Abiding in the Word.

"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great if your faithfulness."

Lamentations 3:22-23

Firecracker was baptized yesterday! It was a special day for our family. My dear friend, Nicole, is visiting us for the week, and I'm so thankful we had someone dear to us from GA that could be there. Seeing as how she's practically family, I couldn't have asked for more. :)

I am so thankful for what infant baptism represents for us as believers. I know it's a hot subject among Christians, but it is something for our family we believe and treasure. My mom put it very well... "Firecracker can now look back on her baptism when she was given 'the sign' of the family of God, and realize to whom she belongs." God is faithful to keep His covenant promises to those who believe, and for that I am eternally grateful.

Here is a picture of us before church yesterday. Firecracker is wearing the same gown that both Lima Bean and I wore when we were baptized. My Gran smocked it when I was a baby.

I hope you all have a great week. Up next: holiday weekend!!

Abiding in the Word.

"Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham."

Luke 3:8a

The girls and I went to the farm where we get our milk to visit the baby goats. Lima Bean loved the goats. She was so brave. She got right in there with the goats... even more than some of the older kiddos. Our little farmer in the making. :)

Happy baby!

Sleepy baby.

Lima Bean enjoys wearing her sunglasses... however she pleases.

Playing at the park behind our home.

Somebody loves her daddy. 

Late night kisses.

Lima Bean and I played at a park last week. She was a little leery of the fountains, but still had fun.

Cow Appreciation Day! Mimi is visiting us and she whipped out the cutest pillow case dress for Lima bean before we went to visit Andrew at the store.

Andrew grilling (chicken, of course) in his new cow apron from our dear friends, The Murphy's. We all received goodies in the mail... matching outfits for the girls and aprons for the grown-ups. :) Thank you Murphy family! We love you guys and miss you.

In other news, Firecracker rolled over for the first time today! She is growing up so quickly. Man, time flies. 

Abiding in the Word.

"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea."

Habakkuk 2:14

Yesterday was my mom's birthday. It's times like that when I miss home. I wish we could have celebrated together. Happy Birthday Mama!

This was the day Firecracker turned one month old. Time sure does fly!

My loves. Lima Bean and Daddy basking in the sun.

Abiding in the Word.

"So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

Titus 3:7

I apologize for the delay in blogging. The last few days have been a little busy. And I must say, the next week or two will likely be the same. I'm not sure how long Firecracker is going to cooperate. I had my routine check-up today, and things appear to be progressing pretty steadily. Of course, there's no way to predict when she will make her appearance, it could be another 2 weeks. Nevertheless, please bear with me if I don't post on time!

Here are just a few photos from the last week.

I spy Ellie...

It was a boot and tutu type of day.

I spy Lima Bean.

Static, anyone?

Lima Bean has been working on her puzzle. Check out the little video below.

Lima Bean figured out how to take pictures of herself on my phone. Enjoy the slideshow of her silly faces.

Yes this is real. No I am not smuggling something under my shirt. Firecracker is giving me a run for my money to say the least!

Puzzle time.

More playground time.

Have a great week!

Abiding in the Word.

"And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

Isaiah 40:5

Happy Easter. "Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed!"

Today in church, we sang, "Christ the Lord is Risen Today," like many of you all did, I'm sure. I just love the verse when it says, "Lives again our glorious King; where, O death, is now thy sting? Once he died, our souls to save; where thy victory, O grave?"

Christ has conquered death and sin, and now we may rejoice that we will worship our Creator and God forever!

Today just happens to be my birthday too. "Happy birthday to me!" :) We have had a wonderful day. It started a little early when Lima Bean decided she was wide awake at 5:15 a.m., but after a little early morning play time, we took a nap and then headed to church. Church was great! I think I mentioned we are searching for a new church home, which can be quite discouraging, but today was refreshing. We will likely stay at this church, Skyview Presbyterian (for those who might want to check it out online).

Andrew's last day at the Citadel in the Springs was yesterday. It was a bittersweet day since the Citadel was his first store. It will always be a special place. His team certainly made him feel very loved too. One of his leaders posted a very thoughtful note on Facebook yesterday evening. I thought I'd share it.

His team decided to show their love by decorating Andrew's car too. :)

Andrew received a few packages for his new store. This particular package had all sorts of goodies in it for anything from training and organizing to advertising.

Lima Bean decided she wanted to wear my dress this afternoon.

The last two days have been really beautiful. Yesterday we went for a short walk and played on the playground.

Sadly, this is the only photo I have of Lima Bean in her Easter dress. I didn't even get a picture with my girl on my birthday. :(

This is the extent of our Easter decorations this year. Living in an apartment, with 75% of our stuff packed up, definitely makes for a sparse looking abode. Thank you for the Easter towels, Mama!

Lima Bean enjoying her reading time last night... in her tutu of course. 

I took a few pictures of Lima Bean opening her Easter basket this morning. I will upload those photos off of my little point and shoot so I can post those this week. Also, I have a recipe for a quick and easy artichoke dip coming your way, so be on the lookout for that too!

Last week I mentioned that my grandmother was in the hospital due to an emergency surgery on a tear in her duodenum and her not-so-great recovery. Just as an update, she is doing a little better. She moved out of the ICU this weekend, but is still more or less dependent on a breathing machine. The doctors are uncertain of how well she is going to recover. So please be in prayer for my grandmother, "Gran" or "Suzie." I will continue to keep you all updated as things progress.

Have a wonderful week. Can you believe tomorrow starts a new month?! This year is flying by.