Cor and I went to see the movie Fireproof on Sunday night. You should see it... it is a great movie to support because of the Biblical principles it communicates to the audience. It strongly affirms marriage and also shows the priority it should have in our lives. It shows the power God has to redeem broken relationships, broken hearts, and broken lives.
If you ever have any free time (time is a commodity these days, huh?) please check out this incredible blog (Click on the link on the right under my blog list). I spent a few hours yesterday walking through this woman's journey of grief and growth as she wrestled with God's plan for them to carry a baby with a heart and lung condition, that is not compatible with life. This woman's faith will inspire you, challenge you, and bring you to the foot of the cross! Reading her blog has truly blessed me, and I am confidant it will bless you too...
Okay, Okay I know... I am ten days late in posting these pictures, but life has been busy... busy doesn't even begin to explain the insanity! Who knew going back to school and juggling being a mom and wife could prove to be so wild! But it is only for a season and I am confident that God will enable me :) Addie is our little girl, and no longer a baby by any means (well except in the hair department maybe!). When asked what her name is she says AH-DEE and is very proud of this declaration. She loves identifying different body parts, and often starts the day off by saying BOO! when we walk into the room in the mornings. She is a true delight and we feel blessed beyond measure to have her entrusted in our care. Addie loves coloring (this involves eating the crayons right?), reading, building with blocks, going to the park, barking at dogs (yes this is still a common occurance), and belly buttons! She is constantly pointing hers out and lifting up our shirts to find ours... This does pose a predicament out in public! She also loves hiding things down shirts and up your pant legs. Does anyone else have a child who enjoys this??? It is scary how quickly the time really does fly by... And being in the city, sort of forces you to confront that even more... We have now been to two meetings about preschool. Yes, you read correctly preschool! Only those of you who live in the city would think this is a normal occurence... I have to have friends remind me on a daily basis that things are a bit different here than in the rest of the country! But we do love it and feel blessed to be in this great city, with great friends, and a great church.
Addie is no longer the dainty eater she was when she was inspecting her birthday cake a few months back... She dug into the cupcake and LOVED it! Thanks to Julie for watching Addie and for the cupcake and video.
Starbucks has their Pumpkin Spice Lattes back- pure bliss! Although it's sad that summer is over, fall is my favorite time of year. The air feels so fresh when it's brisk, the leaves on the trees paint a beautiful tapestry, and it means the holidays and family gatherings are just around the corner... I was at the store yesterday and they were putting out Christmas decor- are you serious? We haven't even had Halloween! Don't wish the fall away just yet, Labor Day was a week ago!
Addie has been having a blast! We had a girly playdate with our friend Emilyn, playing with dolls and tea sets... We got Addie a doll stroller and she has been LOVING it! She pushes it all over the house. She has also gotten into dressups a bit and LOVED her tutu! She is taking after me because I used to love wearing tutus... 
