Being a Mom

Everybody always says you won't understand the love you feel for a child until you have a child. I think that is so true. I have never loved anyone the way that I love my daughter. I meet her needs above my own, I am patient with her even when I think I might loose it, I always have her best in mind. She tends to be my world as I am a stay at home mother. When I look at her I always think how did I have such a beautiful perfect little girl? I want to protect her from the world and its harms. I pray for her daily and I would give my life for her. For the first time in my life I feel like maybe I understand Gods love for us a little bit better. I really think he feels this way about us only on a more amazing scale that we can't possibly fully understand. Instead of being just willing to give his live he gave it. I think he looks at you and me and thinks what an amazing beautiful son or daughter I have. He wants the best for us and cries over out hurts. He always has our best in mind and never leaves us. No matter what we do he will always be there to help pick up the pieces and heal our hurts.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son."

Blog by Sophie

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Refining Fire

I have not blogged in a while. Things have been so busy! I love life though and am thankful we have so much going on! Some may know that a little over a year ago Tripp and I accepted a call to plant a church in South Florida. This may seem crazy to some maybe even to me sometimes, but it has been such an amazing experience. It has changed us forever already and we have not planted yet. I knew before we left that God would really put the pressure on to prepare us and make us ready to serve him. I am so proud to be going throught this amazing fire with my husband. WE are learning so much about eachother and more importantly about our God. HE IS AMAZING! He knocks me on my butt daily it seems like. There are times though that we go though growth that hurts. This growth is just as important if not more important than the rest. A verse I am clinging to lately is Prov. 3:5-8 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him ahd He will direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes ; fear the Lord and turn from evil. It will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones." I am just living by this verse right now. I just really don't understnad everything the Lord is doing, but I am definantely along for the ride! I can't wait to see what he has in store. Thanks to all of you who keep us in your prayers!!

High Chair Assembly

We went out and bought Sophie a high chair two days ago. She has been eating solid food now for around a month. We bought this really cute chair with animals and toys. We were soooo excited!! Most high chairs do not require assembly because they fold small enough to just be packaged folded. Not this one!! It was in like a hundred pieces!!! Tripp was going to put it together but he has been so busy with work at the school and with Mosaic that I dedcided to put it together myself. I must say the direction were simple and easy, but it ook me forever!! I have never experienced screws more difficult to screw!! I'm proud to say after amost an hour I did manage to assemble the chair! Yay! Sophie is really enjoying it and of course the food she gets to eat while in it!!

Trip To Ohio

Sophie and I recently traveled to see my grandparents her great granparents in Ohio. This was Sophies first time on a plane and the first time she met Nannie and Papa. Traveling by air with a baby was an intersting feat. Some people were wonderful and just admired how beautiful Sophie is while others were very intolerant and rude. Overall the experience was a success and I would do it again (but I would really like Tripp to be with me). Above is a picture of Sophie's first time on an airplane. She was wonderful! She slept and played the whole time. Not one little cry!!

My Papa and Cousin picked us up from the airport where we still had an hours drive to Marion, OH. The drive went quickly and we were delighted to see my Nannie and other cousin Kristen. While in Ohio Austin (my cousin) graduated from high school. I am so proud of him! He is a brilliant young musician who I hope to see really make it someday. Austin had a great party while we were there. Over a hundred of his freinds, family and teachers attended to celebrate his success! He will be attending Ohio State in the fall. This is a picture of him with Sophie.

My cousin Kristen surprised us all when she eloped right before we left on this trip. She has been married a little over a month now and we are very happy for her. She did great with Sophie and Sophie took to her very quickly. I think it may have something to do with the fact that Kristen had a little resemblance to me. Here she is with Sophie:

Overall the trip was great! I can't wait to go again and take Tripp with me so he can see where I vacationed all of my childhood. He really missed us and was very glad when we got back.

I hate days like this...

Today has been very eventful and challenging. I learned to deal with failure...you just ca n't win them all! But know that I have not given up and I will win eventully. I can tell you from experience that stress does not help the problem.
I had to juggle studying with having a child and I have to tell you I'm glad I didn't have a baby until I graduated college. It's impossible!! I had to take a test in Marianna, pack for Ohio, be a mother and wife, cook dinner and get in bed early because I have an early flight tomorrow. AAAAHHHHH! I need an assistant!!
Good news...Sophie rolled from her back to her stomach for the first time!! Yay!! Go Sophie!!

First Timer

So this is my first time blogging or having a blog. I am making this blog so that I can share our family happenings with friends and extended family. This week i will be flying for the first time with my four month old Sophie. I have flown many times and had no problems, but this time I will have to got through security with bottles, formula, and a huge diaper bag. This should be fun! Though the airport will be chanllenging I'm really excited for the trip. I am taking Sophie to meet my grandparents. I have not been to Ohio in years and really miss my grandparents. Ok, I'm officially finished with my first blog. Yay!