Prayer Journal ~ 2 Years ago ~ Today

I love looking back at old prayer journal entries on specific special dates. So this is part of my entry for September 13, 2008

"As I finished the chapter on patience today in my devotion I know this is something I am going to need a lot of help with over the next four weeks. I am so big and uncomfortable and I truly wonder how these babies can get any bigger & how I'll be able to move if they do!!" - well obviously they couldn't because they came about 12 hours after I wrote this!!

"When I realize these are our last few weeks as Aly & Pat, that you've blessed us with for 10 years...I don't want to lose that. Help us, especially with the birth of our girls to always protect and preserve the joy and love of our marriage and relationship. That our passion, respect and enjoyment of each other will continue to increase and be the firm foundation of our family. Thank you for the amazing relationship you blessed us with and help it to always bring honor to you. I love and praise you in Jesus name."

~ May this always be my prayer. Thank you Lord for continuing to answer this prayer.

2 Years of Blessing

I sit here writing this, seriously not believing my babies are 2. I mean, are they even babies anymore? I am going to go ahead and post today because tomorrow is going to be a fun family day filled with a cinnamon roll breakfast, our first zoo trip and cupcakes and a few presents when we get home. I don't want to be on the computer at all tomorrow, so I thought I'd go ahead and share today.

When I look back over the last 2 years there is one thing that resonates in my heart. Blessed. Simply for 730 days to look into those blue eyes, hear childish giggles, snuggle sleeping babies, laugh, cry, smile and just soak up all life has to offer. Enjoy these gifts. They are gifts. They are not my own, but Christ's children he has entrusted to Pat & I to have the joy and opportunity to raise. Praise God for Children!! I am reminded of what God showed me when the girls were dedicated ~ post here And today I want to thank God for giving me 2 years to love, teach and nurture them. I hope for many more.

Happy Birthday Savanah and Payton!!! You are loved more than words can describe. Thank you for the joy you bring to our lives!!!

(also a thanks to my amazing sister for getting up at 8 this morning on her first off day in forever to help me take these shots of the girls :) You are the best!!)

New Beginnings

Today the girls started to preschool!! They will be going for 2 full days a week this year instead of 2 half days. I am so excited!!! They did great this morning dropping them off, not a tear :) I snapped some pictures before they left and was about to put them up and thought I'd grab the first day of last year and I can't believe how big they are!!! I mean, I know they change every day, but wow!! They were so little and this year they look like little girls!! Last year ~ They couldn't walk yet, wore size 2 & 3 shoes (now 6's), had a decent, but still one word vocabulary, didn't have enough hair for hairbows...and now they are so big!! Talking in full sentences, singing songs, telling me about their day, making prayer requests...so big!! So here's a little look at today and one year ago!!

Summer Fun!

Oh sweet summertime. A crazy time of year for a mother of toddler twins and a wedding photographer!! But we've been having fun. Before the hundred degree days we were taking daily walks at the park (hopefully starting that up again soon), taking trips to the new splash pad, Huntsville stars games, family reunions, 4th of July fun, held our first sparklers, hated fireworks. We've also playing at the park, loving on our sweet new neice, playing with new photo props, visiting with friends, wearing big girl panties, stopped wearing big girl panties ;) , wore makeup, went on vacation, read a million books, learned to swim, got big girl beds, tried to sleep together, fought for our beds, have started praying and can sing Jesus Loves me. Wow what a summer!! Here's a few pics to show our summer fun!!

Hope you enjoyed our update :) If anyone still reads this :)

Happy Birthday Pat!!!

Today is the birthday of my very best friend. He's not only perfect for me, but he's also an amazing daddy. We Love you!!! Thanks for all you do :)


We also had a really big surprise~~ Some of our family and friends threw us a joint surprise party on Friday!!! (I think Emily did most of the planning and my parents did the amazing meal!!!) It was so much fun and we were shocked!! I mean, who gets a surprise party for their 27th and 29th birthdays!! So it was great time to spend with friends we love so much!! Thanks guys for everything~~~

Here's one of all of us and a web album of the pictures: