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.