Wowzer! Gavin is 9 months old...we have this beautiful family photo thanks to my amazing friend Beth!
Looking back on 2011, I am thankful for God's grace and patience with me....He did not promise life would be easy but He does promise to go with us whereever we go....

Merry Christmas

...praying that you experience the peace & joy of Christ this Christmas....praying you find him in the stillness and the hustle and bustle....He is with you wherever you go....

Merry Christmas!!

Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song) by Amy Grant

On a walk yesterday and saw these beauties :)

I am reminded that all this beauty is a reflection of the One who gave it....Do I have eyes to see it's Him and not the thing?........

 Do I have eyes to see His face in all things?

7 months old!

Hi Friends,
I am very distracted these days!  So much to see...so much to do!

 Favorite part of bath time: getting dried off...I like to roll around and pretend I am a monkey.

 Daddy makes me laugh a lot!

 I am quite chatty these days...."Ga-Ga" is mainly what I say but it means a lot of different things...I will tell you someday!

I am moving a lot more now too....I am an expert army crawler....I stop once in awhile to chew on my toys....
Have a good day!
Love,
Gavin

Book Review: Idols of the Heart Learning to Long for God Alone

Fantastic!
Such a great reminder that I should live for an audience of one...the Lord Jesus.  Is He your greatest treasure?  What are you desiring more than Him?  Needless to say, this book challenged my heart and brought me to my knees......
Definitely Recommended :)

Great is YOUR faithfulness....

Courageous

Saw the movie Courageous on Saturday night while my parents so kindly watched Gavin!  So thankful for a date night!  Korwin & I loved the movie & definitely recommend you seeing it too!

A couple reviews:
“The Spirit of God moved my heart as I viewed Courageous. The end result was a gospel resolve to gladly give myself more fully to loving my wife like Christ loves the church and raising my children in the fear and instruction of the Lord and his gospel. Please go and experience this movie!”—Kempton Turner


“I watched Courageous with my wife and was thoroughly engaged. I like action, and I like reflection, and I like affection—explosive moments, wrack-your-brain moments, and break-your-heart moments. Rarely do movies combine them all. For me this one captured me. Does the movie preach? Well, it sure has a point. But about the time you think you might get preached at, a bullet may cut through your car door. I would willingly take anyone to see this film, assuming they can handle suspense. And I think the conversations afterward would not be superficial.”—John Piper

I can feel the fall air today....THANK YOU JESUS!!! :)
Thank You for the changing seasons and how you are faithful through each one.
Thank You for never changing...for being my rock and hiding place...a refuge....
Help me to recognize You as the giver of every gift.....

-the cool fall air
-an unexpected nap :)
-hot tea
-wedding invitations
-encouragement from a dear friend through a phone call
-smell of laundry out of the dryer (love it)
.......we do not have to look far to see His grace

Gavin 6 Months Old

 I cannot get enough of his laugh :)  Thank you Jesus!

 So curious :)

 It’s in praising a Savior in all things that we are we saved from discouragement in all things.-Ann Voskamp

What a sweet summer :)

 I am eating rice cereal now and just tried pears a couple days ago....I like to eat a lot just like my daddy :)

 I love the Moose the Plog's gave me....we have deep conversations in the pack n' play...

I amaze mommy & daddy everyday at how big I am!  I laugh out loud a lot and still love to be held :)

I cannot believe my baby is 3 1/2 months old now.  It has flown by.  He is such a joy and gift from the Lord.  He learned how to roll over last Sat. June 11th!  It was so exciting!  Once he figured out that he could roll over...that is all he wanted to do for the rest of the day...it was pretty hilarious!  :)  I love his smiles and how he gets excited when Korwin & I talk to him.  I have the best job ever being a mom!

What else we've been up to:

*spending Fridays with Grandma this summer
*enjoying walks when its nice out
*making new friends at Lifetime child center
*trips to Iowa to visit family
*dinner & walks with friends

God is continually revealing Himself to me....showing me the importance to be still before Him...to fear Him and not man....that patience is a virtue......remembering to be thankful for the little things.....

I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for the future.....

It is the cry of my heart to bring YOU praise LORD!!

Some 3 Month Pics!

 Tummy Time!

 "I always enjoy time with Grandma :)"

 "Time to go visit Great Grandma K.!"

"I got very comfy on Great Grandma's lap :)"

"I enjoy getting bigger every day!"

 "I love my Daddy!"

"I am alert and happy most days now!"

 Make me to know your ways, O LORD;
teach me your paths.
 Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.
Psalm 25:4-5

30 Day Challenge

http://www.reviveourhearts.com/pdf/30DayChallenge.pdf

“Teach us, O Lord, to number our days, that we might have a heart of wisdom.” ~Ps. 90

 "I love smiling!" Gavin says.

 "I love my Grandma K!"

"One of my favorite things to do is sleep on daddy's tummy"

 "I am a big boy now...2 months old :)"

 "Mommy likes taking too many pictures"

 "Uncle Kurt and I became good friends on Mother's Day weekend"

 "I love Grandma S!"

 "My mommy and daddy love me soooo much!"

 "These are all my cousins...they are a fun group"

 "I don't mind my diaper changes anymore"

"I am 9 weeks old...can you believe it?"