Ollie's first trip to the beach

We went to the beach last week and Ollie had a great time! He loves to swim in the pool. He just kicks his legs. He was not crazy about the ocean but I don't blame him, I don't like salt water mixed with sand in my face either. Here are some pictures, enjoy.

Jeff and Ollie in the pool.Ollie at the beach
Seeing how he will like the water, He lasted about 2 minutes.
Ollie's sweet friend Leslie reading him a book.
Chris and Natalie playing on the floor with the O man.

Ollie is 6 months Old

The 3rd time is the charm

Well, after two unsuccessful attempts to have Ollie dedicated. We were finally able to this past Sunday. He was so sweet, but wanted to talk the whole time. We don't have any great pictures, but here are a few. Enjoy.

A prayer for Meme

My Meme is having hip replacement surgery today. While it is a farely common surgery, she will have a long recovery. If you have a minute today please say a prayer for her healing. I love you Meme.

Thanks so much to Jennisa for making my blog look so nice!!!

Father's Day

Today is Father's Day and in our church service our Pastor talked about the attributes a Dad should have. He used 1 Cor. 13, which is usually used in weddings; but it is also fitting for parents as well.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails.
As Pastor Alan was talking, I thought of my Dad. He has really been the father Christ called him to be. He is always patient and kind, he isn't envious or proud, he isn't rude or self-seeking. You get my point. He always encouraged Laurie and I, we have never felt like he was anything but pleased with us. Of course we got in trouble, but only when we needed to; and He always finished the punishment with an "I love you." Daddy showed Laurie and I a great reflection of Christ's love. He also loves our Mom with that same love. They have taught us what a true marriage of God is supposed to be. Jeff and I hope and pray our kids will say the same about us. Dad, a lot of who I am today has been shaped by watching you and how you love our family! Thanks Dad for loving us but also for loving Christ first! Of course all these words can be said about my Mama too. I love you both so much!!!


To Jeff on his first Father's day: You are an amazing Husband and Father. Again, I feel like you too are a reflection of Christ's love. Thank you for parenting with me. Thank you for loving me and Ollie like Christ loves the Church. I remember when we first were talking about having kids and you were worried that you might not be a good Father. Words can't express how amazing you are with our son. He lights up when you come home from work, or when you call on the phone. He knows his Daddy loves him. I look forward to so many more Father's days with you.

I love you!!!

6 month pictures

We had our friend Michelle McCollough take some pictures of Ollie in downtown Prattville, I think they are great!!! Here are a few. I will put more up later.

I just got back from a week in Pigeon Forge with my family. We had a great time. Ollie went swimming for the first time and he loved it. Thanks Mama and Daddy for a great trip. WE love you.

Sister and Me!
Fun times swimming
Ollie says I am a star!
Nana, Pappy and Ollie

Silly boys
The boys and their Nana

Ephesians 3: 18-19
"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

Do you ever read scripture and the Holy Spirit jumps out at you. I hope so, I do think reading scripture should be like that, but I have to say sometimes when reading, I am just reading and not trying to soak up the knowledge of Christ.
Today these verses really hit me. Having Ollie has really renewed my prayer life. I love holding him in my arms and praying the Lord's blessings on him. The most important thing to Jeff and I is that Ollie be rooted and established in Christ. I want him to be filled with the measure of all the fullness of God. I want time to know Christ and pour out his love to everyone he meets. I want him to know the depth of Christ's love for him.

I love Ollie because Christ first loved me! Thank you Lord for calling me to you!

Ollie is 6 months Old

It is hard to believe my little boy is half a year old. He has grown so much in his 6 months of life. We went to the doctor yesterday and he is 18lbs. and 27 1/2 in long. He is eating all kinds of foods now. He doesn't really like green vegs but I make him each them anyway. He loves apples and carrots though. He is a very happy baby, who is very nice to his parents and sleeps for 12 hours at night. I hope all future children will be this good to us.

I have a wonderful Sister

I am not sure if I say it enough. But I have the best sister in the whole world.

Many of you know she is my best friend. We are really funny together. I think we talk on the phone about 3 or 4 times a day. We tell each other everything. I always call her to complain, laugh, and cry. I look to her for advice about marriage, friendship, raising our Sons. She always encourages me and lifts me up. Well that is until we see each other face to face. She lives in Huntsville so we see each other about once a month or so. And when we get together we are in high school again, fighting over everything. We joke about how we can only be phone best friends.

Anyway I just wanted to take a minute and say Thanks to a great Sister I love you Laurie!!