Saying Goodbye...

This week is so bittersweet for me, Brantley and Brianna b/c we must say goodbye to our home of Walterboro for the past 2 years. This is the place Brianna learned to walk, talk and wave goodbye to begin with. Now we are taking a step of faith as a family and saying goodbye to people who have blessed and enriched our lives so much. We love each and everyone of the people who have been a part of our lives here in Walterboro.

Riley trying to feed Brianna in the Cracker Barrell...


Brianna loves talking to her buddy "Ri-Ri"...


Brianna jumping on the hotel bed in Aiken...


Brianna at her first "cubbies" class at Foreman Memorial...


Daddy bought Brianna her very own camoflague, isn't she cute?


Alright, time to go hunting Daddy...


We will hopefully get our internet running by next week, but if not, we'll post as soon as we get a chance!
-Letha

Gifts from God!

Hey Everyone!
Brianna had such a wonderful Birthday and received many great gifts from everyone! She has enjoyed playing with her princess kitchen and making Brantley and me coffee; and riding her 4-wheeler and bike. She's really good at playing the piano now and singing along with her favorite songs. We love watching her play and sing during American Idol, who knows maybe one day she will be!

As most of you already know, Brantley and I will be moving once again to embark on a new journey in our ministry. God has given us the opportunity to minister a little closer to home. On Feb 3rd, Brantley will start as pastor of a church in New Ellenton (outside of Aiken, SC). We are excited to start a new adventure and yet sad to leave behind so many friends and "family" we have ministered to for the past couple of years. Please pray for us as we move and pray that Brianna will adjust quickly to such a big change in her life. Most importantly that we will reach people for Christ, and we ourselves will grow in Him!

Okay, it's present time Mommy...


Wow! A Dora game...


My very own Kitchen. For now I'm happy sitting on the box...


I didn't know I could play like that...


2 year old Piano Prodigy...


I feel the wind in my hair....


Okay, it's really hard to ride this in a skirt...


Atlanta Braves PJ's....my Dada Strickland is looking down with a thumbs up!


Next week's post will include New Year's fun.
-Letha

The Birthday Girl!

Yes, Brianna has already celebrated her 2nd Birthday with her Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles a couple of weeks ago! She had a great time opening all the presents and eating her favorite meal...tacos and cheetos! We were also able to take Brianna to the park for a picnic on her Birthday. The weather has been so beautiful and we have thoroughly enjoyed it!

Eating a chocolate chip cookie at the park...


Boy that cheeseburger and cookie were a good Birthday lunch...


Enjoying a day at the park...


I love blowing bubbles...


Preschool books for Brianna, and she loves them...


This is the very first thing Brianna has ever "asked" for and she was so happy to get it!


Brianna loves to play with Sky Wishes...


My new coat from Uncle David, Aunt Kim, Austin and Dakota...


Look Mommy, Uncle Owens, Aunt Marcia, Nic, Shannon and CheyAnn gave me a frog bathroom set to match my bathroom.....


Brianna was so excited to get a Pony and Doll set from Papa Ed and Nannie Helen...


Daddy, Mommy and Me at my Birthday Party....


Just us girls at the Party...


Happy Birthday Brianna...


Make a wish...


Look at the beautiful cake Maw Maw made...

you did good Maw Maw, it tastes great....


Next week we will have more pics from the party!
-Letha

Christmas Memories

We had so much fun having Christmas for a whole week! Brianna really had opening presents down pat after several days. It was so much fun watching her expressions and reactions to everything. The most precious moment of Christmas was on Christmas morning Brianna woke up and wanted to see baby Jesus. (the nativity scene) She went over to Him and said, "Happy Birthday Jesus, I love you"! and blew Him a kiss. I wish I had recorded that moment to keep forever!

Opening her Dora Horse Trailer.....


She was so excited she just kept jumping all around....


My very first sewing piece, a dress for Brianna....


Getting ready for bed on Christmas Eve...


Daddy reading the Birth of Jesus to Brianna in her Bible....


Look what Santa left...


Brianna coming to see what Santa brought....


She got a baby and was such the little mother hen...


Just had to put on all her new accessories...


On the way to Mema and Dada's....


A Brand new Bike from Mema and Dada...


Just priceless...


Wow! A pink gun from Uncle Dale and Aunt KK....


And a new pair of boots, Thank you Uncle Dale and Aunt KK...


Okay, I'm tired now, I'll just drink from my new cup and take a nap on my new sleeping bag and pillow....


Brianna and cousin Noah...


Paw Paw and Brianna opening her stocking...


Thank you Paw Paw and Maw Maw...


Wow! A Tamborine, just what Mommy wanted...


A baby doll, I love it!


Mott Mott showing Brianna where to put the stickers in her book!


Maw Maw, do you like my Dora from Mott Mott?


next week's pictures will feature Brianna's Birthday
-Letha