Sunday School

Yesterday at Church I taught the 3-4 Sunday School lesson.
We had 5  little ones in the class, and had a great time.
One part of the lesson stuck in my mind.  The lesson was on Jesus' return to earth (in Revelation). I asked the kids what they thought heaven would be like, and you could have heard crickets chirping.  So, I asked what they would say to Jesus if they saw or met him, still no response. Then I asked what they might give Jesus if they met him.  This question I did get a response from.  They might give him a cake or a puppy, or even a  hug.
This got me thinking what would I give Jesus if I saw/met him?
At first I am silent like my little ones in the class were. I just don't know.  Then I start to think, wait I meet Jesus every day. What do I give him, or do I even notice him? There are many "Sunday School" answers that come to my mind, but truly, what does he desire of me?  What does he want from me, and will I give that to him?
All I feel capable of doing is calling out, "Help me be more like You, I am your's!".  That sad un-elegant prayer is probably a more true statement right know than anything else I can say, and the only thing I am capable of giving my Savior.
I hope each of those precious children grow to give their lives daily to Christ, and encourage others to do the same.

My funny little girls

How precious you two are. Gifts from God, and nothing short of miracles.  I pray each day that God gives you both Wisdom, the ability to see Truth, and Peace over your lives.  I will not always be there to protect you, but you have a heavenly father that loves you more than your earthly daddy or I ever could. Hold on to that truth, and do not let Satan still the power it gives you!  You are daughters of the King held high and exalted. 

I love you always and forever your Momma-

What a great week

On Tuesday morning it was cool and breezy outside, so I took my girls out to take some pictures. We had a really good time being silly.

 On Thursday, we had a play date with one of Sophie's friends.  We are all tired and worn down, but we are happy, and I think that's pretty awesome.
Football has started, and I am o.k. with that.  Dustan is enjoying the cooler weather, and the Lord is helping me remember that Loving my girls is the most important thing. Not clean dishes, swept floors, or even made beds for guests. God is my strength, joy, and sanity.

A couple of days

So, I have been sick with a monster cold, and really as much as I told people I was fine. I was not fine.  Dustan, like a champ, took charge of the girls one night, and just let me go to bed. (Lovely man)

I am now about 85% better, but people keep asking me if I'm sick (so I must not be all the way better yet). 

The pictures below were last night before Dustan had to leave on an emergency call, as you can see Sophie has been missing time with her daddy, and I think He has been missing time with his girls.  

Lily loves books just as much as her big sister did at her age.  The difference being she has to try and keep big sister from taking them away from her.  (This talent she has not quite learned yet.)

It's been a rough couple of days, but I think we are in the home stretch. 

Galveston 2013

We have been out of town for over a week, and it has been wonderful!

Dustan, Sophie, Lily, and I went to Galveston for  a week.  We stopped by the girls grandma's on the way down, and on the way back.  We loved the beach this time just as much as the last time we went down, and I think Lily likes the water even more than her big sister.  

The girls had a hard time getting rest at night, but that didn't stop us from playing all day.  What fun memories we made building sandcastles, digging for clams, finding seashells, walking up and down the beach, jumping over the waves, going to the aquarium (where we saw lots of amazing sea creatures), and just relaxing together in the beach house.  

 

We love getting to spend time together as a family, and this trip blessed us with a lot of that. What a great gift God gave us, when he made "the beach".

 

Lily

Happy Fourth!

What fun we had! The four of us went to the next town over, got the girls up after bedtime, and sat to watch some awesome fireworks.  

What fun we had!