It's Friday, how exciting! It's a beautiful day here in Middle Tennesse. This morning, I was out watering my flowers (which are growing splendidly, by the way!) and marveling at the size and height of my pink impatiens. Mom & I planted several plants a few months ago and despite some plants having difficulty growing in my flower beds, these have LOVED it. I've never seen some get so tall. Here's an idea of what they look like when you buy them at the store:

Here is what one of the stems from my plant looks like....plucked out of the whole bush of them:



I think it's hilarious! Who knows why some grow the way they do...it's just the mystery of God's incredible creation!

Big news to announce: Baby NOAH is here! Scott & Courtney Ray's little baby boy was born yesterday around 2:30 by C-section at Baptist Hospital. He was 8 lbs. 6 oz which was a BIG relief to Scott & Court who had been told based on ultra-sound that he was swiftly approaching 10 lbs!! (They thought he was 9lb.8oz) Jordan and I will see him later tonight, so we'll post some pics of that, I'm sure! I got to talk to the new momma this morning and she sounds great! So, CONGRATULATIONS!!

All of you have a marvelous Friday and weekend! May it be full of God's perfect will for each moment :-)(That's what I'm shooting for!)

Oh and in other news, more congratulations are due to:

* Mark Munden & Natalie Cressy on their recent engagement!! (YAY!)

* Scott & Courtney Ray on their pregnancy- we can't wait for little baby Ray :-)

We want to extend a HUGE congratulations to Nathan & Bethany. I told Jordan yesterday I "knew" it would be a girl. The Gaddis' make too beautiful of babies for them to not have a girl :-)

We love the name and can't wait to see you guys in December.

It's baby time in Tennessee. No! Not for Jordan and me, but I found out about two of my friends who are pregnant...one on Saturday and one on Sunday! It's just super exciting and fun! I am absolutely loving this season of our lives....the BABY time! :-) What an incredible miracle and joy it is. And Jordan and I look forward to the day when we too step into that season.

God is so good!

Horrible...

I cannot get past what I found out about 2 hours ago regarding the shootings at Virginia Tech. I cannot imagine what the students, faculty and family are going through. Please pray for this campus and what is happening right now.

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