These are the moments we cherish

This picture pretty much says it all...Olivia is such a good big sister to Gabe. They're really getting along very well and I love this (& every) stage. She'll tell me what Gabers is saying, even though he only really says, "Hi" "Dadda" and laughs/giggles. Gabe is changing every day, he's starting to try to walk (not quite there yet, but is taking small steps). He's also eating real food and cutting down on formula! Woo hoo! Miss O is now potty trained! HAPPY DAY! That's pretty much my update on the kids for the moment. I am sure there are many more beautiful moments to come...Peace my friends.

Olivia being a good big sister to Gabe.

Fresh Starts

New beginnings can be blessings in disguise, depending upon how we look at them. I have faith that through Christ Jesus, we are able to make it, no matter what the situation (big or small).

Changes occur all the time in this world & I'm always weary at first of these changes, almost to the extreme nervous side. Once the change has happened, I'm usually just fine.

There's lots going on in my life right now, although not necessarily negative at all. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

Vacay away

Dan & I have been on a vacation with just the two of us since Saturday. We dropped the kids off at my mom & dad's house in Mooresville & went on our way.

This vacation has been very relaxing & just what Dan & I needed. We've had lots of alone time. We have gone to the Smokey Mountain National Park quite a bit, hiked, people watched in Gatlinburg (crazy nuts), chilled in the hot tub, relaxed in the cabin...did I say relaxed?! That's what we've been doing & I'm enjoying every second...but I miss my kids more than ever!

I know they're in good hands, so that's not the problem. I really appreciate my parents for giving Dan & I this wonderful opportunity to get away to the Cozy Nest. I just miss my "family" as a whole, but know that by Dan & I taking this time for each other, we are better parents to Olivia and Gabe, right ;)

I'm still thinking that we might come back early...we'll see.

Night night!

Empty Me

Empty Me-Chris Sligh

I've had just enough of the spotlight
When it burns bright
To see how it gets in the blood
And I've tasted my share
Of the sweet life
And the wild ride
And found a little is not quite enough

I know how i can stray
And how fast my heart could change

Empty me
Of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition
And the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me
So i can be
Filled with you

Ive seen just enough of the quick buys
Of the best lies
To know how prodigals can be drawn away

I know how I can stray
And how fast my heart could change
Empty me
Of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition
And the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me
So I can be
Filled with you

Cuz everything is a lesser thing
Compared to you
Compared to you
Cuz everything is a lesser thing
Compared to you
So I surrender all

Empty me
Of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition
And the poison of my pride

Empty me
Of the selfishness inside
Every vain ambition
And the poison of my pride
And any foolish thing my heart holds to
Lord empty me of me
So I can be
Lord empty me of me
So I can be
Filled with you.
Filled with you
Empty me

Enough

Lately i feel like nothing that i do is good enough for a certain someone, no matter what. It makes me very sad but I keep telling myself that God is not disappointed in me. I live to serve HIM.
Here's a song by Barlow Girl that I just love!

All of You is more than enough for
All of me for every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You
Is more than enough

You are my supply
My breath of life
Still more awesome than I know
You are my reward
Worth living for
Still more awesome than I know

All of You is more than enough for
All of me for every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You
Is more than enough
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/barlow_girl/enough.html ]
You're my sacrifice of greatest price
Still more awesome than I know
You're my coming King You're everything
Still more awesome than I know

All of You is more than enough for
All of me for every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You

All of You is more than enough for
All of me for every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You
Is more than enough

You're enough
You're enough
You're enough
For me

(Repeat 9 X's)