What fills you up?

She is hungry for what...she thinks she knows...
She desires comfort and just wants the emptiness to be filled but with what?
Are the desires of her heart full of truth or
lies whispered nearly driving her insane?
If she could just turn herself away from her reflection and
focus on Jesus.
HE is ALL she NEEDS!

Things Anna Says

Today Anna woke up early & the things she said just had Bill & I in stitches. She comes out of her room and says, "I cannot find my sister." I tell her Emily went and laid down in Autumn's room. "She says Oh My it's really dark walks over to sliding glass door and says, "it's dark. Where's daddy? Is he taking a shower? He can't take a shower. It's dark." She was just totally thrown off by waking up before the sun rose! Bill walks out and asks her if she wants to go watch the sunrise. She says, "yeah and the rainbow." Apparently she thinks sunrises come with Rainbows. So sweet. Bill tells her she can ask God to make a rainbow. Then aS Bill leaves for work she says, "why didn't daddy make noodles? I tell her it's the morning and he has coffee. Anna replies, " I don't like coffee but when I was a daddy I liked coffee."

Anna Banana

As I watched my little Anna walk down the hall today; it struck me how grown up she is...She picks out her own outfits, knows what colors and toys she prefers best, can count to 14 sometimes, loves to read, and LOVES, LOVES pretending to be a mommy and take care of her babies. She says she wants to be a fireman, doctor, and mom! I want to remember her in this moment because everything changes so, so quickly...I LOVE you Anna!

So Close!!!!

Autumn! Today I went for an ultrasound and I am dialated at 3 cm. Last week you measured in at 8lbs 3oz. I have some extra fluid but the Dr. said not to worry. You could be here at any moment now! I cannot tell you how excited we are that you are joining the Kratt Clan. You are a wonderful and most amazing creation from the Lord Jesus Christ! You are moving around ALOT in these last days of wombhood! Emily is just waiting to be able to hold you!

First Fishing Trip

We had a wonderful 4th of July this year! The morning was laid back we made American Flags out of construction paper and talked about Independence Day. After nap we took the girls on their first fishing trip. In NC on the 4th you did not need a license to fish and Crowders Mountain State PArk had a special event where the rangers provided bait & poles and the kids could go fishing. Emily & Anna each caught a tiny blue gill! Then it began poruing down rain so we headed to one of our favorite spots to eat Hillbilly's!!! Kids eat FREE on Mondays. It was the first restaurant Bill & I ate at when we first visited Gastonia & the girls LOVE going there if only b/c mommy& Daddy do so much!
We headed home watched Yogi Bear the movie, bathed and PJ'd the girls & headed out to watch the downtown Gastonia fireworks display! This year we parked at BB&T and sat in the hatch of the van we ended up parking right by some friends from church. the display was very nice!

Counting the days...

It is July 6th, 2011 9 days until my due date. I am literally counting the days until you arrive Baby Kratt!

Cookout with the Revels

On July 3rd we enjoyed a cookout with our wonderful neighbors the Revels. We spend lots of time including holidays with them. Nancy is like a sister to me. She has eased the pain of living so far from my family for sure! Bill cooked his FAMOUS chicken (he makes the best in the world hands down!), Brian grilled yummy shrimp shish ka bobs, and Nancy and Sheila (Brian's mom) prepared lots of yummy sides. Another nice couple from the neighborhood joined us as well. We rounded out the evening playing Disney Scene it: Boys vs. Girls The boys made a big comeback and almost won but the girls won in the end! It was a great night. I always enjoy my time with these sweet people. So glad that God has blessed us with such sweet friends!