airplane I'd ever flown on. Greenville is home to the ECU Pirates. Beau spent 2 years here in college. But this was not Beau's home. We had to rent a car and drive about 1hr and 45min. up near the North Carolina/Virginia border. The drive was nice actually. I had never seen so much green in all my life. (Living in South FL, you get used to the concrete, I guess.) As we drove along, I remember Beau preparing me verbally for the small town he was about to introduce to me. I assured him that I had visited small towns before. As we began our entry into his hometown, I was on the edge of my seat...literally. I was looking from left to right in amazement. "What a cute little house." I'd say. "That's the post office." he'd answer. Oh My! The best was yet to come though. We came to his parents' house. They were the sweetest people. A meal was waiting for us when we arrived. We ate, talked, looked at pictures, and then we were off to a special place. Beau took me to dinner. The restaurant he took me to was none like I'd ever been to before. It was on the river. The restaruant looked like a big house from the outside with white Christmas lights that left a reflection in the water. We sat in a spot where we had view of the river and the night sky. We took a walk on the dock after dinner. The sky was filled with stars. The stars sparkled like diamonds in the sky. It was gorgeous. What a memorable visit to NC with my future husband. Thinking back now, we had NO IDEA what laid ahead for us. It is so strange that 2 perfectly opposite people from opposite places could come together in the name of Love and actually make it work. Well, we haven't done anything without the help of the Lord. It is wonderful to think back though and remember and then to look presently at all God has blessed us with. Our story started here and here we find ourselves again. Interesting!

I hope you are having a Happy Monday!

Good memories are worth remembering and revisiting. If you are going through a tough time right now, think of all the times God was faithful and brought you up out of trouble. He will be faithful again. Trust Him!

For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. ~Psalm 33:4

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Motivation for Monday

Happy All Saints' Day!

According to The New World Encyclopedia,
All Saints' Day is a Christian holiday which honors the lives of saints and martyrs. The celebration of this day expresses gratitude for their unique contributions and sacrifices, and acknowledges their continued spiritual presence in the lives of people today.

Today is my mother-in-law's birthday. She will be celebrating this special birthday in heaven with Jesus. I have so many fond memories of my time with Ann. All of which I will share and pass on to my children and my children's children. Ann was a very special woman of God. She was and I believe still is a prayer warrior. Whenever Beau & I needed prayer we would call Ann. She always had great faith and encouragement to share. Her Bible was never far from her. You would be able to see this by the condition of the pages. They are worn, highlighted, underlined, and written prayers are all along the margins. All signs of being used quite frequently. This Bible is now a possesion our family treasures.

Prayer is so important. This communication with God brings you closer to Him. It brings realization that you can not do "life" on your own.You need Him! Even though He knows very well what is happening with you, He desires that commitment and connection from you.

Last month I went to a women's Bible Study. The women leading this study are in different phases of life. There children are grown; some are in college, others are dating and getting married. I looked at how different my life is now compared to their's. I will be there one day, praying for my sons as they go off to college, as they date, and then as they bring home the brides that God has chosen for them. I thought to myself: I can't think of that now because I want to enjoy and take in every moment of this phase of life that I'm in. These women's words of wisdom stayed with me. I was convicted and encouraged to pray for my sons, their future, their friendships, my future daughters-in-law, and future grandchildren. Oh how overwhelming when I first thought of it, but it makes so much sense. If I don't pray for my children...

who will?

Ann prayed fervently for her husbamd, her sons, her daughters-in-law, and her grandchildren. I know this because of the heartfelt requests that were written on the pages of her Bible. I have made the commitment to God to follow suit. My boys will be blessed by this act of faith. I am so happy to do this for my family. For the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective (James 5:16).  Please leave a comment if you have read this and have chosen to make the same commitment.

Happy Monday!

Proverbs 17:6~ Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.