Went to my first Waterfall! Didn't see it; but went to it!

We drove an hour to fulfill Daddy's longing to see a waterfall. He misses his waterfalls where he lived before.
Momma is gorgeous, at least that is what daddy always says.
Honey Bee found the view at the bottom to be good enough and waited on us there. Mommy and Honey stopped here to see this view because they didn't realize daddy's adventure would make them walk so much and up so many steps to see a waterfall. This is what I would have seen but something was hindering me from this. Read on and you'll find out.
This is what daddy came to see. Beautiful huh?! He loved it but was a bit disappointed that he could not jump off or swim around. Creation cries out in praise to our God!
Hey, where is my picture? And what are you guys looking at?
What great parents I have. I got put in the bottom of aunt Katherine's tote bag!! I didn't see the waterfall but I had a great nap!

Meet the Grandparents though none of them want to be called Grandparents!!

Truthfully, I will get called whatever my little Cadence fancies to call me, but for now, you can call me "Honey Bee." You'll understand when you see what Barbara wants to be called.
What does the name "Grandma" mean anyway? I would prefer a much sweeter name, like "Honey." Don't you like the ring of that!
Who's excited to have her first grandchild? Mae Mae is!! This name will be the easiest to say when Cadence starts talking and actually this is the name for mother in the local language where Cadence will be living.
Look, I don't mind being a little traditional with a twist. The name is "Granpuh." No "d" and no "pa." (Gran-puh). Granpuh is good for a nice long nap. Comfy and just the right curvature. Been working on this for a long time for Cadence.

5th Anniversary

Happy 5th Anniversary mommy and daddy!! Which one is sweeter? Me or the cake Honey bought you? What a wonderful 5th Anniversary on July 23 to celebrate with a 3 week old baby!! My wife is the jewel in my crown and my daughter is the arrow in my quiver. (Not random things but both from scripture.)

Don't blink, tomorrow I'll be walking!

Just a few minutes after I was born on July 4.
Just 3 days old.
Day 8.
Can you guess how many days? 19 days old and getting cuter!!

Aunt Katherine and Uncle Michael shower little Sweet Blossom with their love.

Cadence likes Uncle Jarad's beard!

Uncle Jarad was fascinated with every little part of his new niece.

"I can make that face too daddy!"

"Mom, Dad, photo ops are fun but nursing daddy's hairy leg is not so great!"

Two become one........and one more becomes three!!

"Who's the cutest!" (You notice that was not a question.)

It's a girl!

Cadence Grace Blanton
Born on July 4, 2010
at 10:55 pm
4 lbs 13 oz · 17 inches







"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced RHYTHMS of GRACE. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
It has been a long 3 year journey, waiting on God to bless us with a child of our own to love and wondering if He ever would. This passage has comforted us as we lost our first four children to miscarriage. It is our hope and prayer that Cadence would learn the rhythms of God's grace and that her life would be characterized by the freedom and lightheartedness that He offers. Overwhelmed by His love for us,
Jody and Jordan