The 3 "P's": Praise, Parade and Present...

Here is a picture taken this evening of Alyson playing in her favorite... toy, the "ExerSaucer", with her favorite... Baby Day Parade "Balloon" and all dolled-up in a favorite... "Nightie"! Here's the scoop!

First of all, we'd like to share a 'Praise' with ya'll... Aly has been a very sick little girl (fever, fussy, fitful sleep, etc. - not at ALL like her regular-self) for a few days but, is feeling much better now!!!
She was able to participate in our Church 'Baby Day Parade' yesterday... and she looked like a true "Princess" in her decorated buggy! (A Special thanks to Memaw for making that stroller look like it belonged at Buckingham Palace!!!)
Aly has also been sportin' around in a new 'Present' (her Nightie from San Antonio - BTW! Thanks Uncle Danny, Aunt Ronda, Corey, Cassie and Cade - she loves it!!!)

Greg and I were in charge of the Baby Day Parade, so we were unable to get pictures that day... However, we had a Parade Photographer present, so we hope to receive a picture soon and will upload it for you to view ASAP! It was quite a stressful day but, we COULD NEVER have made it without Mama and Daddy helping us out!!! They worked so hard for and with us... that Parade turned out organized AND cute... a day the Congregation won't soon forget!
Mama and Daddy: Here's a *SPECIAL THANK YOU* for all your hard work... we love you both very very very much!!!

We're anxious to create another online Photo Album, of Aly 'modeling' all the outfits and stuff bought for her by Memaw, Papaw and the 'clan' on their recent trip to Louisiana!!! The South still knows how to dress a little girl up, that's for sure... WOW! The gifts are all simply beautiful! (We'll try to post that Album soon!)

Greg and I have been dealing with a few things lately, at church and at home, that have us concerned and in much prayer... Respect is such an issue these days, not only with young people/teens but very small children and adults, as well. We found a quote online that has helped us and we'd like to share it with you... in hopes that it may help some of you, as well.

"The parents who teach (or demand) their children to respect and honor them
are not being selfish.
They are guaranteeing their child longer life,
a richer and fuller life, and a life that is built
around the needs of others.
They are also guaranteeing themselves a happier and more prosperous old age."

Please continue to help us pray for our state and the many problems the recent storms have caused here in Indiana... remember to stay safe AND dry now, ya'll!

We're IN - Even if just barely!

YES!!!!! We're IN - even if just barely!
We'll be working on things like decorating, painting, etc. for a bit longer BUT, the main thing is that we're IN!!! (More pix to follow next month...)
We were moved enough this past Thursday evening to actually SLEEP in our new place! What fun to watch little Aly and how well she took to her new room... There's still quite a bit to do as far as organizing, painting, etc. goes. However, it's already looking very much like OUR HOME and we're absolutely loving it!!! God has been SO good to us... we'll be forever grateful!!!
To add to an already busy time... we're in Revival this week with Rev. ("Papa") Russ and ("Nana") Barb Coffee. We're not complaining though, because we're aware that we NEED a revival and renewal in our lives. These have been hectic weeks and this Revival has already proven to be exactly what we need right now. God is truly blessing in this Revival and we look forward to many more blessings before the week is over!
We'll be BLOGGING back to normal in May... trust all of our Blogger-Buddies are doing well! Thanks for your prayers and a special special THANK YOU to all of you who helped us move last week! We couldn't have done it without YOU!