tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49857362104088605192024-02-20T23:32:16.322-06:00The Loxley FamilyThe Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-15501966645290523482009-06-11T11:15:00.003-05:002009-06-11T22:56:32.418-05:00Summertime in '09Summer is crazy! It is so much fun! Noah wants to be outside every minute of the day. He doesn't care if it's raining or dark- he wants to be there! I love sitting outside with him, but I can only do it so much! And he inevitably gets a tick. He can think about playing outside and he gets a tick! In fact, I've gotten 2 off of him today alone!<br /><br />We've only been in Pops and KK's pool twice, but Noah is loving it! The water is still too cold for me. I atleast put Kate's swimsuit on her for pictures and put her toes in the water. I think she really did like it! She is one cutie in her surf shirt and bottoms. A tankini I guess you would call it. Me, of all people, I never thought I would say this- but no bikinis for her!<br /><br />Nathan talked about this last week at church and I am so proud of him... he has felt compelled to garden! We are far from farmers, but we are venturing into this new world with open hearts. With the help of some friends we have started a garden at church and we have our first garden at our house. It's very exciting. We have big plans for these little plots of earth. We are going to learn to can and we are going to share the food with those in need. Our church is constantly getting calls from people that are in some sort of need. We have a food pantry that was very full and now it's not. It didn't take long to empty. So, here's the plan- We are having a worship service at our church this Sunday night, June 14th, and the admission is canned food. We are gong to stock the pantry! We would love to have all of our friends and family join us. It has become very close to our hearts as we are called to feed the hungry.<br /><br />On a lighter note... Kate is now 3 months old. It seems like she has been in our lives forever. She is truly a joy. She is a very happy baby who loves to laugh and smile. She is rolling over, laughing, holding her head up, and she really LOVES her big brother. But, he can't be trusted around her! He wants to help and he really tries. She was crying and he gave her one of his gummy vitamins because he knew it was medicine and medicine makes you feel better. Later that week he gave her a cheerio because she was hungry. Don't worry I quickly fish these things out of her mouth, but she does not want to give them up. We started cereal this week and it is a success. She loves it. I hope we have another good eater on our hands. I will have her 3 month pictures on the web album soon.<br /><br />Summer camp is coming soon which means Nathan will be gone with the band. Which means the kids and I will be missing him so much! Pray for us all. Pray that God uses his music to touch the hearts of the teenagers, and pray that we stay sane at home!<br /><br />Until next time.....The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-90313456931276338012009-05-13T09:42:00.002-05:002009-05-13T10:48:08.029-05:00The love of a mother...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijT-zPQYW_HLeqXRuW-QhtysihHrsqXcaC7Fy0CgNAoblxn2SMQYlHI-C-dzRyvQsEPXCec9zskC_Ygz-F5epwmCS80mYdYQzcLo3yDzHvcBdy6mkxqz-h6qlqfRfScNfloS4GumXYKzo9/s1600-h/IMG_2716.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335335670972783522" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijT-zPQYW_HLeqXRuW-QhtysihHrsqXcaC7Fy0CgNAoblxn2SMQYlHI-C-dzRyvQsEPXCec9zskC_Ygz-F5epwmCS80mYdYQzcLo3yDzHvcBdy6mkxqz-h6qlqfRfScNfloS4GumXYKzo9/s320/IMG_2716.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div>The Loxleys have definitely been busy lately. I feel worn out just after a day at home. Having 2 kids is alot of work! In light on Mother's Day this past weekend, I feel like I should say thank you to all of the moms out there. Having kids is not easy and thank you is not said enough. Playing with kids is fun, but disciplining, feeding, and teaching them is all part of it. Then we still have to take care of our husbands first and foremost. And don't forget the house. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, hosting fun parties!...I don't think I knew what I was getting into! :) Actually I love it! I'm tired, but it's very rewarding. I know that moms everywhere are saying the same thing. But a day to relax is always appreciated. Also, on Mother's Day, we had our baby dedications at church. It had been awhile since the last one and there were 26 families with dedications, a total of about 30 kids. WOW! Kate was one of those precious babies and she was perfect. She wore a beautiful dress that was the one I wore home from the hospital. I'm so thrilled that I have a few that my mom saved. Nathan and I feel like the baby dedication is very special. A small public promise, that is a huge inward covenant with God and our church that we commit to raising our child in the way of the Lord. That's what being a mom is all about.</div><br /><div>Life at 24 Church is amazing. God is doing great things! We started 2 services in March and are having large crowds and great services. 4 new Home Teams were started this past month and we were one of those groups. We are a group of 12 people that have committed to an 18 month time period as a small group. Last week was our first meeting and it was a surprise fun outing. We had so much fun. We went on a scavenger hunt that my dad wrote for us throughout downtown Nashville. It was a neat way to get to know one another. The women won, of course!</div><br /><div>We're looking forward to a deeper relationship and understanding of the Word. And it's a great excuse for me to make some delicious desserts! I've also joined the Martha team at church, which is the cleaning crew! So, I feel like I'm learning every square inch of the building, atleast the floors. I do a lot of sweeping. I'm enjoying myself though. On a good day, there are going to be 4 of us there, and we have some good laughs. Our kids about kill each other, or have the best time making the biggest messes! </div><br /><div>Last night I had a night out of the house with my best friend, Sara! Actually Kate and I had a night out. We ate dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and talked about life. It was wonderful. Sara is getting married in 3 months to Andy and I am so excited! I love hearing about the details and can't wait to see how God works in their lives. Oh, and the wedding is going to be so much fun!</div><br /><div>So, that's just a little bit of what is going on lately. Go to our web album for pictures of the past weeks. There are quite a few. Nathan is a year older and Kate is getting a lot more personality!