Where Has The Time Gone?

Wow! It's been a REALLY long time since I updated the blog. Time just simply got away from me with all that we've had happening and the blog had to be put on the back burner...again. Things should be slowing down now and hopefully I can do better about posting.

Here's a very brief rundown of what's been happening in our lives since the last post.

November: We prepared for the arrival of both Ava and the holidays. Addison turned 2 years old on the 27th which was a bittersweet event. It's so exciting to see her growing and becoming her own person more and more all the time. The tough part is watching her become increasingly independent.

Addison at her 2nd birthday party

December: We experienced a very exciting start to the month of December. As I'm sure everyone already knows by now, Ava Marie Rogers made her entrance into this world on December 5th. For the complete story as only a mommy can tell it click here.

There are two things I can tell you for sure after seeing Ava born. First, watching your second child be born is just as amazing and overwhelming as watching the first one. Second, my wife is the most amazing woman in the world and I'm so blessed that God joined us together.

Ava is doing absolutely wonderful and we are so blessed that God has given her to us. Here are a couple of random facts that we learned about Ava very quickly:

- Ava is definitely her own person and definitely has her own personality. It's amazing how different two little girls can be.
- Much like her mommy and daddy, patience is not one of her virtues...especially when it's time to eat.
- She LOVES to eat!!! She's been a "Piney pig" from day one.

Introducing Ava Marie Rogers

After Ava's arrival our time was dedicated to adjusting to life with two precious daughters and preparing for Christmas. Christmas was absolutely WONDERFUL!!! Nothing could compare to the enjoyment of watching Addison tear into her gifts. The only thing better will be when she and Ava both are able to enjoy Christmas like that.

Addison on Christmas morning

January: By now the hustle and bustle of the holidays have come and gone and we're finally starting to settle into a little bit more of a routine. So far this month has been pretty uneventful. We are looking forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for the months ahead!

Mommy & Ava (approx. 6 weeks old)

Addison's hiding spot for hide & seek

In short, God has continually been better to me and to our family than we could ever deserve. Our church is still doing fantastic and we are anxiously expecting to see many souls saved in the near future. To Christ alone be all glory and honor!

Now that I've gotten everything caught up in this post maybe I can get back on track.

"I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth." -- Psalm 34:1