Lessons From the Summer

A Good and Perfect Gift
Jason took some new pictures of Ella Charles for us all to enjoy. I just cannot believe how beautiful she is! She continues to amaze everyone with her strength and how well she has done, but we know that she has a perfect Creator who is capable of providing her every need! She is back to her original birth weight (good news) and has been moved to level two (very good)!! Carrie was discharged Monday and is doing well too. Her blood pressure remains high but they are hopeful they can find meds that will help her better when she stops nursing. Ok, so here are the pictures. This is Jason's hand and finger in these to give us an idea of her size.

Let It Begin With Me
So, I've had the same thing hitting me in the face at every turn lately!! God does that with me sometimes. I'm sure the main reason is because I don't listen very well and my obediance is much too often not immediate. Lately, I have been flooded with the idea that I have only as much of God in my life as I want and that really convicts me in so many ways. For so long I thought of the Christian life as a decision you made and then it was done. Yes, you could grow more if you prayed and read your Bible and had Godly friends, but it was pretty much a one time deal and you got all of God and that was it. I have come to realize over the last several years that the Christian life

One More Picture...
Here is our latest picture of Ella Charles. The whole time she's here Jason and Carrie and the grandparents are the only ones who can see her!!! That's going to kill me but I guess pictures will do. Look at this head full of hair and those tiny fingers! Precious!

Ella Charles
We are so excited to have the latest addition to our family!! Ella Charles weighed 2 lbs. 11 oz and was 15 inches long. Here are some pictures Jason took. He's the only one who can see her right now (and Carrie when she's able to), but the grandparents should be able to see her soon. Here are her first pictures that Jay took. She's so beautiful!! Is it just me or does she look bigger than 3 lbs. and really healthy!! We are so happy and thankful for the good gifts God gives!! Carrie and Ella are both doing well. Enjoy the pictures!

The Train Conductor and Thomas
I took Jack to Leigh Anne Ralls today for her Halloween special to get his picture made in his costume. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pictures!! It is amazing what a talented person can do in about 20 minutes!! She's doing this again tommorrow from 2-5 so get your kids there. You don't want to miss this great deal!! You can check out the details at her blog or website at http://www.nanabellart.com/ or her blog is under my favorites list!!Thanks so much Leigh Anne!! Love the pictures of my little train conductor! You've really captured a special time for us while Jack is so amazed with his trains!