NOBLE IS...

 

sweet

 

patient

 

a hard worker

 

easy going

 

gentle

 

joyful

 

strong

 

obedient

 

kind

 

complex & simple

 

thoughtful

 

willing

 

polite

 

generous

 

a good brother

 

athletic/acrobatic

 

fun

 

innately noble (the Lord knew)

 

a beloved son, brother, child of God

 

FIVE!!

 

 

Noble, we are so proud of how you're growing up to know and trust the Lord more all the time. He will never leave you or forsake you. He loves you! You are precious to Him, to all of us and it's our privilege to journey through life alongside you.

 

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY, NOBLE!!

WE LOVE YOU!!

 

"But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands."

Isaiah 32:8

MOTHER'S DAY

 

Yesterday was a sweet and simple day...just my speed. We nestled at home enjoying thoughtful meals, worship, and handmade keepsake treasures as we commemorated motherhood. Thank you, family, for making me feel so special and especially for my favorite gift of all...a new family photo with Willow in the mix. Sure, Nova's eyes are closed and it was a bit of a ramshackle operation, but I love that it's real us. So, thanks for the memories and for the nostalgia of being surrounded by my very favorite people in the whole wide world. I praise God for allowing me to be your wife and mother and I love each and every one of you more than you could know!

 

XO

 

"Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him."

Psalm 127:3

DANCING WITH DAUGHTERS

It started off with Olia. The irresistibly tender melody of Brodie's latest song
beckoned her daddy's hand and before she knew it...she was twirling!

 

Sitting nursing, I grabbed my phone and snapped a photo, the moment too sweet to pass up.

And so it began, their father's heart on display, his love for them dancing with daughters.

One by one, he'd take their hand,

show them how special they are.

 

And I watched on, tears and all...

...as he danced with each of his daughters.

Wasn't it just yesterday that Aida was the infant babe in his arms?

How the years fly on and so will they, but this is now and it's precious.

He'd danced with them all when he took my hand. By now all the children had gathered around. They watched us dance a reassuring embrace that spoke of love and faithfulness. He told me what we both needed to hear, that this road we're on, we're on together.

The song played soundtrack to life in the background as time stood still for a memory.

Then we all sat silent and prayed, thanked God in sacredness for our many blessings right here, right now, an offering of gratitude raised. It was an unexpected surprise, this sweet moment in our ordinary day that left its mark...because he danced with his daughters.

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him."
Psalm 28:7

"Let them praise his name with dancing,
making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!"
Psalm 149:3

(the song)

GETTING TO KNOW WILLOW

 

She's sweet and patient, gentle, attached.

 

 

She melts her daddy,

 

 

knows her mommy and trusts, fills my heart with joy!

 

 

She's a miracle,

(first photo)

an angel baby.

(first bath)

She brings delight, casting light on the beauty of God's creativity.

 

 

 She's enchanted her siblings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the hospital to home, we've made so many memories already with our newest beloved addition.

 

 

(seconds old)

 

(going home!)

 

It's been an honor and a privilege these first few days...
and this is only the beginning of getting to know Willow.

(one week old today)

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

Psalm 139:13-14

CIRCLE OF LOVE

 

There's no shortage of LOVE for this baby around here!

 

 

"Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him."
Psalm 127:3