Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Shaun has been working and studying a lot lately, so Saturday night he and Lillian had a much needed date. Lillian is 100% a Daddy's girl these days, so she couldn't have been more excited when Shaun asked her if she wanted to go to dinner with him. She decided that she was going to wear her princess dress, and that Shaun needed to wear a tie with his "work shirt" (any button up shirt is a work shirt in her mind). After dinner they came home and had a book party. Lillian loves to read, so having a book party made perfect sense. 

I am so glad that Lillian and Shaun got that time together. And I am so grateful that Lillian has a Daddy who wants to make special time for just him and his little girl. I know that these are memories she will cherish as she grows up. 

I tried to get a picture w/ both kiddos, 

but it wasn't easy

this was as good as it got. 

Lillian even got a flower,

John Whitten liked the flower too,

she wanted to put it right next to her bed.

 of course no date night is complete without a book party.

 or stickers on your face.

You will fill me with joy in Your presence...

Psalm 16:11

Trip To Nashville

This past week the kids and I decided to go to Nashville and visit Johnny, Emily and sweet Graham. Shaun had a lot of studying to do this week for his CPA, so as much as we missed him I knew that we really wouldn't see much of him anyway if we had stayed in Birmingham. We had so much fun spending time with Johnny and Emily, I and could not believe how big sweet Graham is getting. He is 15 weeks old now and weighs 14 pounds, so he is really growing. We went on walks, played on the playground in Johnny and Emily's neighborhood, ate some yummy food, drank some good wine (after the kids were in bed of course) and just had a relaxing few days. Nashville is SO pretty and I would seriously move up there if I thought it wouldn't send my parents to an early grave having another one of their children move out of state. Oh, and of course I could only move if Alli and Korey would move with us :) 

I have to admit that it makes me a little nervous driving up there by myself with little ones, but the kids did great. Its just the logistics of it that can be frustrating. Like when Lillian needs to go potty and John Whitten has just fallen asleep. I can't very well leave him in the car to take Lillian into a gas station to potty. Just little things like that can make a solo trip a bit more difficult. On our way home we stoped in Huntsville to eat lunch and play. We ended up staying there for two hours! 

Thanks Johnny and Emily for letting us come and visit, Lillian hasn't stopped talking about it! We will be back soon! Love you!

 

I was so exited to show Emily how to wear Graham in the Moby wrap; LOVE baby wearing!

He who watches over you will not slumber...

Psalm 121:3

Walk For ALS

Our Sunday school teacher Suzanne was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) almost a year ago after experiencing symptoms that went undiagnosed for almost two years. Suzanne is one of those people that doesn't just touch your life, but floods it. She is an amazing example of what a Christian women, wife and mother is, and seeing her faith in God only grow stronger throughout her struggle has been inspiring. On Saturday we went to Vestavia Hills High School for the Walk For ALS to show our support for Suzanne and her amazing family. Our team name was Suzanne's Superheroes!! The walk raised $95,000 dollars (w/ our team raising the most of the money)! ALS is a horrible disease, and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to show my support and raise money for ALS research.

It has been hard watching Suzanne's condition get worse over the years, but I am so grateful for how God has worked in my life because of Suzanne and her battle with ALS. She has taught me what it truly means to be a prayer worrier. And my prayer life has been strengthened greatly because of Suzanne and I am forever grateful to her for that.

WE LOVE YOU SUZANNE AND ARE SO INSPIRED BY YOU AND YOUR FIGHT AGAINST ALS!

trying to get a picture of all of the kids from our Sunday school class

it wasn't very successful...