Astonished at Jesus creations

Oh the Joys the summer brings! The nice long summer nights the smells of Barbecuing and the taste of some good ole southern style sweet tea. hmm... Family life is such a blessing! Brian has had a chance to relax this summer before returning to his highly stressful job. God is our protector from day to day. He loves it though, all the opportunities to teach the classroom subjects and even greater he teaches the students that Christ died just for each of them despite what is on the curriculum for the day. Lamanda really enjoyed having all of her boys together this summer she wishes that it could last year round. At least the part where Brian gets to stay home with her; however, she is thankful that the Lord has Blessed him to have a great job to provide for his family.
As for the kids Elijah just had his 2ND Birthday on the 14Th! We had a blast with everyone this summer. Elijah is very Thankful for all his birthday gifts! He is a good boy considering his sinful nature. Lijah prays before every meal with or without Mommy and Daddy assisting him. He is becoming more and more active and is now speaking in complete sentences. He and Xavier play so well together. Xavier is a hands on kind of baby! He loves to smile and slobber all over the place(not one of Elijah's favorites about his little brother.) Xavier is now 7 months and has two teeth on the bottom and a half of one on the top right.
I know that all the joys that Summer had to offer Fall will to be plentiful of autumns fun and excitement .

Today's Prayer:

Dear Lord,
Thank you for creating the seasons that we your children might take joy in it. We are thankful for a safe summer. For we did not receive any troubling news from our friends and family this season. We do not take any of this for granted. Lord Brian and I thank you for allowing us to be with Elijah for 2 special years now. We pray that one day both Elijah and Xavier will love only you with their whole hearts! Help Brian and I stay focused on you daily so that we might be an example to them through our daily interactions with one another. We love you Jesus.
Amen.