I wondered how well Callie and Ashtyn would get along. Callie has always had somewhat of a "love-hate" relationship with her little sister. On the one hand, Callie was BEYOND excited at the thought of having her very own baby at her house ALL the time...but, when that tiny little baby started moving in on her "territory," well Callie wasn't too sure about all of that.
Overall, Callie has adjusted well to having a sibling. She has enjoyed getting to help with her baby sis, and especially loves getting to hold her and give her a bottle. Callie is extremely concerned about Ashtyn, not wanting her to get hurt at all. In fact, Callie cries if she thinks that Ash is hurt. Of course, there are other times that Callie won't hesitate to knock her sis out of the way or take away a toy...
But tonight, Callie was playing a lot more with Ashtyn. She was giving her hugs and kisses. And then, when Trey came in to get Ash ready for bed, Callie asked "Can I play with Ashtyn just 5 more minutes?" :)
That has to be one of the most precious things for a parent to witness!
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Christmas Angels...
So...there is this album. An album that pretty much means CHRISTMAS to me. As a little girl I can remember listening to it on an old record, and then my parents recorded it onto a cassette. Then, when I was in high school I searched every store to try and find it...I finally ended up ordering it online. It was the only place I found it.
The album is...Roger Whittaker. I'm sure nobody else has ever heard of Roger Whittaker, especially not a Christmas album that he made a LONG time ago. His album is not filled with "traditional" Christmas songs, they are original...they are special. At least, they are special to ME.
There is not a single memory I have of Christmas without this music as the background. Listening to the first notes of the first song literally gives me chills. It's amazing that one album could bring back memories of EVERY Christmas.
It is always my choice to listen to when I am wrapping Christmas presents or addressing Christmas cards. And, one of the songs was the first one Callie heard, on our way home from the hospital after her birth! It's hard to believe, but Trey has learned to enjoy this music as much as I do.
There is one song on this album that is particularly special to me...I can remember being little and my mom telling me how much the song meant to her. And that when she heard it, she always thought of her children and how much she loved us and Christmas time. I can remember wrapping presents when I was in high school, listening to it and imagining having children of my own one day...
I also remember listening to it the Christmas after we lost our first baby, and were waiting for our little blessings to come. And, now that I have my own children, this song is even more special. It has even more meaning to me. I've listened to it several times already this year, but as I was listening to it yesterday...I was overwhelemed with how blessed I am with my TINY ANGELS:)
"Tiny Angels" by Roger Whittaker
Tiny angels - Christmas angels try to sleep.
Don't let Santa hear the sounds of little feet.
Now it's time to close your eyes and drift away,
Until you wake tomorrow and it's Christmas day.
Tiny angels - I have heard you every night.
Whispering with bright eyes shining in the light.
Daddy, when is it Christmas - will it soon be here?
Well my darlings, it's very, very near.
As near as you my angels - since you came to me.
Now Christmas day and every day is the same to me.
The only gifts that I could want are you, my darlings.
Tiny angels - Christmas angels sleeping tight.
May Santa bring you all the gifts you want tonight?
And some day when you have tiny angels too,
I hope you find the joy I found in you.
You changed the world, my angels - when you came to me.
Now Christmas day and every day is the same to me.
The only gifts that I could want are you.
Tiny angels - Christmas angels try to sleep.
Don't let Santa hear the sounds of little feet.
Now it's time to close your eyes and drift away,
Until you wake tomorrow and it's Christmas day.
The album is...Roger Whittaker. I'm sure nobody else has ever heard of Roger Whittaker, especially not a Christmas album that he made a LONG time ago. His album is not filled with "traditional" Christmas songs, they are original...they are special. At least, they are special to ME.
There is not a single memory I have of Christmas without this music as the background. Listening to the first notes of the first song literally gives me chills. It's amazing that one album could bring back memories of EVERY Christmas.
It is always my choice to listen to when I am wrapping Christmas presents or addressing Christmas cards. And, one of the songs was the first one Callie heard, on our way home from the hospital after her birth! It's hard to believe, but Trey has learned to enjoy this music as much as I do.
There is one song on this album that is particularly special to me...I can remember being little and my mom telling me how much the song meant to her. And that when she heard it, she always thought of her children and how much she loved us and Christmas time. I can remember wrapping presents when I was in high school, listening to it and imagining having children of my own one day...
