ShAke It Up BaBY!!

What a sweet girl. (I am sorry about my horrible voice. I can't help it.)

Elijah Sings in Georgia.

Elijah treated us to a musical snack. He had some assistance from a butter churn, vacuum attachment, and an Uncle Dwight as backup. (U.D. is famous for the old classic "I've been workin on the railroad" and the beloved "Dudolph da bred dose waindeer"

My Little Indian

July Fun

July was a fun month. I feel I have been robbed of my summer as the days, although "longer" have flown by very quickly. This is the first summer in years that I haven't been able to get a tan. (I know my life is so hard.) I am anxious to get the house completed so I can have a routine for my life. Of course, then something else will happen that won't allow it and such is life.
Things I Am Thankful For:
Small Group. I look forward to becoming closer to our friends and seeing how the Lord will use us to glorify Himself. "they will know Me by your love for one another..."
Garage Sales. I have probably annoyed all of my friends talking about my great deals, but it is so exciting to be able to afford fun things for Bella, the house, etc.
Sermons. I really should listen to them daily as they really motivate me to be holy and I learn so much from them! I recommend John Piper & Paul Washer especially.
Extras. Some people don't have clean water, I worry about finding curtains I like on sale.
Missions at Redeeming Grace. I am so excited to see the direction our church is headed! The unity in the desire for God to be glorified is beautiful. I saw this clearly at a recent missions meeting.
Telephones. It really is amazing how they work. I am so glad to be able to have frequent conversations with people I love so dearly.
Hope. That he who began a good work in me will be faithful to complete it. I am a failure, but the One who showed mercy and grace to me is not. In this I hope.

A Draluck Time

After a great family vacation with the McKinley's I stayed later and visited Tabitha. It was a great visit where I ate Tabitha out of house and home. It made me very sad that she does not live closer since she is my "bosom buddy." Isn't God wonderful to bless you with special friendships that edify & encourage?

Bad Advice Car.

This is the very best custard. Ever.

It's cool to dress alike and walk around Miami. Don't worry, people will not think you are lesbos.

Isabella, swingin in the rain.

Tabitha Grace.





Tabitha trying to work off all of the food I encouraged her to consume. Bella has never seen this activity before, so it proved to be most interesting for her. :)
We stopped in to see one of our very favorite families, the Pereiras, who we will never be as cool as b/c they are Brasilian.

Happy Birthday Joseph! -love MiCkEy MoUsE!

Let's just say my new family is a little excited about Disney. Actually, hardly a day goes by where I don't here about something Disney related.

We had a great family vaca in Florida. We joined up with a super fun and amazing couple the Farleys and we conquered Disney and hung out in Coco Beach

Things that happened:

Papa danced (literally) down the Main Street at the Magic Kingdom with Bella in his arms. (The second thing he said the first time he held her was "I'm going to walk you down Main Street at Disney if the Lord allows.)

It rained, but it in no way ruined the trip. Actually it was better for Bella b/c it cooled things down.

Isabella got to go out on the beach and in the ocean for the first time.

I gained weight. (Nana and Papa bought me food.)

Isabella tried to cut teeth.

Joseph turned 23 and all of his presents (except one) were Disney themed.

Isabella rode Dumbo (the pink one!) with daddy and mommy.

Liz, Tyler, Joseph, and I ate at the DQ a lot.

Isabella rode the Winnie the Pooh ride. It proved to be a little to much for her tummy. She threw up on pooh bear in the gift shop. Nana said "atleast it was on the bear and not his shirt, so it won't show up."

Minnie Mouse met Bella and thought she was awesome.

I realized I am getting old, because one of my favorite parts of the trip was finding super nice silverware that used to be in the Disney hotels for two dollars per 6 utensils.

Nana teaches Isabella how to express herself.