butterfly. babies. love.

so... the girls have a million names for everyone, and i just had to record a list, so that i could remember how ridiculous and repetitive and silly they are: for Rocky rocky nee-nee rockerbock rockel roccoli broccoli (that one they made up at 18 months.. witty, right?) cutie pie bud puppy friend sweetheart honey child buddy doogy doggy rockstar rocky boo boo sweetie pie best friend for Daddy daddy nee nee dudda dada duddy deedee daddy mr. daddio (hilarious, btw) john samuel johnny mr. johnny best friend mommy's husband nee nee for Mommy mommy nee nee mummy mama mommy leesha beautiful mommy mama eesha sweet pea yunyo mama teacher linda boo boo mom mom mom mama leeler for each other biyah micai sissy sister friend twinny yunyo grandma (one of their favorites for each other) anna cutie baby eesha sweetie baby nee nee stinko bud sister spanky sweetie leesha best friend husband ( i know) the list grows longer ev...

today i am reflecting on the amazing blessings and promises of an all-powerful and Loving God. i see His Glory in so much around me and am reminded daily of His forgiving and sensitive nature. i think of how Viyah and Caiah have enriched my life and challenged me to press deeper into God for His wisdom and mercy and constant counsel.  i am in desperate need of His heart and His nature. i see how His Love has enveloped the girls' lives... how they pray for the most minor details and thank Him even for their hurt. they talk about what Jesus would want them to do and how He would be proud if they shared and were kind. their favorite type of music? "country... just kidding. Christian" they emphatically say. two years old and their favorite part of the week is Sunday morning church. they rush to get ready on time so that they can "praise Jesus" with mommy and daddy before going off to class. they love learning about God and the Bible and have already begun to ...