What We've Been Up To
I love this first picture- a big ole Texas sky, cloud-free, blue and beautiful!
It was a gorgeous day last Friday, so we all played outside all afternoon! Addison loved getting to crawl around- the ground was dry after all the snow we had earlier in the week.
"Should I go out there Daddy?"
She got to turn her car seat around and she was excited about that!
The cousins
Since yesterday was her actual birthday, we celebrated with a dinner at Chili's using a gift card, this is Addison throwing a fit. Which she did most of the time we were there. Which made us question our sanity for taking 3 kids out to dinner at 5pm, the witching hour.
Classic Bailey- in a mood
We started packing for our big trip to South Africa. I am packing for us and then for the girls to go stay with my parents. I got a lot done today, but this is Addison saying "Don't leave me for 11 days Mommy!" (She crawled in there herself!)
Rub-a-dub-dub 3 girlies in the tub
Addison had her one year check up today. Her stats are: 30 inches long (75-90%) and she weighed 21 lbs 3 oz. (50-75%).
Marc and I drove down to Beaumont, TX this weekend to speak at a conference on Saturday night and Marc preached Sunday in the service. I got through my speaking part only through the grace and mercy of God! I am so grateful to Him! We met some lovely people (Hi Dee!) and they were so kind to us. I missed the girls who stayed with Marc's brother and sis-in-law but it was a good pre-cursor to our 11 day trip coming up on Friday!
I'll be back later for a list of things you can pray for if you feel led. If you know me, you know I am anxious about this trip for many reasons. Yes I know there is medicine for that. Yes I probably should be on some of it. Ha.
He is your constant source of stability, he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; He gives all this to those who fear Him. Isaiah 33:6 (NET)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
For your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Matthew 6:8
Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you, your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63: 7-8
...and my life verse that my mom helped me memorize when I was very young-
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a SOUND MIND. 2 Tim 1:7