Wordless Wednesday: Cracker Barrel Advertisment Star

Oh, who wouldn't buy a Cracker Barrel Rocker if it came with one of these little cuties???

11 months old...

People always give the same piece of advice to a new mom-- 

"Hold on to every moment, it goes faster than you think."

When I was first told that, I remember thinking.. "Sure. It will go by relatively quickly-- but does it really if you're expecting it to?" Umm, I was dead wrong.

Time does not go by at a relatively slowish pace.. Oh, no-- it SPEEDS by at a lightning fast pace! I sincerely have no idea where the last 11 months have gone. I feel like I was just lying in that hospital bed, pinching myself and trying to believe that I indeed had a child. 

And not just any child, the most beautiful girl I had ever laid eyes on.

She was so soft and sweet and pink. She was the epitome of the most perfect shade of pink I had ever seen.

A few seconds later, I'm sitting here addressing invites for her FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Yes, my little Lu-bug is a busy little bee these days. She is crawling all around the house at a pace that clearly communicates she is on a mission! She has been eating more and more solids and seems to be enjoying them! 

She recently tried (and loved!) spaghetti; blueberry muffins; chicken nuggets; green beans and just about anything lately! I caved and gave her a first french fry yesterday-- and she LOVED it. :) 

We probably won't make that a habit though!

We continue to echo this verse within our home:

"The Lord has done great things for us; we are GLAD!" 

--Psalm 126:3

Almost Wordless Wednesday

First Speeding Ticket.... Ever.

My little 10 month old...

I cannot believe her birthday is less than two months away! 

What a wonderful year it is has been. 

God is so good and we are so thankful!

Resting....

Jesus I Am Resting

By David Hampton and Jean Sophia Pigott

Jesus I am resting resting

In the joy of what Thou art

I am finding out the greatness

Of Thy loving heart

Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee

And Thy beauty fills my soul

For by Thy transforming power

Thou hast made me whole

Oh how great Thy loving kindness

Vaster broader than the sea

Oh how marvelous Thy goodness

Lavished all on me

Yes I rest in Thee Beloved

Know what wealth of grace is Thine

Know Thy certainty of promise

And have made it mine

Simply trusting Thee Lord Jesus

I behold Thee as Thou art

And Thy love so pure so changeless

Satisfies my heart

Satisfies its deepest longings

Meets supplies its ev'ry need

Compasseth me 'round with blessings

Thine is love indeed

Ever lift Thy face upon me

As I work and wait for Thee

Resting 'neath Thy smile Lord Jesus

Earth's dark shadows flee

Brightness of my Father's glory

Sunshine of my Father's face

Keep me ever trusting resting

Fill me with Thy grace