Better late than never..

So Jay-May has reminded me a bunch that I'm a total slacker when it comes to my blog, so here's my update.
Raleigh parents...lock up your teenagers because Nicole Brantley is now officially a Youth Pastor's wife!! God is BIG...He continues to blow my ever lovin mind. I'm learning to expect the unexpected in the best sort of way. God has been teaching BJ and our family (along with our closest friends as well) about how God blesses the smallest of sacrifices and how His plan is always best. One day, when I grow up, I'm going to always remember those truths, but for now, I will do the best I can and continue to discover that God's mercies are new every morning!

We are SOOO proud of our Drewdie. He was so precious at his Christmas pageant this past week. He sang every word and rang his bell perfectly. Me, Mimi, and Grandma couldn't hold back the tears. Drew is growing and maturing everyday and he is always reminding me of the simple pleasures of my life...like unprompted "I love yous" and sweet kisses all over my face. My heart is full that we are about to have almost 2 full weeks together, and you better believe, I don't plan on leaving any sugars for anyone else.

Devlan is also growing by leaps and bounds. He continues to be sensitive and nutty. He lost his second top front tooth, leaving a gap the size of a bus where his front two teeth were. Of course he doesn't want us to pick on him about him wanting his two front teeth for Christmas. He also continues to keep me grounded by bringing up something totally profound out of the blue.

I think that gets up caught up for now....Merry CHRISTmas!!! I'll make sure to post what God does on our big youth Ski trip over New Years.

Oh and don't worry if you hear rumors of me kissing Santa Claus...I have a thing for Santa:)