Strong Enough

So it has been awhile since I have used this blog to express myself and the struggles that I have, as well as those out there that read this blog. One of my new favorite songs is "Strong Enough" by Matthew West. It is a catchy tune and really can give hope to people that are struggling through devastating circumstances, tough decisions, and just all out unbelievable things. I am going to use my life as an example because this song gives me strength to move forward.

1999- Met the man God made for me
2003- First heart surgery
2003- Married that man
2004- Started PT school
2005- First shock
2005- Replace defibrillator, heart surgery
2006- Graduated from PT school
2006- Shocked again
2007- Heart surgery
2008- Shocked once again
2009- Heart surgery
2010- Miscarriage
2010- Shock while Pregnant with Aubrey
2011- My most precious blessing Aubrey
2011- Hyperthyroidism.....really????

So you see I have been told something new today. But I really didn't even bat an eye. I have been through the storm, or at least some storm. Because some of you may not realize that in that time frame of surgeries I was told that having kids wasn't an option because of my heart. But God's heart had a different plan.

When looking back at these 30 years the second half has been the most amazing, but difficult times. Like waves life moves forward with ups and downs...ride the highs, and be carried through the lows. I know that my life doesn't even compare to the struggles of cancer, abuse, acts of nature, or death. But the message is still the same. NO MATTER what it is that you are faced with, you can go through it with Christ, because he will carry you through. He is strong enough, you aren't, but he is. I know this because I have felt it in my life. Specifically with my heart surgery in 2009. I refer to it in a previous blog, but I know that I was carried through that surgery. I as a human would not have made it, but I had HELP. When you recognize that you aren't in control then you can feel that HELP, and looking back at the proof of my life it makes me even stronger.





So my second plug of this blog is about the book, "Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo. If you haven't read it. GO BUY IT NOW!! I loved this book. That is all I have to say about that.


I know this post is getting long, but I figured you would stick with me until I showed you a picture of the cutest, funniest, most loveable little 7 month old.

6months (and some), moved, settling down.

I think that when I created this blog that I thought I would be that girl that would blog once a week and really keep up, but once a month might have to do because we are still busy busy.

Aubrey is 6 months now, and really moving. Trying to crawl, but it looks more like a nose dive. Rolling everywhere, and just....wow....soooo much fun!!!Everyday is a good day for this boy. He babbles all the time, and giggles like crazy. Lately I am the funniest thing that he has even seen.


We have moved. We bought a house with some acreage outside of College Station. It is our own little piece of paradise. Sitting on the porch in the evenings is one of my new favorite activities. The dogs LOVE it. They run around and chase the millions of grasshoppers that we have.

We have done less boating this summer because of how busy we are, but now that we are settled, and the lake is only 15 min away I can't wait to finish out the summer.




At the end of June we took our annual trip to South Padre with my family, and I have to say it was very eventful, and uneventful!!! We all came down with a virus and spent our vacation in the condo. We went to the beach for about an hour the first day that we were there, but it rained......so needless to say I do not have pictures from that. Spending quality time with the family is great, but sharing the germs is a bad deal.


We also attended Mandy and Donnie's home town reception, and had a great time with friends and family.



These boys had a great time playing together. Don't they look like mischief?


These girls are growing up to fast.


I will post some videos later to show you how much fun my little boy is!!

Hawaii, 5months old, and oh yeah we are moving!

This is going to be more of a picture blog. We are very very busy in the Lockhart household. The title of the blog about sums it up!

We went to Hawaii at the end of May for Davy's Sister's wedding.

Here is the happy couple the morning of our flight




Complementary drinks



The "official wedding baby"


First trip to the beach


Now he is a beach pro


Luau



Family Pictures



The newlyweds


Embracing his wild side


This is how we ended each day!

Easter, 4months, and a birthday surprise.

We have been busy busy. Our little boy I think has realized that we don't really stay home that much. In Mid April we went to Red Oak and got to show off Aubrey at my sister in law's wedding shower. There were periods during the shower that people would come up to me and ask were Aubrey was, and I would have to look around and see who was holding him then, but needless to say when he was hungry it was mommy's turn to take him. We also did Lockhart Easter that weekend but here in College Station. Davy's brother had us to their house, and we had a great meal. I unfortunately do not have any pictures from that weekend.

The next weekend we went to my parents to celebrate Easter, and although Aubrey was to little to hunt eggs he got to supervise with Papa.



Aubrey Turned 4 months old. He is growing up so fast. Rolling around, jabbering up a storm, eating rice cereal, blowing rice cereal, laughing....oh the joys of a sweet boy.



I got a great surprise for my birthday. A surprise party, and I was surprised. It helps that I am really oblivious these days.


They threw me a crawfish boil with all of my favorite people.


And reminded me that I was turning 30!!!!!


Aubrey had a great time meeting new friends!





Last but not least this past weekend we went to my sisters and my parents for mother's day weekend. Aubrey had his own little photo shoot with my sister (who by the way took all of the photos on my blog today).


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I had the best mother's day!

The Wind is Gone....at least for today.

Getting ready to go outside with his John Deere cap (from G).




Having a conversation with frog.


Being like a frog.



Getting rowdy in my bouncy chair.



We had a great day outside, so glad the wind was gone.

Videos for Grandparents

Aubrey riding his bike.




He did this for about 30 min. one night. Can you tell that he really likes his bounce chair?


Talking with Aubrey.



Ignore me, and listen to him. His voice is much cuter than mine!

I'm 3 months old!

My First Firetruck


Just playing the day away.