</div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-54509395350206358012009-03-17T12:44:00.002-05:002009-03-17T12:53:14.177-05:00Newborn Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvKagDB2Qq9P9zJJpy1t92VQ1w1A17IXUK6Pu-1WIqUfzzR4Vx0xdFqUQAU5h_SoV-bLYPZMzPwRm35deRVU4hG0IYhB48o03h43H_-Nr7al7sxNS55j2iytaDzeYy27BtlbErCQDhmQb/s1600-h/IMG_2001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314216111595374162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvKagDB2Qq9P9zJJpy1t92VQ1w1A17IXUK6Pu-1WIqUfzzR4Vx0xdFqUQAU5h_SoV-bLYPZMzPwRm35deRVU4hG0IYhB48o03h43H_-Nr7al7sxNS55j2iytaDzeYy27BtlbErCQDhmQb/s320/IMG_2001.jpg" border="0" /></a> Last week we finally had Kate's newborn pictures taken and we already have them back! They are wonderful. Thank you Dusty! I have uploaded several of them to our web album, for your viewing pleasure. Everything is going great. Kate is such a gassy baby and I'm trying to remedy that- and everyone has a different opinion. So this week is consumed with making her feel better. A pediatrician (not mine, but one from his office) told me to eliminate dairy from my diet. And this is after I've told her I'm eliminating salad, most veggies, and most fruit! What else is left besides meat? I talked to a lactation nurse today who told me that was crazy and that Kate was probably eating too much! What?!?! She said everything should regulate soon, just to be patient and not change my diet. I am willing to try anything, I just want her to feel better. She seems to be so uncomfortable. But, besides that- everything really is great! Noah is a wonderful big brother, who despite our fears, seems to be adjusting really well. He loves to share his toys. He even has some new stuffed animals that he feeds and changes their diapers. :) It's adorable!<br /><div>Nathan enjoyed 3 weeks off from church and starts back this week. And just in time!- Our church is starting to have 2 services on Sunday. Very exciting! In our life it means for a tired Daddy by lunchtime. But it is well worth it! So, keep him in your prayers!</div><br /><div>Well, Kate has started to cry and Noah is wanting some attention, so I'm needed.</div><br /><div>Enjoy the pictures and this beautiful weather outside!</div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-71584387073398404882009-03-03T08:58:00.003-06:002009-03-03T09:46:49.081-06:00Kate Ann Loxley<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2Z1AU3iIWEOxe9POhx_rTsejhs1f3EF9_mfXdiuN3rtbCJMxviih1u3kqgQHud51Wiqw54NZGKvCCbng0X2LlkYNiUsNv68cg9EeLYmGnY-OiHBOLaB1UI_Kn6NqCJfvaqZpRx7fI0Yo/s1600-h/IMG_1912.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308979553605520178" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2Z1AU3iIWEOxe9POhx_rTsejhs1f3EF9_mfXdiuN3rtbCJMxviih1u3kqgQHud51Wiqw54NZGKvCCbng0X2LlkYNiUsNv68cg9EeLYmGnY-OiHBOLaB1UI_Kn6NqCJfvaqZpRx7fI0Yo/s320/IMG_1912.JPG" border="0" /></a> She's here! And already a week old. The past week has been a blur, but it has been amazing. You all know I was supposed to be induced on Tuesday, well... Kate was not satisfied to be born on Fat Tuesday. What a legacy for a lady! So, she decided to grace us with her presence a little early. On Monday morning my water broke (I was pretty sure!) and a few hours later I was even more sure and called the doctor's office to confirm my suspicions. Nathan called his mom to get the ball rolling for Noah's handoff. We weren't in any hurry after our LONG day with Noah's delivery. Well, Nana had 2 flat tires on her way to our house, but she made it and ruined the tires! We waited for the tow truck and decided she would take my car and Nathan and I would go in his truck. A couple of hours later we left, made a few stops on the way to take care of some business, and then headed to the hospital. We got there around 12:30, got checked in, were in triage for an hour or so, and then got settled into a delivery room. I was about a 4 at this point. We hadn't even told many people we had gone to the hospital, because we knew it would be a long night. So no one was in a hurry to get there. Noah's sitter for the day was sick, so Nana was making plans for him so she could be there for the delivery. I told my mom to wait and come after school. Maybe an hour and a half later I got my epidural with no protest from me! It made my legs feel numbish, but not my abdomen! I was feeling my contractions. They kept getting worse and after a second dosage fix on the epidural, it wasn't working. I was crying from the pain and the doctor came in with a syringe and pumped a c section dosage into my back! praise God! Then the nurse discovered Kate's head was visible and I was ready to push. No wonder I was in so much pain. They apologized and warned me I might not have enough time to let the epidural kick in. They kept me lying down and paged my doctor twice. Everyone went into action since Kate was coming at a rapid rate that nobody was ready for. And no one but my parents had made it to the hospital yet! About 10 minutes later I started pushing and pushed for 3 minutes. At that point all of the days problems and obstacles vanished! She was 7 lbs 3.5 oz and 19.5 inches. 2 lbs and 2 inches smaller than Noah. Whew! She is such a blessing and I can't believe it's been a week. She's sitting here with me as I type and she's just a little snuggle bug. It's<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYjwGGvXyUXL-088LuRBwX0kDVzSzr4ShPf0fdn607s8c5OwNXOBWUEg3lthJC5yvYiXODIBVSX6J1GfNLRmRL6y5wXLGeDmIXgA3F_F5MkI3TRBY8YmeXjngsaaQZuVGzaT2Pu32djBiV/s1600-h/IMG_1924.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308988187057418882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYjwGGvXyUXL-088LuRBwX0kDVzSzr4ShPf0fdn607s8c5OwNXOBWUEg3lthJC5yvYiXODIBVSX6J1GfNLRmRL6y5wXLGeDmIXgA3F_F5MkI3TRBY8YmeXjngsaaQZuVGzaT2Pu32djBiV/s320/IMG_1924.JPG" border="0" /></a> hard to remember these days with Noah, but I definitely don't want to take them for granted. Please continue to pray for our family. It is such an adjustment, but I think we're all rising to the challenge, even big brother! This morning he even let her play with his beloved Mack (from the CARS movie)! Today is Nathan's first day back at work, so pray for him especially. He has been super dad and I know has LOVED every minute of being at home with his family. Check out our web album for many, many pictures of our first few days!</div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-38019217587419536622009-02-19T09:09:00.006-06:002009-02-19T12:02:48.615-06:005 days or less<div><div><div>Well, the title is correct, I'm having a baby in 5 days or less! This lil' lady is being induced out of my body on February 24th if she doesn't come before then. Wow! That is exciting and scary to say at the same time. I can't wait to meet her and hold her in my arms and finally KNOW that she is safe and healthy. For now, and for the past 9 months, all I've been able to do is pray and rely on God. That is such an amazing feeling- no control at all. I hate it. I am just that kind of person. But I love God with all of my heart and I know that He is in control and that's got to be enough! So, lil' lady whose name you don't yet know will greet us all very soon. Her room is officially ready! Nathan hung the curtains for me last night and I set up empty picture frames! I love her room. It came together how I pictured it in my head and it's really sentimental for me. It is definitely a repurposed room! Her bedding was made out of some of my old bedding (thank you Melody!). Her furniture is new and old. Her dressing table which is being used as a changing table was my mom's when she was<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHItqzoCN4CM2yE02XiykDQnIs-3QEWeLhCHlfs2w9vSHA3ohyphenhyphenRGKb22Cct745gphmiGD8W0xYitvNFRoulM1qeI3qetT7jhDz-yCxU2WGtZRaObBAbRnteZFC9IFKyXG_G2nh7KENaUrn/s1600-h/IMG_1753.