At playgroup with her boyfriends Corban and Will. She claims them both..other girls..keep away!
All dressed up for Santa!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Dress Up
Aggies beat TU!! Whoop!! Yea for a new coach!
At playgroup with her boyfriends Corban and Will. She claims them both..other girls..keep away!
All dressed up for Santa!
At playgroup with her boyfriends Corban and Will. She claims them both..other girls..keep away!
All dressed up for Santa!
Saturday, November 24, 2007
So Much To Be Thankful For!
It was such a great Thanksgiving this year...twice! We enjoyed getting to spend time with both sides of the family. Our waist lines are noticing 2 Thanksgivings too!!
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
My list of thanks is continual...but here is a few:
1 - Our relationship with the Lord. Coming to know Him at a young age and the peace, direction, and purpose His relationship brings.
2 - My amazing husband!!!! He is so kind, filled with faith, loving, and the best daddy Brynne could ever ask for!
3 - The sweetest and cutest little girl in the world. Beau and I often play on the floor with her and say to each other - "This is it. This is absolutely the best time of our life." We love getting to watch her grow and learn. It is amazing to witness our little miracle daily.
4 - A loving family!! Our cup overflows. We have a new addition coming this March!! A new niece!! We are so thankful Brynne will have a cousin close in age right down the street to grow up with!
5 - Amazing friends, church, and small group. We have great friends from each stage of our lives that have continued on. We are especially greatful for our present stage and the amazing friends we have met through church that are in the same stage of life.
The list goes on and on...if you're reading this...we're thankful for you!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Smile it Up!
Brynne knows how to "turn on" the cuteness these days! It takes me double what it should to grocery shop because she wants to say "hi" and get a "she's cute" response from every person we walk by! She bats those big blues and says "daddy" to melt her father's heart every day. She quickly figured out how much others love her big open mouth kisses...she plants 'em on boys in the nursery all the time!
She is so close to walking - she pushes her rolling toys around everywhere and walks between mommy and daddy with one hand. She took one step yesterday on her own before she fell. She's so close to cutting lose...not sure we're ready yet!
My good friend Tonya from PT school got married a few weekends ago so we call had a reunion - it was a blast!
She is so close to walking - she pushes her rolling toys around everywhere and walks between mommy and daddy with one hand. She took one step yesterday on her own before she fell. She's so close to cutting lose...not sure we're ready yet!
My good friend Tonya from PT school got married a few weekends ago so we call had a reunion - it was a blast!
Monday, November 05, 2007
Walk in Humility
Those who walk in pride, He is able to humble - Daniel 4:37
Pride is:
The first to blame others
The first to tell us why we're right
The first to hurt others in response to our hurt
The first to hide our sin
The first to say we already know the answer
The first to steal God's glory
Pride so easily creeps up in different areas of our lives. Whether or not we seek His Truth and transparency in all areas is our choice. Scripture tells us He will not allow us to be tempted without a way out. This scripture is highly misquoted today as "He won't give you more than YOU can handle." This could not be more false. God gives us trials that are more than we can handle so we'll run to Him, seek His will, and bow a knee. Learning these truths is never easy, and at times painful. As much as I protest them, I thank God for the times of difficulty because they are what sharpen, teach, and mold us into servants more like Him.
I love that God promises us that the Word will transform us...each time! The same stories I have read over and over, come at me with a whole new angle and lesson when I lay pride aside and pray for clarity.
This is my prayer for you friends - that you would pray for purity and allow Christ to show you the areas of pride where He as not been allowed in. That "you would not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing, and perfect will."
Pride is:
The first to blame others
The first to tell us why we're right
The first to hurt others in response to our hurt
The first to hide our sin
The first to say we already know the answer
The first to steal God's glory
Pride so easily creeps up in different areas of our lives. Whether or not we seek His Truth and transparency in all areas is our choice. Scripture tells us He will not allow us to be tempted without a way out. This scripture is highly misquoted today as "He won't give you more than YOU can handle." This could not be more false. God gives us trials that are more than we can handle so we'll run to Him, seek His will, and bow a knee. Learning these truths is never easy, and at times painful. As much as I protest them, I thank God for the times of difficulty because they are what sharpen, teach, and mold us into servants more like Him.
