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Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas. My favorite part was laying in bed last night with my husband and discussing John 3:16-17. We often just focus on verse 16 but really, 16 is not complete without 17. 16  “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.   17  God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. What incredible words. I hope you are moved this christmas season by what your loving God and Savior has done for you. To be honest it is all that has got me through this crazy season of my life. I wanted to share a few of our family photos with you. and the collection wouldnt be complete without some lovely bloopers. happy Axel face.. apparently the flash was bright. Caleb is pretty excited.  trying to get Axel to look at the camera. and Caleb revealing the...

It's hard to believe that Christmas is only 7 days away.  December is flying by. Where has 2013 gone? It's hard to believe I spent majority of this year pregnant with the little guy who is ready 4 months. He is growing so fast.  Tonight I rocked him to sleep for the first time in awhile. He hasn't wanted to be rocked for about a month now. I held and rocked him a little while longer after he fell asleep , just because I can.  It's crazy 2014 is almost here. Every year I try and ask God for one word to help guide me through the year. A word that in my difficult moments I can remember to look to him.   So, for 2014 I feel like God told me that my word would be TRUST. As a family we are expecting a lot of change in the year to come, so trust is rather fitting. To be honest it is bittersweet. I am excited for the challenges of change but nervous as well. Thankfully my God is already reminding me to trust.   As for my Monday confession:  I am ...

Its crazy my big boy is 4 months old already! I took some fun christmas themed pictures to celebrate. Things going on in Axels world: much more expressive grabbing his toys laughs hysterically  loves to be talk to and be apart of conversations Rolled over for the first time TODAY! 12/6/13 Finally can grab his toes! He makes this curious face and turns his head back and forth when watching something! I dont know what you call this look but i think its hilarious. Love his smiles.. Axel is about 20lbs 25 1/2 inches long.  happy & healthy.  We are BLESSED. Looking forward to seeing many of you for christmas! Briana

 The craziness has begun. The holiday season is upon us. We were blessed to spend time with both family and friends.  So good to catch up with this girl! Love her!  Grandma Joyce and Cousin Dylan  Snuggling with grandma!  Extra hands.. Means extra love ❤️ Sleepy boy catching some z's  Daddy and axel hanging out.  Axels new thing is pulling his blanket over his head. We literally have to uncover his face every 30 seconds.  Out family table ❤️love when it's full.  We also got all the Parker boys together for a photo! Precious. Malachi is almost 2 Axel is almost 4 months and little Silas is 6 weeks. There is one more little boy in the photo but he's still in Jackies belly. ❤️ Snazzy boy all dressed up for his first thanksgiving.  Our past couple days have been full and we have been blessed! Hopefully you enjoyed your holiday and were able to enjoy this beautiful time of year.   For my Monday confession:  When Axel is super cr...