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Addie, bundled up for a Fort Loudoun Picnic


Finally, spring is in the air! This past Saturday was the first day this year the temperature gage reached 58 degrees F. Kevin didn't have to work this particular day, we so packed up a picnic lunch for a trip to the local State Park. It was a gorgeous day... we ate hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad, and homemade baked beans. Not to mention, there were cookies for dessert.

Following the picnic, a game of Frisbee took place. A traditional pose, by Kevin (Looking off into the "Sunset")

Spicing up a hotdog

Family togetherness... "No, Kevin, she cannot eat that unhealthy thing..."

Cooking on the grill

Fun Foto Day - by Aunt Jo

Joleen did a fantastic job snapping some pictures today! Addie and I had a lot of fun together, too! Wow; being a mother is one of the greatest joys in the world, I believe. I am very blessed to have a beautiful little girl. I'm also SO blessed to have an awesome man taking great care of us! We're truly lucky girls -- or should I say, luckily blessed!

Thank you God for such great things You have done! I love You because you first loved me!

I'm so proud of her!

Looks like Addie is contemplating...

"Hey, puppy, what do you think about sitting in this basket... it is really strange... but very cozy, too."

"At least we're in here together."

"It'll be okay, just close your eyes, puppy."

"Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins" (1 John 4:10).

Pictures taken by Jo, edited by Darleen.

Our Baby girl -- Addie -- is now 5 1/2 weeks old! Addie is starting to smile -- which causes great excitement in our household!

Yesterday, Addie had her first official bath. I don't think she was all too exctited about it... What do you think?

Our Addie...

Addie looked so cute all dressed up for a trip to the Baby Emperior (a consignment shop). Baby and ME!

Addie has the most adorable cheeks to kiss.

Time with her daddy.

In deep conversation with Dad!

"Hi everyone!"

Adelaide Marie is HERE!!

Born January 13, 2010 at 10:45 AM. Weighing 8 pounds 12 onces: 21 inches long!
I was so eager to dress my doll up for some pictures. Addie didn't like it much... I took these pictures when she was two days old.

My Book List

In the past, I've kept a book list and checked them off as I completed each one. I found this method very helpful. Now I want to keep myself accoutable for the year 2010. My goal this year is to read 10 books. (I'm starting a bit early!)

Currently Reading: Anne of Green Gables, Love that Last, and Husdon Taylor's Spiritual Secret

Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs (audio version to listen together with Kevin)

Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp

When Sinner's Say "I Do": Discovering the Power of the Gosepl for Marriage by Dave Harvey

Love that Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace by Gary and Betsy Ricucci

Faithful Woman and Their Extraordinary God by Noel Piper

The Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, The Essentials of Christian Living by James E. Wilder

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Read

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in NEed of Change by Paul Daivd Tripp

Hudson's Taylor's Spiritual Secret by Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor (complete reading together with Kevin)

The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer

The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun & Paul Hattaway

Writing Tools: 50 Essentials Stratagies for Every Writer by Roy Peter Clark

O Christmas Tree

We were thrilled we found this live Christmas tree on sale!

Kevin making sure the tree was sturdy.

Our first Christmas as a married couple!

Look at our little tree topper. We seriously needed to upgrade, so Darleen's family brought over a bigger topper for us. :)

The finished product

"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because hw as of the house and lineage of David;)

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, while they were there, that days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign upto you, Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.'

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, ' Glory to God in the highest, and on each peace, good will toward men'" (Luke 2:4-14).

Kissing Santa!