Oct 2009
Fall Fun
Oct 27, 2009
As you can see by our new pictures on Ainsley and Braxton’s pages, we have been having a lot of fun this Fall season!--Uncle Donald’s Farm, pumpkin carving, Cookie Party, Aquatica, LOTS of baking, Brian’s Birthday, pajama party, bungee trampoline jumping, a picnic at the park, and more. This is definitely our favorite time of year. Check out the pictures! I know that is why you are visiting this site anyways! My blogs aren’t near as valuable as my babies’ pictures. :)
We are looking forward to a lot of traveling in November. The kids and I will be in Texas for 2 weeks (Brian for one week), then we will all go to Tennessee for a week. We’re excited to finally wear all the cute warm clothes we have there! I can’t wait to see family and friends I LOVE SO MUCH!
Halloween is coming up. Ainsley is so excited to be Cinderella, mostly because I am going to let her wear lip gloss and fake dangling earrings. Braxton is going to be a turtle, which was Ainsley’s costume when she was his age. The poor guy would much rather be Elmo, Boz, or SuperMan. But he is going to look super cute in that big turtle costume. We have an annual party with neighbor friends, then will all go trick or treating in our neighborhood. I have already told Ainsley to get all the chocolate she can at the houses, since she doesn’t like candy anyways!
Currently I am training for a relay marathon. Four other friends and I are going to run a Breast Cancer Marathon in Jacksonville in February. It is 5 miles each, with the last person running 6.2. I enjoy my runs so much more when it is for a goal and cause. Can’t wait to run with my friends!
Brian and I have started small groups, which we are LOVING. Mine is with women on Wednesday mornings, and Brian’s is on Monday evenings with men. We look forward to sharing community with these people each week.
I’m done with the kids’ Christmas shopping. Now, I have Brian and our families to accomplish. I LOVE buying presents for people, don’t you? So much fun. The holiday season is just the best.
Our Penny Carnival is coming up and will raise funds and donated items for an orphanage in Ethiopia my friend, Whitney, is adopting from. Can’t wait to see the little ones playing games with coins, and realizing it all goes to help others. What a great way to spend time together.
Hope you are LIVING LIFE to the FULLEST. Much love!
We are looking forward to a lot of traveling in November. The kids and I will be in Texas for 2 weeks (Brian for one week), then we will all go to Tennessee for a week. We’re excited to finally wear all the cute warm clothes we have there! I can’t wait to see family and friends I LOVE SO MUCH!
Halloween is coming up. Ainsley is so excited to be Cinderella, mostly because I am going to let her wear lip gloss and fake dangling earrings. Braxton is going to be a turtle, which was Ainsley’s costume when she was his age. The poor guy would much rather be Elmo, Boz, or SuperMan. But he is going to look super cute in that big turtle costume. We have an annual party with neighbor friends, then will all go trick or treating in our neighborhood. I have already told Ainsley to get all the chocolate she can at the houses, since she doesn’t like candy anyways!
Currently I am training for a relay marathon. Four other friends and I are going to run a Breast Cancer Marathon in Jacksonville in February. It is 5 miles each, with the last person running 6.2. I enjoy my runs so much more when it is for a goal and cause. Can’t wait to run with my friends!
Brian and I have started small groups, which we are LOVING. Mine is with women on Wednesday mornings, and Brian’s is on Monday evenings with men. We look forward to sharing community with these people each week.
I’m done with the kids’ Christmas shopping. Now, I have Brian and our families to accomplish. I LOVE buying presents for people, don’t you? So much fun. The holiday season is just the best.
Our Penny Carnival is coming up and will raise funds and donated items for an orphanage in Ethiopia my friend, Whitney, is adopting from. Can’t wait to see the little ones playing games with coins, and realizing it all goes to help others. What a great way to spend time together.
Hope you are LIVING LIFE to the FULLEST. Much love!
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They Will Know us by Our Love
Oct 12, 2009
There are new pictures to catch everyone up. Make sure and check out Ainsley and Braxton’s pages. We’re having a blast together, making the most of every day. These are the best days of my life.
I’m constantly asking the Lord to help me see through His eyes every day. I desire to impact my family first, but I want my eyes to be opened to the possibilities around us to impact others as well. We are going to have a Penny Carnival that is raising donations and support for precious orphans in Ethiopia, which my best friend is adopting from. I have asked people to come to the park and bring change that they have saved up, as well as donations the orphanage needs. We will play fun carnival games with the change, then give the money to this great cause. This is one way for my children to learn how to give. I desire for my children to see beyond themselves! To make a difference in their community and beyond. Here is a song from Christy Nockels (one of my favorite singers) that makes my heart burst. We have much to do...Come, Church, arise!
Brothers, let us come together
Walking in the Spirit, there’s much to be done...
We will come reaching, out from our comforts
And they will know us by our love.
Sisters, we were made for kindness
We can pierce the darkness as He shines through us...
We will come reaching, with a song of healing,
And they will know us by our love!
The time is now
Come, Church, arise!
Love with His hands
See with His eyes...
Bind it around you,
Let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love.
Children, you are hope for justice,
Stand firm in the Truth now, set your hearts above...
You will be reaching, long after we’re gone
And they will know you by your love!
The time is now
Com, Church, arise!
Love with His hands
See with His eyes...
Bind it around you,
Let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love.
I’m constantly asking the Lord to help me see through His eyes every day. I desire to impact my family first, but I want my eyes to be opened to the possibilities around us to impact others as well. We are going to have a Penny Carnival that is raising donations and support for precious orphans in Ethiopia, which my best friend is adopting from. I have asked people to come to the park and bring change that they have saved up, as well as donations the orphanage needs. We will play fun carnival games with the change, then give the money to this great cause. This is one way for my children to learn how to give. I desire for my children to see beyond themselves! To make a difference in their community and beyond. Here is a song from Christy Nockels (one of my favorite singers) that makes my heart burst. We have much to do...Come, Church, arise!
Brothers, let us come together
Walking in the Spirit, there’s much to be done...
We will come reaching, out from our comforts
And they will know us by our love.
Sisters, we were made for kindness
We can pierce the darkness as He shines through us...
We will come reaching, with a song of healing,
And they will know us by our love!
The time is now
Come, Church, arise!
Love with His hands
See with His eyes...
Bind it around you,
Let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love.
Children, you are hope for justice,
Stand firm in the Truth now, set your hearts above...
You will be reaching, long after we’re gone
And they will know you by your love!
The time is now
Com, Church, arise!
Love with His hands
See with His eyes...
Bind it around you,
Let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love.