I love that God promises us that the Word will transform us...each time! The same stories I have read over and over, come at me with a whole new angle and lesson when I lay pride aside and pray for clarity.
This is my prayer for you friends - that you would pray for purity and allow Christ to show you the areas of pride where He as not been allowed in. That "you would not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing, and perfect will."
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Fall is here!
Fall is here, from pumpkin patches to trick or treat!
Brynne was tweety bird for halloween, but I had to at least try my old halloween costume on her! The bunny ears crack me up! Nemo made this back in the day.
Check out the tweety tail..it's the best part!
Beau and I took Brynne to the Frisco Fun Run. We bundled her up good..it was cold! Brynne liked to laugh at Daddy..who we almost had to carry off in a stretcher. "Fun and Run should not be in the same sentence." - Beau Schmidt :o)
Helping mom out with laundry
I met some friends from growing up in Baltimore for the weekend and we had a blast. We went to NYC for the day, and here we are in Central Park.
Brynne was tweety bird for halloween, but I had to at least try my old halloween costume on her! The bunny ears crack me up! Nemo made this back in the day.
Check out the tweety tail..it's the best part!
Beau and I took Brynne to the Frisco Fun Run. We bundled her up good..it was cold! Brynne liked to laugh at Daddy..who we almost had to carry off in a stretcher. "Fun and Run should not be in the same sentence." - Beau Schmidt :o)
Helping mom out with laundry
I met some friends from growing up in Baltimore for the weekend and we had a blast. We went to NYC for the day, and here we are in Central Park.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Celebrate Good Times
Mom's surgery went very well! The surgeon reported that he was able to get all of the visible tumor out, and they sent it off to a research lab to test it against different chemos to find one that will work for mom specifically. So the next step would be one more round of chemo once they find an effective type. Brynne and I got to go to Houston to surprise her, and we had a great time visiting her in the hospital.
After the dr. came out of surgery to report it went great, dad and I slipped down to get some lunch. On our way, we saw this amazing statue of Jesus standing with His hand on a woman knelt before Him, with the following scripture below it:
Matthew 14:14 - "He had compassion on them, and they were healed." We both stopped in our tracks, and gave praise with tears in our eyes. He is too good. Mom got not just a second, but a fourth chance. May we never forget that or take His grace for granted.
The following weekend, Brynne and I headed to Corpus to visit Amy - a trip we have had planned for forever! Brynne got to experience the beach for the first time...and loved it!
Introduction to the Ocean
I Love it!
What is this stuff?
Yuck! Tastes a little gritty. Sometimes I'm too fast for mommy, but not for my own good!
Brynne & AnnMarie
Enjoying the View...the Bathing Beauty that I am!
Amy introduced me to the deeper waters!
I'm a fan!
After the dr. came out of surgery to report it went great, dad and I slipped down to get some lunch. On our way, we saw this amazing statue of Jesus standing with His hand on a woman knelt before Him, with the following scripture below it:
Matthew 14:14 - "He had compassion on them, and they were healed." We both stopped in our tracks, and gave praise with tears in our eyes. He is too good. Mom got not just a second, but a fourth chance. May we never forget that or take His grace for granted.
The following weekend, Brynne and I headed to Corpus to visit Amy - a trip we have had planned for forever! Brynne got to experience the beach for the first time...and loved it!
Introduction to the Ocean
I Love it!
What is this stuff?
Yuck! Tastes a little gritty. Sometimes I'm too fast for mommy, but not for my own good!
Brynne & AnnMarie
Enjoying the View...the Bathing Beauty that I am!
Amy introduced me to the deeper waters!
I'm a fan!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Walk for the Whisper
This morning was Walk for the Whisper in Grapevine. Brynne and I really enjoyed it, and a few friends came out to jog the 5K with us. Donations will continue to be taken for awhile to support research for ovarian cancer. It was so great to see so many proactive people - trying to help find a cure, staying up with the research, and most important, praying for their family members!
Big thanks to Steve for pushing the jogging stroller for me!
You gotta laugh at this guy in his blue tights!! These are the faithful runners!
Brynne was pooped! It's hard work riding in that stroller and checking out all the action!
Big thanks to Steve for pushing the jogging stroller for me!
You gotta laugh at this guy in his blue tights!! These are the faithful runners!
