Early 2011

Recently pondering...

Longing contains such hope, greatness & destiny. Don't be afraid of it. Embrace it wholeheartedly. Even if the longing exposes and hurts. Longing is God-given. Longing is healthy.

Anything in life that robs your peace simply isn't worth it.

Take time to breathe. Really breathe. The 'Selah' moments in life must be intentionally taken.

(and love this by my boss) @JohnBevere: Make no mistake about it. Everyone at one point or another will have to choose between security and destiny. Choose wisely!

Your internal state does not have to be controlled by your external reality.

Lincoln's First Christmas 2010!

Christmas Magic

At Christmas Eve service I found myself experiencing a new feeling, a fresh understanding, and new found joy. My Lincoln was alertly observing all the carolers around us, feeling the faith in the air. So peaceful, so confident, so secure...so magical.

Lincoln is such a gift from God. Each child is...but as I experience him - uniquely him - my son...I realize he was perfectly crafted for me as Mom, for Grant as Dad and for earth in this time. Psalm 139:14 says I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. I love this. God carefully crafted my son.

And then we all worshiped...Silent Night...and I felt a unique connection with mother Mary. How much she loved her son, how Jesus immediately enlarged her life and love by His presence alone. Just a babe. Yet in the very moment when her life was rocked by this gift, the ANSWER FOR ALL was here. Jesus - Son of God - Immanuel - God With Us.

It was a magical, personal moment. A Christmas gift from God.

Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, holy night!
Son of God love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

Very Merry Christmas!

Christmastime Visits!

My fave cuz for her birthday!

Auntie Bunny loving on Linc!

Lincoln's best bud, Asher!

Glam glitter gals!

"Secret" Santa!

Reunion with Jac!

Out on the tizzown!

Poppi & Grammi's Visit

His first Santa experience... interesting on many levels! ;-)

Smiles all around!

Elephant puppet!

Lincoln's first Lego set!

The Most Wonderful...

The holidays are always so special. Thanksgiving summons in the cold weather bringing everyone indoors, cozy and cuddly. Memories are made around beautiful fires and warm meals. Christmas then creeps on us so quickly. Laughter, love, thoughtfulness, gift giving.

Truly the most wonderful time of the year!

Lincoln 7 Months

Nanu & Pop's visit September 2010

Nanu loving on her Bama boy!

Pops!

Nakey boy!

Bundled bear!

Mom's Gator!

Our New Home

May 14, 2010 we sold our sweet downtown diggs. We thought we'd be moving into an apartment but life had other plans. The apartment we wanted with a view of the mountains and pool, didn't end up available. Yet another closed door. Through the process we didn't know if the many 'dead ends' meant we'd be leaving Colorado Springs or if we'd simply be staying at my Mom's house 'temporarily' forever. Although she would love living with her grandson, and they were truly so gracious and lovely to live with, we were ready to set up shop again.

A month or so went by with life in flux when we found the Lake house. Within walking distance to our work, a lake, the park, and a sweet trail, we fell in love. I suppose this house had been tucked away just for us for months. Grateful for the dog-pee-smell that kept others away and allowed us to get in at a steal, we landed a sweet deal and found a God-send home.

After closing on July 30, we had carpet to remove, wood floors to lay and walls to paint. We spent our first night in our new lovely abode a week later and have fell in love. Such a gift. Our new home is nestled in the foothills of the Rockies in the quaint town of Palmer Lake.

The process of selling and moving which began last November has taught us so much about patience, contentment, peace, joy, prayer, life, God, each other... I wouldn't trade the time, transition, wondering, doubting, questioning, hoping and waiting for anything. We grew so much.

I was talking today with a friend. It's normally the tough times that we remember and cherish as it shapes who we are, allows us to mature, stand the test of time, endure, push through, strengthen our character. Many times these gifts in life come in packages of refinement and tests.

So... my apologies for the lapse in blogging. Much has happened. After 6 months of life, Lincoln is now sleeping in the crib gifted to him months before he arrived. And he finally has his own room! My life, heart, emotions, capacity has enlarged greatly with Lincoln. I finally understand when parents say to their kids 'you'll never know' ...even though one day, they will.

Time is precious. Love is grand. Cheers to life.

P.S. Pics to come...soon! I hope!

Happy 6 months Lincoln!

August 17, 2010


His first bite of food... avocado!