December 30, 2011

Lila woke up and gave us her sweetest smile. I can tell by her eyes that she doesn't feel her best but she is such a strong little girl. This morning, Lila and I talked about "If God be for us who can be against us". I told Lila that if she would put her faith in God and stay close to him, he would protect her. In our prayer we thanked God for his protection. I love how she ALWAYS responds...God is so good!

December 28, 2011

Today we went to the doctor for Lila. It seems as though the daycare has given her RSV...(i.e. yucky crud). She keeps smiling which is very encouraging. Today's bible study was about healing. When asked to pray for healing I heard a loud squeal which was music to my ears! Out of the mouths of babes...thankful God hears even the smallest prayers.

December 26, 2011

This morning baby bible study was over Phillipians 4:13. I informed Lila that she could do all things through Christ who strengthens her! I told her this was so because of the sacrifice that Jesus had made. Again I received confirmation by way of cooing! So our plans are for her to grow up and do great things so that dad and mom can retire. Maybe if we are really good we can choose our own retirement community...okay...maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself.

Our first Christmas as 3

Jason and I have always been good at traveling to see our families! It was a different story this year when we had to pack up every little thing to travel up the road to Searcy and Trumann. Suitcases, baby bags, strollers, blankets, diapers, and don't forget the presents. We had a wonderful time.

It was during this wonderful time that I decided it would be a good idea to begin a daily bible study with Lila. Lila loves to listen and to talk and so we started our first study on December 25, 2011. Here is a copy of the study that was posted to Facebook.

...I love it when Lila wakes up in the morning! This morning she and I discussed the reason for the season. I told her about another little baby who came to save the day! WE talked about John 3:16 and she cooed back letting me know she understood completely what I was telling her. All in all, I believe we had a very good talk!

It's been a long time!

Well since my last post, Jason and I have had a sweet baby girl! Lila was born on September 19, 2011. She is the best thing that has ever happened to us and we cherish each moment with her! Lila stayed in the hospital for 7 days after she was born due to Jaundice. I never knew so much about something I thought was trivial. Come to find out, cases of Jaundice that are not treated can results in severe deficits in development; therefore, I was all for Lila getting all of the treatments she could. After Lila was finally discharged, we spent 1 day a week at the dr office checking her weight and making sure she was getting big. Lila eventually began to gain weight and has been doing great ever since. So in the spirit of catching up. Here is what she looked like when she was brand new!

Pics

The long awaited wedding pictures have finally arrived! There are so many, I thought I would post a couple to share with my friends and family!

Labor day is not a day of rest,,,

Jason and I are determined to get this living room done! We decided the week before Labor day that we would work the entire weekend! Luckily my parents came into town on Sunday, so we got a little break!

The living room is looking great....just a little bit left. A few weeks back, Jason worked on the ceiling, finishing up the recessed lighting and inserting screws to make everything more secure, so Joel and I had the luxury of putting mud in all of the holes. I am now what you could say, and expert mudder...(not really)! I did try very hard. Jason filled in holes with sheet rock from some of the remodel! I can't help but be excited about what this room is going to look like! Maybe if we work on Saturday, we can paint on Sunday! Just a thought...and it's good to be hopeful! Until next time!