Marky Mark at 4 years old!

First of all, I can't believe Mark is 4 years old...I have so enjoyed being his Mommy!  He has taught me so much about myself and how to look at life.  I'm thankful he is a sweet, loving child who loves me regardless of my faults as his Mom.  I know there are many things I could have done better but he has certainly given me much more grace than I deserve.  Here are some fun shots I took of him the other day.  He is very easy to photograph :)  I love him to pieces!

Alyssah is 16 months!!

On Mother's day I took some pictures of both of my babies.  I haven't done a little photo session with either of them in a while so it was time ;)  These are of A at 15 1/2 months actually but she is 16 months as of May 20th!  Man, time is flying by!

At her 15 month appointment she weighed 23 lbs 3 oz and measured 30.75 inches.  She is around the 50th percentile in both categories.  She is wearing size 5 diaper and has for a few months now.  She is wearing 18 month clothes and some 2T actually.  My girl is healthy, happy and absolutely gorgeous.  I am so blessed...my cup runs over :)

Wordless Wednesday

"Let us come to Him with thanksgiving.

Let us sing psalms of praise to Him."

Psalm 95:2

Easter bunny (sort of) and March birthdays (finally)

It seems April was somewhat of a blur for the Adams family!  I haven't been very good at keeping up with the blog world that's for sure ;)  Maybe I'll get better...

We decided to take the kids to see the Easter bunny the weekend of Easter while we were visiting friends in Columbus.  We had taken them in Auburn already, but I didn't want to buy the ridiculously over-priced, terrible pictures.  Why must they insist on using their cameras??  Anyway, the whole ordeal was a failure.  The line was crazy long and as soon as we got in line of course the bunny went to take his break. sigh.  So the Adams' just took a few pictures with the decorations and called it a day.  The hubs was very pleased to say the least ;)

While were in Columbus, we finally celebrated March birthdays in our group :)

cute cupcakes that my friend, Janine made
I loved that they were also festive for Easter :)

sweet friends

the girls :)

my friend Jill (in pink) is getting married in Sept. and she asked us to be bridesmaids!!

I am so very blessed!  I hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Easter 2012-part 2

This Easter we went to church and then had dinner with our sweet new friends, the Shropshires (Shrops).  I  made my 1st ham, and it actually turned out great :)  I forgot to take a picture of it though (boo).  We had a yummy lunch with them at their house, and then several other families from our church &/or small group came!  We had SO much fun!  We are blessed to have some pretty awesome people in our lives.  God is so amazing in His timing and purpose.  I'm thankful for the friends He has placed in our lives over the past few months.  They have been such an encouragement :)  God knew what He was doing when He designed His Church; as His children it is so important to have heart friends to do life with.

A wasn't sure about the egg hunt.  She eventually just sat down and watched. HA!

and they're off :)

checking out the goods!  He got a lot of eggs!

and well Alyssah got into the chocolate from  the one of three eggs she had!  No worries, it all washed out ;) and it was hilarious!!

sweetness!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter celebrating our RISEN Savior!  He truly is ALIVE!

Healing Hand of God

As I was driving to work this morning, Jeremy Camp was already in my cd player and this song came on.  Just what I needed to start my Monday!  Hope you are encouraged by it as well.  Have a blessed week!

Healing Hand of God

I have seen the many faces,
I fear in the pain.
I have watched the tears fall plenty,
From heart ache and strength.
So if life's journey, Has you weary and afraid.
There's rest in the shadow of his wings.
I have walked through the valleys,
The mountains and plains.
I have held the hand of freedom,
It washes all my stains.
If you feel the weight of many trials,
And burdens from this world.
There's freedom in the shelter of the Lord.

Chorus:
I have seen,
The healing hand of God,
Reaching out and mending broken hearts.
Taste and see the fullness of His peace,
And hold on to what's being held out.
The healing hand of God.

I have touched the scars upon His hands,
To see if they were real.
He has walked the road before me,
He knows just how I feel.
When you feel there is not anyone,
Who understands your pain,
Just remember all of Jesus' suffering.

(Chorus)

Cast all your cares on Him,
For He cares for you.
He's near to the broken and confused.
By His stripes,
Our spirit is renewed.
So enter in the joy prepared for you.

(Chorus)

Jeremy Camp
lyrics from:  http://www.lyricsfreak.com/j/jeremy+camp/healing+hand+of+god_20769238.html

Easter 2012-part 1

The Easter bunny came to see us :)

sweet girl :)

my most precious blessings!!

Happy Easter from the Adams family!