Sunday Snippet: He is Risen

We had a low key quiet week which was such a gift to me.  Spent many nights home together as a family which is my favorite place to be!!

Yesterday we had an awesome photo shoot with Vintage Buttercup Photography.  I will be posting more that later this month when I get all our photos but I had to post a couple of the photos she previewed on her Facebook Page.  I love her finishing of the photos!  She adds a vintage touch if you didn't notice which really softens the photos.  I LOVE them!  I'd encourage you to "like" her facebook page because she often has mini sessions available where you can pay a very reasonable amount to get a few shots of your kiddos or your family.

 Loving her hilarious kissy lips

I very rarely find a photo that I like of myself!! I LOVE this photo!

I want to keep is short but I have to share that Easter is by far the most meaningful holiday in my life. When I speak of Easter I mean Christ's death and resurrection.  I am so grateful that through His sacrifice for us I have life.

I am grateful that someday I will spend eternity with Him,  but right now in the day to day, I am grateful that my life has meaning and purpose!

So what does this mean to me as a mom in this phase of my life?

Every diaper I change, and every routine we have in our day to day life is a chance for me to express Christ's love to my sweet daughter.

My job as a mother is valuable.  No one else gets the privileged of being Addy's mother.  God put me in her life for a specific reason and I need to be obedient to Him and thank Him for the special gift of her life.

My purpose on this Earth is crystal clear.  Regardless of whether I am a stay at home mom, or a working mom my purpose is to glorify God.

I do not have to be perfect.  In fact, I can't be perfect.  The more I realize that, the more I am free to let God lead me and trust Him with Addy's future.  This is much more peaceful than freaking out every moment wondering whether I'm doing something "wrong" as a mom.

Be encouraged mothers - Your life has meaning and purpose.  Are you living for it?  Joy, peace, and rest are freely offered.  Are you receiving it?  Be blessed today in whatever you do!