Words to Live By...

Just some words which came from the Reinhardt College Virtual Chapel today...
Definitely some words I NEEDED to read today!

Matthew 6:25, 33
Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, that you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear…But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Lucas's 2nd Birthday

Well I can't believe that Lucas will soon be turning 2 years old!! His birthday is December 4th, so it will be here before we know it. We will be having a party at the Children's Museum of Atlanta which should be great fun!! We took Lucas there over the summer and he loved it. I have created a photo montage to celebrate his second year of life. It is amazing to go back over all the old photos and see how much he has changed--even over the last 2 months alone!! I can't believe how much things have changed since this time last year!! Those of you who know me well remember I created a montage for his first birthday last year. The one I just finished for his 2nd year is below. At the very bottom, you'll find the one from last year!! Needless to say, I haven't slept much this week. I can hack away at this sort of project for hours!! But those of you who KNOW ME already know that as well!! Enjoy!!

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Here is the montage from his first Birthday!

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Fun in the Fall!!

Well, we had so much fun taking Lucas to the North Georgia Mountains this past weekend! We took him to the Pumpkin Patch as well as to the Apple Orchard. What a wonderful time we had. This year, Lucas is so much more animated and excited about new things. We made many special memories together, and I am continually amazed at how fast he is growing and changing everyday!! God has truly blessed our lives with this little one, and I am humbled by the honor I feel in just knowing and loving this little person...

After Bath Cookie Break

One Sunday evening I made fresh home-made cookies--a rare treat in our household these days since I took on this full-time job! Lucas LOVES cookies. That evening Justin gave him his evening bath, and tehn he came downstairs and had some cookies. What a special time that was!!! We also bought him his own "Lucas-size" table and chairs which sit in our kitchen. He uses that table to eat, have snacks, color in his coloring books, do puzzles, and play with his cars. He is a busy little man!!

Boy on the Farm

Last weekend we took Lucas to Cagle's Dairy Farm!! What a fun time we had. Lucas had so much fun playing on the toy tractors. This boy loves everything with wheels!! He is currently in LOVE with cars (including the Movie CARS). His loves also include trains (new obsession), police cars, school buses, and big trucks!! He is definitely all boy!!

Lucas is in a Music Video

Several months ago, Justin worked on a music video for Mark Schultz (a contemporary Christian Singer). He sang this song called "Everything to Me" which is a beautiful song about adoption. Well, at the beginning and ending of the video, the main character is looking at a picture of a baby. It is our Lucas!!! He is a celebrity!! Is is such a beautiful song!! You can see the video by following the lonk below!! If you are unable to click on the link, just cut and paste it into your browser window! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhqJYOYcnAU

Taking our "monkey" to Monkey Joe's

Well we ventured out to a place called Monkey Joe's which is a huge room with many many inflatable bouncy "thingies". It is basically an indoor playground which is lots of fun!!
Check out the website at: http://www.monkeyjoes.com/

Lucas had a blast!!! It was fun to get out and expend lots of pent-up energy!!