Pangs of Want

I laid in bed next to the sweetest little almost 8 week old girl for three hours last night while her parents took her brother to the ER. I couldn't stop myself from touching her, and my arms ached to cuddle her close (I tried, mind you, but she started rooting, and that would have been a very bad thing for her to wake up wanting!). I had forgotten what it looked like to have a baby in my bed! I looked at Cam and him leaning over to kiss her sweet little head, and I just wanted. I wanted another one. Another sweet baby to hold and snuggle and nurse. Ohhhh, it was a little taste of heaven. I think I fell in love last night and sweet baby Brooklyn now has a piece of my heart!

Arkansas

Life, the part we don't ever want to happen, happened. We made a flying trip to Arkansas (literally felt like flying with Cory at the wheel) on Wednesday and returned last night. PaWayne, my grandpa-in-love, left this earthly home and went to his eternal home. The service was heartbreaking, but a nice tribute to him. He was a very very loved man. Please stop now :) and say a quick little prayer for Mush (his wife, our grandma). It is never easy to say goodbye, especially when you didn't get a chance to say it. She needs to be lifted up and supported by our Father right now

Father-please hold Mush in your loving embrace. Give her the strength she needs to face this day and the ones after today. Hold her in Your arms and give her a peace that passes anything we can understand. Thank you for giving her and Wayne the time they had together and the chance to love one another so completely. We love you Father and know that your grace will be sufficient. -In Your Holy Son's name, Amen

Leaving Carolina

Leaving Carolina by Tamara Lee

I must post about this book. It was a fantastic book! Piper leaves the little town she called home for bigger better things. She makes a name for herself and finds an "uptown" man she wants to marry. Then, her world tilts, and her big secret is about to be revealed...she must run home and stop the events from spiralling out of control. Then she meets him. Axel. *swoon* And everything starts to look a little differently.
I recommend you go out and get this one. It is cute, easy to read, and similar to Sweet Home Alabama (a fave of mine)! So go! Now.

This book was provided free by Multnomah Publishing Co.

those promised pictures.

Okay. I made the Raggedy Ann costume (Nanny provided the tights), Faith's was bought years ago (Nanny provided the crown and the seemingly missing jewelry...hmmm), and Ellie was going to be Minnie Mouse, but then Mom found Gracie's old Hersheys kiss costume (the she made!)!! And I LOVE this costume. So she will be Minnie Mouse on Saturday. Maybe. She is Minnie Mouse daily around the house...I'll post more after Saturday sometime...if I don't do it quickly, check Shawna's blog. She posts pictures MUCH faster, and we will be with her...
Oh yeah. Those of Cam. LOL Those of you who know him, know that he does NOT do things like this. The staff was supposed to dress up as characters from Alice in the Wonderland. He was supposed to be the "CAMerpillar". He, in all his cuteness, would not remove his regular clothes. SO, underneath the sweats are khakis and a button down (notice the shoes?). That is why the pants look like they are tapered. And you know what? He could care less. Men!

Ellie wiped ketchup ALL over her tights and leotard so we had to remove them...

HEHE. I don't mean to laugh at him...well, yes I do.
Notice all the pink gloves?? I wasn't going to go buy new ones just so he wouldn't have to wear pink. The whole shebang kind of removes manhood--or makes him super manly. Either way. LOL

This is the smile you get when you ask for one...

Sweetness I tell you!

Yall. I must admit. I am PROUD of myself. This was my first project with a pattern!

My joys.

Again. Gracie was a little shy at first and wanted to hide...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Results.

Beth Moore was FANTASTIC. She told us to take it personally that we there...that God had a reason for us being there. Let me tell you! She had been listening in on my alone time! Some of what she brought to us was difficult to hear, and I felt my ears burning thinking everyone is staring at me because she just TOLD MY SECRETS!! Every session. God was present and He spoke words that did not fall on deaf ears, my friends. Pray for me. This battle won't be easy...

Also, again, there is change in the air. I'll fill you in when I'm able.

Beth Moore!

My mom and sister and best friend are coming in today, and we are going to a live taping of Beth Moore! I am pumped! It is tonight and tomorrow...I've always wanted to see her. And best of all, Cam is watching the girlies! I. Can't. Wait.

Pumpkins! and some random ones...

This is our Jack-O-Lantern (or Jill-O-Lantern since we are all girlies). Faith is attached. She keeps carrying her upstairs so she can stay close.

This is Ellie in her class at Tuesday school decorating her pumpkin.

Gracie is painting her pumpkin in class.

Faith with her little friends.

Ellie with a HUGE lollipop (thanks Shyanne--I *so* wanted to send her to you for clean-up)