to Him Who is able

I love the days when I get home from work and say, "Hey girls, get cute clothes on and come with me." And then we proceed to a perfect field on a perfectly cloudy day and have an impromptu photo shoot.  These girls here are my favorite girls...Their faces, their laughs, their adorable styles, their eyes, their hair, and their wonderfully cheerful personalities.  So, twins are funny. You might think it's a joke when people say they think exactly alike, finish each other's sentences, and are basically the same person...well it's not. Take it from me, the way these 2 are 1 is crazy and freaky. I think it freaks them out a little too, to be honest. And three year old girls?  Well they are divas. "Hey Katie, here, take some of Blessing and I. But don't drop my camera...because if you do, you'll be sorry."  It's rare that I get in the frame, but I'm so glad I did because these...

Before I even existed, they were there. Dreaming, planning and getting excited about the idea of me.  When I was growing and developing, before I entered the world, they were there. Thinking of names, decorating rooms, buying clothes and accessories.  When I was new, they were there. Crying tears of joy and indescribable love.  When I was little and helpless, they were there. Up at all hours of the night, feeding, changing, rocking and comforting me. 'Oohing' and 'ahing' over each little thing about me and my innocent sweetness.  As I grew and learned, they were there. Celebrating my first steps and words. Catching me when I fell, wiping my tears away and whispering words of comfort. Encouraging me to try my best and praising my every success. Teaching me through my mistakes and helping me through my failures. Speaking constant words of love and encouragement.  My parents are one of the biggest blessings in my life, a blessing that I constantly take...

Here in the south snow is a rarity...or so we say. Northerners may laugh at us and our inadequate snow plows, how fast our Bi-los run out of milk and bread, how schools close when news of possible flurries surface, and our inability to drive or function properly... It is laughable in some ways, laughable and true. And Cold. Winter and snow and ice are cold and I've decided I wasn't made for cold weather. I don't like it. I deal with it, but I don't like it. We got a whopping 2  inches of snow this week...once again we were trapped to the confinements of our hilly neighborhood, with nothing else to do except stay inside and enjoy the beauty through the window from my position on my bed wrapped in my fuzzy blanket, or venture forth into the madness of snowball fights and chilly air. I chose both....the first was a more popular choice in my mind, but I am glad that I decided on the second one for as long as I did, it was enjoyable for a whole 30 minutes. My brothe...

In my experience...they're the best. These girls have grown to be my best friends and I am beyond thankful for the impact they have in my life. I am blessed to have 4 of the most beautiful girls as my life long friends. They are not only gorgeous on the outside, but have hearts and attitudes to match. How I came to deserve them I can't even begin to comprehend...but I am so thankful I have them in my life. I love them and will do so forever and ever.