Fun times

For Kadence's two year birthday, we went to Chattanooga, TN for two days. It was tons of fun. TONS! We stayed at the Choo-Choo. Made a visit to the Children's Museum and the Aquarium. And we rode the bus a lot.

Guess who turns two this week!

We got the privilege and joy of celebrating with family today.

Babes

T-shirts! Get your t-shirts!

{ Although, I do believe it's more like yelling at an empty stadium as much 'traffic' as this site gets but oh well }

http://www.adoptionbug.com/vadaniel/
All funds we receive from the t-shirts go to adoption expenses.

We do have a puzzle we just haven't had a settled minute to put any focus on it. Hopefully... hopefully... we will be able to do that once we get back from vacation.
Yes, a vacation! Our first family vacation. In celebration of a very special two year old.

Please continue to pray that the Lord will prepare all of our hearts and home. Please pray for our birth family. Thank you!

A moment of worship

God has been teaching me do much about who He is lately. This, in turn, has opened and continues to open my eyes to my pride, unbelief and fears. Whew! I am a mess. A messy mess at that {major understatement}! And the beauty of Christ is that He loves all of me and my messy messiness. He takes me just as I am. He knows I need more than just quick fixes and some fruit here and there. I need to gaze upon His holiness every moment I can. I need to adore Him and humble myself before my Creator {instead of the so many idols that beckon and call and trip me up}. In the hardness of this world, I need Him to guard my heart and keep it soft. I just need Christ.