Mommy Feel Good Moment

I hope y'all have a bunch of these. I probably have more than I realize; but yesterday was a good one. We were driving home from our day at the beach and Aubrey was crying from exhaustion and not wanting to go to sleep. As we've done many times before, Ellie started singing Jesus Loves Me to her. Then she changed songs and started singing a song we call 'Jesus' that I sing to Ellie many nights - usually when she's scared. Lately I've noticed her really watching my mouth and trying to memorize the words. Well, she did it! And she sang it to Aubrey over and over, even after she was calm. What a sweet spirit and a teachable moment that when we take the time to invest kingdom values in them, they will take root! I learned the song when I was little.

Here are the words:
Jesus, Name above all names,
Beautiful Savior,
Glorious Lord.
Immanuel,
God is with us,
Blessed Redeemer,
Living Word.

And here are some pictures from our day!

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Hope y'all had a great weekend!

AUBREY!!!

Since there were no pictures of Aubrey in the last post, I had to do an extra post for her. It's hard to believe she's almost 11 months old! Where has the time gone? She's got two teeth and is working on the top two. She's crawling! And pulling up! Since she can get around a little now, she's a little more content to be left on the floor:) She still laughs and smiles at everyone. What a little joy!

Have you missed us?!

You'll notice the date stamp is wrong. I started writing this almost a month ago! So now it says it's from August 1st; but it's actually today!
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Sorry it's been so long; but we've been busy around here. It seems that I can't keep on top of everything at once, so this time it was the blog that went by the wayside! July and August have been full of fun summer times and some boringness - which isn't always bad. I guess the summer wasn't what I thought it would be. I tried working from home again, which didn't work out quite so well as it did last year. Everyone's a year older and a little more demanding of my attention. We didn't make very many swimming playdates nor have we gone to the beach at all! I haven't read any relaxing books and haven't felt very content. Probably the most exciting part of the summer has been getting ready for school and Ellie's fall extra-curricular activities! That's not true, Brian and I took a trip to Boston in July and we just welcomed home his sister, her husband and our niece, Zoe. I shouldn't complain at all. We are still blessed beyond measure. It has just been a trial period for me and a time of reflecting on who I am, what I'm doing and where I'm headed. What's good about all of those things and what needs to change. Some of those things I can affect and some require patiently waiting on the Lord. So, without further adeiu, here's the summer in pictures:

We started the summer with Ellie falling out of her bed for the first time!

Ellie and Ava at gymnastics - this is actually in the spring!

Ellie jumping into the pit - I remember those days!
Me and Brian in Boston

Ellie's performance at her Tinker Bell camp - I'll post video later.

Grandma's 90th Birthday!

Brian and Ellie went to FSU Fan Day!

She loved meeting the dancers and cheerleaders!

Ellie's performance at her Snow White camp - video to come.

Meeting Cousin Zoe!