To Be Great...

Right before Evan layed down for his nap I happened upon this blog of a girl that was in my CBS group in Dothan. I only attended about half the time because of the germ-a-phobia I had with the nursery where Evan had to stay. I did not get to know very many of the women in my group...but this girls blog blew me away...if only I could have stayed a little longer. So she inspired some thoughts...



As I was cleaning the bathroom this afternoon I was thinking about how I would love to be GREAT at many things in my short life here on earth. As I was thinking I was reminded of a song by Ten Shekel Shirt in which I learned in college. The only part I can remember at the moment is this....To be great, great in your eyes is my dream...



Lately, my heart has been heavy and somewhat lost. I know Prattville is were God has called my family...but this new place has made me long for the things of the past. Example: Friends- my life long friends from the great place of Trussville and the sweet friends I made in Dothan. Church- Oh, I long for Wiregrass Church every Sunday...It is a place I love and it will have a very special place in my heart. CBS- Yes, I just got finished saying I didnt attend much, however, I know that it encouraged me and helped me grow in my relationship with the Lord. A house to call home- I never realized how much I took forgranted the houses God blessed us with until we had to live in this apartment...I am ready to have my space back.



Oh, do I know that the Lord has special plans for my life here in Prattville...but some things are missing.



To say all of that, I say this...

I have realized that in life I have failed at many things and have failed many people. Today I have been reminded of Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men." This has humbled me and reminded me that I have failed my Savior in Heaven... because I have not followed God's command here. So I was thinking about how I long to do better in order to be great in His eyes...

• I can be a better follower of Chirst...study, pray, and seek Him more often.


• I desire to be a great mother. Lets face it, I have not put all of my heart into this job at all times.


• I want to be a great wife.


• I want to be a great family member.


• A great friend. This area has been lacking for many years.


• A great seamstress and monogrammer (if thats a word).


• A great communicator. I lack much in the area because I tend to shy away and say stupid things.


• Use my time more wisely.


• To be a great homemakers...a better cook, cleaner, decorator, etc.

So, I would love to accomplish these things in life. Only with the help of my Heavenly Father will I be able to accomplish all of them. Praying that God will give me wisdom!

Thank you for letting my share my heart...I never blog on personal things so this was huge for me.

Our Blessing...

Will the color be blue or purple??? (Excuse the toppers...thats what they had at publix)

It's BLUE!!! We are having another sweet baby boy!! We are super excited about our newest addition! Evan is glad that he will have a playmate. Baby boy davis does not have a name yet...we are working on it!

4 years

Jason and I celebrated 4 years of marriage this past Thursday! So we always joke about how it has been the 4 longest years of our lives. However, it has been the best 4 years of my life. Jason is an amazing husband and father!!!

That day 4 years ago

Now

The House

We are super excited about the progress they are making on our house! Since my last post they have finished the trim and molding inside, hung interior doors, stone work on the outside has been completed, Vinyle siding has been completed, put the first coat of paint on, set the cabinet bases, hung the mantel, tiled all bathroom floors as well as the kitchen and laundry room.

They measured for the counter tops this past friday and they will be ready between 8 and 10 days of measuring.


The tiled shower and tile around the fireplace will be finished this week...YAY!!


Our builder has told us that he is going to start working on building the dirt up to pour our driveway and sidewalks soon.



So I will leave you with some picture's of the progress...

The house with Stone

The dinning room with the first coat of paint

Evan's Room

Bathroom Tiled

Kitchen Tiled

The Mantel

Oh Baby...

I am now 19 weeks and a few days pregnant. Almost half way there...I cannot believe how fast this pregnancy has gone by for me. So really everything is going great! My blood platelet count went from 112,00 for a month to 120,000 this week. I am still going to the hematologist every two weeks...which that experience is getting better and faster. The wait is not near as long as it was before.


The "big" ultrasound happened yesterday...more to come on the gender. However, the baby is looking great according to the ultrasound tech. He is measuring a little big... but so was Evan at that point in my pregnancy and Evan was a normal size baby at birth. We will see!


So not too much to report on my pregnancy...Everything is going great!!!

Half Birthday

Oh My...Evan is a year and a half! WOW! Time flies! This precious little guy is into EVERYTHING! He is learning new words and new things by the minute. It has been amazing how many words Evan knows and can say at this age. He has started learning his colors and letters! He also can now say all of the grandparents name's! Too cute.


His current obbession is the broom?? I dont know why.

This little guy LOVES the water...we went swimming for the first time this summer on the 4th of July...that boy had TONS of fun! He would stay in the pool all day if you let him. He also cannot get enough of the outdoors. Which is hard for Jason and I. It has been to hot for me to stay out for too long during the day so we stay inside most days. So then Evan wants to go outside when Jason gets home...it's still hot then!

Evan went to the doctor on July 2. He stats are:

Weight: 25lbs - 30%
Height: 33 1/4- 75%
Head Circumference: 18 3/4- 50%

So the Doc said he wasnt concerned about Evan's weight because his height even's everything out. His head has grown some since his 15 month appointment which was great for me to see because he has always had a small head. Evan got two shots at his appointment...the last ones until he is 4 years old! YAY!

I leave you with a few picture's of Evan at 18 months...