Changes

Well...here we go, experiencing life a little differently these days. Kevin started PA school this past Monday at Southwestern Medical Center. Scary to think I'm the only one working. Ok, Kevin is working...but working full time and studying nonstop to make good grades!! We will be moving in the next few weeks...a little, tiny bit closer. South Plano...it's not much closer than Sachse, but a little bit. It's better than nothing though!! We're praying hard for everything to fall into place, and trusting the Lord to provide in ways we can't even imagine!! For those of you who know me, I don't do change very well!! In fact...it makes me a very stressed out individual. Our cardiac rehab education class we taught today was on stress management!! Sounds funny, really. And of course it's hard to take your own advice!! (Thank you Lord!)

So, please pray for us if you think about it. We know these next few years will go by faster than we can even dream...and we know we'll be carried the entire way.

What a great trip!

Well...we had a wonderful trip to Florida!!! We went with our friends, the Warner's, and truly had a blast!! I must say, I think Tanner might be part-fish! The kid swam nonstop...except to eat and sleep! The weather was absolutely beautiful...the food delicious...and the house was incredible!! It was definitely hard to leave! I recommend Seaside to everyone!! I hope we are able to go back again someday!! Avery did very well also, but experienced her first ear infection...in both ears!! So, thank goodness for urgent care centers and antibiotics!! It's hard to believe she is already 10 months old. My how time seems to go faster and faster each day!! Hope you enjoy the pictures!!

We remember baby Andrew Stephen

"When my worry is great within me, Your comfort brings joy to my soul." Psalm 94:19

Two years ago today was one of the most difficult days of our lives so far. Yet, through grief, we have experienced pure joy. I can't believe it's been 2 years. When we found out at 5 months during my pregnancy, that our sweet baby boy had come down with Fifth's Disease, it was difficult to wrap our brains around what exactly that meant. Unfortunately he was unable to fight the infection and died. We delivered him two years ago today. I think about him a lot and know he is safe in the arms of his Heavenly Father. For he has known nothing more than pure joy. I have to say that is truly comforting. I got up this morning and went in to get Avery, and thought how blessed I am to have such a sweet daughter. For without his loss we would not have Avery. Our lives will never be the same for more reason than one. I am so thankful for my incredible family. I cannot express enough what they each mean to me. In loving memory of sweet baby Andrew.

"The Lord is my strength and my safe cover. My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. So my heart is full of joy. I will thank Him with my song." Psalm 28:7

Family Time at the Zoo

What a wonderful time spent at the zoo! Avery was a gem...Tanner, well, he loved it ALL!

Renewed Vows

Last night Kevin and I watched our wedding video from ALMOST 7 years ago. It's hard to believe it's been that long. We cherish the memories and are amazed at how real the vows we spoke back then sound even more important today. Living life together in a world full of change, children, happiness and sadness, the words we spoke seem so much more valuable. It's nice to have them fresh in our minds as we go into a new week. The Lord continues to bless us.

Happy Easter!!

He is risen!! We rejoice in the Lord on this special day!! We hope you all have a wonderful Easter and a renewed spirit within to trust in the Lord ALL things!

Life is good

Things here have been very fun! It's been busy, but everyone seems to be doing well! Tanner celebrated a birthday in February...and Avery is already 8 months old! WOW! We are blessed! We're looking forward to Spring and the warmer weather!!