Friday, February 26, 2010

Nanny and Paw Paw came to visit!

Matt's parents came to visit last weekend and were a huge help! Matt had to work quite a bit but Lamar and Joyce were a great help to me and of course Brooklyn enjoyed seeing them!

Brooklyn and Paw Paw
Nanny and Brooklyn


Matt and I got out on Saturday for our first walk with Brooklyn. She liked it for about 1/2 the way around 1/2 the neighborhood! She's going to have to become a fan of the stroller b/c there are MANY walks in her future!


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

El Shaddai


So this morning Brooklyn and I were rocking and listening to her lullabys for the first time and the music to this song came on and I almost starting crying. I have loved this song from my childhood but I haven't heard it too much in recent years. It made me want to remember every lyric so they are below. I didn't even know what it meant but mom just explained it to me and its very appropriate for the days of life I'm in right now.

This name of God conveys that He has everything we need - "The breasted one" - the ONE who has everything we need for protection, love, life. How I wish I could give Brooklyn everything she needs but I never could. I can't wait for Brooklyn to grow up knowing and proclaiming this name of God and knowing Him as the giver of everything she needs.


El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El-Elyon na Adonia,
Age to age You're still the same, By the power of the name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkamka na Adonai,
We will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai.

Through your love and through the ram, You saved the son of Abraham;
Through the power of your hand,Turned the sea into dry land.
To the outcast on her knees,You were the God who really sees,
And by Your might,You set Your children free.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El-Elyon na Adonai,
Age to age Your still the same, By the power of Your name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkamka na Adonai,
We will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai
Through the years You've made it clear, That the time of Christ was near,
Though the people couldn't see, What Messiah ought to be.
Though Your Word contained the plan, They just could not understand
Your most awesome work was done Through the frailty of Your Son.

El Shaddai, El Shaddai, El-Elyon na Adonai,
Age to age You're still the same, By the power of the name
El Shaddai, El Shaddai, Erkamka na Adonai
I will praise and lift You high, El Shaddai

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Pics of Brooklyn

I couldn't have survived this week without mom and dad!

Mom hasn't stopped working since she got here!!!Dad hung the adorable hanger so her diaper bag (by Marlee) could hang on the door.

Dad's working on some picture frames to complete the nursery.



Here are more pictures of Brooklyn and from our first week as parents! Thanks for all the prayers, love and support we couldn't make it without friends and family!




Smiling w/ mom!


Ready to go home from the hospital!





Love my bunny shoes from Auntie Em!



Monday, February 15, 2010

My Sweet Baby

I actually checked voicemail today - thank you to everyone who has left me messages, come to see me, sent me text messages, prayed for us - I am truely overwhelmed at the love I've felt from all of you. I can't tell you how much we are in love with Brooklyn - she is awesome. Of course we are having little sleep but she's worth it. Here are a few pics - sorry its taken so long! :)
Sweet girl!

My Valentine!