love it...

I'm currently working on a couple set of pictures right now and I love this one of Sam and her upcoming little one...can't wait to meet her!

Just me...

I realized again this evening after going through a bunch of pictures...that I am very seldom ever in them! Anyone who knows me, knows that I would rather be behind the camera than in front of it. I really need to remedy that. I think we all are our own worst critic when it comes to how we think we look...at least I know I am. I should be more willing to be in pictures, so looking back there will be "photographic evidence" that I was here and a part of my family! Definitely need to work on this one!

Just for fun...

Unbelievably blessed...

My sister asked me for a certain picture this evening. So as I've been looking through this past years pictures I ran across these two pictures that were taken back in June the evening before Aaron had to deploy. My heart just ached when I looked at them...my two peas in a pod as I call them...to see the joy in Morgan's face as her Daddy plays with her...the security...the trust. And I realize even more how priviledged I am to have them in my life, my heart and my sunshine. Even though Aaron had to miss almost 5 months of our lives, these two are now back together with their special father and daughter bond, spending time laughing and playing again.

On a greater level, it made me think that I have such an awesome priviledge with our Heavenly Father of having that father and daughter relationship. There is such security in His arms and in His hands as He guides me and loves me. To know that He never leaves me. And even when I walk away from Him at times, He is still there waiting for me with open arms, with even more love, just waiting for me to come back to walk and talk with Him. Truly Amazing! I am so unbelievably blessed!

Enjoying...

Having Aaron home again. It's hard to believe that he's already been home a week! The week has had a few ups and downs as we adjust to being back together again as a family, but we've had a lot of laughs and smiles around here. We have also tried to take some time this week to just enjoying "being"...being ourselves...being with each other...being outside enjoying fall as much as possible with the chilly weather. I have quite a few more pictures from the week to post later, but these are two of my current favorites. Morgan's been glued to her Daddy ever since he walked in the door. It's so good to see my "two peas in a pod" together again. And Morgan was loving all the leaves falling down on her. Some due to the wind, most due to the fact that Aaron was shaking the tree!!! Enjoy!

a bit of encouragement

I think we all need and can use encouragement every day. I'm always blessed everytime I read the Incourage blog and Sarah Markley's blog (both of which are listed in the side bar of my blog.) They always have food for thought and some bit of encouragement.

As most of you know, it's always a hurry up and wait game when it comes to the military's time table- so as we have to wait for another couple of days for my other half to finally be home...I found great encouragement in this verse. "Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)

I encourage each of you to find something that encourages you today and then pass it on to a friend or someone that you know needs encouragment. A little goes a long way!

Long "Winters" Nap

This cold weather has everyone in hybernation mode! These two always make me smile. Morgan crashed in the chair and Buddy decided to join her. He likes to sleep as close to her as possible. Do you think he could get any closer? Morgan named him right, her little buddy (even though he's not so little any more) Too cute!