More JDRF.......

I wanted to post these pics too so you could enjoy them.  

Pregnant Pic

I found out I was pregnant with our fourth child in April of 2008.   We were so excited. I prayed and prayed we would have a girl so Gracie could have a sister.  The Lord was gracious and gave us baby Sophie on December 11th.  So, here is a picture of me pregnant and then of little Sophie Kate.

JDRF Walk

I forgot to tell you that together with the Matlocks and all our friends and family.... we raised over $44,000.00 for Diabetes Research for Type 1.    YEA!!!!  Amazing job!  

JDRF Walk

Since I have been pregnant this year, I have slacked on blogging.  So sorry.  I am going to do some quick updates.  In September, we had our second walk to cure Diabetes in Plano.  We had an amazing turnout.  One hundred and ten walkers joined our team.... THE SAM AND SKYEWALKERS.  We were completely overwhelmed at the support of so many friends and family.  It truly inspires Sam and he will tell you this is his favorite thing to do.  It makes him feel so good to see people out walking to help find a cure for him.  In the day to day hardships that come with this disease, it is nice to see how God can bless you through it.   We see his hand in all the details of Sam's disease and are beginning to see how God is using his disease to bring himself glory.  Here are some pics from our walk.  IF you didn't join us this year, consider it for next year.  I believe it is Sept. 26th (but don't quote me).  

MY FAMILY

We had some pictures taken of our family before little Sophie arrives.  This is one of my favorites.  The kids did so good and the photographer was so patient and had a good eye.  I am so thankful for the family God has given me.  I feel blessed to say the least.  

YEA! IT'S FALL!!! TIME FOR PUMPKINS!

Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year.  The air is cooler and actually smells cleaner.  The leaves turn beautiful colors and fall; which is fun to play in.  Pumpkins are everywhere.  It just puts me in such a good mood.  I am still amazed after 33 years to see how God's creation praises him continuously through simple processes like leaves changing colors at their expected time.  It is amazing.  God is so big  and I love to share with my kids how he orchestrated the seasons and how even the trees praise him just by changing colors.  Take time to stop and truly enjoy his creation today. It is truly a stunning thing to try and grasp in our small little minds. Thank you Lord for our beautiful world.  Help us never to take it for granted and to always see you in your creation.

For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities -his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.  Romans 1:20

Here are our little pumpkins!!!!!

DISNEY WORLD!!!!

I am a little  behind in my blogging.  We have been SO busy since the first of September.  We were able to travel with Bart in September to Disney World.  The kids absolutely loved it and what was even better was that a couple of our friends were able to join us this year. We love to go during hurricane season because there is hardly anyone there.  Works out great as long as you don't mind a little rain every now and then.  I was seven months pregnant with Sophie so I had to ride a scooter.  VERY HUMBLING!  However, I felt great at the end of the day and I was very thankful for my scooter.  If you have never been to Disney, save your pennies!!!! It is worth every bit of it and I don't know how they do it but even adults become kids again.   Here are some pics of our vacation and as they say at Disney,  "Have a magical day!"