God is Good

Do you ever have one of those days where you just step back at the end of the day and think....
Wow!  God is so good!

Yesterday was rough for Wes and I.   We are pretty sure one of our vehicles may be done in a few weeks, our kitchen tap started leaking, and then we had some water damage that went through the roof from the bathroom.

It was one of those days.

But, then God reminded me of his goodness.

One of the songs that we played on worship team was this:

Hallelujah You have won the victory 

Hallelujah You have won it all for me 

'Cuz death could not hold you down 

You are the risen King 

Seated in majesty 

You are the risen King

So often I find myself worrying about the things of this earth, 

but God has already won the victory and He is good, faithful and just.  

He will never leave me or forsake me. 

What an amazing promise that is. 

We spent the day with family, and just relaxing. 

We are all safe, healthy and alive. 

And for that I am thankful. 

God will take care of us, 

His love is truly amazing and He shows his goodness in mysterious ways.  

If you- like me- have one of those days where you think one more thing can't go wrong

take a step back and look at all the amazing things God is doing around you.  

Peyton is 3!

Peyton is already 3 years old? 

I know it sounds cliche but -- time goes by way to fast!

Looking back at her 2 year old pictures- I can't believe how much she has grown in the past year! 

Likes: 

Singing 

Dancing 

Going for long hikes/walks

Hugging people 

Playing with her dolls

Dress-up (the bigger the dress, the better)

Reading 

Baking

Dislikes:

When she is told she is not the boss

Not being able to pick up her sister 

Vegetables

Big Steps this Year: 

Counting to 15 

Naming letters (about half of them)

Learned how to scooter 

Went into the big swim class by herself 

Peyton, 

I want you to know how special you are to Daddy and I. 

We pray that you will continue to seek God in everything that you do, 

and come to know him as your personal Lord. 

You are going to move mountains, 

and we are so glad that we get to be a part of your life to see that. 

Love, 

Mommy 

I can't believe this little girl is already 3 years old! 

Ashlynn - 4 Months Old

New Steps: 

Rolling over (Back to Front) 

Full Belly Laughs! 

Likes: 

Bathtime 

Her sister (Peyton is one of the only ones who can get her to laugh almost every time she tries)

Her swing 

Music 

Dislikes: 

Sitting still

Peyton's Three!

Trying to get a picture of all the littles together (* a very difficult task!)

Peyton blowing out her candles- loved seeing her face as we sang happy birthday- she was so excited!

Frozen Yogourt station 

Photobooth

The setup

Our 'treatbags' (mitts) with a little note:  "Thank you SNOW much for coming!"

New Years Resolutions 2016

Every year, we are given the opportunity to set new goals.
This past year, I was able to reach many of my resolutions from the past year-- but as normal, there was many that fell to the side as well.

This year, I have three resolutions I would like to reach:

• Eat healthier and exercise more-  I would like to lose 50 lbs by the end of the year.  With the majority of my 2015 being pregnant, I wasn't able to exercise as I would hope.  I want to create more of a habit of it and get both myself and my girls out of the house to exercise at least once a day if not more
• Get my priorities on track.  - Recently, I finished a devotion on priorities and ensuring they are on the right track.   Financially and family wise- sometimes my priorities are out of whack- I want to get these back on track- God comes first, family and then work. 
• Have weekly date nights with Wes- this is part of the resolution above but ensuring I set aside time for just me and Wes.  It is so important for our marriage- which in turn is good for our relationship with our kids as well.