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304570312233020978" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHItqzoCN4CM2yE02XiykDQnIs-3QEWeLhCHlfs2w9vSHA3ohyphenhyphenRGKb22Cct745gphmiGD8W0xYitvNFRoulM1qeI3qetT7jhDz-yCxU2WGtZRaObBAbRnteZFC9IFKyXG_G2nh7KENaUrn/s320/IMG_1753.JPG" border="0" /></a> a little girl and then I used it too. My parents bought me a dresser to match and that's in her room too. We bought the crib and shelves to match. It's really nice to see it all together and know how special it is and will be for her to use too! Here is a picture of the room and several more are in our web album. We haven't hung the stuff on the wall yet, because her name is going to go above her crib! </div><br /><div>We'll let you know once she arrives!</div></div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-58163390145322439082009-01-28T12:13:00.004-06:002009-01-28T12:34:09.991-06:00Doctor Appointments!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUaBV1kQUE2J8pKavGEK8m6-JWj-R_7ZBo3O-b8Tzh6wwQ4xXgb7BkjQG3eCzAs6XT1-e3DqxGCpKFUrhSdZucjjlDwkgqu12jSeQVR3mntLH1N3mH3Yafe8ZQTYpfRbh7st8UGM-RFThj/s1600-h/IMG_1575.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296413910576739810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUaBV1kQUE2J8pKavGEK8m6-JWj-R_7ZBo3O-b8Tzh6wwQ4xXgb7BkjQG3eCzAs6XT1-e3DqxGCpKFUrhSdZucjjlDwkgqu12jSeQVR3mntLH1N3mH3Yafe8ZQTYpfRbh7st8UGM-RFThj/s320/IMG_1575.JPG" border="0" /></a>This has already been a full week, and it's just Wednesday! It seems like we have so many appointments. Yesterday Noah had his 2 year well check-up and he's doing wonderful. He is 31 lbs (85 %) and 34 in (32 %). I can't believe he's actually short! The doctor says he's fine and there's nothing to worry about. He is doing exceptional in motor skills and verbal skills. After we had seen the doctor and were waiting for the nurses to come back to do his shot, Noah fell and busted his lip. I had to get the nurses, who had to get the doctor. What in the world?!? He's fine now, but cried and cried! Because of where it was they don't do stitches, but it was not pretty. He wanted his daddy. And of course, I wanted his daddy too! It never fails for something to happen.<br /><br /><div>On Monday I had my doctor appointment and everything was great there too. Lil Lady is right on track and we instantly found her heartbeat. I start going every week next week. That is the true sign of getting close to my due date. I am 35 weeks. We are going to try to pay attention to my measurements and make sure she's not a huge baby like Noah was. I just have to pray for dilation. If everything looks good, he said he would induce me a little early. Isn't that awesome? I definitely want a big baby, but not over 9 lbs like Noah was. That is so big!</div><div> </div><div>Well, on Friday Noah turned 2! It was an exciting day. He had a breakfast of royalty with eggs, bacon, and cinnamon rolls. That's better than I get! He got to stay in his pajamas until lunch timme and his daddy was home to play, play, play! We went to Monkey Joe's (a playground of inflatables) with a few friends and then back to Pops and KK's for pizza and cake. He was such a pleasant and happy little boy all day and I think he had a lot of fun. He's definitely 2 and testing his limits with his temper, but I know it's only a phase. I pray they aren't so terrible. Thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes to Noah. He is so loved and it is such a blessing. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDnvbRKeWDRC15oUlcWqN_kqvNg1P0sxE24pTlkgcB9SIdMZFZl0inreSdGrvsCfPnY_G1Gup-63ensLimho6kMa6klOyLjUOJI6E0zIDep-ZU5sOm9aZQt0VtgURLhM3xByZKwRgDiuB/s1600-h/family.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296414160827712098" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDnvbRKeWDRC15oUlcWqN_kqvNg1P0sxE24pTlkgcB9SIdMZFZl0inreSdGrvsCfPnY_G1Gup-63ensLimho6kMa6klOyLjUOJI6E0zIDep-ZU5sOm9aZQt0VtgURLhM3xByZKwRgDiuB/s320/family.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div> </div><div>Oh, and I almost forgot! I've posted our new pictures on our web album. We had Noah's 2 year, maternity, and family pictures taken last week. Our dear friend, Dusty, from church, has started doing photography and we decided to ask her to do these. She did an amazing job. She's a perfectionist and it shows in her pictures. So, check out our pictures and call Dusty! A link to her blog is on the right- DH Studios. Enjoy!</div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-4650686155683632462009-01-21T08:48:00.006-06:002009-01-21T09:04:47.891-06:00Big Boy Noah!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8O6Sp92knte1qZZX9c75BKoOroYNISzE6lCc9MpUTb_oFresY0fDxu_XGKBuL2oKjjVNY4S9Dxang8nCOmmafrGzKCo1xQNlug4nZMA8LzYLrlsej4E3zzSgBnjkgacGKec2sijmZrLI/s1600-h/IMG_1560.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293762797231953842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8O6Sp92knte1qZZX9c75BKoOroYNISzE6lCc9MpUTb_oFresY0fDxu_XGKBuL2oKjjVNY4S9Dxang8nCOmmafrGzKCo1xQNlug4nZMA8LzYLrlsej4E3zzSgBnjkgacGKec2sijmZrLI/s320/IMG_1560.JPG" border="0" /></a> Last night was the night! We've been talking about it for weeks, but Noah finally slept in his race car bed (PICTURE #2) all night last night!!!! It was really only our second honest attempt, and we put him in it after he fell asleep on the couch...but he stayed. He woke up twice, at 1:30 AM and at 3:30 AM. He didn't get out of the bed though. He stayed in it and cried for us. I went in there to lie with him and he went back to sleep (and so did I). He woke up for good at 7AM, but we weren't upset because he fell asleep at 9:30 PM (PICTURE #1). We have a video monitor on him so we can see if he gets out of the bed, but the night before he had to get back in his baby bed because he kept getting up. I don't think he likes his crib being called a baby bed. He likes the idea of being a big boy. AND, baby sister just got<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevnkYL9zWMAaziC1XJxOcRPIf6kqtxXu8Y3TzktRc9sXAbXiQKqOtIZBFDSi08CMjiUcGwVt_lruwoos7l5OzFlrCTzyfSZY3njp2GbjfoSPEajh_iASsbP09roV2YbsWpCtt6XGXFKmS/s1600-h/IMG_1358.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293762448157640274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevnkYL9zWMAaziC1XJxOcRPIf6kqtxXu8Y3TzktRc9sXAbXiQKqOtIZBFDSi08CMjiUcGwVt_lruwoos7l5OzFlrCTzyfSZY3njp2GbjfoSPEajh_iASsbP09roV2YbsWpCtt6XGXFKmS/s320/IMG_1358.JPG" border="0" /></a> a new crib and he's a big brother and can't be like her! <div><div><br /><div>So, that's the news of the day. We were very proud of him. I guess this all comes with being 2. Friday is Noah's 2nd Birthday. I am still a little in shock that he is already 2. In certain ways I'm afraid the terrible 2's are starting, but in others I can see him growing up so much! Last night, he told me to be patient! His next sentence was "Watch McQueen Right Now!", so... he obviously hears us when we tell him to be patient, but I'm not sure it's working.