Let me start this off with Luke 1:37-For nothing is impossible with God. It is my mantra for this next adventure in my life.

My sister and I decided to run the Philadelphia Distance Run. A 13.1(Half Marathon) through the wonderful city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s historic half marathon will pass by the city’s historic landmarks, starting and finishing at the Art Museum. Along the course, live music will be set up at every mile, making for an entertaining day in the City of Brotherly Love. It is a goal of hers and I am up for the challenge as well. I have ran the Philadelphia Broad Street a few times and in my years before kids and a career I did the distance run. A friend of mine and I trained all summer. We were in the best shape of our lives and completed the run in under 2 hours. Now it is a different story and that is to finish. I feel that my competitive determination and strength in mind for the Lord my God is with me every step of the way. I have been working on training by myself and that is a little hard, so I put on my ipod and go with a lot of prayer. I have been working on getting in no less than 3 miles every other day. I am following a training guide. I no the longer runs are going to be the more challenging ones. So far I have completed 4.5-5 on my own, but it just seems like those extra 7,8,9,10, 11, 12, 13 would be better with someone next to me. I will be meeting up with my sister for a few of those and I have to remember to keep my mind strong and that will help me get through it. Stay positive and focused. SO I ask for prayer in this area as I train to get strong and achieve this goal with my sister, to be there with her as she crosses the finish line on a goal I would never imagined her completing. I am so proud of her and her determination to do this and am blessed to be able to do it with her.

Peyton's Preschool Graduation

Well it is so hard to believe that our little girl who came into the world 6 weeks early at 3lbs is graduating preschool. She is a beautiful little girl with so much ambition. She loves to sing and dance. She has made great friends. Her best friend through all of this and another one of God's little miracles is Alli. The two are inseperable and it breaks my heart that the two of them will not be going to school together until 8th and 7th grade. They truly are a joy to watch in action.

The school put on two performances. The first one was a Disney Theme. Peyton was in Pocohantas-Colors of the Wind and the second performance she was a Hawiian child and we were able to participate in a Luau. After the graduation we went to Nifty Fiftys for some ice cream fun. It is hard watching her grow up and remember how far she has come. Each day is a blessing.

Baptism

It was September 2007 when I realized that while I had a great husband, two beautiful children and a wonderful career I wasn't happy. I was lonely and depressed. I was searching for something. It was here at Living Faith Alliance that God lead me to find what was missing-Him. In my life-not just on Sundays, but everyday-through family, friends and time of worship. That is why today I am being baptized. To publically display my submission to Christ through a life lead by God's word. I am called to be his ambassador on a mission to live a life through his teachings. I know that my God goes before me, he will never leave me or forsake me. He is leading me in a life on his time for his plan. Through his son dying for my sins I am taking this step to be baptized. To die from a life focused on myself and to live a new life filled with his spirit. I am called to trust in him and honor him by following his word. I am no longer empty, no longer searching. My heart has been filled with a love that only God could provide.

"For in Him you have been enriched in every way." 1 Corinthians 1: 5

McKenna's party at Camden Children's Garden

Carson and I spent the day at Camden Children's Garden. It was a beautiful representation of all that has created. Here the kids were able to play in the water. It was a lot of fun, but very, very wet and with no change of dry clothes. Carson got a new t-shirt out of it. He had a great time playing with his friends and it was a priceless moment.

In these pictures Carson was exploring all the different exhibits. There was a storybook area of Alice and Wonderland, The Three Pigs, and Jack in the beanstalk. He also got to go back in prehistoric times and view a dinosaur garden.

One of the most beautiful sites was the butterfly garden. Such precious creatures. With such delicate and beautiful features.

Carson was able to play on a neat playground, ride a train and a storybook carousel.

We had a wonderful day at the Camden Children's garden for Mckenna's birthday. I highly recommend it to everyone. A great day. You can bring your own lunch and have a picnic and it is right next to the aquarium and Wiggins Park. It was a great day.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2009 we went to Amy and Chris's for a BBQ.

Sunday afternoon. Enjoying a relaxing day in the backyard. Peyton and Carson got a pool for the backyard and filled it up and were playing in the COLD water. Carson went over to visit his buddy-Eric. Peyton enjoyed drying off and blowing bubbles.
We have had a busy weekend. BBQs and Birthday parties. Enjoying time with close friends and family.

First T-ball game

Peyton's first t-ball game. A rainy Saturday morning. We weren't sure the game would get in, but we were able to get in 2 full innings. Peyton's team batted first. The way it works in t-ball at the age of 4-5yr olds is that during the first inning everybody hits and then each inning after they play 3 outs or 5 runs. The rain came down, the kids got muddy, but the smiles never left. It was great to see the kids excited to be hitting the ball and running around the bases.
Peyton hit the ball both times, forgot to run and on her first at bat was out at first, but at the second at bat she got a single and then got out on her way to second. Dave coached a great game. The kids had fun and of course everybody wins. The game was a tie.