The McCarty Family

Noelle: Mommy, do I really have jums in my body?

Me: What? Drums?

Noelle: No, do I have jums?

Me: I don't know what jums are. Do you mean joints?

Noelle: No. You know like, sick jums and cold jums.

Me: Where did you hear that?

Noelle: On Charlie and Lola.

Me: (laughing) They're saying germs!

Those dang British accents. ;)

Tonight, someone had posted a video about the miracle of life. I watched it and my heart was awakened once again to the wonder of my two daughters, their precious little bodies and hearts.

I snuck over to their rooms and took a minute to pray for each one. As I prayed first for Natalie, I pictured God standing close behind me, gazing at her with me, saying, "She's really wonderful, isn't she?" "We just love her." I saw her through fresh eyes as an amazing person who God made and roots for and created her with a plan in His mind just for her. It was a sweet moment. This world gets so out of hand sometimes and I am so thankful for a moment of perspective.

His eyes are on you too.

Ryan's brother Ben called him up a couple of months ago to ask if he wanted to be part of a full-pads, friday night lights, alumni football game. He would have to drive out to Yucaipa for practices and they really had no idea what kind of a turn out or game day experience this would end up being.

When game day arrived we were all impressed by how legit it turned out being. The alumni organization covered all the bases and the guys had a blast! They competed against alumni from a rival school and won.

The highlight of the game was a connection between Ryan and his brother. Although they played quarterback and wide receiver, the 2 year difference kept them from ever really getting to play together like this. It was a long pass and Ryan had to really dive for it, almost making into the end zone. So fun!

We brought the girls with us and I was so excited to share with them the experience of being at one of Ryan's games. That lasted about 10 minutes. Then they wanted to leave but fortunately our niece was able to watch them back at Ben's house. Thanks Mary.

Till next year...