</div></div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-73001344307435838172009-01-06T10:25:00.004-06:002009-01-06T10:48:14.299-06:002009 here we come!2009 is here! I can't believe it. It holds so much for our family. Mostly, a little girl! She is supposed to be here in 8 weeks and we are all not believing it! We are so excited, but scared out of our minds. Another kid...another person waking up in the middle of the night crying...another person ending up in our Queen size bed...another person living in our house...getting her own room...another person's toys in my living room...another mouth to feed....another body to clothe...need I go on! Obviously, we are not the first one's to go through this and we will survive. We will flourish actually! I know we will. She is going to be nothing but a blessing, just like Noah has been. I can't imagine my life without him. This morning he and I were lying in the bed talking. He was telling me "hi", giving me hugs and kisses, and telling me I'm beautiful. (I can thank KK for that one!) It was such a peaceful time. He likes to sing and tell me about the books we read together. I am just amazed by his recall and his understanding. He is so much fun!<br />It's raining outside and we won't leave the house until it stops. What a great reality! We have an awesome life and are so blessed~ I can't say that enough!<br />We had the best Christmas of our married lives. We had the best time at each and every one of the parties that we attended. We love our family so much and would regret it if we missed any of the gatherings. So, we go to them all. It's tiring, but we won't regret time spent with family at the end of our lives.<br />Noah is spoiled! I won't deny it, but I'm not ashamed of it either. He racked up! Our house is overflowing, but tons of fun to visit for any age child. We're taking appointments. Noah got a car bed, a roller coaster, a tractor, a walking dinosaur, firetrucks, dump trucks, books, and so much more! He is never bored to say the least. Good thing we are rearranging the house for Lil' Lady. We have to make room in Noah's room for all of his new toys! But I'm not complaining, it's a wonderful problem to have.<br />Well, I've rambled about us long enough while Noah's destroying his room. I hope the New Year has started off right for all of you!<br />In this video he is saying, Merry Christmas, Ho, Ho, Ho. Merry Christmas (doggy book)<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dws3G8GNjv44auQIYA-ssKnMsvf4ABecmBGImVZwxEZ39zPmZFjCeYwL6Hku1aUzYstjr_BsE5h49wK8m-mSQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-77564771361256865692008-12-16T11:01:00.003-06:002008-12-16T11:20:21.370-06:00Parties, Parties, and more Parties!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVU-41heQ5J4ojwsEcEZBnEJfe4ANbCFhgWLMV-thfC0o1CgPzOarIIaXkeFw_aGJ0eR9IYKLxr6b956eoRTUCVuYfb5xVrPUJdVtt0r5jJlqwUrBXyi_sN-_mtweJ32PseBjnx3OS4X3j/s1600-h/IMG_1225.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280438918017308626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVU-41heQ5J4ojwsEcEZBnEJfe4ANbCFhgWLMV-thfC0o1CgPzOarIIaXkeFw_aGJ0eR9IYKLxr6b956eoRTUCVuYfb5xVrPUJdVtt0r5jJlqwUrBXyi_sN-_mtweJ32PseBjnx3OS4X3j/s320/IMG_1225.JPG" border="0" /></a> It's still several days until Christmas and we have already been to 3 Christmas parties. We are worn out. Not only from the late nights, but from coordinating babysitting! It's been fun though. What a treat to be able to spend quality time eating and talking with good friends. All of the parties have been different in their own way. With our Home Team, some of us went bowling after dinner. We had such a good time! It has been forever since we've gone bowling. It wasn't the best workout for my hernia, but the granny roll proved to get just as many pins down as my regular throw. I've uploaded my pictures for all to enjoy.<br /><div>I hope you are enjoying the holiday season as much as we are!! The tree is up, the wreaths are hung, and we even put lights on the back patio doors. Noah has only pulled the tree down once, so we're hoping that's all. He is very curious about the ornaments, and has had many trips to timeout for pulling on them. Such a beautiful temptation! He loves it when it's plugged in and lit up. </div><br /><div>We have already been to see Santa! Noah didn't know what to think, but it was a better experience than last year. We don't expect perfection, but atleast a good laugh for the parents when we plan this trip! A picture perfect memory. He's starting to understand Santa and today he said Santa was going to bring him toys and a trailer truck. Big dreams this boy has! Hope and Hannah Chayse say they want Santa to bring them candy! I like their thinking.</div><br /><div>Enjoy the Season!</div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-9988202346941303022008-12-01T09:41:00.004-06:002008-12-02T15:56:44.693-06:00It's December and Snowing Outside!I love the snow! LOVE IT! It brings back awesome memories...begging to go sledding (even into my college years!), hot chocolate, popcorn, snow angels, snow wars, and most recently sharing it with Noah. As I get older, it's easier to worry about snow and the dangers, but I try to let the little girl in me still get giddy with delight when I see it falling from the sky!<br />Well, as of yesterday, Nathan and I have been together (started dating) for 7 years. What a long time! Are we really that old? He never fails to remind me that I am, and I guess I am starting to feel it! Life catches up with you...work, kids, mortgage, utilities, etc. Where did the time go and how did I turn into an adult? I wouldn't trade it! I love my life and am so blessed. I have the man of my dreams and I still love spending every moment possible with him. He is such a great husband and father. Sorry for the gush- but who really reads this anyway! It's just a cool online journal for me and I guess I don't really care if anyone reads it or not. I love being able to share the moments of life with others, funny or not. We will be adding more video soon. I'm so glad so many of you got to watch the last one. Noah is a trip. You will not believe the things he comes up with.<br />I started writing the blog 2 days ago and I never seem to be able to sit down and finish it. So, I'll add the latest news. London Royalty was born today. She's a little cutie with lots of dark hair. Welcome London!<br />I'm 27 weeks pregnant now and into my 3rd trimester. March seems so far away, but 3 months is nothing! I really should start working on her room. She already has more clothes than she needs, but every little girl should have a closet full, right? And she better have hair, because she's stocked up on hair accessories! Thank you KK.<br />Hope you enjoy the snow like I do. Next time, just remember how beautiful it is before you start fussing about having to drive in it.The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-49093238351178370072008-11-17T16:33:00.004-06:002008-11-17T17:24:06.698-06:00Oh my goodness! It's definitely feeling and looking like winter outside! I love fall and it feels like it passed me by. I feel cheated! But, honestly I was probably so busy, I just took advantage of a good thing and missed it. I blink and the day is over. I don't know where the time is going. I'm already 6 months pregnant, Noah is almost 2 years old, I've been gone from the TBC and have been selling Real Estate for over a year, AND it's almost Christmas!!! wow! I'm loving life and have to remember to enjoy every day and not be in too much of a hurry for tomorrow.