Let's see how loud I can make my voice!

Rachel has started "talking" and "screaming" in a happy manner. When she focuses in on something she likes, she decides she is going to tell whatever it is a story. Sometimes her stories are is so intense, she screams. I'm going to quote one of my all time favorite verses here, because I believe Rachel's little noises are a reminder of how precious children are to our Lord and Savior.
But Jesus said, "Allow little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14

1/1/2012 Twins everywhere!

This morning Rachel was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. She laughed so much at the sunshine and her momma's voice! Her laughs mimicked coughs. It was quite a scene watching the giddy little showstopper :-)
Today the girls met their cousins Kaliyah, Kamara, and Kamille. Kaliyah and Kamara are also twins. Many priceless pictures were taken, and they are soon to come. All three "big" girls were excited, and they were more than willing to help with the bottle feeding. The trio of girls have grown soooo much. Kaliyah and Kamara are both so smart and so observant, and Kamille is a sly one with a growing vocabulary. She sang "twinkle twinkle"...some words were left out, while others were pronounced perfectly. Diamond seemed to be her favorite word...is she expecting some bling in her future?
Aunt Rachel is staying in Bedford this evening so that she can care for the twins on mommy's first day back to work. We captured a priceless photo below. Charlotte once again proves that she is Miss Smiley.

Psalm 118:24 - "This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Ragsdales' Year In Pictures 2012

If this is any indication of what my year is going to be like, then I can't wait. Little glimpses of heaven are reflected in the faces of my beautiful daughters. I don't deserve these precious little ladies, but I am going to do my best to set a Christ-like example as their mother.

Above you will see the smaller of the pair, Charlotte Reese; weighing in at only 6lbs 11oz at her last doctor's appointment. It took her a few weeks longer to smile like her sister, Rachel Lynn, but she has more than made up for it. She smiles more frequently than her sister...bright lights and patterns actually make her coo. She also enjoys "talking" with her momma while her diaper is being changed.

And here is Miss Rachel. She is very alert...sometimes you begin to suspect that she knows what you're thinking. She is the sleeper, snorter sister. Charlotte has the same habits, however not to the extent of her sister. Rachel has been known to focus in on various objects and people for extended periods of time.

Deuteronomy 6:1-3 ¹ These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, ² so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. ³ Hear, Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your ancestors, promised you.