Jesus Calling?

    I've been reading a devotional book called "Jesus Calling" since September, and I gotta say it's one of the best little five minute devos I've ever done. I've never been a devotional type person. I was raised in church and have felt since young adulthood, "churched out". I mean we were there every time the doors were open and I have always known the right answers. Dane and I both struggle with that. We always know the right answers, but applying them to our lives is a different story. You know, the way we can become numb to certain things when exposed to them a lot. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying our parents were wrong in raising us this way at all! You know the saying, "going back to your roots", I believe this wholeheartedly. We will most likely go back to our roots. That's why it's so important to "root" our children with the right ideals.
     Back to the book..... Through this book the Lord has spoken to me the most audibly I've ever heard Him. It seems that every time I open this book and the scriptures that go along with it, even if it's a little sentence, there's something that I can apply to my life that very day. It never ceases to amaze me. See, that's how numb I had become to all things spiritual. I am surprised at even the minutest way He can speak to me. Actually, I seem to be more surprised at the little things than the big things. It's easy to see God in the sky that goes on as far as our eyes can see, but when He whispers, my selfish thoughts are too loud to hear Him. I have become so much more aware of Him in every hour of the day. Even in the little things that it would seem shouldn't matter to such a big God, but do, because they matter to me. In short, I have seen God's love for me. That has always been the toughest thing for me to see. His Love. If you haven't gotten this book, get it. It will change your perspective.

I'm Back (who knows for how long)

I'm going to try this blogging thing again. I love reading others blogs, plus it does help you journal your life. That said....

   Things are all girly-fied around here because we are expecting our little girl, Leila, in April. We are sooooo excited! I have loved picking out all the girl clothes and accessories. She is truly a well dressed child already. I am really looking forward to a different kind of relationship with her than I have with Hollis. I will say that I am also a little nervous about it too. You see moms and teenage girls fighting on the TV all the time. I have someone on my side who knows what He is doing though. So, I will prayerfully approach all things teenager when that comes. Stay tuned to meet Leila.
     Hollis will be turning 2 in April also. Actually, my due date is April 23 and Hollis' birthday is April 29. Almost exactly 2 years apart! I know what you're thinking..... it was not planned that way. God has a perfect plan and this was it. I think that 2 years between them is great. My sister and I are and we've always gotten along great.
     So, now on to bragging mom time. My baby boy is so smart. Yes, I know, every mom thinks this, but people actually tell me EVERY day how smart and charming he is. He is not even 2. Here is a list of his skills:

• He is potty trained. Still wearing a diaper at night and nap time.
• He can recognize most of the alphabet.
• He can recognize numbers from 1 to 10. He knows about numbers up to 20 or so.
• He is so expressive. He really knows how to work voice inflections.
• He is very funny. Dane says he's like a cartoon sometimes.
• He's my little lovin' boy. That boy loves affection!
• His communication skills are out of this world! He can even communicate with strangers and they will know what he's talking about.
• He is very observant, he notices everything!
• He's our little negotiator. He'll try to talk his way into everything. (This one you have to see to believe, because it's crazy. He's going to be a lawyer or something.) 
• All in all, he's genius. ;)

     Thanks for tuning into brag fest. I could go on and on.