<br /><br />Our series at church right now is called Advent Christmas and the theme is Spend Less, Give More. It really is helping me to reflect and focus on true Christmas. I have such a desire for family, tradition, and helping. My heart is overflowing! I love Christmas and I love giving.<br /><br />Life has been recently revolving around Nathan and his music and I love seeing him work. He is doing exactly what God has called of him. For those in the area, Making Malorie's CD Release Concert at our church, 24 Church, is this Sunday, November 23rd at 7 PM. Come ready to be blessed and your soul rocked! I don't get tired of listening to them! Some of their new pics are posted on our web album. Speaking of pictures, also take a look at all of the new Noah pictures. He went trick-or-treating for the first time and got his first candy- A Reese's Cup. He loved it and wanted more, but one was enough. He was a Race Car Driver for Halloween and was pretty timid about going up to strangers. Nathan and I took turns, but we only drug him to about 6 houses. We were in Maryville for a gig, but I wasn't willing to miss Halloween! Noah is a ham these days and talking about everything. I've added a little video of him talking. Nathan is asking Noah what he wants to drink, and Noah is saying,"Dadgummit Milk!" everytime. Just in case you need to know before you listen. Sometimes it's hard to tell, but it is hilarious! The inflection in his voice adds to the humor.<br /><br />Stay Warm!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxjIO3_YD-H-0xRRYCshFlO5uAxIDC8AzMlMAaXfuydCHR4pDACPvQZu5-I3YuDjKMB64yrnXYaJfNuo9C2gw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-71239408928160872862008-10-14T09:53:00.005-05:002008-10-14T10:13:01.246-05:00It's a Girl!<div><div><div><div>Well, here's a picture of our daughter!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Zj9EnRL1kd54BG5mvgQGRokcUBrnXBmSXtgxZ9jrLdl7EoNTQtNBiG6x-LwY32bai1aBTv_68C_s5aDPt05wKnzxRHShPNzy7MZ84r7IAWDPyD-ACL1LxCWoHLFBySU9831Gg9PK8evS/s1600-h/lil_lady_ultrasound.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257027530854265682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Zj9EnRL1kd54BG5mvgQGRokcUBrnXBmSXtgxZ9jrLdl7EoNTQtNBiG6x-LwY32bai1aBTv_68C_s5aDPt05wKnzxRHShPNzy7MZ84r7IAWDPyD-ACL1LxCWoHLFBySU9831Gg9PK8evS/s320/lil_lady_ultrasound.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>Isn't she beautiful? We, of course, are very much in love and in awe that we are actually going to have a little girl around the house. We really thought we were having a boy and were excited about that. We are in cars, trucks, and dinosaur mode at our house. I guess she's just going to have to love what her big brother loves. Hey- I had all of the girls in GI Joe and HeMan! Noah definitely loves the "baby" in mommy's belly, but I know he has no clue what's about to happen. He gets jealous enough when you give the dog too much attention. He's in for a rude awakening!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrIMV2xG2thaEZR_jelwKmGWra3Zl-kxvZeOvvU20WMZXhLOlEJa8TsouJ2Y61mJKifq2D51t9I2NqHNuINc0PqH7vKBsVenWo6ruN8BXtBTyxpguf8tDDdKxcvmDZK2XHxl1HAUKcdBw/s1600-h/IMG_0893.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257026757485237122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrIMV2xG2thaEZR_jelwKmGWra3Zl-kxvZeOvvU20WMZXhLOlEJa8TsouJ2Y61mJKifq2D51t9I2NqHNuINc0PqH7vKBsVenWo6ruN8BXtBTyxpguf8tDDdKxcvmDZK2XHxl1HAUKcdBw/s320/IMG_0893.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Thankfully he gets to spend a lot of time with his cousins and he's use to other children. He's a great friend in the nursery. This week he was tattled on for kissing all over a little girl. What can I say? We teach him to be loving!!!</div><br /><div>This weekend we went to Walden Farms with my family. We had so much fun and Noah did not want to leave! He loved feeding the animals and seeing the big tractor. He is a country boy no doubt. Here are a couple of pics, but the rest are on the web album.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFBFYV0XZclnIWP4279fi5-UPqz-N4jxVOOQwNOuD4tRd6d4TsFQ8K8IEBMjbrO-lLe3F3_8W0eDm5cP6kPcZVdy3I2cC0X-0KPwL9GeMQdZvWdR5BQwHWhzn4VYDWmZs39d7WEsoToop/s1600-h/IMG_0886.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257027266574176642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFBFYV0XZclnIWP4279fi5-UPqz-N4jxVOOQwNOuD4tRd6d4TsFQ8K8IEBMjbrO-lLe3F3_8W0eDm5cP6kPcZVdy3I2cC0X-0KPwL9GeMQdZvWdR5BQwHWhzn4VYDWmZs39d7WEsoToop/s320/IMG_0886.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Also, this weekend, we had another very special occassion. Nathan was ordained into the ministry. You can call him Rev now. It was very nice and extremely emotional. It is such a blessing to sit there and hear so many people say so many wonderful things about your best friend. He is the best and loves God with all of his heart. What more can I ask for?</div><br /><div>Have a Happy Fall!</div></div></div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-42414403113517184382008-09-30T15:21:00.004-05:002008-09-30T15:42:38.626-05:00"Where Saints are Sinners"Well, the time is here! Nathan's band, Making Malorie, has finished their album are it is on PRE-sale. Which means, place your order now and you will be the first to receive it when it is released. It's very exciting and I am so proud! The CD's are $10. Also, you can go to their new website, <a href="http://www.makingmalorie.com/">http://www.makingmalorie.com/</a>, and preview a song. It's just a demo today, but later this week a completed song will be posted. <div><br /><br /><div>In other family news, next week we go back to the doctor for another ultrasound. So, October 6th is the date and I'm very anxious. I just want a healthy baby, no matter the gender.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_Jwg7FlaO6Rzrlpj_2gg13Gw36k6X2tpIuROBfYFvR-938y8wd8gee0yovfM_2eL16ylL0gUWTwyUfgkQDVLRdAiM1csmfT3vzgd4f1tCnkfl1cj4vxOmVaEa-9i4-OGunA3fzw9zNWV/s1600-h/IMG_2613.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251915567855340562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_Jwg7FlaO6Rzrlpj_2gg13Gw36k6X2tpIuROBfYFvR-938y8wd8gee0yovfM_2eL16ylL0gUWTwyUfgkQDVLRdAiM1csmfT3vzgd4f1tCnkfl1cj4vxOmVaEa-9i4-OGunA3fzw9zNWV/s200/IMG_2613.JPG" border="0" /></a> love fall and am glad that is is here. I love the leaves changing, the cooling weather, and am ready for our trip to the pumpkin patch. Noah has changed and grown so much in the past year (see last year's picture), I can't believe it. He's going to <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjoIMrwReUgZZ1H3OPJLl44TxzYspiF8Pap_LY4S8_JvxEc5mCMMJasOgVrQHqwnwWX1N8pMCkGT1buYYOXD1Hs9aBJpiFNwucNeO2dCr_cxT44i3rRQsu3UWDzH92V3fhs4X1VTM6DaNJ/s1600-h/IMG_0759.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251916505152168994" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjoIMrwReUgZZ1H3OPJLl44TxzYspiF8Pap_LY4S8_JvxEc5mCMMJasOgVrQHqwnwWX1N8pMCkGT1buYYOXD1Hs9aBJpiFNwucNeO2dCr_cxT44i3rRQsu3UWDzH92V3fhs4X1VTM6DaNJ/s320/IMG_0759.JPG" border="0" /></a>love it and I'll probably have just as much fun as him.