Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Izzy has her first Communion

Izzy asked Jesus into her heart earlier this year.  Since then she has been learning more and more about what it means to live for Jesus.  She has an insatiable appetite for Bible stories and the why behind them.  She usually goes to Sunday School instead of coming into service with Tim & I so she hadn’t been in a communion service at all.  Tim was leading worship a few Sunday’s ago and Izzy likes to go in with me to see him sing.  So we had listened to Tim sing and she had sat through the sermon when Pastor Don started talking about communion.  Izzy asked me some questions so I started explaining what communion is and why we do it.  She understood and wanted to participate.  She was very reverent and held her wafer and prayed until it was time to eat it.  She did the same with the cup (liking the grape juice MUCH more than the wafer).  I am so proud of her.  I love her little heart SO much.  After church we told Tim (he was singing during communion) and we took her picture with him and Pastor Don.

I was a tearful mess at that point Crying face

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I was trying to be sneaky and not disturb people when I took this photo of her holding the wafer.

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She is getting so big!!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

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There are so many things I am thankful for this year.  Me & God have a running list Open-mouthed smile

First and foremost I am thankful for the relationship I have with Jesus- I enjoy walking with Him through this wonderful life I am living.  I am thankful to live in a country where I am not persecuted for my faith.  I am thankful that He knows what the future holds and is leading us day by day.  I am thankful for my hubby and my kiddos.  I am thankful for friends who are like family!  I could go on and on.  I am thankful for all the blessings!! 

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I’m thankful for fun turkey hat crafts Smile

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I am thankful for my little girl who is growing up more and more each day.  I am thankful for the compassionate heart she has, her child like faith, and her never ending questions about Jesus!!069I am thankful for this sweet 2 year old girl.  I am thankful for her Piperness- she is her own little person Smile

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Thankful for yummy food!

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And friends to share it with….

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Game time- the Kinect is fun for all ages!!

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The Lord has blessed us so much!  And we are so thankful!  A quote I see now and then reminds me to be purposely thankful.  “What if you only had today what you thanked God for yesterday??”

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Piper’s 2nd birthday party!

One one hand I can’t believe Piper is turning 2- she’s my baby!  On the other hand she runs around and talks so well people keep asking me if she’s turning 3.  She is a joy, a handful, a blessing.  We love her tons!!!

We had her party this weekend.  Tim’s mom and my parents came to help us celebrate. 

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Hugs for Grandma Diane!

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A present from Uncle Dan- and then the petting zoo arrived!!!

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The man said the animals would follow him- well the grass across the street looked too appetizing Smile

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These two boys weren’t sure what to think at first….

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Love these bunny loving sisters Smile

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Dora cake!!!

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She helped sing Happy Birthday to herself Smile

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Thanks to everyone who came to help us celebrate!!