Mothers/Women

David Isaac presenting me with a Mom's day plant he made at pre-school. His teachers put together a nice Mother's Day tea party for all the moms.

Isabella Grace on the way to the tea party. She loves arm bands, hats, shoes, and bags...

Solomon Jame's first (of many hopefully) visits to the beach:) 31/2 weeks old.

Ms. Vickie "Mamaw" spent Mother's day with us during her visit from Lousianna. We enjoyed service at Spring Branch community Church and cook-out & canoeing with neighbors. At Lil D's pre-school Tea Party

Baby Solomon almost 3 weeks in this pic

Mother Daughter Tea hosted by my "Women of the Chaple" group. Grandma, Mom, and I all celebrated mother's day early together. It's nice having them so close!!

It's said that you never fully appreciate your own mom until you have kids of your own. It's true for me and I've also gained new admiration for women & MOMs in general. Mother Teresa, Corrie Ten Boom, along with many women in my family are some of my heroes.

There are so many amazing hard working, servant hearted women out there who give their lives to others. This month I've been able to spend some time with my mom and mother-in-law who both fit that description. I am a blessed woman I know.

Women are strong and beautiful.

Women are so often the heart of the home and family.

Woman have the power to make huge differences in our society and world...one life at a time.

May God bless us and our families and help us to be faithful to do the things that are most important. Bless the Lord our God who created us to do good works in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 134

Ephesians 2:10

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Celebrating "MOM" today and thanking God for her everyday!

Phil 1:3

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.

Baby Solomon & the new Merida family!!!

Kim (priscilla's sister) & Tony and the new and improved Merida family. They are bringing FOUR beautiful chidren home from the Ukraine!!! Please keep them all in you prayers...they hope to home soon. See more pictures and follow their amazing journey on their blogs: http://www.betheglory.blogspot.com/ and http://www.tony.tbclife.net/

Welcome our Baby Solomon James Arthur

April 13th, 2009 @ 9pm 7lbs 1.6oz 19 inches long

Lil D and Izzie love their baby brother already giving him lots of kisses and pats on the back

Lil Solomon James 1 week old

God does immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine!

Ephesians 3:20 (paraphrased)

I can't wait to meet my new niece or/and nephew!!!

Yay! After many prayers, preparations, and waiting on the Lord...Kim and Tony are on their way to the Ukrain as I type to go pick up thier beloved child or children. Please keep them all in your prayers as they will be going through a lot and all of their lives are about to change...

Psalm 139

New House & Baby Belly

Our new military house :)

We are definitely going to be spoiled her at Va Beach...

when we move to next army post I don't think we will have it this nice!

Some "belly" pictures upon some requests...

Belly shot at lil D b/day

Another at Big D's b/day. Not sure why i'm leaning back in these...:)

Psalm 100

Happy Birthday Lil & Big D!

Big Wheel & Water Gun!!!

Birthday party at park off Va Beach's Shore Drive - It was freezing especially with that Ocean wind!!! Welcome Spring!
Cupcakes back at home in the warm house!


Opening bday gift from Mamaw and Papaw - Yay Cars stuff! (didn't plan the sweat shirts fyi)

Poppop and Grandmama were able to enjoy the day with us!

...along with Payton and Aunt Amanda (Josh made it later)

Big Daddy's Birthday

March is the bday month for the Davids. We've had a lot of FUN already this month and more to come. The movers should be here tomorrow to look at our "stuff". They pack us on Thursday and move us on Friday(we aren't moving far - just into different military housing)! Wowsers! My parents thankfully may make it down on Fri./Sat. to help especially since David will be leaving for weekend Chaplain stuff on Friday & I'm planning to make a short/sweet visit to Stafford.

The little boy is still nice and comfy in his home (thankfully:)) and I"m hoping he stays that way until we get the move and a visit to Stafford finished! I'm 37 weeks this week (9 months pregno) and next week I guess the count down will begin. I can't wait to see my sister's Jessica and Kimberly who are flying in for visits in April. And hopefully some family & friends from LA & other places sometime! LOL Summer nannies welcome - great resume builder you know:) ha

We'd love to hear from you and hope all is well with you and yours!

Love, The Arthurs

Happy March!

Next month we should meet the new family addition!

Izzie G is excited for another brother!!

David Isaac is too though he still wishes he was the

only child...:) Just kidding, he loves his little sister and each day they

wake up they go looking for the other one... every now and then he says their is no baby coming and other times he is helping decide names and excited...still not picked out:)

Lil D wearing daddy's gear


Izzie got a new bike for David Issac's birthday (we had to get two so they'd both have something to ride, they are sharing this one until Saturday when the Lil D gets his big wheel!)

Hope all is well in your worlds! This month (as they all do) is going too fast. We have a big week coming up. David Isaac turns 3 this Saturday, March 21st. Big D has a birthday on the 24th and then the military moves us to new housing in a week - March 26th! DAvid has a work weekend immediately after movers move us and I'm going for short visit to Stafford. Lots going on..and we are officially 9 months pregnant!!!

Each day is a gift and always always trying to keep a right focus and not get swept away in all the activity (good and bad) life brings. It can be hard.

I want to update you all and thank you for the prayers for our Army friend Maria (for those who don't know about her, please keep her in your prayers as she is facing tough times) She has been in hospital for 4 months on tubes and they are moving her to Walter Reed (sp?) in Northern VA for special treatment. Lord willing something will happen to help her get off the tubes and get her life back...and even a better life than before! She said she will never be the same and praying that God's hope will keep her looking up and moving forward. Romans 15:13

Thank you for your love and prayers!