Sunday Worship Song

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I heard this song today for the first time, and it brought tears to my eyes as I thought about my husband and my daddy. (I'll blame the hormones ;) Anyways, I just thought I'd share it with you guys as my presence on the blog has been pretty absent lately. When I found out we were having a baby, I thought that I would blog all the time, but I have found the opposite to be true. After working with eight two year olds all day, and being in my third trimester now, I find that all my down time goes to sitting in the recliner watching a good episode of Little House on The Prairie. I know that sounds boring, but hey, it's just a show that I happen to really enjoy! 

Sunday Worship Song

Sunday Worship Song

Sunday Worship Song

I love this song by Love & The Outcome! When it comes on the radio I blast it and sing it at the top of my lungs :) Oh, how I have soooo much to share with you all. I always have the best of intentions, but the days are short and ever so busy. I really do have a couple of things I would love to post this week...but we'll just have to wait and see. I am embracing the blessing of being pregnant and have been spending any extra time reading and singing to Jensen, and praying like crazy over him. (Yes, it's a BOY!!!!) I'm definitely wearing my heart on my sleeve these days, and man, oh, man, how this little one has brought out some serious prayer in me. I feel like I now understand just how much my own earthly parents love me, and the deep, deep love my Heavenly Father has for me. And, to think that His love for me is even much more than my love for my child...amazing and unbelievable. I'll be 23 weeks on Wednesday and every time I feel him move (which praise the Lord is A LOT!!!) I am so humbled and thank God that He is perfectly knitting this sweet little boy together in my womb. Being pregnant is by far one of the most amazing, incredible, and humbling things that I've ever experienced in my life. I am one blessed mama! Well, that will be all for tonight. I got a burst of energy earlier and went on a short cleaning frenzy, and needless to say it's caught up with me. Hope you all have a restful and blessed Sunday :)

Sunday Worship Song

Sunday Worship Song

Guess What's Only 5 Months Away...

That's right....Christmas!!!!! As you all know I absolutely looovvvvveeee Christmas :) And, we have even more to look forward to this year as our due date is Dec.18th. I still can't believe that in just five short months, we are going to be a Mommy and Daddy. Very surreal, but oh so exciting! Here are just a few of my favorite Christmas things...

How cute is this newborn pic? I can't wait :)

Christmas cookies! Oh, how I do love to bake...especially during this jolly time of year!

 

Wrapping presents :) I really got into fancy wrapping last year, and just love the looks of these little pretties! So simple, yet so elegant.

 

And, last but not least...Christmas music!

Merry Christmas in July!!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Whew! Another Wednesday down, which means only 2 more days to the weekend!!!! This pregnant girl truly does love her weekends :) Anyhow, just a quick catch up of some things I've been loving lately...

1.) The Praise Baby Collection! My mom bought me my first CD about a month ago, and I just love to sing along to our little one. I hope to have all the CDs/DVDs soon :)


2.) I'm loving that I've been feeling our sweet baby move/kick for over 3 weeks now!!! What an amazing feeling and oh, how I praise the Lord everyday for this little blessing He is perfectly knitting together. I cannot even begin to express with words how incredibly thankful I am! Keep kicking, little one...your Mommy loves it :)


3.) Okay, so I know I'm looking a little ahead, but basically I think I can get through the rest of the summer without having to buy new clothes (thanks to my dresses ;), but as for my fall/winter wardrobe...we're going to have to add a few new pieces! Ha! Here are a couple of my fav's so far...


I really like the comfy/casual look of this outfit. Not to mention, how cute is her bump with that belt?!

(Nevermind the strange, out of place pic of the girl...so random.) I love the sweater and jeans with the TOMS. Ooo, and the purse, earrings, and bracelets are super cute, too!

4.) I'm loving this song by All Sons and Daughters. Motherhood is such a high calling, and I am so grateful that He has called me higher.



5.) And, as always, I'm loving my awesome husband who brought me home a chocolate explosion blizzard, and who loves talking to our little one in my belly. It melts my heart when he prays for our baby, and kisses them good morning/night! So sweet, indeed :) I can't wait for our Ikea trip on Saturday to get some items for the nursery!

That's all for tonight. I just might surprise y'all with yet another post tomorrow...

Sunday Worship Song(s)

Be Thou my Vision is one of my all time favorite hymns, and I love the twist on this version from Rend Collective Experiment. If you've never checked these guys out before, I would highly encourage you to. And, since I like them so much I've decided to post 2 songs of theirs! Hope you enjoy :)

Sunday Worship Song

We started singing this worship song at church a few weeks ago, and I can't get enough of it. I am fully aware that my blogging presence has been very scarce lately, and I'm hoping to get back into the habit of posting at least 2 times a week. I've just had so much on my heart that I'm not even sure where to begin. I journal letters to our baby on a very regular basis, but that's about as far as my writing has been going these days. Perhaps you'll hear from me at some other point this week...so stay tuned :) Have a blessed Sunday!

Sunday Worship Song

In honor of our 6th Anniversary, I thought I would post the first song we danced to as husband and wife. My wedding day was one of the best days of my life, and I am so thankful for the wonderful man that I have the blessing of calling my husband.




We have so much to celebrate as God is calling us to a new season in our lives...



Yes...we're going to be a Mommy and Daddy! We are so grateful for this little blessing that God is knitting together, and have been relishing in the fact that this sweet baby is growing in my belly! God is truly the giver of ALL good gifts :)

Sunday Worship Song

Sunday Worship Song

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.- James 1:17

We ARE Beautiful

This is such a powerful video, and one that I feel like all women need to see. As women, we can be so hard on ourselves and forget that we are perfectly created in the image of God. We are His beloved and beautiful child. The lies that Satan throws at us surround us each day...You're not thin enough. You're not tone enough. You're hair is not silky enough. You're getting wrinkles. You need a tan. You're chest is too big/small. You're bottom is too big/small...the whispers of the enemy never seem to stop. But, there's also another voice that never stops speaking to us. And, this voice is one that can never lie, does not accuse, and only speaks in love...the voice of our Sweet, Sweet Savior- Jesus...You are so beautiful. You are created uniquely in my image, and there is no other like you. I knit you together in your mother's womb, and my finger prints cover you. I know every hair on your beautiful head, and I know the deepest parts of you. You are my beloved. This voice is the voice of truth. So, I ask, which one are you going to listen to and choose to believe? In today's society it can be so easy to buy into the lies and try with our own strength to "make ourselves better." However, this is why we are to take every thought captive and heed the word of God and what He has to say about us. Oh, friends, there is such freedom to be found when we silence the enemy and listen to His voice, instead. Listen close...for He is always speaking.

Sunday Worship Song

For Jeff

Pray for Boston

 

 

 

The events that unfolded in Boston on Monday were devastating; but, I am convinced that what Satan has intended for evil, God will use for His good and His glory. Please be in prayer for those who lost family members, and for those who were injured. 

Sunday Worship Song

⁴ You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (Emphasis mine.)

Sunday Worship Song

I love this worship song, and wanted to also share it with you all. Most of all, my prayer is that you would experience His amazing grace and unfailing love in your own life as well. God is so good, friends! Worship Him for who He is.