2007- 'twas a good year

2007.

i wanted to post a year in review of the entire year, but who really cares what we did in march or any other month for that matter. looking back, i am thankful for the what the Lord allowed us to experience, lessons learned, very fun times, not-so fun times, friendships built, etc.

joel and i have had a good year. there were times that i wondered if it were a good year in the midst of things, but i am so thankful for the man that God gave me. thru decisions about church, thru really understanding submission, thru hard times that our friends have experienced, insecurities about parenting, and so much more, i have learned what a gift i have in joel. he is a man that works hard for our family, loves me well, is the best dad i know, is a leader inside and outside of our home. i am so happy to be his wife. enough mush.

our oldest, davis, turned 3 in may. he is so fun. he loves life, attention, arguing, getting the last word, his family, his friends, driving mom crazy, singing and dancing, and we are beginning to see glimpses of his love for the Lord. remembering that the Lord is interacting with him, even as a little one is exciting and renews my faith. this Christmas season, i did often wonder how it was for mary to raise 3 1/2 year old Jesus. first time obedience EVERY time. wow.

our youngest, lane, turned one in july. this year began with lots o nursing and waking up in the night (just ask joel) and wondering how i could love 2 kids well, to... lane winning my heart and really rounding out our family. he is so easy going, adores his brother and his dad, shares his mom's love for all things junk food, has an incredible fake laugh, some pretty cool dance moves and can change moods better than any woman i have ever known. he is incredible.

we are expecting our third little one, a girl, in late april. we are naming her ellen elizabeth. i know that she will be a sweet addition to our rough and tumble household. i can't wait to meet the little one that God is forming just for our family. we are thrilled!

other things that come to mind in thinking of this past year:
.fun times with friends that will be lasting memories for me
.building friendships
.the Lord's pursuit of me, His incredible love for me
.fun times with grandparents
.missing my brother and his family

just so you will know, michelle, this post was not intended to be a pile of mush and you are officially called out to update your blog.

i have enjoyed putting off doing what needs to be done and peeking into the lives of fellow tech bloggers. your lives have encouraged me, made me laugh and made me think. no guarantees that this blog will do any of the above for your lives. except the procrastination thing, it will be good for that, to be sure.