Introducing Model Ellie

We had a photoshoot done with Liz who is a photographer for B&B Photography. http://www.bbphotography.com/index2.php#/home/ There is the link to her website so you can see the work she has done.

Of course this is NOT a professional picture I just had to capture what was going on so that everyone could get an idea of Miss Ellie's photo shoot. Trust me this is NOT a glimpse into Ellie being on the show Toddlers & Tiara's. hahah. Once I get some more pictures from Liz I will post them on the blog.

Ellie Josephine Bono

ENJOY THESE B/C WE ARE LOVING EVERY MOMENT!!!!!! THAT'S WHY I CAN'T STAY TO TYPE ANYMORE =)

At this very moment.....

On this day I find myself full of excitement, nerves and shock
Looking around to make sure everything is in its perfect spot.
Your bed is ready,diapers are stacked high
While taking in this very moment before it passes by.

Excited I am to see your face and hear your first cry
Ready to squeeze those cheeks and that fatty thigh.
While counting your fingers and toes
I believe I will have a love for you that no one knows.

Calm my fears Lord and let me rest in your hands today,
for I know that tomorrow will be my hardest workday.
All worth it of course, but the fear of the unknown
I trust in you that I will not be alone!

Ready, Set, Slide!!!!

That's what these kids did once the thunderstorm passed on July 4th. What fun we had all standing around watching the kids get wet, laugh and splash around. Jack and Avery show us how to head down face first on the slide. Jack used the grass to help stop himself. I like the last picture b/c you can see the excitement on Avery and Jack's face as they peer around the line waiting patiently. Rob is giving Emily the hand signal to start the sliding fun! It was a great day and so many family members were there. I enjoy being around family like this, relaxing and talking and just enjoying the moment =) Happy 4th!!

Lord, You're Holy

Matt Redman - You never let go

Jochebed and the basket

This morning I was reading about Jochebed in my devotional. She had to be a strong, trusting, faithful, loyal woman of God. She is the mother of baby Moses. Back in the day baby boy's were being taken down to the Nile and drowned and Jochebed kept her son from being found hiding him very well in the hut. He must have been a quiet baby for the men to not find him((God kept him quiet for he already knew the future of Moses and what he would do for many people.))

I was trying to get a grasp on how much trust Mom must have had to take her son down to the Nile river and watch him float away in a crocodile filled river in order to save her son from the men killers. Looking at this you would think this baby had no chance on land NOR water.

But God is everywhere. God gave her the knowledge to make a basket strong enough to keep Moses from drowning, He gave her the 'plan' to put him in a basket and gave her trust that He would provide Moses with anything protection, love from another woman to care for him.

Becoming a mother some day soon, my heart was thinking...could I just send my little girl off down a river in a basket to protect her from the enemy and in just plain downright FAITH know she would be protected.....WOW! I believe I need to make my trust STRONGER in the Lord and know that this child he has given Steve and I is a miracle He created and that this is HIS child. To put her in his hands every day and pray for her every day. That she will grow in the lord as well and who knows maybe do great things for this world.