</div><br /><div>He doesn't know it, but it's been a big week for him. Sunday we bought his new big boy bed. But shhhh don't tell him. It's for Christmas. He's getting a race car bed. As a big brother, he needs to be a big boy! I can't wait to see his eyes light up! He also got his first motorcycle. He's already had one accident, but it didn't deter him. Here's a picture!<br /></div><div>Have a great rest of the week. Let me know if you want an album!</div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-58405635547216277882008-09-21T20:13:00.006-05:002008-09-22T12:40:26.667-05:00St. George Island<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsscIz7lA-rk2pNfJXWMZQJQfOSv-a6ob5soVbZH1UCSMoKcKp-rzfns6nY5-MlelPawDd05HHJEBZ9_aVitYimxNs3r1BeIewdFDWtq6igRRhH_3AAB1Ht2OpVXjqTZ7LEw7bd1qcLBM/s1600-h/IMG_0704.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248899946581143298" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsscIz7lA-rk2pNfJXWMZQJQfOSv-a6ob5soVbZH1UCSMoKcKp-rzfns6nY5-MlelPawDd05HHJEBZ9_aVitYimxNs3r1BeIewdFDWtq6igRRhH_3AAB1Ht2OpVXjqTZ7LEw7bd1qcLBM/s320/IMG_0704.JPG" border="0" /></a>Nathan, Noah, and I went on our first "real" family vacation last week. We went to St. George Island, Florida and had the BEST time! Our friends Seth and Michelle rented a house for the month and we were invited to come rent a room and vacation with them for a week. Their little boy, Fisher, is just 6 months older than Noah, and those 2 little boys were 2 peas in a pod! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4j89GLRS-2sDWwOD3nqR8qJTrHsK3McCsCzWXZRQ8B5z8Lqh0A0q-ut3W5Hbq3-5-daSj0vLMRPQPNlsKBphH_317LThp26OrzCvL64Bmgr3Q4dsKTjTdhVXdlmB2mpHZf528MjwygEkF/s1600-h/IMG_0644.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248899589811461618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4j89GLRS-2sDWwOD3nqR8qJTrHsK3McCsCzWXZRQ8B5z8Lqh0A0q-ut3W5Hbq3-5-daSj0vLMRPQPNlsKBphH_317LThp26OrzCvL64Bmgr3Q4dsKTjTdhVXdlmB2mpHZf528MjwygEkF/s200/IMG_0644.JPG" border="0" /></a>We were definitely on vacation and did nothing but relax and enjoy the island. We cooked together, went to the beach, went fishing out our back door on the dock, and sat on the screened in porch. Our friends Susan, Matt, and Karlene were also there and it was such a blessing. Nathan and I haven't stopped talking about it and we are already trying to plan next year! The weather was perfect and the island was practically empty because it was September. We only ate out once, and it was to a very very nice restaurant where Nathan and I enjoyed the finest quality food. We were drooling over it and asking for more. I was able to get some much needed rest and am feeling pretty good these days. I am 17 weeks and already feeling huge. It's way too early for that! #2 is going strong in there and we are anxious to find out gender. 2 more weeks and we should know as long as hide and seek is not his/her favorite game! <div><div></div><br /><div>Nathan goes back into the studio this week to finalize some things with the album and then we should be able to start pre-selling this thing. We are excited and anxious to get the ball rolling.</div><br /><div></div><div>Check out our web album. We have hundreds of new pictures. You'd think I do nothing else, but take pictures of Noah. I promise I do other things. I do have a job selling houses!</div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-44792869056734846802008-08-26T11:23:00.005-05:002008-08-26T17:55:06.455-05:00Heartbeat!Today was another doctor's appointment and I got to hear the baby's heartbeat! Watch the video and you can hear it too. It's such a great feeling of relief to know that he/she is alive and well in there. I have lost another pound or two, but my tummy is growing. I'm a little big for this stage, but our initial ultrasound did show only one baby- so atleast that's not a worry!<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzm6XvUAHUc55uBzikMdQsn2onRWp0hDjAd0v0DeIntZue-KregP9j8DKgtQVvsggTYgxMpP4KcCG8gGW-Aeg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br />This weekend we celebrated my brother, Jay's, 31st birthday! We went to dinner at Tony Roma's and then went to pet the sting ray's, and ride the carousel. Those pictures are all online. We had so much fun. It was a wonderful family evening together. Happy Birthday Jay!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This Thursday night at Austin Peay, Nathan's band, Making Malorie, will be playing a mini-concert for the students. It is open to the public and they are going to be doing some of Nathan's originals. They are supposed to play at 8 PM and are very excited for the opportunity. If you're near the area, you should come enjoy the show! But, I will obviously try to post some pictures and maybe video from the evening.The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-44083822595134238612008-08-22T09:40:00.005-05:002008-08-22T10:01:25.553-05:00Noah- 18 monthsWe went to the doctor for Noah's 18 month check-up and he finally grew! He hadn't grown since his 12 month appointment and it was about time! He was so big at first that he needed a little time to level out. He is now 33.5 inches tall (75th percentile) and 27 pounds (50th percentile). Dr. Prine says that is a great ratio and that he is doing wonderful. We talked about his eating habits, his sleep schedule, and answered lots and lots of questions about his progress in social and developmental skills. Of course, he passed all of the tests. He said hi and bye to every nurse and to Dr. Prine and was full of personality. He had a vaccination and cried for about 2 seconds only because he had to lie down on the table. We've been working on getting his allergies under control so his nose will stop running, but it's just that season. He's in perfect health and we don't have to go back until 2 years old! Time sure is flying! <div><div> </div><div>Noah's 18 month pictures are up- check them out! <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/rachelloxley">http://picasaweb.google.com/rachelloxley</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JiU0dtobey63Xl5eigdRJ2wqFLLdSBLByx-AsacQhPXDuNM1wpXuSYn5NPm2qoILFl-46rgkOTqbeIaK0R_-pRk05CfZ2gsC9oifnvaoc8SFyyVDvK8grlHJAZ7hobpKyfBXvFeuF15I/s1600-h/family+in+July.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237355432135933954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JiU0dtobey63Xl5eigdRJ2wqFLLdSBLByx-AsacQhPXDuNM1wpXuSYn5NPm2qoILFl-46rgkOTqbeIaK0R_-pRk05CfZ2gsC9oifnvaoc8SFyyVDvK8grlHJAZ7hobpKyfBXvFeuF15I/s320/family+in+July.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Right after we had the pictures made, Noah got his first real haircut. He did an amazing job and looks like a big boy now. Definitely not a baby. It was sad to see the curls go, but it was time. I think Nathan dealt with it the worst. He was so proud of his son's cool hair!