Spring Photos

We had family pictures made a few weeks ago. My aunt is a photographer and graciously took our pictures for us. Thought I would share a few of my favorites :)

Easter Pictures

My wonderful parents :)
My Dad..one of my best friends and my favorite preacher :)

Dad & Leah...She's a Daddy's girl ;)

Mom & her girls

Sisters :O)

My little sis and best friend :)

Easter pic with my lil bff :)

The sisters!!

Our Youth Pastor's little girls, Reagan and Madi!!

What does Easter mean to you?

What does Easter mean to you? This seemed to be the theme at church today considering we talked about it in Sunday School and then it was the title of Dad's message today!
Easter means to me several different things. First of all, the fact that Jesus shed his blood for me is what makes me worthy to come before a holy God. Without the blood of Jesus being applied to my soul I would not be seen as worthy. But because Jesus' blood is on my soul, I can go before God and he doesn't see my sin, he sees the blood of his Son and he sees me as WORTHY! Secondly, the fact that Jesus arose on that 3rd morning and he is now seated at the right hand of the Father interceding for me! Jesus is alive and he is praying on my behalf! Lastly, when Jesus left the tomb, he folded his linens. This symbolizes the fact that he is coming again one day for his children. What hope we as Christians have!
Easter is a very special weekend. Not everyone can celebrate Easter! How awesome is it that we as Christians have a Holiday to celebrate the fact that we serve a RISEN Savior. He is the ONLY living God! But, how sad it is that we often take it for granted that we serve the only living God! We had 600 people at church this morning. It was GREAT seeing it filled to capacity but I have never understood why people think coming to church one time a year on Easter Sunday will last them the rest of the year! May we not only celebrate Easter on Easter weekend but may we celebrate Easter daily in our hearts and in our lives!

God, I am so thankful that "the cross became an empty grave, on day three." Thank you for giving your Son's life so freely that I might be saved and have eternal life in you. Thank you for giving us the hope that the napkin is still folded and you're coming again.

Missy

Over the weekend, the Smith family gained a new member of the family. Leah became the proud Mommy of a little Yorkie named Missy!!! Our roommate in Tuscaloosa has a yorkie and she managed to capture mine and Leah's heart and we just had to have one of our own! We found Missy purely by luck. Her owner did not want her anymore because she couldn't have puppies. We were very happy to take Missy and give her a loving home!! She's the best little thing!! The family has already fallen in love with her, even my Dad! :)

Missy and her new Mommy, Leah

Missy loves her Grandpa Dave ;)

Lannah Grace came to meet Missy :)

Spring Break

Wow, my week off from school has flown by! However, I could get used to having no homework and nothing to study for!! Only 6 more weeks of school left. Yes, I am counting down! :)

This past week has been very busy. My precious, sweet, and wonderful Papa decided to buy Leah & myself new bedroom furniture. So the first part of the week was spent cleaning out our rooms and then painting them! It was hard work but also fun. I painted my walls chocolate brown! I love them! :) And, if you know anything about my sister, you know she is the biggest Alabama fan ever. She painted her walls gray and crimson red! :)

Our furniture was delivered Thursday! Thursday, I worked all day getting my room back in order! I slept so very wonderfully in my new bed lastnight! :)

Today was a stunning day! The weather was perfect!! I loved dragging out a pair of Yellow Box flip flops and wearing them today! Leah and I were able to spend most of the day with some of my favorite people, my dear friend Holly and her two precious little girls Lannah Grace and Leelah. We enjoyed lunch at Pizza Hut and time hangin' out! I always love spending time with the Beard ladies!

Now that my week is pretty much over I dread getting back to reality Monday! Like I said, only 6 more weeks til I am....FINISHED!!! I am so ready to be finished with school and to start my internship in May! Then in August I will graduate! So exciting!!

I am thankful for a great week that I was able to spend at home with my family and friends!!

One of my favorite things in my new room :)

My sliver accents(my flash didn't go well with my walls)

My new sleigh bed, love!!!

Leah Kate's Bama room!!

The only picture I was able to snap today was of me and sweet Leelah! Isn't she

the cutest thing you have ever seen? She is ALWAYS happy! :)

Count down til spring break!!

Wow, school has completely overwhelmed my life here lately. I went from having nothing to do to papers, papers, papers, tests, tests, tests& group pojects! To say I am ready for spring break is an understatement!!
I am spending spring break at home. I have lots planned. I am going to paint my room, go on a picnic with Holly, Lannah Grace, Leelah & Leah(very excited about that), seeing my best friend Whitney Wigley and spending time with my Papa. I miss being home and getting to spend time with the people I love. Only 2 more months of school, hallelujah!!!!

The Greatest Parents in the World

To say that I have the greatest parents in the world would be an understatement!!! I have had a very stressful week at school. I had a big test today that I was completely stressed out for. My professor is not a "normal" professor. He cusses constantly and is drunk 99% of the time. One day he actually brought a can of beer to class. Not real sure if that's even legal?!?! So, I was super worried about how this test would be considering he told us he was an alcoholic. I stayed up super late lastnight studying. I went to bed for a few hours and then got up again to study some more. I called Mom when I got up and she gave me a very good pep talk. She reminded me to think positively and not let the devil tell me I couldn't do this. She knows I am not the most positive person when it comes to myself in certain situations. However, she is always there to remind me to be positive and have confidence in myself. I called Dad before I went into class to take my test. I was super stressed and sometimes talking to your Daddy can be reassuring. Dad knew I was stressed. I think me crying was a good sign of that!! Dad prayed with me over the phone. He prayed the most awesome prayer and it was just what I needed!! After the prayer I felt so much better!! I am soooo blessed to have parents that believe in me and will pray for me and with me!! I can't imagine going through life without them! As for that test, it was something else. Praying I atleast passed! :)

God, thank you for blessing me with two of the greatest people you created as my parents.