"For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified."

"For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified."
1 Corinthians 2:2

"For
the preaching of the CROSS is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the POWER OF God." 1 Corinthians 1:18


Jesus said: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." Luke 9:23


And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Colossians 1:20


"But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." Galatians 6:14


Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; Colossians 2:14


"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." 2 Corinthians 12:10


"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

Jeremiah 29: 11-13 NIV


" Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~ Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30)


Wednesday, April 14, 2010

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY GIRL!!






My baby girl turned ONE YEAR OLD yesterday!! I can't BELIEVE it! It honestly feels like I just had her a few months ago. It's unreal. My little Shayna has enriched my life so much. I can't put into words how much I care for and LOVE this little girl. I am so grateful and HAPPY to have the opportunity to be her mother. I can't think of anything more fulfilling and rewarding than being a mother. I love it, love it, LOVE it!!!!! Shayna, thank you for adding so much light and love to my life. I love you little one!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Standing

I forgot to post this picture. I stood Shayna up next to me to fix her dress and could see that she was standing all by herself! I was VERY excited - as you can see in this picture!

Sunday, April 4, 2010











Happy Easter!! We are now living in Texas! Brad got a job working as a recreation specialist and absolutely LOVES it. I'm living out my dream as a STAY AT HOME mother and I must say, I LOVE my job too! Here are some pictures of us in a field of Blue Bonnets right around the corner from our house. Then, there are a few pictures of us playing at a park on the shore of one of the lakes just down the road from our house. It is gorgeous here and it's fun to see all the people out and about enjoying the wonderful weather. Shayna's first Easter was nothing TOO extravagant - just dressing up in a cute outfit and taking pictures with "Mimi" (Brad's mother). Next year, we'll add in an Easter Egg hunt since we figure she'll be walking by then!