Philippians 4:4-14

This is one of our favorite passages. Although Jason had it memorized a long time ago, he patiently worked with us until we got it. :)

The Outback Kangaroo Farm

Yesterday, we went on a wonderful field trip up in Arlington. Click on the title of the post to go to their website. They are also a Christmas Tree u-cut farm.

Chasing the Turkey.

Petting one of the many Wallabies.


Petting the friendly llama.




Holding a baby kangaroo.

Easy Chocolate Cheesecake

I modified this recipe from "Kraft Food & Family" recipe booklet that comes free in the mail.
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Crush 24 oreo cookies.

Combine with 1/4 cup melted butter.

Add some chocolate chips (if you like).

Press into a greased 9/13 dish.

Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.

Blend 3 - 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, 1.5 Tablespoons flour, and 1 tsp vanilla until creamy.

Add 1 package of melted Baker's semi-sweet chocolate squares.

Add 3 eggs.

Pour over crust and bake approximately 37 minutes or until the center is almost set.

Cool and then chill for 4 hours.

Serve with an ice cold glass of milk!

Emmett Turns 7!

Emmett and his Wall-E cake at Creation Station.

Getting to add his handprints to the hundreds of other birthday prints at Creation Station.

Waking up to balloons on his bed...an annual tradition.

Birthday morning -- reading his card before opening his presents.

We love you, Emmett!

Seems I Am ALWAYS Speaking TOO Soon!

As soon as I give a good report, the doctor's office calls with something new.... I'm going to have to start putting a 24-hour hold on anything I want to post, just to make sure the information is accurate. :)

My doctor was worried about my heart rate being so high, so I am being put on a different blood pressure medicine. This will be my fourth in the last few months. Hopefully, this one will work the way they want it to.

My main concern: this new medication is a beta-blocker. I've been on a different beta-blocker in the past with poor results. My muscles would scream in protest any time I put out the least bit of exertion. Washing my hair, climbing the stairs, doing the laundry...it was all very difficult. I would appreciate prayers that this new med will work without the side effects.

Another prayer request: My headaches continue to be a major issue. While the doctors have given me some prescriptions to help me cope, I am concerned for the baby.

Thank you.

Praise!

All my labs from yesterday's tests came back looking good. Yeah!!!

A Special Visit.

Uncle Josh and Cousin Oliver visiting all the way from the East Coast this weekend. What a treat!