Becoming More

At the end of August, my church held it's annual Women's Conference. We always have some pretty amazing speakers, but this year was quite spectacular, as Lysa Terkeurst was our special guest. Becoming More was the name of the two-day conference, and she certainly gave some insight and wisdom how to do just that. I was so convicted and encouraged by the challenges Lysa brought. And because I was one of the emcees of the conference, I also had the privilege of getting to eat lunch with her and getting to visit with her one on one. Icing on the cake! She's a godly woman with and amazing story who just has the mentatlity of "saying yes to God," even if that means stepping outside her comfort zone. I pray that's the kind of woman I can be.

Goodbye Baby Tooth

No, her gap isn't growing! But, Maia did loose her first baby tooth in August. She has been waiting for a while for this day to come and fortunately it wasn't the least bit traumatic. The "tooth fairy" (which she knows full well are mom & dad) brought her $1 for her tiny tooth.

First day of 1st

On August 22nd, Maia began her 1st grade year of school. She's a little sleepy eyed in the pictures, but she was very excited. She was not as excited when she found out the next day, that she'll now be having homework every night! But overall, she is once again loving school. My prayer is the same as it was when she began Kinder. I'm so thankful for the teachable moments God gives us through Maia being at Sam Houston. I pray we never waste them.




Maia gets her own desk this year and gets to keep her supplies in her desk. Moving to the big time... :)


Waiting patiently for class to begin

Preschool Choir Graduation

In August, Maia ended her 3 years in Preschool Choir with a cute little graduation ceremony. She loved being in there and learned so much. We so appreciate Mrs. Smith's dedication to these little guys and girls, and know she loves each one so much.






Maia sure loves Mrs. Smith!