On Independence Day

Nothing extraordinary. Just the usual. Gathering with family and friends for food and fireworks! It's the simple things in life like playing in the back yard,  making it through Moma's photo shoot, watching fireworks, and fishing that make it all the worth while.

 

 Madz is pointing to the baby she's carrying as we carry our babies...

One down and a lifetime to go

I just realized I never posted anything from Addison and Hayden's first birthday party! Go on and have that "Blogger of the Year" plaque done up for me. Whoops! Here are a few shots from the celebratory day! It was a blast and we're super thankful for all who were able to come(even in spirit)!!!

Quit your whining! Daddy didn't leave you.

Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, "God has lost track of me. He doesn't care what happens to me"? Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening? God doesn't come and go. God lasts. He's Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind. (Isaiah 40:27-31 MSG) 

Whooo wee!! Ain't it grand that God doesn't tire out?? Ain't it grand that He LASTS?!! Not what I had planned to read in tonight's quiet time, but it's not my plan either.