Dear Lyla...

Dear Lyla,

Hi Sweet Girl! I just wanted to tell you how much I love you. You are a growing, blue eyed, beautiful, almost crawling, gummy smiling eight month old that has captured my heart. Since the day you were born, you have been the best baby. You are so easy going and sweet spirited. I love seeing you smile at new things everyday. You are starting to "talk" to us. "Ma Ma" was your first word, which makes me smile. Can't wait to hear more of your "language"! You love Savannah. You get so excited to see her. It is so fun to watch you interact with her . She can make you laugh more than anyone! Especially in the bath! I am so excited to see your bond with your sister blossom each year as you both grow. You are so blessed to have each other.

You are such a precious gift to our family, baby girl. Daddy and I are so blessed to be the ones who get to help raise you up to walk into the destiny God has got for you. I pray that you will always keep that sweet spirit, always smile, no matter what life may bring and always know how much you are loved.

X0 Mommy

Dear Savannah...

Dear Savannah,

Hi baby! I just wanted to tell you how much I love you. You are a beautiful, joyful, loving, strong spirited little two in a half year old that is so much fun! I love watching you learn new things each day. You are so smart! You can sing several songs, count up to 15 and name almost every animal you see! You are such a people person, always saying hi to anyone and everyone you meet! I love how social you are! You already love going to church and you are learning about Jesus. I love how your personality is coming out! You have such a fun sense of humor...making us laugh all the time now. You also have such a tenderness about you. You feel deeply for others around you... God is going to use that sensitivity to others for His glory, baby. Just wait and see! Your Daddy and I are so proud of you and can't wait to see your destiny unfold. Keep loving deep, dancing sweetly and singing your heart out baby girl!

I love you and always will.

Mommy

To Everything there is a Season...

As I sit here and begin to think about the last two years in the midst of packing, one word comes to mind... Thankful.

Just like the changing seasons bring new life, colors, smells and memories- So does life with my God. Who knew that I would live in Madison, Alabama for two years?! God did. Who knew that I would become a Mommy to two precious little girls? God did. Who knew that following HIS Call would mean moving away from family to a totally new city? God did. I am so thankful that God is interested in my little world. I am so thankful that as change comes there is one thing that remains...His promise to never leave me.