the Sutton family: November 2014

Saturday, November 29, 2014

school days

I love that Chloe went to school this year. She loves to get ready in the morning on the days she gets to go. I love hearing both of them talk about their friends, what happened on the playground when they were together, and watch them compare their goody bags after holiday parties. This one particular morning they helped each other get ready and their voices were filled with excitement. They were chatting as Noah helped Chloe get her boots on for the first time. I wish I could freeze time sometimes.

online shopping...

can be a fun thing...

It's the returning part I dread. But we get to keep all the boxes :)

Happy Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Happy Birthday Daddy

Danny,

I am so blessed for unknown reasons why God selected you to be my husband. Today I feel so undeserved for the love you have shown me and our family. This past year you have poured out your life in caring for me during our transition to 3, pointing me to truth through your prayers and your emails. You have spent countless hours taking on my load. You do it joyfully and without one complaint. You come home ready to serve and care for our children. They love you so much and now genuinely miss you when you are gone. They love playing with you and being taught by you. They get excited about the things you are excited about. It brings me much joy to see their excitement in wanting to read their Bible stories with you and doing the "yellow book" of questions with you at dinner. They model where you sit and read your Bible. This is the foundation for why you are the way you are, and I am so grateful that the Lord saved you. The love of Christ shines through all that you do and you are a daily reminder exemplifying the living sacrifice God has called us to be. I love you so much and hope the Lord wills me to celebrate many more birthdays with you!

proudly painting for daddy

mini celebration

special celebration

Friday, November 7, 2014

grace

Tough days come and go, and sometimes they come and linger for a while. It's hard to believe that I am being effective in caring for my children when I feel I am struggling to breathe. I have whispered, and very often shouted my cries to the Lord for help. I know these rough times make for good training opportunities and this past week I was able to see that. I gave the kids cheese sticks for lunch, and Noah so kindly offered to help Chloe open hers. He really takes pride in all the little things he can do for himself these days. Well after a couples seconds of grunting and clenching his teeth, I hear him shout, "God, give me grace for this cheese stick!!"