happy father's day!

our first family picture since hallie came home from the hospital! (i think...)

happy father's day to brian, my love! our children adore you, and you amaze me with your patience toward them. i am thankful that you desire to raise our children as children of the King!

also, a very happy father's day to my dad (papa) and brian's dad (pappy). i love the way that my children get so excited to see both of you! they love every minute that they spend with you, as you both keep them laughing and laughing! thank you for loving our children so much.

we are also thinking of brian's granddaddy today, who we were blessed to spend the day with yesterday. i love that at 98 years old, he was able to hold his newest great-grandchild! today is the one year anniversary of grandmommy going to be with Jesus, so i know this is a bittersweet father's day for him. here is granddaddy with our kiddos...


as you can see, my kids love granddaddy. ethan wants him to come to ride go carts for his birthday, and caroline draws him a picture at least once a week. he is constantly the subject of their prayers and conversations. the kids know that it will not be too long before granddaddy goes to Heaven, so i was thankful that we were able to see him this weekend.

how blessed my children are to be surrounded with godly men who are consistently pointing them to their heavenly Father. praise God, and happy father's day!