Cotton & Vine=super cute stuff!

I would like to put a little bug in your ear: my sister-in law, Annie, makes the cutest things! From pushpins, magnets, thank you cards, everyday notecards & envelopes, onesies for baby, pretty much you name it, she makes it. Her company name is Cotton & Vine, and if you are in need of some hostess gifts for the upcoming holidays, some Christmas stocking stuffers, or presents themselves, visit her facebook page!

Cute, high-quality, affordable things!

http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=151008899864&ref=mf

Proud Wife & Cute Kids (according to their mom)

This is my hubby, searching for a missing hiker on Saddle Mountain on Sunday. The story had a sad ending but I'm proud of my John! This was a picture in the local paper.

Some shots of the kids as of lately. We're off to enjoy this 90 degree day at the beach! Nice kickoff to the first day of fall, huh?

Discussions on Theology with 2 1/2 Year Olds

Me: "Aubrey, did you have fun reading about Jesus last night?"

Aubrey: "Yes, I did!"

Me: "I'm excited that we get to learn more about Jesus in the Bible."

Aubrey: "Mommy, where's Great Papa?"

Me: "He is in Heaven with Jesus!"

Aubrey: "Oh, we go to Heaven?"

Me: "We can go to Heaven someday."

Aubrey: "Oh...now?"

Me: "No, not yet. Someday. Do you know how we can go to Heaven? Sometimes we are naughty, right?"

Aubrey: "Yes."

Me: "We are naughty when we disobey, when we are not kind...that is called sin. Being naughty is sin. Jesus died on the cross for our sins so that we can go to Heaven someday. He has forgiven us for being naughty by dying on the cross. If you ask Jesus into your heart, you can go to Heaven someday."

Aubrey: "Oh, Jesus is very nice."

Me: "Yes, He is. Very nice. Great Papa asked Jesus into his heart when he was a little boy and just a little while ago Jesus said, 'Okay, Great Papa, I would like for you to come to Heaven now!' Someday, He will say that to us, too."

Aubrey: "Oh! Someday Aubrey sit on Great Papa's lap?"

Me: "Yes, someday, you will probably sit on Great Papa's lap." Tear.

Aubrey girl, we pray that your heart will be captured by Jesus, that you will follow hard after Him starting at an early age, and that He will be your Prince, forever and ever.