Savannah Jo:
You turned 10 months on the very day we moved to Florida. You tried so hard to stay awake, but you passed out in my arms on the airplane. As Dad drove us home from the airport in the darkness, I watched out the window and realized we were finally in a place that is completely foreign to me. The unfamiliarity descended on me and I felt trepidation creep into my heart.
The Bible is “living and active” and therefore, it is no surprise that God brought a special verse to my mind at that moment. After all those years in the wilderness, before the Israelites set out to claim their Promised Land, Moses reminded them that. “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged”. I love that thought, Savannah. The Lord walks our entire lives BEFORE us. He fights our battles before we even get to the front lines.
I will remind you of this truth when you face life’s biggest moments, whether it’s your first day of kindergarten or before you walk down the aisle. God will go before you and see you through each moment in life. Whatever obstacles you will face pale in comparison to the power of the God you serve.
Here’s to a wonderful new adventure my baby girl. Lonely? At first. Unfamiliar? In the beginning. But, great blessing is right around the corner…
Your “Firsts” this month:
Using a walker
Walking with Mom and Dad’s support
First move
Family Selfie!
Beware of the Baby!
Mom and Dad date night at the K!
Fireworks Friday!
Fourth of July fun with cousin Kasey!
“Let’s blow some stuff up!”
Pool time with Daddy!
Kasey and Aunt Gigi!
With cousin Christian
She wore Rudy’s headband all day!
The fam bam!
Discovering the world…
Dad and Mom cruisin in Gramp’s Sport car on date night!
Teppeeing Mom and Dad’s room!
Girls night for Mom – Dad’s in charge!
First bike ride!
Recycling 🙂
“Hey! Come get me out of here!”
Celebrating another coming one!
With the Mama to be!
Our last Sunday at JCI before the big move!
Ut oh – we can now reach the book shelf!
Happy Birthday Gram!
A peace offering for Mom after what felt like changing an octopus’ diaper…
The baby feeding babies at Deanna Rose!
My happy Baby!
Spotted! Reading alone in her room!
Baby blues 😉
Listening to one of Grandpa’s Larry Lectures!
Daredevil
And, we’ve officially broken the Lion of out of the zoo…
Learning how to feed the doggies…
Mommy and Baby!
Dad’s proudest moment! 
First PB&J!
Two peas in a pod!
Mom and Dad working late editing photos while Baby sleeps!
Priorities: God, Family, Hair Appointments
Saying goodbye to Savannah’s first room before we packed it up. There were tears!
The moving truck has arrived.
Staying at Gram’s while we move…
Bath time with Grams!
Tossed in this beautiful babe for the Newsome’s Family photos 🙂
Saying goodbye to our first house together and so many memories! 
Amazing how everyone loves babies until it’s time to choose a seat on the airplane…
May or may not have been petrified of Papa in the beginning…
“Peek-a-boo PAPA!”
Papa doesn’t stand a chance against those baby blues!
Out to brunch!
En route to our new home in Florida, but stopping in Houston to see Papa and O first!
Three Generations 🙂 
Tickle time!
Couldn’t even handle it…
Go papa!
Long naps makes for a happy baby and a happy mama!
And, this is why I love having a daughter!
Beach Babe 🙂
“Papa, no more working – time to play!”
First trip to the ER 😦
Calls for some sugar
Out for spaghetti!
Even when she’s sticky she has my whole heart!
Snuggles with O
Thanks to the staff at Memorial Hermon for taking such good care of my little girl (Only baby who smiles at everyone in the ER?)
Lovin on Papa
Finally reunited with Dada!
Fam is back together again! This calls for a selfie!
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