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmK7VjpPMDxbEOzOpUfxeHnxZGkhaxNMGPw_V-sbOxO6nRGWNkY07nwZfUjlHDNH7lpIO6kxT72fyV8t094GUfg_6aESnnJvDyUmy1DIuQl7ioaIU-HKGZcYEBY1RqU44S3EEdGy1nr_T/s1600-h/noah+haircut"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237356078739664194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 161px" height="151" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmK7VjpPMDxbEOzOpUfxeHnxZGkhaxNMGPw_V-sbOxO6nRGWNkY07nwZfUjlHDNH7lpIO6kxT72fyV8t094GUfg_6aESnnJvDyUmy1DIuQl7ioaIU-HKGZcYEBY1RqU44S3EEdGy1nr_T/s200/noah+haircut" width="235" border="0" /></a></div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-45945630369884405402008-08-20T18:28:00.004-05:002008-08-20T18:40:47.884-05:00Hope and Hannah Chayse turn 3!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh063WtwKDNaHzNaKv1bSSK1WOn6LwX95inoy8U2TrXmzJata0UAxV8jDe6mrke450Molroxt86sZGPA4hT6_A6szLwxR1iAcjW5vl4CG20feLux4anXw0duITskPimX0VCGAnH-TmCDie/s1600-h/Hope+and+HC+3rd+bday"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236748578454233858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh063WtwKDNaHzNaKv1bSSK1WOn6LwX95inoy8U2TrXmzJata0UAxV8jDe6mrke450Molroxt86sZGPA4hT6_A6szLwxR1iAcjW5vl4CG20feLux4anXw0duITskPimX0VCGAnH-TmCDie/s320/Hope+and+HC+3rd+bday" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Please check out all of the pictures or you won't believe it for yourself! It was a crazy fun party. There were way too many people, but it made it all the more fun. Hope and HC only turn 3 once, right? And who's to say they'll always be in love with Princesses. So, it was the perfect time for a Princess Party at their palace. There were games, prizes, food, AN AWESOME CAKE, and even a moon walk. It was a costume party, so all of the kids and some of us festive adults dressed in our best royal attire. Noah did all he could with his wardrobe, but he was dashing! I wore a bridesmaid dress and thank goodness it still fit. 3 of us in the family, just happened to wear Nanu's pearls- very cool that we were blessed with those gifts! KK was the Queen of Hearts and we talked Pops out of his queen outfit! We had a really great time and Noah slept good that afternoon. From our web album you can link to Jay's web album, where there are lots more pictures. </div><br /><div>Happy 3rd Birthday Princess Hope and Princess Hannah Chayse! </div><br /><div>We Love You~ NaNa, RaRa, and Noah</div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-334481430759175162008-08-11T07:58:00.003-05:002008-08-11T10:30:02.132-05:00Summer Has Come and Gone!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVBIS3-jI7XiINvwNuskNei4Wjldsnuy1hsqyTO-O99TOXGFhFaKDyvbDgd5P9oSaba7zD1VfEqt4VLg8LbfRK1SsdWTnwEUkgtWG_cU7YR4NoQRW31Hmy4MZtqM2k831U6o27Y4jV8m-/s1600-h/IMG_1723.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233282388523781570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVBIS3-jI7XiINvwNuskNei4Wjldsnuy1hsqyTO-O99TOXGFhFaKDyvbDgd5P9oSaba7zD1VfEqt4VLg8LbfRK1SsdWTnwEUkgtWG_cU7YR4NoQRW31Hmy4MZtqM2k831U6o27Y4jV8m-/s320/IMG_1723.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div>Sorry that I've been a horrible blogger this summer! It seems like it has flown by. It has been an amazing last few months- and it only keeps getting better. I guess one of the last times I wrote we had just added a new family member, Lucy the dog. She's been a great addition and constant playmate to Noah. I have been the skeptic, but it's working out pretty good. Well, since then we have another new addition to the family, but this time it's by way of my belly! We are expecting baby Lox #2! I am due March 4th and am thrilled. I am feeling very good, much better than the first time around. But, my cravings seem to be a little stronger :). We are just praying for a healthy baby, and we honestly would be thrilled with a girl or boy!</div><br /><div>It feels as if most of our summer has been spent on the road (even though that's an exaggeration!) Nathan's band, Making Malorie has been playing for several youth camps all over this summer. Noah and I have been to the Cherokee National Forest and to DISNEY WORLD! Disney was a first for Nathan and Noah, and we'll be back! We've driven a few thousand miles this summer, but it's been a lot of well spent time together.</div><br /><div>Nathan has also kind of given birth this summer, to his little project! Making Malorie has been in the studio recording their first album. He has had a blast with it, but it's been a lot of work. It is a 6 song short CD, but Nathan wrote 3 of the songs. So, of course, he's a little attached to the project. Hopefully it will be ready in the fall for your listening ears. We'll keep you updated. Until then they're selling several different shirts to help support the cause. They even have baby and toddler shirts!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Little Noah isn't so little anymore. He's already growing into the roll of BIG BROTHER. He's growing and developing so quickly, my baby is gone! He has atleast a 50 word vocabulary and it's always increasing. He's obsessed with cars and trucks and has gained quite a collection. Car rides keep him very entertained just pointing at all of the big trucks and white trucks! He really is a lot of fun these days, even though he's learned the word NO. Man, oh man!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Ok, so I know I've left out a lot of details....hours of swimming, multiple family reunions, birthday parties, and time shared with friends- BUT you can view it all in our web album of pictures. Follow the link that's on the right! And I promise to try and do better on this blog thing!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-1822845797625536792008-05-13T10:21:00.007-05:002008-12-10T12:42:57.859-06:00Having a Blast!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUbZdpME2Y8S6qTwtlO7LKW3tgaPZ7YtyVQcKzCxICrZ-4NNuxQ8S_xJAisbQBY_aPNhQEuMRarIoppWU9cJW2Nc2zrIpq_R2BLhj_V-FEHC5CjWWLhj-jmpjY4_NOdf7vaoOt5gyo4v5/s1600-h/IMG_1255.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199891230851111746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUbZdpME2Y8S6qTwtlO7LKW3tgaPZ7YtyVQcKzCxICrZ-4NNuxQ8S_xJAisbQBY_aPNhQEuMRarIoppWU9cJW2Nc2zrIpq_R2BLhj_V-FEHC5CjWWLhj-jmpjY4_NOdf7vaoOt5gyo4v5/s320/IMG_1255.JPG" border="0" /></a> Well, we have been having a blast lately as a family! We have been super busy, but we have really been cherishing the time we have together. Noah is obsessed with being outside, so we have spent a lot of time taking walks, sliding, and going to playgrounds. It is kicking mine and Nathan's allergies into full swing, but it's well worth it. We went to 3 different playgrounds last week and had a great time at all of them. He is very curious and wants to see how everything tastes. You cannot trust him for a minute, because he has no fear! <div><br /><br /><div></div><div><div>Here are Noah and Ruthie getting ready for a 4 wheeler ride together last weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7ELa3mkB_VjpWhYF8li3-JafG7nter2cn_6tZjwmG501cLL9sGoLncl3d_Q4N6OIu5ChS4qJtTAPgY6B6NunfTEsfphCAPFPhCzzm9OwfLq-mj9NuWgupbg_6k9tOz6swsx7sk_LN-__/s1600-h/IMG_1205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199888615216028450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7ELa3mkB_VjpWhYF8li3-JafG7nter2cn_6tZjwmG501cLL9sGoLncl3d_Q4N6OIu5ChS4qJtTAPgY6B6NunfTEsfphCAPFPhCzzm9OwfLq-mj9NuWgupbg_6k9tOz6swsx7sk_LN-__/s200/IMG_1205.JPG" border="0" /></a> Ruthie is getting close to pose for the picture and Noah doesn't know how to handle the affection!