Another Reason

Some days I just feel like I am one big ball of negativity about this move, but then on a day like today I am beyond thankful for this move and grateful for this opportunity for our family. I know that might sound a little confusing, but I'm still working on fully adjusting to this area. It is getting a little better but sometimes I still miss the comforts and familiarity of home.
Back to the reason why I started this post. This morning Royal ISD hosted the Cross Country District Meet and Ryan was working the finish line, which happened to be at Tyler's school. Tyler had a field trip today so he was not at school during the meet. This was GK's first Cross Country meet and the weather was beautiful. I really love living in the district where Ryan works and Tyler goes to school. It allows us the opportunity to be involved 100% with the School and Administration. And by far my favorite is we have the opportunity to see Ryan a lot more, which is also a treat for Tyler and Georgia Kate. We always love supporting our favorite Deputy Superintendent and his District.
Our new town might not have a lot to offer just yet, but thank goodness the School District always has something going on. It has definitely  been enough to keep us on the go. Friday is the Fall Festival, so the next couple of days we will be in full Festival mode.
  

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Happy Birthday, Georgia Kate! We love you, We love you and you are perfect for us. God has wonderful things in store for you.
Georgia Kate you will always be are beautiful rainbow after a storm. A precious reminder that you were meant just for us. We thank God for you daily and are so blessed that he chose us to be your parents.

"The beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds."

Birthday Eve

As I sit here looking at these pictures that Ghee took of Georgia Kate while I was gone, It is obvious to me that we are not the only ones that think the world of  her. So many people from all over anxiously awaited for her arrival in to this world TWO years ago and rejoiced with us when GK was born. 

Georgia Kate on this day two years we were preparing for your Birthday, and anxiously awaiting for our family to grow. It felt strange to know the exact day that you were going to be born. Both of your brothers were big surprises, but my heart needed to know everything about your special day. Every thing about your birth was beautiful and filled with absolute joy. You captured our hearts at first heartbeat and it was absolute love at first sight from the moment I saw from the first time I held you in my arms. Georgia Kate your features reminded me so much of your brothers, but I especially loved all the glimpses that reminded me of your brother, Landry. Today, you have turned in to a beautiful little girl. 

Georgia Kate you are our restoring hope and brought pure joy back in to our family and home. You are the greatest gift and we thank God for you daily. Happy Birthday Eve, Georgia Kate.   

Grandparent's Day On The Field

Yesterday was Grandparent's Day at Ty's Soccer Game. We are so thankful that Ghee and Poppy made the trip to watch Tyler play, again this weekend. What a lucky Boy. I heard he played really well, too. I am so proud of Tyler and I hate that I had to miss his game, but I can't wait to cheer him on the rest of the season.

 I'm back home, but my heart is still in New Orleans with my best friend and her family. My time there was filled with an array of emotions. All I know is that I would not have wanted to be anywhere else over the past several days. I'm still filled with numerous tears as I type this. Driving home yesterday I knew that I would need a day or two to decompress.
 Tears followed by laughter was how our days were filled, but I know for a fact that I witnessed miracle after miracle. More on this journey of Hope.

Cowgirl Birthday Party

YEE- Haw!! Our little Cowgirl, Georgia Kate is turning 2. 

We had a fun Saturday celebrating Georgia Kate with family and a close family friend. It was a very small celebration this year since we recently moved, but deep down I think it was perfect and GK loved everything about it. It was fun involving her and her likes in to the theme of the day. She had a big part with the decor and the tableware and cake was all her! Seriously, she walked around the house for days with her plates and napkins in hand. The girl knows when she sees something she likes and it will become her new favorite thing.

The Birthday girl even made a mini costume change right before presents and cake. A girl after my own heart. I think GK's party fit her perfectly and we are so thankful to everyone that came to help us celebrate our little Cowgirl, Georgia Kate.

Georgia Kate turns 2 next Tuesday, so we can't wait to love and celebrate her all over again. We are so thankful for Georgia Kate and the absolute joy that she has brought in to our lives. She is a true gift of hope and joy. I can't wait to see what this next year will hold for her and our family. 

In Times Of Need

A nice chill in the air, rain pounding on the window and a cup of coffee next to me that has not been forgotten about or reheated 2-3 times. A perfect day to some but all I hear is quiet.
I got word last Wednesday from my College Roommate and very close friend, that her son was in a drowning accident and in the PICU. Tears filled my eyes as I heard the story unfold. My heart ached for Rebekah and I knew that I had to find a way to be there for her during this hard time. We do good together and we do hard together. Thankfully, another friend thought the same thing so we got a plan in place last Friday and are leaving for New Orleans this afternoon to love and support Rebekah and her family during this journey. Precious Graham is a fighter and is defying all odds but they still have a long road to travel with his recovery. So thankful for a God that performs miracles and is faithful in times of need.
However, this would not have been possible with out Ryan encouraging me to go and the awesome support of both Grandparents that will jump at the opportunity to watch Georgia Kate. Tyler is thrilled as he will get to ride the bus to the Administration building where Ryan is the rest of the week. Tyler LOVES being a bus rider. I'm sure both of my boys are looking forward to some special guy time together.Georgia Kate left yesterday afternoon, and boy did we miss our girl last night. It was very quiet last night as it is right now, and right now I will take loud and a mess over quiet.
 But with that being said I know I need this quiet today as I prepare to love and just be there for my precious friend. So thankful to God for preparing this day for me and allowing the opportunity to leave home for a couple of days.

 Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Dewberry Farm

We found a gem of a place that is about 2 minutes from our house. Dewberry Farm is a huge Pumpkin Patch that has numerous rides, games, and attractions for all ages. We went ahead and bought a season pass, because Tyler and Georgia Kate loved it and since we are so close to it, it made sense. They are open every weekend until November and then they close and open back up during December when they become a Christmas Tree farm. I am a huge real Christmas Tree fan, so I love that. I see some fun weekends in our future. I think we might become groupies of Dewberry Farm. 

We decided to Celebrate Georgia Kate over the weekend since we would have family in town. Therefore, since our little girl is turning in to a Cowgirl, well it changes daily. GK loves to dress up. We thought Dewberry Farm would be a fun activity before cake and presents. The Birthday girl loved everything about the live animals and especially the pony ride. GK waved and kept trying to pet the pony during the ride, and at one point tried to push me away.... can we say Ms. Independent?!? 

It was a fun and very hot outing for all of us. I loved watching Ty and GK run and explore everything they had, which we did not get to everything so thank goodness for season passes and I think I know what we might be able to do over the weekend. So thankful to have found something fun so close to our house.