Footprints on our Hearts 5K

In October Cora and I participated in the Footprints on our Hearts 5K.  The race was created by one of my favorite running friends in honor of her stillborn son, Boyd.  Angie is such a sweetheart and has used Boyd's life and death to bless so many others.  She and her husband are an encouragement and blessing to our community.  They are a wonderful example of how to glorify God and share the love of Christ in times of tragedy.

I did not plan to push Cora, but Nate and Darren had to be at an out-of-town soccer game.  I am so thankful it worked out that way!  The entire race was a flood of emotions for me.  After years of wanting another baby, God answered that prayer when he gave us Cora.  Running with this sweet girl brought me so much joy and many happy tears.  I never dreamed I would have another precious baby to run with.  What a precious gift God gave our family. 

She was a sweetheart the entire race and we even finished just under my time goal.  I hope to run with her in another race soon. :)

Fall Beach Trip

In October we spent several days at the beach.  It was heavenly.  :) Do you see how beautiful the water is?  It was that beautiful every single day.

This sweet thing was only 8 weeks old.  I don't know if I would have ventured to the beach when Nate was that young.  Everything went smoothly, thankfully.  She slept the entire ride there and home.  She was easy peasy, just like at home. :) 

This guy was so happy to finally be at the beach.  We usually go to the beach every May.  We skipped our May trip because Darren had just started a new job in March.  We were also preparing for Cora's arrival. 

My parents came down for a couple of days.  It was nice to have some extra help and enjoy time with Darren and Nate  on the beach while Cora stayed upstairs with my mom.  My dad enjoyed a nap on the beach. :)

This little crab was a stinker.  It would not let go of Nate's shovel.  

Nate loved riding the waves. 

One of my favorite pics of the week.

Cora did get to enjoy a couple of hours on the beach.  She slept almost the entire time. 

How sweet is that face and those lips?