Glory

"Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." Isaiah 43:7

What do you think God means by "my glory"?

My answer was to please him or that he created us to bring him pleasure.

However, Beth Moore just taught me that 'God's glory is the way He makes Himself known...is how He shows who he is...is the way He makes Himself recognizable.'

He created us so that we may know and recognize him.

Take this scripture:
"So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." I Corinthians 10:31

Before I would have interpreted that I was supposed to please God with my actions. Know I understand that through my actions others should be able to recognize God.

I just had to share what I learned today. Carry on with what you were doing!

This guy

You know the one.

The one who refused to nurse for the first 8 weeks of his life.

Well.

Now he refuses to drink from a bottle.

But.

This makes him and his momma very happy.

4 months

Grant will be 4 months old in just a few days. I can hardly believe he is already four months old. It saddens me to see him grow up so fast. Many times I find myself looking forward to the days of no more diapers, kids that can feed themselves without huge messes, etc. But just as quickly I remember that being able to cuddle them, put lotion on them, etc. will not last forever. I just wish there were more hours in the day to enjoy all the little things about being a mom.

What is Grant doing these days?

He can roll from his back to his stomach.
He often sucks his thumb or first finger.
He chuckles whenever you tickle his ribs or wipe under his chin.
He charms everyone with his smile.
He sleeps through the night most of the time.
He still spits up a lot.
He likes to take baths and sit in the bathroom while the shower is running.
He is not a fan of his big sister biting his foot.
He can stand on his daddy's hand.
He likes to 'fly.'

He produces a lot of drool. But no teeth yet.

He is an absolute joy.

Some more smores

Since having children, we use our fireplace more than we ever did prior to children. Since the twins were old enough to talk, they ask for a fire everytime it is cold. We also make smores in the fireplace. It has become one of our cold weather traditions. I don't realize how big the kids are until I look back at old pictures.
2006:

2007:

2008:

2009:

And of course we can't forget Abby:

Just in case

...you are one of the people wondering things out loud in public...

Yes, they are all mine.

No, I am not crazy. At least I wasn't the last time I checked.

I do know how babies are made.

I did pay for some of them and I would do it again.

Yes, they are twins.

No, they are not identical. The reason they are not identical should be obvious.

Yes, they are tall for their age. And no they don't start school until next year.

I am brave.

I do have my hands full.

I think they are beautiful also.

I do stay busy.

Yes, I too am glad they are not yours.

Thank you for your sympathetic smile, but I am quite happy with my life.