Happy Birthday Isabella Grace!

Isabella turned 4 years old on Sunday!

wishing for a "real puppy dog"....
The Prince and I

The Lighting of the candles...

Serving the lovely Princess Myra

Reading "A Princess with a Purpose" a Princess Story book about the KING of KINGS and what a real Princess is made of...

Princess Stephanie, Princess Isabella, and Prince Isaac

Tracing our princess hands...learning "I am fearfully and wonderfully made" by GOD in my mommy's belly. Psalm 139 God has a purpose for my hands. I am made to Know, worship, and praise Him. To bring HIM glory. Matt. 5:16 These princess are very wise!

Beautiful Princess Myra enjoying her treats...

A Princess Tea Party for the girls and a class on being a gentlemen for the little guys.

Thanks to all that came out and sent happy bday wishes! She had a blast!

Solomon slept through some of the tea party, but woke up ready to

party with the best of them...even if that meant wearing a princess crown... Iz likes opening cards!

And ofcourse she was ALL about the presents!

Princess Emily The Gentlemen serving Princess Stephanie. Isabella set the menu. She wanted *cup cakes *cake * donuts and *goldfish with the tea

Princess Ashley and Princess Myra arrived

Princess Ava being escorted in...

Let the celebration begin! Princess Isabella escorted by Mighty Warrior David Isaac

The Gentlemen and
The Ladies

Princesses with a Purpose

Isabella coming down the stairs when she woke up Sunday morning!!

Saturday at the Farm - Happy Fall Harvest

Corn Maze - Family Fun

Isaac working on the map, getting guidance from daddy

On the tractor ride with friends - Ms. Jessica, Ava, and Olivia

Jumpy - a kids favorite (this farm is prepared!) Corn Cannon!

WHOA!!! WOW!!!!

Corn Pit - we are still finding corn kernels in our car!

Cow Train
Chillin in the back yard
Happy Saturday morning play time!

We had a busy and fun filled weekend. Isabella Grace had a good birthday and we enjoyed celebrating her 4 years of life! As always, thanking God for the many rich blessings.

By His Grace,

The Arthurs <><

Adventures in Parenting!

Izzie G turns 4 this Sunday, October 16th! She likes to help make waffles, this is Monday morning, Columbus Day.

Solomon eating a piece of WAFFLE! (his first words in the morning when he wakes up are usually "EAT...EAT..." and gives the sign languate motion for eating)
Isaac waiting, but in the mean time checking off that he made his bed and brushed his teeth!! He likes to get rewards!

Monday early evening, Isaac broke his arm on the play ground:( This is his permanent cast he got put on Tuesday morning (ER did temporary cast). He is STRONG and COURAGEOUS! Josh 1:9

Back to school on Wednesday! His teacher said he didn't complain once about his arm. Brave boy.It's helped him to SLOW down too and pay attention a bit better.

Isabella's first day of ballet Wednesday!

Solomon watching Praise Baby music video...not interested in anything else at the moment...

Thankful for good doctors and modern day medicine. Also thankful for family and friends who constantly support us physically and lift us up in prayer. Thanks to Terry and Liz who watched Izzie and Soli Monday night so David and I could take Isaac to the ER. And for the many constant prayers of friends and family. Thankful for a God who never leaves us nor forsakes us. To a God who "carries us to the heighths". Habakkuk 3

Daivd Isaac came home from the ER that night and starting singing songs to God on his own. He actually made up some new verses to the "Jesus-Jesus" song. If you know the chorus he added,

"Be GLAD in HIM, Glad in HIM, Glad in the morning, Glad in the noon-time, Glad in HIM, Glad in HIM, Glad when the sun goes down!"

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! For the LORD is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100

Blessings to you and yours!

David Isaac first day of Kindergarten!! August 2011

Isabella wanted to go with Isaac on his first day! Solomon slept in! :)
She loves her big brother!

Family visit to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum - an excellent museum show casing the Mighty Eighth from World War II. This Air force from Savannah was very instrumental in bringing an end to the war in Germany. The whole family enjoyed and we paid our respects to the fallen hero's at the many memorial stones in their memorial garden.

In the Memorial Garden with my hero.

Checking out a McDonnel F-4C Phantom

This F-4C was made in 1965 and retired in 1987. These aircrafts "achieved legendary status in Vietnam".

A Vietnam Memorial in the Memorial Garden

David and I celebrated our 7th Wedding Anniversary in September. Since David has been in the military we have been in different states or countries for our actual anniversary day. This September David was at NTC in California training, so some girlfriends and I celebrated together. :) We went to a festival at the Meinhardt Winery in Statesboro, GA. Thanks Faith and Stephanie!! (And to Emily and Hunter who watched the kids!!!)

Back at the Mighty Eighth Museum...this time with Mamaw Vickie and Grandma Westbrook from Louisianna. I was thankful for their visit the last week before David got home. It was a light at the end of the tunnel!!!

Mamaw Vickie, Grandma Westbrook with kiddos

Solomon - AKA BOY. He gets mad if you tell him his name is Solomon, he says, "NO, BOY!"

At the Lafayette Square in Savannah, GA. Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in the background.

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist...the congregation established here in late 1700's

Savannah is known for it's Candy shops...thanks to Mamaw and Grandma we still have bags of it! :) We all had a lot of fun!!

Thanks for the memories Mamaw and Grandma! And thanks for getting me out to be a tourist!

Happy FALL to all and hope to have more visitors soon!

Colorado in May

Glen Eyrie Castle, Hope for the Homefront, Colorado Springs

My childhood piano teacher, Cassie, had a mission from God :) to get me to Colorado for a conference retreat getaway. It was wonderful to catch up with her and a true gift to have a couple of days to be still in the beautiful state of Colorado. I joined other military spouses and family members at Glen Eyrie Castle for an encouraging weekend. Isaiah 61:1-3

Much love and thanks to Cassie, my parents, and to my husband and kids.

So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isiaah 41:10

Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the LORD Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. Psalm 47

The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and to destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. John 10:10

Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly.

Thanking God for LIFE today.

Let the thief no longer steal...

..be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

*Today's reading: Ephesians 4:17 to 5:21