Praying God’s WOrd: March

Here are the topics that I’ve chosen for March. As you plan, feel free to use these or choose your own. If you’re just joining in…WELCOME! And, click here to read about “Praying God’s Word!” I’m so excited that so many of you have started 2011 in prayer with me!! Let’s keep it up!

February 28 - March 6: My boys’ friends (Proverbs 18:24)
March 7 – March 13: Me…for rest (Matthew 11:28)
March 14 – March 20: Matt…as a provider (Philippians 4:19)
March 21 – March 27: Quinn as he turns FOUR!…his future (Isaiah 58:11)
March 28 – April 3: Our family…our fears (Psalm 27:1)

Praying God’s Word: Week 9

Week 8 Snippet: {February 21-27}
Topic: Our Marriage

Scriptures:
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.  1 Corinthians 13:4-8

What God taught me:
That this isn’t easy. All week, there seemed to be things that made submitting difficult. But, thankfully, when I’d get like I sometimes get, God would bring these amazing verses to my heart. He was constantly reminding me at how I glorify not only my husband, but HIM, when I submit…and I also glorify Him when I’m protecting, trusting, keeping no record of wrongs, not easily getting angry, not being rude, and thinking about him over myself.


Up next: Week 9: {February 28-March 6}
Topic: My boys’ friends

Scripture:
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

I Melt.

Don’t you?
Snuggle time after bath time is the best time.

Kinda like Laundry: Never-ending & Impossible to sort!

On the day after my birthday {February 12th}, we had Nash’s 7 month photo shoot scheduled with Sara from SDS Photography. Even though I had originally planned to do them at 6 months, I wanted to wait until he was sitting up really well. …To say that I was SUPER excited for the cuteness that was to come is SUCH an understatement. Sara and I had searched for the perfect laundromat to fulfill my crazy idea…and, when we found it, I was EXSTATIC. The morning of the shoot, Slickpaw had to “work his magic” to get them to allow us to take pics there…but, it worked!!!  And, my sweet dream was a reality.

So, sit back…relax…and enjoy my favorites out of the 200+ amazing pics that Sara took. It was impossible to choose just a few. And, with these two subjects…how could I hold back!!!…
  
   




 

I truly could not have been happier with the pics. I love the unique locations, the colors, and, of course, the boys! I even got to jump in a few with my littlest Valentines. What darling memories these pictures hold. Now, which ones to frame!?!?

Donuts with Daddy

Last Thursday, Matt had the special privilege of taking Quinn to school and participating in “Donuts with Daddy.” Lately, I have watched the relationship between these two become something EXTRA special. Quinn truly cherishes time with his Daddy…building with Trios, playing with superheroes, playing Super Hero Squad on the Wii and more. Matt is so intentional to spend such quality time with his buddy…and I know Quinn soaks in every single minute.

Quinn got to wear his Daddy’s tie to school, and, after I proudly snapped a few pics, they were on their way to celebrate each other.

Moments later, pictures started coming to my phone. {Proving what a proud Daddy Matt was!} I saw the special things that Quinn said about his Daddy and my darling boys enjoying their donuts. Quinn was so proud to give his Daddy his tie (see picture below) and a painted container full of pretzels that Quinn said they could put in “their office!”

What a special relationship these two share! I love them so.

The Joy of Love: Days 14, 15 & 16

Day 14: {February 22, 2011}: his hobby
{soccer…his current OBSESSION}

{at Daddy’s game last night. A little blurry, but priceless!!!}


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Day 15: {Febraury 22, 2011}: when he’s gone

{when he’s at nighttime “obligations,” I spend time relaxing on the couch with my computer in my lap and reality TV as my entertainment. LOVE IT.}

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Day 16: Facebook
{The assignment was to pick a pic from Facebook of your love….and, when I went to his page and found this one, I knew I needed to look no further. mercy.}

{taken with his phone over 2 years ago at a local high school football game.}

31.

I’m 31. It happened on the 11th of this month and it was a fabulous day. It started with lots of birthday wishes and my favorite junky breakfast with yummy coffee. The little boys of the house were already super excited it was my birthday because they got to partake in the early morning sugary goodness!

The day was full of LOTS of special cards from my husband with things that I got to get/do throughout my day. So special…and spoke my perfect love language.

We had lunch at Raising Canes (I seriously think I could drink their sauce) and took a trip to the mall to go to some of my favorite stores. Then, after a relaxing late afternoon at home, we got ready and Mammer and Slickpaw arrived.

Then, after putting Nash nigh-night, our sweet babysitters arrived and my parents, Matt, Quinn and I went to our 8:30 reservation at Texas de Brazil. Dad had always wanted to go…and, since his birthday was only 5 days before, we thought we’d have a dual birthday celebration.

We got back home super late and opened gifts. It was a perfect day. And, I went to bed being extra thankful for people that made it so special for me.
 

{our 32nd nose pic.}