Pics.

Uncle Ben and Zoe have matching socks.

The furrowed brow.

My mom was here teaching at a conference. She was amazing.

In my personal opinion, the only good thing about Halloween.

Cool stick.

Her new thing... Sticking her face in her bath bubbles.

The first birthday present I received... AWESOME!

The second present.... AWESOME!

Present #3... Dinner with people I love at my favorite restaurant... The Cheesecake Factory.

Me and my little bro.

Random Thoughts.

Thought #1:
Mustard. I've always been a fan. But over the last couple weeks of this pregnancy, mustard has a new place in my life. Just give me a string cheese with mustard on it and I am happy. Sorry if I just made anyone want to puke.

Thought #2:
I have my first dr. appointment for Baby Briggs #2 this Thursday. I'm very excited. Can't wait to hear that first heartbeat... makes it so very real.

Thought #3:
My Zoe is going to be a year old in 2 1/2 weeks and I have very mixed emotions about it. I guess I should get used to it... I hear it only gets crazier from here on out.

Thought #4:
I can't believe I'm going to admit this... But I turned 30 this past Sunday. Talk about weird! I remember being in high school thinking it was going to take FOREVER to get to 30. Well, as they say, time flies when you're having fun.

Thought #5:
Lee is working full time and taking 3 classes here at the Bible College. And on top of that, he has to come home and help his crazy, pregnant wife (me) and chase his very silly daughter around. I'm really super proud of him.

Encouragement.

"You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above."
John 19:11

Nothing that is not part of God's will is allowed to come into the life of someone who trusts and obeys Him. This truth should be enough to make our life one of ceaseless thanksgiving and joy, because God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. It is the continuous working of His omnipotent power for our benefit, with nothing to prevent it, if we remain surrendered and believing.

Someone who was passing through the deep water of affliction wrote: "Isn't it glorious to know that no matter how unjust something may be, even when it seems to have come from satan himself, by the time it reaches us it is God's will for us and will ultimately work out for our good?"

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him" (Rom. 8:28). Think of what Christ said even as He was betrayed: "Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?"
(John 18:11).

We live fascinating lives if we are living in the center of God's will. All the attacks that satan hurls at us through the sins of others are not only powerless to harm us but are transformed into blessings along the way.


Taken from Streams In The Desert.

The Famous Zoe.

Dancing.

She was sneaky and found my clutch. She was very proud of herself.

It's Been A While.

My apologies for the HUGE gap between posts! We have a new internet service now... a very moody new internet service that makes getting online, and staying online very difficult. So, so sorry.

But here are a handful of pictures for you to enjoy.

My youngest brother Ben plays soccer for Biola University. We are his biggest fans.

Watching the ducks.

Seriously, I can never get anything done. When she's awake, she keeps me on my toes. When she sleeps, I just want to watch her...

Oh that face... melts me.

The life of a pregnant woman.

Watching Uncle Ben.