We have had a whirlwind here in Bristol! Friday night we headed to ToysRUs to let Braelyn get a birthday balloon and hat and just browse the toys. We had a $3 gift card, so we picked her out some dress up shoes and a ring pop. She was much more excited about the ring pop than the shoes :). Then when we got home, the shoes didn't fit. She didn't seem too upset. Maybe we can swap them for a book. A book always fits. Saturday was spent getting ready for the double birthday party at the park. We celebrated Colton's 7th birthday(Braelyn's cousin) and Braelyn's 3rd bday. The weather was great and it was so nice to be outside and enjoy time with family. Braelyn had a Dora party and got her first bicycle along with some other great gifts. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great party.
Then this morning we were able to see Colton baptized at church! A very special day. Tonight Braelyn was talking about his baptism and said "yeah, and we watched him get thrown in the water." :) She is starting to say some funny things.
And finally tonight we ended the weekend with a sunday school party/fiesta/game night! We had some great food and some great fellowship. So thankful for how God is growing our church and our sunday school class. It is always fun to have more friends.
That was our weekend. Just a quick update on the rest of "life".....we received an acceptance letter from Samaritan's Purse/World Medical Mission. We are excited to be accepted and now are waiting to hear more information on possible hospital locations. This is a two year post residency program for people who want to do full time medical missions. Please continue to pray for God to give us wisdom in making decisions and that we will have peace about where He wants us to go after residency.(which is June 29th) We have not made a final decision about whether we are going with this program yet or not.
For me, I am excited to be back in my Precept bible study on Tuesday mornings. We are studying the Sermon on the Mount and I am already learning new things and having my brain challenged to think deeper. This week we are looking at the first few verses of Matt 5. Talking about what it means to be "poor in spirit". The one definition that stuck with me was "to know that you have nothing to offer". There is so much more I would like to share, but I need to head to bed.
Hopefully I can post some pics soon. Oh, and Layna is now 8 months old. She started waving last week and pulling up to standing in her crib. She tries to pull up on a few other things, but is a bit wobbly. I am pretty sure she will be walking in the next couple of months. I am still waiting for her to learn how to nap a little better and wake up a little happier in the mornings and from naps. But overall, she is a good baby and I am enjoying her more and more. We thank God for the gifts He has given us in Braelyn and Layna.
Happy Fall!
