We met for the first time....

I FINALLY got to meet my niece and let me tell you, SHE IS PRECIOUS!! Luckily for me, it was time for her to eat as soon as we got there, so of course, I stepped up and fed her. I did have my brother hanging over my shoulder trying to tell me how to do it. I have had TWO babies that took a bottle so I think I know what I'm doing. I guess he's just that protective. OH MY!! I loved sitting there listening to all her squeaks and grunts. She is so tiny and OH SO CUTE!! Have I said that already. Well she is, she's beautiful...See for yourself......

Madeline holding Baby Lyric

Me feeding her. Sorry my mom cut half my head off.

Macy loved holding Lyric. She was so gentle with her. However, you'd think Lyric was a dog the way Macy kept petting her. It was precious.

She was trying to go to sleep but Papa was trying to keep her awake.

Peeking to see if he's still there.

Finally she says, "I'm awake crazy man."

All the cousins. (Macy(2), Garrett(8), Lyric(1 month), and Madeline(5))

I didn't get to spend near the time I'd of liked to spend with her because our trip was a short one but we will be back during Spring Break and I intend on seeing her more. Also, please keep Lyric in your prayers. She has a knot on the side of her neck that they aren't sure what it is. She went to an ENT specialist on Monday but he didn't know what it was. He was going to consult with a colleague and discuss what it could be. Please pray that it is nothing and that it will go away quickly.

While we were in Oklahoma we were fortunate to spend time with ALL of my in-laws. It worked out that my sister in law and brother in law were in town from Tulsa so we got to see them as well. My sister in law is now 13 weeks pregnant and doing VERY well. She has had NO sickness (Not fair) and has gained NO weight. YAY for you Mich! The doctor she goes to does a 3D/4D ultrasound at EVERY visit. Isn't that CRAZY!! She's not even high risk he just does it that way. This last visit he was leaning towards a baby girl. HOWEVER, my sister in law and I, after looking at the ultrasound pictures decided that the "girl part" he was pointing at looked more like her little BOYS ultrasound picture. HA! In a few weeks hopefully they will get a better look and know for sure. I can't wait to start shopping. We also got to spend a lot of time with nephew, Austen. He amazes me at how much he changes each time we see him. He's not a little boy anymore. He's starting to talk more and more and getting quite the personality. He is 19 months. Madeline just adores him and they played pretty much non stop.

Just Austen...Can you tell he is saying "CHEESE!" Anytime he sees the camera he immediately starts yelling CHEESE!!

Playing with Madeline....

They look as though they could be siblings with their blond hair. I love this picture. I love the static in Austen's hair.

They love to play rough together.

I love how he is trying to do what Madeline is doing.


The girls had a great time in Oklahoma. They always love going and don't want to leave. They played outside at Nana and Papa's, rode the 4-wheeler with Mommy, went "exploring for treasures", chased Willie (my parent's golden retriever) and tormented Hunter (Hub's parent's golden retriever), went shopping with all the girls, met their newest cousin, played dress up, played on the swing sets at both grandparents, ate smores cooked over the fire, and got spoiled as usual. Can you blame them for not wanting to come home with just daddy and mommy. HA!

Here are the girls in their dress up attire.....

Aren't they too funny!!

When I got back into town on Sunday afternoon I received some very upsetting news from Hubs. During church that morning our pastor, whom we all LOVE, told the congregation that he was being called back to Kentucky to the church he grew up in. It wasn't something that he was looking for but the Lord spoke to him and he felt this is what he needs to do at this time. Although we have only been attending this church for 2.5 years we have grown close to him and love the way he speaks. He is an amazing man and that church is lucky to have him. I'm not good with change. I like things to stay the same especially in this instance. I have to admit, my first thoughts were I don't want to go through having to find a new pastor and the process of it all...We are going to have to find a new church. Then I stopped and listened to what God had to say. Stay put, there is a reason for all that he does. There is another GODLY man and family that was planned for our church. God will provide him and we will all be blessed. Please be in prayer that our search goes smoothly and that in the transition time we will all stay focused on HIM and not on the sadness and hurt we feel for our current pastor leaving.

Have a great week...