Streams in the Desert

I've been reading "Streams in the Desert" by L.B. Cowman over the last month or so and what a blessing it's been (thanks Lori for the suggestion!). It's a book comprised of 366 daily devotional readings. What I love most about it is that the devotionals are short but so encouraging. Each day starts out with a verse or two the rest of the reading is based on. It seems like no matter what our day holds, God uses that specific day to prick my heart in some way. Part of my reading from today stood out.

"We never know the trials that await us in the days ahead. We may not be able to see the light through our struggles, but we can believe that those days, as in the life of Job, will be the most significant we are called upon to live." Robert Collyer

Anyway, just wanted to pass this neat book along to anyone looking for an encouraging read.

On a much lighter note, I just started reading "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult, which I can already tell will be hard to put down. I saw a preview for the movie about to come out and was moved to tears just watching that. I thought I better read the book first so I can make it through the movie in one piece.

New Arrival!

Ash, Brad, and Lydia welcomed Wade Connell White into their family this past Friday evening. We were able to take a short but sweet trip to Chattanooga Saturday to meet our new nephew and Sydney's new cousin! Here are a couple pics of sweet baby Wade.

Wade Connell White - 6lbs 13oz

Grammie and the Lyd

Syd sure loves her Aunt Katie and is SO glad to have her home this summer (so am I)!!

Will and sweet Cole!!

Cousin Time!

First of all a big CONGRATULATIONS to Keely and John Tom on the birth of their baby boy Caleb Thomas!!! We absolutely can not wait to meet him!

Mom and I had appoinments this week with our new dentist, Dr. Brad White. Not only is he a fabulous dentist, he is a great brother in law too!! We love days when we have a dentist appt because we get to spend time with Ash and Lyd in Chattanooga. Now that Sydney is more mobile, her and Lydia have the best time playing together. This particular visit Lyd did a lot of saying "No Sydney!" and Syd did a lot of watching and wanting everything Lydia had!!!

Here are a few pics from the day!

Here is Sydney sporting Lyd's rain boots

Get Down Tonight...

Here are a couple videos of Sydney doing one of her favorite things.....

Sunny Easter

We were blessed with a beautiful Easter Sunday. My prayer is that we remember the meaning of Easter every day. Enjoy these pics we got at my parents house!

Things We're Thankful For...

I just put Sydney to bed and Drew is putting a new wagon together for her. I am feeling so thankful for God's unchanging love, and for the ways he blesses us daily. Some blessings from today include;
- Sydney sleeping until 8:45 this morning :)
- Waking up healthy and together as a family

- Going to church

- Being with our church family

- Hearing God speak through one of his faithful servants

- Time with wonderful friends
- Gorgeous sunshine and 60-70 degree weather
- Drew being able to play football
- Sydney and the joy she brings us (I am going to try to post videos of her...she is cracking us up these days)...her latest phrase is ah ohhhh (not sure how to spell that) when she drops something or falls down.
- Me being able to practice real estate
The list could go on and on...What are you extra thankful for you today?

Also a quick shout out to Will and Jen Brewer -- Congratulations on baby Cole's arrival!! We look forward to meeting him.

Fun in the Sun

Sydney and I just got home from Florida where we spent several days with my friend Jessica and her little girl Katie. We sure missed you Laura, Parker, Hannah, and Sara!!

On one of the many walks we took...we were just about to see some dolphins! The girls saw them too. It was so neat.

Sydney wanting to get in the pool. She would have walked right on in...she loved it

The shells and sand sure were yummy:)

Sydney and Katie enjoying the sunny beach.

Asleep after a long day

Thanks Jessica and Katie for a fun and memorable adventure!!