our little punkin'

And here he is... punkin' Michael Reece with his Daddy!
Isn't this precious?

Gotta love that contagious smile!Friday night, the church had our annual "Family Fun Night" with a blow-up jumper, carnival games, and food. There was a costume contest, but Reece didn't quite win! I definitely think he stole the show, though!

Friday night was lots of fun with a great turnout. We enjoyed fellowshipping with friends and church family. It was very, very fun.

By the end of the night, we were all ready for bed, especially this punkin'!

But before we left, he found a buddy dressed just like him!

Twins! Well, almost... Reece is 6 months, Evan is 9 months.

Reece already knows how to smile and get happy for the camera! And here's my twin... well actually, we were Mary and Martha... haha! Sisters! Actually, this is Natalie. But we had fun dressing the part!

And here is our sleeping baby... it seems like we are always on the go these days... leaving nap time for car rides!

And just to give you an idea of how much he has grown, look at our little Reece in these big boy clothes!

He pulled himself up this day. He has been standing more and more, with our help, of course!

It's like you can almost see the toddler in him!

Before bed one night... I totally see his daddy in him!

We were playing with a puzzle on the sofa, just before bed.

Looks like he was dancing and singing here!

Well, well, well... Reece is a growing boy! Upon the eve of his 6 month birthday, I find myself in shock of how quickly time has passed as I hang on to every growing moment! He is a joy to be around... all smiles around so many, even a stranger. He spreads joy everywhere he goes and we love him dearly! He is so loved that I often wonder if he'll ever know how much we love him. Garrett and I now realize how much love our parents have given us, as we experience what it is like to love our son before he is ever capable of loving. We are grateful for our parents and our strong upbringings. Our endeavor and heart is to train Reece in the way that he should go, so that when he is old- he will not depart from it. That is a life lesson our parents taught us. We are ever blessed to know the truth today. And we will continue the heritage we've been given in passing down a legacy of faith, love, hope and truth to our children. Reece is just the beginning!

Now as we gear toward a national day of electing our next President, we are ever prayerful about what is to come. We pray God's grace and mercy be extended to our country once more. We pray that Christians would change their hearts and minds, if they are currently unaware, and that they would realize this election is the most important election America has ever seen. Moral issues are at stake. Life issues are at stake. These issues are of utmost importance, taking precedence over social and economic issues. We pray that eyes of peoples' understanding would be enlightened and that they not be blinded by liberalized media. It is a serious day in which we live, where we must take a stand for justice and truth. I hope people remember Proverbs 14:34 tomorrow,

"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."

and Proverbs 29:2

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. When the wicked bear rule, the people groan."
We pray that tomorrow, America will vote the Bible and their conscience!

Praying for this great nation,

F & G & r