Happy, happy birthday, Laney!

I truly can't believe that my middle child is now 6 years old.  It's amazing how quickly time passes, and honestly, this momma's heart is having a hard time with it.  It's true though, our Laney-bear is 6 years old!

On her actual birthday night we went to Shogun for her dinner.  It took over an hour to get seated but this sweet girl is worth every minute of it!

We opened some great gifts and then waited until Saturday for her party.  She chose to invite a bunch of her friends from school and go to a local art studio, Imagine.  They made purses, sang Justin Be*ber songs, and laughed like crazy.  It was too cute!

My dearest Laney Hope, I never cease to be amazed at how quickly people are drawn to you.  Yet, I'm not surprised at why they desire to be around you...you are a tender heart, sweet, fun, ready to laugh, and always ready to make a new friend.  As your love for Jesus grows, I pray that your friends' love for Jesus grows too because they see Him so brightly in you.  You are an amazing blessing in our lives, Laney-lou.  And we love you as high as the moon and back!

Easter 2011

I'm sorry.  What did you say?  Easter was a month ago?  I'm behind?  Yes, I know.  It seems to be the world I live in.  Am I comfortable with that?  Not really, but it's my life right now.  And while I may be constantly behind, I am constantly blessed as well.  So that is what I am trying to allow my heart to focus on rather than my messy house, the friends and family I am missing, and the fact that my thighs seem to be growing as wide as the Red Sea parted (age...gotta love it).

My biggest girl continues to get bigger.

My middle one is another year older, and the youngest of the bunch no longer is a baby...sigh.

But my hope...tried, true and eternal Hope...is found in nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness.  However many years pass, and as things shift and change over time (including this body of mine), I am reminded that this world is not my home.  And because of that glorious Easter day a couple of thousand years ago, I do have Hope!