I also remember listening to it the Christmas after we lost our first baby, and were waiting for our little blessings to come. And, now that I have my own children, this song is even more special. It has even more meaning to me. I've listened to it several times already this year, but as I was listening to it yesterday...I was overwhelemed with how blessed I am with my TINY ANGELS:)
"Tiny Angels" by Roger Whittaker
Tiny angels - Christmas angels try to sleep.
Don't let Santa hear the sounds of little feet.
Now it's time to close your eyes and drift away,
Until you wake tomorrow and it's Christmas day.
Tiny angels - I have heard you every night.
Whispering with bright eyes shining in the light.
Daddy, when is it Christmas - will it soon be here?
Well my darlings, it's very, very near.
As near as you my angels - since you came to me.
Now Christmas day and every day is the same to me.
The only gifts that I could want are you, my darlings.
Tiny angels - Christmas angels sleeping tight.
May Santa bring you all the gifts you want tonight?
And some day when you have tiny angels too,
I hope you find the joy I found in you.
You changed the world, my angels - when you came to me.
Now Christmas day and every day is the same to me.
The only gifts that I could want are you.
Tiny angels - Christmas angels try to sleep.
Don't let Santa hear the sounds of little feet.
Now it's time to close your eyes and drift away,
Until you wake tomorrow and it's Christmas day.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Thankful Tuesday & Thursday
So, last week was so busy with the actual Thanksgiving holiday that I didn't have time for blogging! We left to go to Princeton to visit with Trey's family last Tuesday and were there through Thanksgiving night. We had a great time, visiting with family and seeing friends at Northside on Wednesday night. On Thanksgiving day we watched the Macy's Parade as we always do, and then had lunch with Trey's family. That night we drove to Robinson to visit with my parents. Trey had quite an experience with his first "Black Friday" and then the rest of the day we just relaxed and then had a wonderful dinner! My brother in law and the triplets came over and all the cousins had a great time together (my sister was still recovering from food poisioning). So, I am thankful that we had a wonderful holiday with family with safe travels!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Today I am thankful for our new church, Batesville Baptist! We have only been here a few months, but we have already been so blessed by the people in our church family. It is evident that this is the place God has for us, and I am looking forward to many years of service here!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Thankful Tuesday
Today I want to say that I am so thankful for my HUSBAND! It's funny because Trey is probably nothing like what I pictured my husband to be like...in fact in many ways he and I are total opposities! But, I guess that's why God is such a good "matchmaker." He knew exactly what and WHO I needed:) I can't imagine life without this guy...Love you!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Today is a very special day to me...November 11. It's Veterans Day, and growing up my dad and I would have "Hannah-Daddy day" every year on Veteran's Day. We would go Christmas shopping and just have some special time together, and it was a tradition that I looked forward to. But there is another November 11th event that will forever stand out in my mind as well...November 11, 2005. It was the day that my first baby went to heaven.
I can remember each feeling and emotion as if I were experiencing them for the first time. The utter devastation I felt when I found out that the baby I had been carrying for 3 months, no longer had a heartbeat. My arms still ache to hold that baby...that I will one day get to hold in heaven.
Five years have passed and although I will say it DID get easier, it's never forgotten. It has completely influenced me and changed me forever. Five years ago I wondered if I would ever have a child to hold, and to raise... I am so unbelievably thankful for the two daughters that God has blessed me with! I don't take one second for granted.
It's funny though, even after all this time I will have moments when I look at my girls both riding in the backseat of the car, or playing together and can't help but think "one is missing."
I will never forget my first child...and I will never forget what a blessing God has given me in these two girls. I am so thankful He has entrusted me with them:)
I can remember each feeling and emotion as if I were experiencing them for the first time. The utter devastation I felt when I found out that the baby I had been carrying for 3 months, no longer had a heartbeat. My arms still ache to hold that baby...that I will one day get to hold in heaven.
Five years have passed and although I will say it DID get easier, it's never forgotten. It has completely influenced me and changed me forever. Five years ago I wondered if I would ever have a child to hold, and to raise... I am so unbelievably thankful for the two daughters that God has blessed me with! I don't take one second for granted.
It's funny though, even after all this time I will have moments when I look at my girls both riding in the backseat of the car, or playing together and can't help but think "one is missing."
I will never forget my first child...and I will never forget what a blessing God has given me in these two girls. I am so thankful He has entrusted me with them:)
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thankful Tuesday
I know that Veterans Day is in a couple days...but I am thankful for our soldiers. Both past and present. Especially, my favorite veteran is my dad. He fought in the Vietnam War in the army, and he is definetly my HERO:)
A picture of me and my dad
A picture of me and my dad
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