Vacation Bible School

We just finished a great week at Vacation Bible School. We had about 50 kids each day and one little girl accepted Christ on Thursday. It was a highlight for me. Xan and Eva got lots of one on one attention from our several of our youth girls who agreed to watch the nursery. They loved being with Mary, Allison, Julia,Laurel, and Leatha Marie---thank you girls. Xan and Eva aren't old enough for actual VBS yet so they got to run around and play and sing (and eat)......they had such a good time each day and were so tired in the afternoon/evening. Our friend Allison took lots of pics and this wonderful video of the girls. The mascot for the week was a porcupine named Buddy and Xan loved seeing Buddy......as you can see they wern't afraid at all. Thank you Allison for the video!

Amazing to Me

I tend to get a little teary when I just sit and watch Xan sleeping. It is at those moments that God seems to remind me of the miracle and blessing that she is. Yes, she is adopted and that makes her just wonderful to us and perfect for our family....but it's not that particular thing that moved me today. It was reflecting on just how amazing God is in His creation and intimacy with each one of us. Think about it......He knows the number of hairs on her head. I received a devotional earlier today (which could help explain why my thoughts went where they did) and it just moved me so I've reworded some of it and inserted Xan's name. It's just AMAZING to ME!

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God knew what Xan would look like and who would welcome her. He knew how much Xan would weigh, what her cry would sound like, and whether she would be bald or have a head full of hair. (Psalm 139:16)

He knows how Xan will spend her days—what her hobbies and interests will be, what her job will be, and who she will share her days with. He knows the days Xan will spend honoring Him and the days she will wish she could do over. (Psalm 139:2-3)

God knows every word Xan will say before she even says it. The nice words and not-so-nice words. The angry words and the words of encouragement. The times she should have held her tongue and the times she will think of the right words to say hours too late. He knows the times she will speak up on His behalf, and He sees the times she will be too shy and unsure to speak. (Psalm 139:4)

God knows of every hair on Xan's head, which the Bible tells us are numbered. God knows every detail of her, His marvelous creation. He shaped her sweet little button nose, knows the ridges on her fingernails, and sees the blemishes she will one day try to hide. He truly loves Xan. (Matthew 10:30)

He knit Xan together in her mother’s womb. He knows Xan better than we, her parents. He knows the parts she won’t show anyone else. He sees the tears no one else sees. He will hear the dreams and frustrations no one else hears. He knows Xan, inside and out. (Psalm 139:13)

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Yes, I know that all of these same things apply to me and everyone else but today.....Lord I will praise YOU because Xan is fearfully and wonderfully made! Thank you for allowing me to be her Momma.

Swimming

We (xan and I along with eva and her mom danielle) had a great time today over at my friend Kimberly's house swimming. Their children Laurel and Graham were great entertainers for Xan and Eva. Kimberly took this today and I thought it was such a good picture....so bright and of course those cute girls don't hurt either....... that is Laurel holding Xan.

Thanks again Kimberly, Laurel and Graham!

Trying Something New

I found a new picture/video software that I'm trying and just did a quick slideshow. It's some recent pics of Xan playing. Double click on the pic to view.
-in her pool
-with her new guitar (thanks Kate Elizabeth....I love it)
-while Mom folds the laundry


Random June Pics

Happy Father's Day

It has been a good, lazy day for the Everitt family. We had Stan's favorite for breakfast (pancakes and sausage) and then we laid around after church and lunch just napping and watching the US Open.....what more could a golf pro ask for Father's Day.

Xan Talk

I've been talking with Xan about what we are actually doing when we pray explaining that we are talking to God.
.....So, she asked me the other day when I hung up the phone, "Who dat Mommy? God?" I guess she understands.

Xan is Hanna Tanna

Xan discovered Hannah Montana while we were in Texas. Our niece, Reagan in a huge fan and Xan spent a lot of hours watching she and Bergan (cousin on the other side) dance and sing to "Hanna Tanna". Well we broke down and got her a cd and the entertainment has been well worth the $14.95. please take special note of the microphone (aka:the garlic peeler). Enjoy