One thing is needed

This year I want to be more intentional about spending quiet time with the Lord. So often I allow the pressures of my day take over.  However, I am learning only one thing is needed:

"Seek first the kingdom of heaven and it's righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Matthew 6:33

Sadly, I have a had a hard time prioritizing my relationship with Christ, and I have suffered for it...and so has my sweet family.  You see, my family doesn't just need for every dish to be clean in the sink, or for my floors to be freshly mopped. Sure, those things are important to the upkeep of my home, but it must not be replaced by what's most important--my relationship with Christ.

If I want to be a blessing to my husband and children, I must first allow the Spirit of the Living God to fall fresh on me and renew my soul.

I'm grateful for communion with the Lord and I pray you too will quiet your heart to hear from the Lord.

Remember, only one thing is needed....

Twins

It is so fun to watch our boys grow.  The moment I saw Drew the first thing I said was, "He looks like Dylan!"  To me they look like twins, but two years apart.  DNA is so cool!  Let me say that better:  God is so cool!!!  He is the Author and Giver of life!  These boys are fearfully and wonderfully made!

  Here is a side by side picture of Dylan at 1 year old (left) and Drew (right) at 1 year old:

Since I haven't posted in a while, here's a picture of Dylan on  his 3rd birthday back in December 2012:

Wow!  They are growing up fast.  I remember holding both of these boys as newborns, dreaming of what they will look like as toddlers.  I pray the Lord bless me and DeLario with many years ahead of us to watch them grow from boys to men! :)

Time Flies

Well, it's been two years since I've blogged.  Wow.  That's a mess. I've been inspired by a fellow blogger to pick it back up. So, I hope to begin blogging more often as a collection and celebration of God's daily blessings in my life.

Speaking of blessings, the Bolton family has indeed been blessed!  We have welcomed the birth of our second son, Drew Aiden Bolton into our family.  He was born a year ago on February 17, 2012.  We affectionately call him, "Drew Baby!"

I love this picture.  It was taken soon after I gave birth to Drew.  Big brother, Dylan was only 2, so I'm not quite sure if he knew what was going on, but over the last year it has been so fun watching Dylan & Drew develop a bond as brothers.  My sweet husband, DeLario has been such a blessing in my life,too.  First, by his sacrificial love to me, & second as a loving & devoted father to our sons.  It is a joy to watch him grow in his role as a husband & father.  Oh, & I love the way he is looking at me in this picture. I feel specail and loved.  Thank you, Jesus.  :)