What a Mighty Good Man

Yesterday was Chad's 27th birthday, and I loved getting to celebrate him all day long. The boys and I went and got balloons, which was a super exciting experience for Jack. He talked about them all day. Jack also helped me bake Chad's cakes (Yes, that's plural. We love our cake around here). I really had to let go of my perfectionism and let him be a little boy and make little boy messes. We had a wonderful friend watch the kiddos, and we had a very nice grown up dinner with 10 of our amazing friends. The evenings merriment concluded with singing and enjoying chocolate chip pound cake. I have the most wonderful husband, and it was a treat to give him a special day. 

Celebration

LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us.  

Isaiah 26:12

Last August, I joined Weight Watchers to lose the weight I'd gained while being pregnant with both boys. Not only has God used the last 14 months to change my body, but he has refined my heart and my mind as well. I am thrilled to say that I have met my goal! To Him be the glory!!!!

Before (August 2008)       

After (October 2009)

The Prodigal Blogger Returns

I can't believe it's been nearly 6 months since I've posted anything. So much has happened!!! Here's  a recap of the last few months. I'll try my best to keep my words few.

May:

Camp started

We bought our first house (Hurray!!!!)

June:

Luke turned 1

We moved into our new nest

the boys spent 2 weeks with my wonderful parents 

Chad and I took a vacation

July:

Jack turned 2

Grandad came and remodeled our kitchen

August:

All three sisters/aunts came to visit

I had the flu (oink, oink)

September:

Bible study started for the year

Jack promoted to real Sunday school and started potty training

October:

Annual Lubbock trip complete with  Tech football game 

Chad and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary

It's funny how quickly I forget what goes on in our daily lives. It's so good to look back and remember the ways God daily sustains our family. His handwriting has been all  over the past 6 months- we've had prayers answered, doors opened and closed, seen healing, cried, laughed, welcomed new babies, and found ourselves in over our heads. Through it all, our God is faithful! 

I'm going to try to be more diligent in posting. Not because I expect people to read this. I think that was my problem before. I didn't feel like I had much to say. Now, I see that this is another way for me to mark God's workings in our lives. These posts can serve as Ebenezer stones to help me remember the great things the Lord has done in us, for us, and through us.