Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Healing prayers
Healer
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in you
I trust in you
I believeYou're my healer
I believeYou are all i need
I believeYou're my portion
I believe
You're more than enough for me
Jesus,
you're all i need
Nothing is impossible for you
Nothing is impossible
Nothing is impossible for you
You hold my world in your hands
You are my Healer.
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Please pray for the Tipps family.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sleeping like an Angel
Her crib, her room... fell asleep on her own... heart breaking to leave your child crying in there by herself... All to make her a good sleeper...
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Gracelee,
Momma and Daddy are so proud of you!
Each day we thank God for you!
I know that learning to sleep on your own is very hard, and you are doing such a GOOD job!
The night time is still tricky, but you are getting so good at it!
Please know that hearing you cry is the most difficult thing in the world for Daddy and Momma!
It is very unnatural to let you cry, but you are crying less and less, and realizing that sleep is a good thing! I miss you so much, and you are right down the hall from me as I type this... you have been napping for nearly 3 hours!
I cannot wait to hear you get up, to feel you wrap your sweet, little arms around my neck, to kiss your little cheeks, and to play with you this afternoon!
I love you and everything about you!
My angel,
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I love you,
Momma
Happy Birthday, Cooper!
Happy Birthday Cooper! Cooper is one of Gracelee's school friends, and he turned 2 this Saturday!
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We had oh-so-much fun at Inflatable Zone in Katy! Gracelee was a terrific bouncer with Daddy's help! And she was even joined by her friends Caleb and Georgia!
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After watching Justin, I am coming to the realization that we are probably going to be the proud parents of several children! My husband is so awesome with the kiddos! He can play with the best of them and they LOVE him in return!
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It was a great experience, and I hope Gracelee can look back at these pictures and see how blessed she is to have a wonderful place to go each and every day, for the friends that she has made, and her wonderful daddy!
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God is good!
Getting ready to play... BTW, the headband lasted only for this picture! LoL!
B-Ball anyone???
Friends!
Super Happy Baby... Look at those teeth!!! The top 2 are through the gums, and I cannot wait to snap her first toothy grin!!!!
So much FUN!!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Our new office space!
We decided to get rid of the formal dining room because in the 3 years we have lived in our house, Justin and I have eaten at that table in that room a total of ZERO times...
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Pet Peeve: WASTED space
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Sooooo, my very smart and intuitive husband talked me into making this area an office... However, I do not like clutter or paper showing- The desk had to be JUST right!
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Then, we found this jewel:
This room now looks like a sitting room, but when you open the doors...
A beautiful Apple computer awaits me to play and work on it!
Our house looks so nice and we are really using the space efficiently!
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The used-to-be computer room is now a Gracelee play room/ workout room, complete with a chalkboard table that Daddy is making for her... the paint is drying, but we will post pictures as soon as it is ready!
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I love re-arranging and making things feel new!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Happy Birthday Caleb!
Gracelee has a really good friend named Caleb, who turned 3 today. Caleb is the sweetest little boy, especially when it comes to Gracelee! He LOVES her! Caleb is Gracelee's babysitter's Grandson... so he stays with her everyday at "school." When we came back from break, he was so excited to see her and he wanted to hug on her and hold her... it was precious!
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The party was amazing! Caleb's mommy is one of my dear friend's, and she put together the perfect 3 year old party while 7 months pregnant!!! Last year at this time, when I was 7 months pregnant, I was lucky to remember my name, much less put together a party!!!
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The party was at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, where the family attends, and they have a HUGE indoor play area that is free for the kids to play in! It was so much fun!
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Gracelee did not enjoy the slide as much as Momma thought she would, but it could have been a lack of morning nap. She did enjoy singing the Birthday song, walking around, and loving on Mrs. Laurie!
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It makes a momma feel SOOOOOOOO good and SOOOOOOO blessed when her child loves her sitter!
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Thank you Jessica and Kevin for an incredible party! We enjoyed it!
I love this face!
These are Gracelee's "Classmates"
Emmy enjoying her turn down the BIG slide with her momma
Crawlin' around the baby play area... errr... did I say baby... Momma meant "Big Girl" area
Going down the baby slide... again... Momma meant "Big Girl" slide
Totally wiped out and cuddling on Monkey
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Playing BoBo with Lady... sort of!
