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Lloyd Weekly

Monday, August 24th, 2015

Lloyd_L016(chalkboard)We had a busy week at the Lloyd house. We had a family packed weekend with several family members popping in for visits. (more…)

Lloyd Weekly

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

cousins

Its a little late, but we have been busy. We have had a great week that ended with a long weekend in Gatlinburg with extended family. It was great to be with so many of our family members. We missed those that could not be with us.  (more…)

Working at Walking on Water…

Monday, August 17th, 2015

doubt

Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake.  When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.  But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”  “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”  Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith, he said, “why did you doubt?” Matthew 15: 25-30. (more…)

1st Day of….

Tuesday, August 11th, 2015
1st day of 2nd Grade

1st day of 2nd Grade

Summer went by too fast for my taste. First day of 2nd grade has come and gone.

We are actually in our second week of school.  So far Madilyn LOVES school. (more…)

Summer of Fitness

Monday, August 10th, 2015

goalsAt the start of summer I decided that I really needed to recommit to improving my general health and fitness.  I feel like had had a successful summer and created new habits to carry through the coming months. (more…)

Seven Years Ago…..

Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

C_M2Seven years ago today our lives changed forever.  On July 1, 2008 at 11:45 pm we met our daughter. (more…)

I have a 19 year old….

Thursday, June 25th, 2015

Caleb_Sleeping_BassinetYes, you read that right… my son is now 19 years old. Our baby boy is no longer a baby . He has not been a baby for a long time.  However, when I look at him I still see my baby. (more…)

She’s 7….

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015

baby_madilynDaughters are like flowers, they fill the world with beauty, and sometimes attract pests.  ~Author Unknown

My baby girl is 7 years old today. Time has just flown by. She is growing up so very fast. I am so blessed and lucky to have Madilyn as my daughter. (more…)

Heatlh and Fitness Goals

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

goals“The Best Health Care Plan Is A Self Care Plan”  Nina Leavins

I have been told the best way to focus on health and fitness is to have goals. I have goals but I have never written them out for all the world to see. (more…)

Names and Adoption

Wednesday, June 17th, 2015

marsh-shore-639450-mWhen the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.” Exodus 2:10

Have you ever wondered what Jochebed (birthmother) called Moses for the months that he was with her before she set him afloat in a basket on the river? (more…)