Brynne was pooped! It's hard work riding in that stroller and checking out all the action!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Running for the Whisper
In support of my mom and in hope of finding a cure for ovarian cancer, I'm running the Walk for the Whisper this weekend. You can click the link to donate for a cure. Pictures to follow!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Come On Aggies!!
Maybe it's because we haven't gotten our Aggie gear on yet...so today we decided to pull it out. Ha! Don't get my husband started on the coaching strategy!
Aggies - can you really look into this little girl's eyes and let her down again? Maybe manipulation will work.
OK mom - I've had enough of this!
Aggies - can you really look into this little girl's eyes and let her down again? Maybe manipulation will work.
OK mom - I've had enough of this!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Bold Faith
God is faithful! So many have been praying boldly for mom to get surgery, and the doctors approved her yesterday to have surgery October 3rd! He is powerful and wants us to BELIEVE when we pray, and to pray BOLDLY!! Forgive us for all the times we pray without faith or don't believe in Your power. We were beginning to give up...but He hadn't!
Thanks God!
"..yet because of the man's boldness, he will get up and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you..."
Thanks God!
"..yet because of the man's boldness, he will get up and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you..."
Monday, September 17, 2007
Go Wolverines!
Daddy is in football season now - so we dress up in our orange and navy on fridays and head to the games! The kids you see below are all a few weeks apart. 3 of us coaches' wives sat together at the games last year, all about to "pop," talking about how different it would be this year when we all had little kiddos! Here we are....and yes, it's crazy!!!
This is Brynne with her uncle Brad at the game. Uncle Brad and Aunt Emily are bringing Brynne a cousin into the world!! (ETA - 3/31/08)
Go Wakeland Wolverines!! Go Daddy!
Brynne turned 9 months on friday! How come pregnancy seems forever, yet it seems not long ago at all that she was born? She is SO fun right now...every day I say is my favorite day so far.
This is Brynne with her uncle Brad at the game. Uncle Brad and Aunt Emily are bringing Brynne a cousin into the world!! (ETA - 3/31/08)
Go Wakeland Wolverines!! Go Daddy!
Brynne turned 9 months on friday! How come pregnancy seems forever, yet it seems not long ago at all that she was born? She is SO fun right now...every day I say is my favorite day so far.
Fun with friends
All the girls strike a pose!
This last weekend was my friend Tonya's bachelorette party in Austin. There are 8 of us girlfriends who became very close after spending all day together for 3 years in graduate school. Tonya and 2 of the girls went sky diving, while the rest of us kept our feet firmly planted on the ground!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Mom and Loving It
Please visit Mom and Loving it Ministries!
They are coming to our church October 13th, and the more moms that attend the better! If you go to a church in the Frisco area, spread the word and let us know if you want to buy tickets. The have traveled all over speaking and they have a great book..check them out!
They are coming to our church October 13th, and the more moms that attend the better! If you go to a church in the Frisco area, spread the word and let us know if you want to buy tickets. The have traveled all over speaking and they have a great book..check them out!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Update
Thanks so much for the encouragement and prayers friends! Before I update, I'd like you to offer a word of encouragement to a girl in need. You can read her story at:
http://mommydotcom.blogspot.com/
Mom was waiting for a PET scan result, which actually came out the way the surgeon wanted it to, but she still denied her surgery. Now mom is searching for new options - please pray for her guidance with that.
In the meantime, Brynne had a blast with her grandma 2 weekends ago, and a blast with the Allen family this last weekend. Happy Grandparents Day!
Brynne with her Nemo
Brynne with her Nemo & Pops
Beau & Ann Marie
On a side and more serious note, there is a fabulous mission group Living Proof Ministries is encouraging support for called Mission Feeding...check it out!
http://mommydotcom.blogspot.com/
Mom was waiting for a PET scan result, which actually came out the way the surgeon wanted it to, but she still denied her surgery. Now mom is searching for new options - please pray for her guidance with that.
In the meantime, Brynne had a blast with her grandma 2 weekends ago, and a blast with the Allen family this last weekend. Happy Grandparents Day!
Brynne with her Nemo
Brynne with her Nemo & Pops
Beau & Ann Marie
On a side and more serious note, there is a fabulous mission group Living Proof Ministries is encouraging support for called Mission Feeding...check it out!
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