Ellie at the farm

Elizabeth went to the farm while she & Nick were visiting Nana & Papa. She got to sit on the tractor & help sweep out the barn. Ellie LOVES the farm.

Nick's 1st Haircut

Nick got his first haircut last week while he was visiting Nana & Papa. Nick played with trucks while Eileen cut his hair. He's such a handsome little man!

Here's Nick's first taste of lemon... Enjoy!

Growing up too fast!

Nicholas loves his tractor! Daddy & Nick are playing together on the floor. This picture was taken in February around Valentine's Day.

Elizabeth had school pictures a couple weeks ago. She was a little shy at first, but after she warmed up to the photographer, he captured this precious picture.

Walking...

Nicholas is on the move! He took his first steps on his own a couple weeks ago & is getting stronger (and faster) every day.

What If?

What if I climbed that mountain, what if I swam to that shore?
What if every battle was victorious? Then would you love me more?
Would you love me more?

What if I were everyone's first choice, what if I went farther than before?
What if I stood high above the rest? Then would you love me more?
Would you love me more?

You say I belong to you apart from the things I do.
You say I belong to you. I'm in awe of why you do.
I'm in awe of you.

What if I ignored the hand that fed me, what if I forgot to confess?
What if I stumbled down that mountain? Then would you love me less?
Lord would you love me less?

What if I were everyone’s last choice?
What if I mixed in with the rest?
What if I failed what I passed before? Then would you love me less?
Would you love me less?

What have I done to deserve your son sent to die for me?
You say I belong to you apart from the things I do.
You say I belong to you.
I'm in awe of why you do.

Entrusted...

Something struck me tonight as I was putting the kids to bed. I put Nicholas in his crib after he had fallen asleep in my arms that our children are not ours. Then I read a story to Elizabeth as I tucked her in to bed for the night. It struck me that these beautiful children are God's precious gifts that He has given to us to take care of. I knew that before tonight, but sometimes it just hits you again. There are many days I look at my kids & get tears in my eyes because of the love I feel for them. They are such a blessing! I can't imagine what life would be like without them here & I thank God every day (several times a day) for the incredible blessing He has given to Catherine & I.