Bounce House!!

Bounce House Continued!!

Sweet Little Girl!!

I just wanted to share these pictures of my sweet little girl. Lacie is doing wonderful - she is growing up very quick. I can't believe she will be six in just about a month. Enjoy!!

Easter Pictures!!

Busy Busy!!

Hi everyone!! I have been a busy bee!! It has been Spring break this week, so no school. The kids were able to spend some time at Mammie and Grandpa Setser's this week. I had some much needed time to get some things accomplished. Matthew and I used the time alone to go on a date to the Olive Garden - yummy!! Well, tomorrow is Easter, so come back and view pictures. Have a nice day!!

Pretty Flowers!!

What a "pretty" surprise I received today - Matthew brought home a beautiful array of flowers for me - isn't that sweet. Also, after supper he washed the dishes - wow! that is what I said. Have a nice day!!

Count Your Blessings!!

"Count your blessings - name them one by one; Count your blessings - see what God hath done; Count your blessings - name them one by one; Count your many blessings - see what God hath done."

Hello! and thanks for stopping by today. I want to take a minute and tell you what a blessing Matthew and I had this past weekend. We had the opportunity to go home to Virginia/West Virginia. We spent the weekend with family and were able to see many old friends. It was very special to be with my whole family - it doesn't happen too often that my three sisters and two brother-in-laws are all together and my special little nephew M.J. (what a cutie pie). Family is a precious thing that we take for granted far too many times. I want to say thank you to my family for being so dear to me - I love you all. We also spent time with Matthew's parents and sister and her soon to be husband.

This weekend Matthew had the privilege to speak in Sunday School at our home church and also preach at his parent's church. It is always encouraging to see old friends and to see their faithfulness to church.

I challenge you today to stop a minute and think of the blessings of the Lord. We get too busy in our everyday life and sometimes forget how good God is. Psalms 34:8 "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good"

This is the Day!!

Psalms 118:24 "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."

What a beautiful day we are having in Knoxville, TN. Spring time is almost here - YEAH!! The sunshine is so refreshing - it reminds me of my Heavenly Father's goodness. Even through tests and tribulation we are reminded to always look to Him. A hymn song that has touched my heart over the last few months is "Day to Day." I am going to share to the second verse with you:

Every day the Lord Himself is near me
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear, and cheer me,
He whose name is Counselor and Pow'r.
The Protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
"As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure;"
This the pledge to me He made.

Please continue to pray for the French family as we seek God's face for direction. Here are a couple of pictures that I snapped on this sunny day!!

Rekindled Love!!

The couple's retreat was a wonderful blessing!! The meetings were all very good, but just being away for a couple of days with my wonderful husband made it GREAT - it was like a honeymoon!! Matthew and I were both challenged from the Bible on how to improve our marriage - just because you are married does not mean you have a marriage. Marriage takes work and a constant effort to make it happen. It was also very encouraging to be around other Christian couples and to see their love for each other. God is good and His mercies are new every morning!!