Oh so Thankful!

We have so many things to be thankful for this Holiday season! This Thanksgiving especially we tried to point out to Laney all the many things we are thankful for and all the things we should appreciate on a daily basis. With the busyness of life we sometimes find it hard to stop and remember what this season is all about.
I am thankful for God and the precious gift he gave us by sending his son to die on the cross for unworthy me. I find it amazing to watch God's plan in my life work itself out.
I am so thankful for God bringing Landon and I together nine years ago. I have had an amazing journey with him so far and I look forward to so many more.
I am so thankful that Landon is such a Godly influence in my life and such a wonderful provider for our family. I couldn't have asked for a better mate.
I am also thankful for our sweet little Laney. She is the sweetest, most loving little girl. I know God knew that I needed someone to give me endless hugs and kisses to get me through my days. She is so funny and smart and constantly has Landon and I laughing. Oh the things two year olds say :)
I am thankful for healthy little Kipton that is growing in my belly. What a awesome miracle. We can't wait to meet him, love on him, kiss him, hold him and have him join our family.
I am thankful for my precious mom. She means the world to me and would do anything for me. I am so blessed to have her in my life.
I am thankful for my wonderful family (I would list each of you individually but I think it would take way too long), but each and everyone of you play such a special role in my life and I am so blessed to have you all.
I am thankful that I get the opportunity to stay at home with Laney and soon Kipton. The time I get to spend with them is priceless.
I am thankful to be in Midland near all of our family. I am thankful to be apart of a great church plant, The Orchard and cannot wait to see the things God has planned for it.
I am thankful for a great church family.
I am thankful for so many other things but we will be here forever if I list them all.
I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and I hope that you too can stop and remember all the things that you are thankful for and thank God for each one of them.

Kipton's Baby Shower!

We were so blessed this weekend with all of our family and friends coming together to celebrate little Kipton. He received so many great things and we really enjoyed time with each and every one of you. We feel so honored to have such great family and friends!

I was preparing Laney the whole week that Kipton was going to get presents on Saturday and that I needed her to help me open them. I was trying to also let her know that this was not her day but for her brother. She was so great at the shower. She kept telling everyone that it was Kipton's birthday. She even sang him a few Happy Birthday songs throughout the day. I couldn't have been any happier with how she is handling the change... and becoming a great big sister! Of course I had to pick a few things up for Laney to open so she felt special too... we got her a "Big Sister" book, James Avery earrings and my mom got her a Big Sister shirt and her first pair of heels (which somehow I haven't gotten a picture yet). I think she felt special too!

We are also very thankful for our sis in law, Jodi and my mom for throwing this great shower for us and making everything run perfectly. We could not say thank you enough!!!











Now we are just getting so ready and anxious to meet this precious little boy!!!

Halloween!

Here are a few pictures of the past Halloweens we have had we our sweet Laney. Every year just keeps getting better and better.

2008- Laney's first Halloween as a Lil Stinker- skunk


2009- Our precious little Lamb (she did not like this costume at all)


2010- Laney the LadyBug
She was all about "Trick or Treating" this year! She knew exactly what to say and was too cute when she did say it! She also had down "Happy Halloween"!


Hope everyone had a great Halloween also!