Easter Egg Hunt 2012

I am so thankful for the amazing friends that I have, especially when my family is all the way in Florida. Yesterday, we went to an Easter Egg Hunt at a friend's of mine and had sooo much fun!! She had a few friends and their kids over and it was so fun to see Ryder with the other kids. He couldn't play and run around with them but he sure wanted to! Here are some pictures from our day :)

Baby Fever...

In less than 1 month I will no longer have a baby...this past year has gone by so fast. I can't believe we have gone from this....

to this...

A few friends of mine are having babies soon and since I'm about to get a little boy as "my baby" turns 1, I have started getting baby fever again. I know we don't need another baby yet-I don't have time because of school- and we can't afford one...but, as excited as I am to have a 1 year old, it is bitter sweet...

If any of my friends having a baby soon would like to move to San Diego--I fully support you and that decision.

Do Not Be Afraid

So I have been reading a daily devotional recently called Quiet Times for Couples by H. Norman Wright. Pat and I are not, currently, reading it together, but that is okay. I am praying he will want to soon but until then, I will read and pray for the both of us and try to be the best example I can be. Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy Jude 24. I want to be an Earthly example of what Christ was to us. My desire is that I can help to keep Pat, my spouse, from stumbling.

ANYWAY....I read a piece recently about worrying. I know a lot of us do it, myself included because, well, with adulthood comes worry...I thought I would share this one with you...I will continue to post what I have read every once in awhile because I think we can all use a good reminder that God is here and can be our comforter, healer, savior, protector and Father....

"They...cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus said to them, "Take courage. It is I. Don't be afraid." Matthew 14:26-27

"Pay attention! Look at me! Give me your undivided attention!" These are common phrases which teachers, parents, and even spouses say to each other. Focusing your attention on a person helps you recieve what that person has to offer. It keeps you from being distracted.

One of the greatest distractions in life is worry. The tendency to ask 'what if?' again and again keeps us from resolving problems. What are some of your worries?

As Jesus walked on the water toward His disciples, He called Peter to climb out of the boat and walk to Him, which he did. Peter was doing fine until he lost hi focus and became distracted. He looked at the waves of the storm instead of keeping his eyes on Jesus. His fear rose and he began to sink.

Peter's situation has something to say to each of us. If he had kept his eyes upon Jesus, who was the source of his strength, Peter would have been alright. But his eyes strayed, and he was overwhelmed by the problem and crumbled.

Worry is like that. We concentrate too hard on the problem and forget the solution. This creates more difficulties. Some problems won't go away. Some concerns are legitimate. Sharing those concerns with Jesus and asking for His guidance will give us the ability to weather any storm.

Who is your focus on this week?

A Quiet Anniversary

Today is my 1st wedding anniversary. I cannot believe that a year ago today Pat and I said I do in a small room with my parents and his family. As I sit here, so thankful for the man God brought into my life and allowed me to fall in love with, I cannot help but think about where I was a year and one week ago.
I was in the hospital (TWICE) trying to make sure that my sweet baby bear did not make his debut too early (as uncomfortable as I was starting to feel). I was so scared. I didn't have my family or Pat near me and often felt so alone. Thank God for my sister who stepped up and was there for me 100%. All I had to do-from day 1- was call her and she dropped everything and came to me. Katie-I love you and will never be able to thank you for everything you did for me, Ryder, and Pat.

Today is quiet, at least for now as Ryder is napping, and I am so thankful for all the blessings God has given me.

Invisible Children

Make Kony famous-shine light on his actions so he can be brought to justice and these babies, these children, can be saved!

December 31, 2012-Deadline