One of Our Favorite Gifts!!!

Five years ago on December 22, 2003, God gave us our beautiful baby girl. She has been such a wonderful gift. She has given us much joy and laughter in her five years. She has also made sure that we continue to lean on the Lord. Our favorite memory of her this year is her increasing interest in learning more about the gospel. This past year someone put up a cross on a vacant lot that we pass almost everyday when we leave the house. Everytime we pass it she gets so excited and says, "Daddy (mommy) ask me cross words?" She loves for us to ask her questions about the gospel. We are grateful for the reminder we pass often to remind us to teach our little girl the most important thing that could ever be taught. The Lord as used this and we have seen great change in our little girl. We have seen God opening her eyes to her sin and His awesome sacrifice for it! Happy Birthday, JellyBean!!!! We love you!!!

Resurgence Christmas Party

Last night, Mark took Makenzie to our Resurgence (youth group) Christmas Party. It was a costume party. Makenzie went as little kid on Christmas morning and Mark went as a football player. (don't get any ideas the Falcons jersey was a last minute idea, we still love the Titans even if they did loose to the Texans) They had a blast at the party. Our youth group is an parent/teen group that allows the parents to attend with the youth. Mark loves this opportunity to spend time with Makenzie and see her grow in godliness. We see God's grace working in her life!!

Happy 39th Birthday, Mark!

Today is Mark's 39th bithday! The kids and I are sooooo thankful for the godly man that God has given us to lead our family! Your the best, honey!

Tagged!!

I was tagged! Here is the 5th picture in the 5th folder of my pictures. (thanks, Wok!!) Isn't she adorable! It was Mika's 2nd Christmas. (she was only 3 days old on her fist Christmas) Okay, I tag Heather Hoerl, Michelle Lindsey, and Makenzie Pfaller. When tagged you are suppose to publish the 5th picture in the 5th folder in you computer. No pressure, just fun! (or should I say PFUN!!)

Thanksgiving!!

As you can see, we had a blast during the Thanksgiving holiday! After enjoying a great dinner, we spent lots of time playing games and looking through the newspaper ads for our shopping trip on Friday. The next day we fought the crowds. After much looking. I found the one gift that I had set out to find. Later Friday night, we went to Christmas in the City that was in downtown Knoxville. The kids had a blast eating kettlecorn, making crafts, and playing with their cousins. They look forward to going back at Christmas to ice skate.