For everything there is a time...

May was a month full of smiles and tears, but through it all we have found we serve an amazing God and we are tremendously blessed. 

I said goodbye to two amazing women last month.  Katie left for Texas and Rachael left for Alaska.  This has been my prayer warrior group.  We have met to pray together for almost 2.5 years and I will miss them so much!!!!!  We have been through so much together and I praise God for them and what he did through us and for us.

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   The hardest moment last month was losing a baby.  But through this experience I found the love of God so overwhelming I cannot even explain it.  We were wrapped in love by the women above and our close friends from church.  From our family and each other.  I never wanted to experience that and I never want anyone else to, but God used it for his glory to strengthen our faith and trust in Him.  All things can work for good to those who love him and are called to HIS purpose.

But there were also LOTS of smiles.

We welcomed our friends precious babies.  Brooklyn (above in green) had her little girl and Miranda welcomed her little boy.  Both are the works of God and prayer!!!  We pray both will grow to be servants of God and do amazing things for his kingdom.

And school came to an end.  I LOVE IT!!!  Having my precious ones home is so much fun and I love every minute with them.

Emily graduated from Pre k school and Pre k Bible class on the same day.  She was so excited and did so well with all her memorization at both events.  I was not prepared from Pomp and Circumstance to be played at school.  I think I must soak every second up because the real thing is going to come before I am ready.  We love and respect Mrs. McBride so much for her love for our children and giving them a great foundation for continued Bible knowledge.  Emily can quote the 23rd Psalm and her books of the Bible now!

Cadon also had his last ever day of Sonshine School.  Next school year he will be a Pre K student and this Sunday will be in Mrs. McBride's class.  Here we go!!! 

 

I am excited for this summer, to be with my family and to see how God will continue to reveal himself to us.  Here's to a wonderful time!

Light to Dark

When Cadon was born he had a head of dark hair.  A few weeks later it fell out and he had peach fuzz.  When his hair grew back in it was so blond it bordered on white which is what is has been for the last four years and I love it on him, although I knew it wouldn't last forever.  Lately the crown of his head as started getting darker, like a dark blond.  The other night, however, as he was lying on my lap, I found this:

This is not the color I thought his hair would be.  This is dark brown.  This is hair like daddies.  We appear to be going from one extreme to the other.  Cadon is excited to be like daddy, I am sad to see his blond hair changing.  He will have such a different look.  I am going to have to take a bazillion pictures before all his hair changes (which will probably still be a little while) to treasure up the memories of my little "towhead". 

Sonshine School Program

Last week Cadon had his last performance at Sonshine School.  He has been singing his songs for months now.  His class was the Honey Bees so they sang a honey bee song and 1-2-3 Jesus Loves Me.  He did great!!  I can't believe this sweet boy is headed for Pre-K. 

The Honey Bees

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Our Special Honey Bee

Excited Family!

Lil Cowboy

A couple of weeks ago my lil pardner and I went to Cowboy night at church. We had a lot of fun. He even rode the horse this time!!! I love times like this!

Blessed

I am blessed. These two children and the man behind the camera bring so much joy and happiness to my life. When life brings it challenges, I rest in the comfort of this family and the God who made it all possible. I cannot begin to express my thankfulness to them for making my Mother's Day so wonderful this year. For making me smile and laugh when I needed to the most. I praise God for you and I am so glad He made us a family!

Tumbling Show

Emily took tumbling this year. She had a great time and Saturday was the day to show off. Her perfomance was a hit and she enjoyed her few moments in the spotlight. I tried to upload to video, but it is too large and I am not sure how to compress it. We'll bring it to show the grandparents sometime!

Great job Emily!!!


Ready to perform

Ice Cream Celebration afterwards!

Another Year!

When it comes to my children, time stands still and flies by at the same time. I remember precious moments like they were yesterday, but then I am also completely amazed when another birthday rolls around and they are another year older.

Cadon is 4. How did that happen? At the same time I shed a tear, I love watching him learn, grow and become the person God has planned for him to be. Cadon, you are the sweetest little boy. I love when you crawl up in my lap and snuggle, I love how you say "Mommy, Daddy, I love you". I love how you adore your sister. You have such a giving heart. I know God has great plans for you and I can't wait to help you grow into them!

Here is our celebration of our little man:

Tractor Birthday with Family

Spiderman at Sonshine School