God often takes a course
for accomplishing His purposes
directly contrary to what our
narrow views would prescribe
He brings a death upon our feelings,
wishes, and prospects when
He is about to give us
the desire of our hearts
- John Newton

Our Gift!!!

In January 10, 1996, God gifted us with our wonderful daughter Makenzie. What a blessing she is!!!! There are many adjectives that are very fitting to describe our Rosie: beautiful, graceful, quiet, meek, calm, loving, caring, but perhaps our favorite is godly. Wow, how she has grown this year! She has grown in her love for the Savior and it has been very evident in the fruit that has manifested. She is very unselfish in her love for her brother and sister. She is always quick to obey and honor her parents. Her love for godliness as grown and is less affected by things of the world. This year she becomes a TEENAGER!!! Can you believe it? It is hard to imagine for us as well. We love you, Rosie! We pray that your love for the Savior increases, and that you know more of the riches of His grace as you grow into the teen years! Happy B-day!!

Another Favorite Gift!!!

On January 7, 1998, God gave us a miracle when Caleb was born!! What a gift he was!!! He has always given us alot of joy and laughs. God gifted him in athletics at a very early age. As we have learned this year his favortie sport is definately football. Everytime he is given a writing assignment this school year it has been very predictable: football. It helps that his favorite team, the TN Titans, is doing so well. GO TITANS!!!! There have been many wonderful memories this year from watching him play football and basketball to seeing him interact with his sisters and buddies. Our favorite has been seeing his eyes open to his Savior. The other day during family worship this was his prayer, "God thank you for gifting me to play sports. I know that I would not be good and fall on my face if it wasn't for You!" This brought tears to my eyes. If you know Caleb, then you know this is an awesome revelation for him. You are a gift to your dad and mom, little buddy. We are sooooo thankful for you!!! Happy 11th birthday! We pray we get to spend many more with you!!!!

Christmas Pfun!!!

We had a blast this Christmas! On the 21st, we went to Knoxville to spend Christmas with Mark's family. It was such fun to reconnect with them. We were very blessed by the gifts we recieved! We also celebrated Mika's b-day while there. We spent a very chilly evening looking at Christmas lights and eating cake. We came home on the 23rd and went to our friends home for a few games and laughs. I must brag that the girls finally beat the men in a game of Peurto Rico!!!! Yahoo!!!! Christmas Eve the kids exchange their gifts to eachother and we watched Prince Caspian. On Christmas morning, we had a great time as a family and sped off to see my family in Memphis. We had a blast!!! Two days of shopping with the money my parents gave us. DOES IT GET ANY BETTER!! Not to mention the late nights night of laughing, chair tipping into clocks, and cousins turning flips and headstands in the living room. It is hard to believe the holidays are over. This will go down in history as a time of alot of fun!!!!

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Mika enjoyed celebrating her birthday with her cousins in Knoxville!