Baby Blessings

Kendal is such a blessing. she smiles all the time. she squeals and makes happy baby sounds. she sleeps well. she loves bath time. she loves to cuddle and be held. she does spit-up a lot and often on us, but we all still long to just hold her tight. she is perfect. we are blessed.

Snow Blessings

life has been good for our family, yet so painful for others around us. we are so blessed. Bailee and Paityn are enjoying their introduction to basketball through the Upwards program. they are both doing well in school and enjoying time in girl scouts, church and with family and friends. Landon is still in daddy's hip pocket doing all the things that little boys love to do. Kendal is doing so much better on her new formula and has already started sleeping through the night. she is a happy baby and we are so thankful. school is hectic for me, but Marks seems to pass through the day with little distress. we have been engaged with church and small group fellowship and life is just so good for us. praise God.

and yet, the world around us is crumbling for so many people. sadly, a fellow teacher who was only 30 years old, passed away last week leaving behind a wife and two small children. the news from the earthquake in Haiti has been unimaginable. baby Calla has been fighting for her life after being born so early. Drew's cancer came back in November. the Greathouse family lost their brother to a sudden heart attack. Gigi suffered a massive stroke. God, please be with these families. may they know Your love, peace, strength and presence during this difficult time in their lives.

we are blessed and so grateful. let the snow continue to shower all the world with God's love.