Hello Spring

See! The winter is past; 

the rains are over and gone. 

Flowers appear on the earth; 

the season of singing has come, 

the cooing of doves is heard in our land." 

                   -Song of Songs 2:11-12

Sweet Girl

Meet the Baby:

Precious, isn't she? Meet Big Brother #1:

This guy is such a sweetheart and oh-so caring. 

And now I'll introduce Big Brother #2:

Another sweet, adorable little guy.

My first newborn photo-shoot was lots of fun, 

and I learned lots of things.. but I think the best part 

was seeing just how tiny and precious newborns are. 

And how loved this little one is by her brothers.

Looking forward to spending time with you, 

hearing your laughs, playing with you, 

and getting to know you, sweet girl. 

He Has Risen

"Why do you look for the living among the dead? 

He is not here, He has risen! 

Remember how He told you, 

while He was still with you in Galilee: 

The Son of Man must be delivered into 

the hands of sinful men, be crucified 

and on the third day be raised again."

                                -Luke 24:6-7

Healed By His Sacrifice

"Surely He took upon our infirmities 

and carried our sorrows,

yet we considered Him stricken by God, 

smitten by Him, and afflicted.

But He was pierced for our transgressions, 

He was crushed for our sin.

The punishment that brought up peace was upon Him.

And by His wounds, we are healed."

                       -Isaiah 53:4-5

Thankful. Joyful.

"I could tell how my whole being responded 
to that one word: joy.

I longed for more life, for more holy joy...

Is the height of my joy dependent 
on the depth of my thanks?

And then as long as thanks is possible, 
joy is always possible."

               -Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts

And this is why today, right here, right now,

I find myself thankful for something so simple.

Like eggs, in morning sunlight.

sHarPiEs!

Little boy sleepover + all nighter + 

first to take a nap + sharpies =

this photo.

To Worship and Praise Him

"Beholding Your beauty is all that I long for,

To worship You, Jesus, is my sole desire.

For this very heart You have shaped for Your pleasure

Purposed to lift Your name high.

Here in surrender, in pure adoration 

I enter Your courts with an offering of praise.

I am Your servant, come to bring You glory

As is fit for the work of Your hands."

                 -Hillsong, Lord of Lords

Littlest Sister (on your birthday)

Wishing you the sweetest, happiest day.

Happy Birthday Ellie!

"All the days ordained for me were written in your book 

before on of them came to be."

                           -Psalm 139:16

Isaiah 41:10

I will not fear, I will not worry 

I will not be dismayed.. For He is my God.