Again! Sorry it is dark! We will learn, eventually, to turn on more lights! LoL!!
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Nose Laugh! So funny!
Sorry it is so dark! Don't know if it was worth it to put it on here, but I wanted to give it a shot!
I will try to get it again in more light!
Maiden Voyage
So the first day of the New Year, we decided to give Santa's present a go! The wagon was already a hit INSIDE the house, as it is very useful to put her in and ride with the laundry back and forth to the bedroom! She was very excited to get in it and actually GO somewhere! Of course, Mickey Mouse and Monkey made the journey with us!
We have the benefit of living on a tiny bit of water, and it is "Oh-So-Fun" to walk around! There are always fun things to look at!
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Of course, the only thing her daddy and I can focus on is her beautiful little face!
Lady, however, almost took a flying leap into the 20* water to play with the ducks! Gracelee liked the ducks because that is the song we sing EVERY night since she was born right before we get out of the tub... you know the one... 5 little ducks that I once knew....
This is "Yay!!!!!!!" She was enjoying herself sooooooooooo much!!!
Thank you Santa! The wagon is a HUGE hit! It will make several more appearances, I am sure!
New Year's Eve 2009
Fun Fun Fun!
Family Fun Time!
Happy 2010... We wish you many, MANY more wonderful years, and many blessings in this one! A new year and a new decade... hard to believe it is my 3rd! YIKES!!!
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Watching the Ball drop... yep, folks! She was up on her own to see the Happy New Year in New York! LoL!!! Of course, this was one of her wake ups... she had been in bed since 8:30!
With Daddy
"Round and Round the garden, like a teddy bear... 1 step, 2 step, a tickle under there!"
And she is off! Can you see daddy's hand on top of the couch? That is who she is looking for!
M-I-C-K-E-Y, M-O-U-S-E
Pee-Pie Grammy!
And PawPaw missed Santa so much that he decided to dress like him... soot and all... LoL!!!
12/30/09: Our Angel is 9 months old
My beautiful daughter,
Today (12/30/09), you are 9 months old. How??? How did time fly by so quickly?
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You are an amazing child! When music comes on you dance and "snap" your fingers, you do a nose laugh that is hysterical, you can turn on/off the lights with your adorable pinchers, you cuddle like a little angel, you mew like a kitty cat, you play BoBo with the dog...
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Along with your incredible development, you inspire us! You make me want to set out and conquer in your honor! I want ONLY the best for you, and Daddy and I are making plans so that you get just that... the BEST! You are a delight and you touch the hearts of every person you meet! You have a coy smile and a bashful side to you that melts the people around you.
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You are independent and love to play! You need to see momma, and then you are okay... which I have to say I love! I prayed for a little girl like you, only God made you ten thousand times better! A momma needs a daughter... I need you and I have wanted you since before I can even remember! God blessed me in such an astronomical way...
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Baby girl, know that forever and for always, I am on your side, I want what is best for you, I will ALWAYS love you, and that God is gracious, kind, wonderful, forgiving, and is the reason for YOU to be who you are! Keep living like you are doing it ONLY for Him because that is ALL that matters!
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I love you!
Momma
At nine months:
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Weight: 20.14 lbs (68%)
Length: 29 in. (86%)
Head Circumference: 18 in. (88%)
Growing like a BEAUTIFUL flower, and learning every day!
3 year Anniversary
It has been 3 years!
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3 years of marriage!
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It has been the year of LIFE altering events, the most lessons learned, new doors opened, and God hard at work...
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The Sutherland's went from 2 to 3, and we don't even remember life before... what did we do???
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I don't have to keep telling everyone how blessed I am in my life, so this entry is more for my husband and God... and for my daughter much MUCH later in life when she is ready to start a life with her Prince Charming.
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Justin-
Everyday, I love you more! Everyday you prove to me that true love does exist, and we were meant to be together. Even on the days when we don't agree or we are arguing, it is still better to be with you than withOUT you!
