Thursday, January 30, 2014

celebrate

"Celebrate all the good things God has given to you!"
Deuteronomy 26:11


When Craig and I first started dating, my sister and cousin teased us for going on 6 dates in 7 days (something like that...I'm sure Bethany or Cody could tell you the exact details). Needless to say, since Miriam's arrival we have not been out on a date. Gran and Granddaddy came to visit this past weekend, which provided our first opportunity. We decided to try a new restaurant, Mack and Kate's. (I have a goal of trying a new restaurant each month this year.) It was a cute place with delicious food. We started with the bacon deviled eggs, which were incredible. Then they bring you these small biscuits that melt in your mouth. I had the steak and biscuits, and Craig had the pork. We were both pleased and would go back on another special occasion. After dinner, we went to the mall to return something and then rushed home to see our sweet baby girl. She did great while we were gone! She loved snuggling and being spoiled by her grandparents. That night she even slept for 6 hours!! Maybe Gran and Granddaddy should babysit more often. Thanks Gran and Granddaddy for visiting and for giving us a night out!


In the picture above, Miriam is wearing Pamela Sue's dress. Pamela Sue was my dad's name had he been a girl. This was a dress his mom bought while she was pregnant. When my dad was not a girl, my grandmother put the dress away. She later had two daughters, but they didn't get the dress or wear it. My grandmother gave this dress to my mom. Now it belongs to Miriam. I wanted to get a picture of her in the dress with my dad holding her. The dress is pretty small so we took advantage of the time this weekend. Sweet memories! 


Thursday, January 16, 2014

one


One. Month. Old.

One wonderful month. One amazing miracle. One incredible daddy. One happy mommy. One breath that changed our world. One look that melted our hearts. One blessing that will never be taken for granted. One little girl that already has us wrapped around her little finger. One exhausting yet rewarding, frustrating yet humbling, tearful yet joyful, fastest months of our lives that we can't thank God enough for. Here's to many more wonderful months ahead!



At one month, you...
weigh 8 pounds & 4 ounces
measure 21 1/2 inches long
enjoy napping with mommy
love daddy's singing & stories
make lots of noises when you sleep
like bath time & tummy time



Psalm 139:14
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." 


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Believe


"With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26


Our hearts are full of joy as we welcome the arrival of our precious miracle, Miriam Lynn. She weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches long. We praise God for a healthy baby girl! As many of you know, our journey to our baby girl was difficult. I want to share the lyrics to one of my favorite songs, "Never Once" by Matt Redman. May these words encourage us to trust God in all circumstances because He is faithful.


Standing on this mountaintop. 
Looking just how far we've come.
Knowing that for every step. 
You were with us.
Kneeling on this battleground. 
Seeing just how much you've done.
Knowing every victory. 
Is your power in us. 
Scars and struggles on the way.
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did you leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, you are faithful.

Aunt Bethany & Gran stayed with us for two weeks.
Miriam arrived the day Aunt Bethany made it back to Nashville.
She was very excited to meet her and didn't want to miss one minute!

The Copeland family celebrated Christmas in Nashville at our house. 

Papa & Meme are thrilled to have a granddaughter!

Cousin Gentry adores baby Miriam. It's precious! 
We can't wait to meet his little brother or sister in February!

"For this child we prayed."