Youth Girls Alnighter!

Well...they actually did eventually go to sleep! haha I was excited but thinking

I was completely insane to be doing a all nighter with the Youth girls,

but it ended up going well. I was a little discouraged about some that didn't

come, but God knew who needed to be there.

So...with that being said here are a few pictures....

Jessica, Sam, Emily & Melissa after they made their hats.

Encouragement Pages time...

Sammy and her baby Casey!

Daddy and Cherish came by in the morning.

Cherish loved the doggies! She was completely amazed by them.

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...the night included gourmet Dinner (AMAZING-thanks Jeff Rogers), Princess session with a cute hat activity where they decorated theirs with things that represented who they were, Encouragement Pages (that Pam did an awesome job on-thanks), Prayer session (thanks Bethie) where they got a journal and prayed for and wrote to their future mate, Purity session (thanks La La Beff), Purpose session where they received gifts and we did a fun little cup illustration-

it doesn't matter what we/our cups look like on the outside...

but who fills us up...Jesus, & we had more food!

They decided they were all too tired to watch the movie...so we went to bed!

I think it went pretty good-Thank You LORD...it's ALL about you!

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Something NEW!

Cherish LOVES food...as does the rest of her family!
-she definitely gets that honestly.
Here is her latest adventure...Sweet Peas.
She liked that she could pick them up and eat them on her own!

Happy Mother's Day!

I am so blessed to be the mother of the two most precious children in the world. (I know you other mothers of course would have to disagree...but at least you know where I'm coming from.)

My Sweet Chastity. Oh there is no better word to describe her. She has one of the sweetest and kindest spirits I have ever seen in a child. She is tenderhearted, caring so much for and about others. At the most unexpected moment she will say something to someone she cares about to show her thoughtfulness. And the thing that I love most about it is she is completely genuine. Kids say what their little minds and hearts are truly feeling. So I know she has this tenderness about her honestly. She is extremely smart for her age too and a wonderful big sister! -Cherish loves her too death. Chas will often tell us (because I'm constantly saying it) that "she is growing up toooo fast!"--and she sure is. Everyday she seems to be taller and doing something else (she has to stay busy!) that I have to remind myself she is still my baby. I just thank the Lord for this moment I have while she is still little!

Mommy's Snuggle Bug--Chastity Denise!

Then my darling Cherish. Oh I could just squeeze her to pieces if it wouldn't hurt her. I love her determination I see in her already. She does have patience (with Chas...bless her heart) but I don't know how long that will last. I have this funny feeling she is going to be holding her own very soon! She is also going to be my climber. Most of the time Cherish wants to do her own thing and have her own space, but she melts me because when she is ready to cuddle...she will with Mommy! It seems with the second baby...time flies faster. Cherish is already pulling up and walking around things, climbing over and on low things, has 6 teeth with 2 more on the way, is saying a few things...Mama is rare, but she did say it once for me on Mother's Day!!! and she laughs all the time (especially at Chas). She is such a Happy Smiley Baby. We are incredibly blessed!

Mommy's adorable Cuddle Bug--Cherish Daisy!

Then there is my Laura Beth... if I had to choose one person for my girls to be like as they grow up it would be our precious Laura Beth. Not only is she absolutely beautiful on the outside...she is gorgeous on the inside, and that is what matters most! She has a love for the Lord that stands out among most others her age. LB has true character and integrity, and I thank the Lord for blessing me and my girls with her in our lives!

Addy's Birthday!

Our friend's, the Rosenbalm's, little girl, Addyson Grace, just turned 2!

Chastity had a blast at her little buddy's party...

We love you sweet Addy!!!

Happy Birthday Precious!

Our Princess'

Chas fixed Cherish and her up with their Princess Tieras. (Notice Cherish's:) My Sweet Princess'
"Okay Sissy enough of all this...Igot stuff to do."-says Cherish.
Oh...and their CRAZY Daddy!!! Oh how I love that Man! Chas actually took this picture...

"I am a PRINCESS because my FATHER is the KING of Kings!"

...that is the quote we pray our girls live their lives by.

Please pray with us for them to ask Jesus in their hearts

(even the moment they understand), and that they

"Love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind & strength." -Mark 12:30

"THE" New Pink Booster Seat

Can you tell Chas is thrilled? This was a total suprise to her and

we love to see the delight in our children's eyes...what can I say?
She even had to put her pink skirt on to "MATCH" her new seat.

(Mommy taught her well:)

Then she was so happy, she even let Cherish try it out! Well kinda...

either way, everyone was happy!

Chastity can write her Letters!

The girls are growing up way too fast. Chastity had her little friend Hannah over on Tuesday morning and they were writting together. Every since then Chas has been learning to write her letters eagerly. Here are the pictures from the very first page she started writting her A's. I was very impressed with how good she did for her first time ever working on it. See what you think... (she thrives off of encouragment and affirmation! We are beyond proud of her!!!) Looks like she is going to be a good student. She will get that definetly from her Daddy! I think she also has a touch of his perfectionism too...LOL! I love them too death!

Momma loves her Chas!

Nothing like sweet lovin's from my girls!!!
Chas and Mommy Cheesing BIG!!! How cute is my adorable girl!!!! What Joy she brings to our lives. Thank you LORD for my precious girls!

What's Cherish Doing Now?

Well Cherish pulls up on everything now...here are some cute pictures of her new adventures... "There is no stopping me now!!!"
"I can get around and do fun stuff now...and I'm happy!!!!"

"Mom says it's time to start trying new things..."

"...I'm not too thrilled about chicken! This is my first taste...what do you think I think about this? YUCKY STUFF...Mom give me something good! Those cookies and M & M's and Jelly Bellys Sissy gets sounds good to me...LOL!" -Mom says NOT YET Grandparents! ;) bummer dude!

Family Day at the Aquarium

Clay took off today and took his three girls to Chattanooga's Aquarium. It was a blast to get away with just the four of us together!

"Oh...this is going to be so much fun!" The look of pure excitement!

The girls and Mommy's favorite part of the entire Aquarium was the Butterfly Garden. I loved watching amazement and joy flash in the girls eyes as a butterfly would flutter close by.

We even got one to get and stay on Chas' shirt and she LOVED this!!!! She gave it a ride everywhere- she said!

After she got used to him being on there she was nothing but cheesing and showing off! I love this one!

Daddy and Smiley Cherish...loving every minute of it!

The new exhibit there is "Happy Feet" -the Penguins Rock! As most of you know Chas loves Mumble, Happy Feet- and she finally got to meet him...as you can see excitement in her greeting her new friend!

Chas with the Baby Mumble and his Mommy :)

Sister's Loving Lovin's!!!!

Chas in the Aquarium, with Nemo and Dori...her other favorites!

"This is fun...but is it nap time yet Mom?"

Chastity liked the Sea Horseys!!!