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It feels so good to wake up to you every day! It feels so good to see you when you get home from work! It feels so good to enjoy Saturday and Sunday with you... We don't even have to do anything spectacular! We are happy to cuddle on the couch and watch movies or play video games... of course when little bit has gone down for a nap! = )
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My life would not be complete unless you were in it! I need you and want you every day! You are my PRINCE! When I was growing up I envisioned myself with a man that was sensitive, generous, loving, playful, responsible, and LOVED ME WITH EVERYTHING HE HAD... that is what I got in you and so much more!
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Thank you for being the man of my dreams! Thank you for adding to my life, and making each moment a joy!
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Thank you GOD, for my wonderful life! For blessing me with a WONDERFUL husband and a precious sweet angelic smart baby that reminds me alot of her daddy!
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Love,
me
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Now, for Christmas, Momma (a.k.a. me) got a beautiful copper colored box with a cream colored ribbon that we all know comes from JAREDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a Pandora bracelet!!!!!!!!!!
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And to top it off, when we don't do gifts for each other on our anniversary, I got this...
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Two more charms for the bracelet! So exciting! Thank you honey! I love it!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Gracelee turns out the lights!!!
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I am so in love with her!
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Every day a new adventure! She doesn't give me time to get used to one new thing at a time... she just keeps showing me that she learns every second of every day!
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What amazes me is that she retains the information and understands how to use it at such a young age!
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How?!?!?!?
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December 26th 2009 Gracelee can effectively turn out the lights
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Gracelee's First Christmas Video
The squeals of excitement warm my heart!
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She is a joy every day!
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Thank you Santa for Gracelee's wagon, and you are so clever putting the GIANT Mickey Mouse from Mommy and Daddy in the seat to ride with her!
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She is a very blessed little girl!
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The quality of this video stinks! Sorry to my readers, as I did try to upload a proper, high tech video!
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Gracelee,
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On your first Christmas you are almost 9 months old. You crawl and pull up, wave bye bye while saying the words, "Bye- Bye," you dance with your legs and shake your head to the music. You love your Momma and Daddy, and you can say both words and know who you are talking to! You AMAZE us more and more, and I cannot tell you enough how much we love you and adore you, and think you are the smartest baby in the world!
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I ask myself everyday how you know the things you know! You take it all in and you mimic so well! We will have to be careful around you because we don't want to teach you bad habits!!! = )
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Please remember the true reason for the season is Jesus, baby girl! It is not about the presents or the things we get... it is about receiving the Holy Spirit through Jesus. Christmas is a time for giving, yes, but it should be giving in a way that Jesus would give! There is plenty of time for gifts and presents and things, and in this season we should be grateful for having those things and that we have the opportunity to get them ALL year! Christmas should be a time of special family gatherings... not shopping or fighting with the crowds!
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I love you, baby girl! And I promise that we will make our own family traditions, and I promise that if there is something that you want, as long as you are well behaved and it is within reason, I will get it for you ANY time during the year. Just know that Christmas is going to be something different for our family! It is going to be the most special because we are going to give rather than receive.
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Now, while you are young, Santa will continue to bring you a special gift, and Mommy and Daddy will probably get you one or two things... however, we will never, EVER get you more than 3 presents... Jesus only got three, and it is HIS BIRTHDAY.
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I cannot believe that you are going to be 9 months old! This time last year I was big and pregnant and worried about a silly ultrasound that showed you had some cysts on your brain... turns out you are 150% perfect! We have your birthday party planned and are in the works to make it spectacular! Now, on your birthday... Mommy and Daddy are going to go WILD!!!! That day has so much meaning and depth for our family! You are more precious than words can say, angel! We love you!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Gracelee's First Christmas Dress
Christmas eve was filled with a LOT of excitement! First and foremost, my precious, sweet angel did NOT take a nap the whole day... which even made her Aunt Amanda nervous! Luckily, on the way to the church service, Little Miss I-Am-Going-To-Throw-A-Fit-Like-I-Am-Two fell asleep...
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She was on very good behavior after her nice little nap! More pictures to come of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day... probably tomorrow! I need time to get every picture looking its best!
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Hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Christmas! We are thinking about making Christmas for the kiddos next year and adults getting Charity certificates... meaning the money that people were going to spend on us getting us things will go to a charity instead... I feel like birthdays should be about presents and Christmas should be about Jesus... Silly or not, I think it will bring real joy and the Christmas spirit back into our lives!
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Good Idea??
Thursday, December 24, 2009
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