Overcoming Fear...

I usually have posts about the kids and this is no exception as I am writing this for them. I am a parent and as I am attempting to fill this role I am increasingly plagued with the constant, persistent fear. I don't know if this speaks to any of you, but in lieu of the present state of the economy and the swine flu I know I am not the only one who battles fear. So these are some scriptures I have been praying on/standing on. If it helps one person my job is done!:)

1 Peter 5:8-9
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings."

Psalms 34:4-7
"I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me, freeing me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. I cried out to the Lord in my suffering, and He heard me. He set me free from all my fears. For the angel of the Lord guards all who fear Him, and He rescues them."

2 Timothy 1:7
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."

John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

The funniest kid you've ever met!

So yes, my kid is the funniest most talented kid ever...right??:)

Sometimes I think this uploader takes way too long...cheesh, give me a break!

Easter....

The Easter baskets had very little candy....but a lot of literacy!!

He loved this book Tails he was so into it! Got caught reading!

Right before leaving for church! They were spending time together...so sweet:)
A girl and a pinwheel!
This was his technique~ get egg...open egg into basket...stuff mouth! My little chipmunk:)
I think this was the best day of his life!

They worked together, one scoped the terrain the other nabbed the egg!

Live action shot!

And this has also been the best day of her life and she is loaded up with sugar!

Brooklyn's Birthday party!

It was 4 a.m. and I was exhausted but I finally got the cake complete!!

Can't say I will ever make another cake again...it' so labor intensive, just painful!She didn't even pay attention to the candle....But, she did pay attention to the cupcake!Running out of energy...Finally finished!Her brother and cousin were getting full of sugar:)...
We love books!!She loves this couch!
Well...here are just a few of her pictures, my husband was the photographer and there are no pictures that people intended to take he was being the papparazi, we all know how those pics turn out....people chewing, etc. etc.

Brooklyn is a YEAR!! AAAHHHH:)

Well, today April Fool's Day is my dear Brooklyn's Birthday and I can't hardly believe how the time has flown by. We went to the doctor today for her check-up and this girly is tinkering below the 20 lb. mark just like her brother...19 lbs. 14oz. to be exact! I just can't believe how big she has gotten and the way she is coming into her own. We are so excited to see her grow this next year, what a blessing we have in her.

The things I LOVE about Brookie-B at a Year are:

1. The way she loves everyone she meets and has everyone eating out of her hands.

2. The way she says "DaDa"! (even though it should be mama I won't complain about progress)

3. She plays with her brother like a big girl.

4. She gets SOO excited to see me, she jumps up and giggles.

5. The way she bounces in your lap as if to say mommy get UP!!

6. How she can find every speck of dirt, no matter how small or pesky!

7. She has no fear, even after her mommy smacked her hand to get the June Bug out of it after she carried it into the house.

8. She can eat!

9. The way she throws things on the ground (cause and effect relationships here ladies) and says "Uh-oh"

10. The Number one thing I love about this little joy is the way that she loves, it's unconditional and pure...that's that agape love!:)

I am the birthday GIRL!!


The final product....not too much mess, right?:)


She let her brother in on the cake eating action!


Yes she is a big....dirty mess!


Why use hands, when you have a mouth!!:)


Yes, my girl has finally made it to One Year Old!!