Cookout With The Neighbors!

Last night we had a cookout with our neighbors. They are the best of course because they are my sister and her high school friend Krista! We grilled out and the kids played. They had out the baby pool, slip-n-slide, and all kinds of toys to ride and play with. It was fun!

Swim Playdate

Today we went swimming at mom's. Heather and Isabella,and my friend Cynthia and her three children (Eli, Bella, & Sophia)joined us. We always have fun swimming! Thanks Mom!

Isabella's 9 Month Photo Shoot

We were there for my niece's 9 month photo shoot at mom's house. She did so good taking her pictures. Here are a couple from the shoot for you to see. The first picture is one of my favorites of Isabella. She looks so sweet and adorable playing with her GiGi's pearls. The last picture is of Tessa laughing and Bella looking at her. How cute are they? They are already such good friends/cousins.

Tessa's New Bed

Tessa has now graduated from a toddler bed to a full size bed and she loves it! My step-brother and his wife gave us their little girl's mattresses when she got a new bed. Thanks Wes, Elisabeth, & Heather! This is Tessa taking her first nap in her bed.......she looks so tiny!

Tessa's First Zoo Trip

Yesterday we went to the zoo with Heather and Isabella. We got to see Uncle Peter at work and enjoy the beautiful day outside. The girls both did really well and we enjoyed our day together! Here are some of the pictures from our day!

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This is Tessa seeing the alligators for the first time!


Here are Aunt Heather and Isabella in the swing. Bella was a sleepy girl!




Look at these faces!

Answered Prayer--Baby Harrison Update

When Greg and I heard that we needed to schedule a second ultrsound for our little boy we were very worried. With Tessa everything was normal and we didn't have any concerns. Now we found out we were having a precious little boy and he may or may not have some problems. For the past two and a half weeks we have prayed daily, multiple times a day, that God would hear the desires of our heart and show us that Harrison was perfect and did not have any problems. We went in today for our 3-D ultrasound appointment with a specialist. I was nervous, apprehensive, scared, and so much more. Greg was calm and at ease. He told me after our first ultrasound that God had spoken to him and that he knew Harrison would be o.k. I am so blessed to have such an amazing, God-seeking husband. I thank the Lord for him daily, faults and all! We had the exam and then had to meet with the Specialist Dr. He told us that the things they were looking at were perfect and that our beautiful baby boy was healthy and well. I cannot tell you what a relief it was to hear those words. Greg was kind of like,"I knew it all along, I told you so!" But as a mom, I needed to hear those words from a professional. I cannot tell you all thank you enough for your prayers and words of encouragement. Never underestimate the power of prayer or God's healing. The Lord is my peace and my joy and today and every day I will praise Him!

Bathtub Fun!!!

One of Tessa's favorite things to do is to take her bath before bedtime. Here are a few pictures of Greg giving her a bath! She has been calling him "Her Dad". He has been daddy, Greg, and now "My Dad". She is so funny with the things she says these days!