Seven Years of Sweetness

 June 15, 2011 ushered in the 7th birthday of my firstborn! I can't even begin to tell you what a joy this girl is to my heart, and how often God uses her sweet spirit and her strong conscience to convict me of wrong attitudes in my own heart. Davina Grace, "Beloved Grace", is our precocious, serious minded firstborn - and she has brought so much growth, learning, and laughter to this home of ours!
 Countless times I am overwhelmed with God's mercy in giving us a firstborn daughter whose heart is so desirous to be joined to ours. Please pray for this mommy... I struggle at times to be open and genuine with my children, and I realize how deeply important it is that I open myself up to develop a full and sweet relationship with them.

My Beautiful Birthday Girl

Sand Castle Cake

Miss Anna Verity

Sister Sweetness

Grandaddy and Grandmommy

On Thursday, we took advantage of the family pass program that Zoo Atlanta is doing with the Georgia Library. We met up with some dear friends and family and thoroughly enjoyed watching the kids experience the zoo for the first time!

Kangaroo on steroids?

Mr. B :)

Miss Hannah

Watching Intently

Andrew and Stephanie

A Girl and her Daddy

Komodo Dragon

Mr. B again!

Dragon Ride

The silverback gorilla

"A glance from him can silence a family dispute

or discipline a naughty youngster, yet he is very

gentle with his family."

Look closely - see the baby gorilla?

My little meerkat

First taste of cotton candy...

None of the kids were very impressed!