2 to Grow With : Daddy's Home!

Sunday we took the liberty of a lazy morning since we were having Sunday night church! WOW. I know right? Anyone who knows us knows us well knows that Sunday nights are family night, regroup for the week, relax and early bedtimes (well use to be for everyone until Bella’s arrival but we still manage). However, when the Net Church does a Night of Worship on a Sunday night (or any night as long as we are all well..the last one was when Jimmy was in the hospital with the kidney stone issues) we are all in! Even with Jimmy still out of town we were not going to miss it! I cherish the moments to participate in worship to Jesus and to watch our daughters embrace it as their faith is made real and grows. Communion is always sacred and a tangible reminder of Christ on the cross and even more so I got happy tears as the girls who believe in Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross participated.

Little Sis

Big Sis

Always sweet!

Of course a picture of Bella too!

Daddy's ladies before we headed to church.

Just the past week the girls each have a favorite worship song that we rotate (and fight over who gets theirs first) when we are in the car. Gracie loves “Whom shall I fear” and Maggie loves “Amazing Grace”. I could listen to both of those all day long! They each love these from school. While some would disagree in our approach , the primary reason we choose Chattanooga Christian School was not for its Biblical believes (we were, could and will teach that at home), but academics and environment that would encourage our daughters. That being said, one of the highlights to me since that was not our primary decision point is the worship songs, hymns, and Biblical lessons they receive and knowing that they are prayed over daily! God is so good in how he orchestrates our lives and choices.

By the time we were in bed Sunday night (short of a melt down by the littlest who was plum tired) we were counting down to Daddy’s return. I am glad Jimmy has this guy time annually and always encourage it! We sure are always glad to see him return safe and ready to tackle this life with its ups and downs, decisions, and most of all love and memories to be made! Welcome home honey!

Regardless of their age I love pictures of them sleeping.

out for the night!

We love “banker holidays”, those days the post offices closes, stores run sales, schools are open and the banks are closed. It is a very important day as we as a nation remember those that have served for our country! We planned to celebrate it together on a date day which did include catch up on some zzzz’s for both of us and a little shopping for Christmas.

We had a great week! My brother, Sister in Law and Ellie started to stay with us while their house is being redone. Its been so fun to have them here! They were so sweet and kept the girls Saturday night so we could enjoy a date night! The girls of course enjoyed time with them and playing! We also got our Christmas Tree up. It is always fun, especially as the girls grown up, to remember the meaning and memory of the ornaments. The girls especially this year took to the ornaments they have made over the years as well as their annual photo ornaments.