<br /></div><br /><div>This past weekend was Mother's Day and it was a weekend full of time with family. We spent Saturday night with Granny, Sunday lunch with Nana, and Sunday dinner with KK. We will get to see Gran soon when her foot is feeling better and can handle a visit from a very active one year old! And Grandmama will be in town the end of May. We love our mom's and grandmom's so much and wouldn't survive without them. We are so blessed!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hI6wmqaqXVGI2nfOvpknXqrXNpz8Cy7Rh9FL9RtpHKF3uIqKJJGTbdQXkzPCPtcxzF9ZQP7qaVItzHHnKUfOBjVxPh-lEqKOHkut6c9Npcsk3vzKlxMhZhdMTzAEWfVg8juYJKHNQQ2J/s1600-h/IMG_1435.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199890187174058802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3hI6wmqaqXVGI2nfOvpknXqrXNpz8Cy7Rh9FL9RtpHKF3uIqKJJGTbdQXkzPCPtcxzF9ZQP7qaVItzHHnKUfOBjVxPh-lEqKOHkut6c9Npcsk3vzKlxMhZhdMTzAEWfVg8juYJKHNQQ2J/s200/IMG_1435.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We also had a visitor arrive this weekend- a dog! Of course, Noah is thrilled! The dog arrived on Saturday and still hasn't left. We are trying to find her home and until then, we are calling her Lucy. She is so cute and Nathan is secretly hoping we get to keep her.<br /><br />Sunday at church, our pastor spoke about Birth. He talked about our rebirths as Christians and how we are made new in Christ. It was a very fitting message for this time of the year. Noah, Melody, and I have been working on my flower beds, and this year we are attempting to grow some veggies and herbs. New growth is everywhere. Josie, Kylie, and Adam were all born last week. (Congratulations to those new families!) And life is happening all around us. It is such a blessing to see God at work and know that He is at work on us. It is not the easiest concept for a non-believer to understand how we as Christians are born again- but through Christ we are. Anything is possible and we must just believe and have faith that He will take care of us. Faith and patience seem to be hard things for me lately, but God is holding fast to His promises. He always has and always will carry us through the difficult times. He has never failed me and I have always been taken care of. Why is it so hard for me to remember that and why do I worry? I guess I'm only human! Have a great week and thank God for the ability to be reborn.</div></div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-75560084124562817482008-03-29T15:41:00.004-05:002008-12-10T12:42:58.459-06:00Happy Spring!<strong>Written on March 29th and never published:</strong><br /><div><div>Well today doesn't really feel like it, but Spring is here! Easter has come and gone and we hope it was wonderful! Our's was very full, but it was great. We are definitely keeping busy. On Easter Sunday 10 people were baptized at our church and we had 411 in attendance! Oh my goodness. It was amazing. We ran out of chairs! God is definitely taking charge and making Himself visible in Pleasant View. We are so thankful to be witnesses. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2KWQ0z10oY2kVqOzAQCwk8aG26hrQpk9lYWaZQIbCNindXgLzw-LEs9IpLbr0NX5SD3t3cArdIFL8IQ-qlmNeouplQFDEBjA0Eu78slcte_m_ANrMRmZS30vN9RLCUWrvoOV45OTo_70/s1600-h/IMG_0774.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192524988807410146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2KWQ0z10oY2kVqOzAQCwk8aG26hrQpk9lYWaZQIbCNindXgLzw-LEs9IpLbr0NX5SD3t3cArdIFL8IQ-qlmNeouplQFDEBjA0Eu78slcte_m_ANrMRmZS30vN9RLCUWrvoOV45OTo_70/s200/IMG_0774.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Noah enjoyed his first Easter Egg hunt with Hope and Hannah Chayse, courtesy of his KK. He soon saw the dog next door and lost interest in the eggs. He didn't know there was chocolate and money in them! (You can see pictures on our web album.)</div><br /><br /><div>Real Estate is hopping again and it's keeping Dad and I busy. I am truly enjoying my new profession. On Friday I was helping a client work on a contract for a home she is buying and it made my day to see the joy on her face! She lives in a one bedroom trailer right now and the quality of her living situation is going to be so much better. That's what it's all about!</div><br /><div></div><div><strong>April 23rd:</strong></div><div>We had a great weekend! Friday night, Nathan and I had a date night courtesy of my parents. It was wonderful to enjoy a relaxed evening at the movies. Thank you Pops and KK!</div><div></div><br /><div>Then Saturday we went to Rivers and Spires in Clarksville. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDjFTYcwE_6SQ4n_D4H3Bo1vvDahuZ2rU8GUGfU15-2V4LQGoUSaiXTdpFgmhYBXokOkmQfP3iGmE56JkAzON4XfS8x0U38NaChRBAXhbbmQycPTqDS79G041C7gFQCGnCi6DRbyPMmMB/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_1001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192525779081392626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDjFTYcwE_6SQ4n_D4H3Bo1vvDahuZ2rU8GUGfU15-2V4LQGoUSaiXTdpFgmhYBXokOkmQfP3iGmE56JkAzON4XfS8x0U38NaChRBAXhbbmQycPTqDS79G041C7gFQCGnCi6DRbyPMmMB/s320/Copy+of+IMG_1001.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>It is a great festival with activities for the entire family. Jay, Shantel, Hope, and Hannah Chayse came to enjoy the Kids' Zone with Noah and I. Then Nathan and his band, Making Malorie took the stage and played some great music. It included worship songs, cover songs, and some original work by Nathan. They did such a fantastic job and I was very proud. They had a pretty good crowd to cheer them on, but it was kind of chilly and the rain earlier in the day definitely kept people at home. </div><br /><div></div><div>On Sunday after church, we left for Oak Ridge to visit Nathan's grandparents. They rarely get to see Noah and we hadn't been up there in almost a year. We had a great time and Noah got some fun new presents. It was very relaxing and good for us all. </div><br /><div></div><div>Noah is growing every day and is bouncing off of the walls. He is climbing on every piece of furniture and he never stops eating! Nathan still won't let me get his hair cut and he gets called a girl atleast once a week. But, his hair is really beautiful. Nathan says he never got to have cool hair when he was growing up and he wants Noah to be cool. Daddys and their little boys! He loves being outside and loves looking for the Doggies he hears barking. He loves doggies! He is talking more and more, and is doing really well at repeating what we say. He's such a smart little boy and we are having a blast with him!<br /></div><div>There are a bunch of pictures from the weekend and past several weeks in our web album. Enjoy!</div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-54775177863413964242008-03-10T22:43:00.004-05:002008-12-10T12:42:58.619-06:00Welcome Home Toby!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWp3Au6dXLU1R6joEQWDSzFG0e66zmnama-M8raIV97O_enGbjsXRYCS-FlBktcQ0XWBsy-P96GYYx6LDMcTtr_MgokV2yIWWQOWHrrQdCLEY62eSQGX9yNKR-limgn40v85yJrctr-np/s1600-h/hope+and+toby.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176330527076666850" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWp3Au6dXLU1R6joEQWDSzFG0e66zmnama-M8raIV97O_enGbjsXRYCS-FlBktcQ0XWBsy-P96GYYx6LDMcTtr_MgokV2yIWWQOWHrrQdCLEY62eSQGX9yNKR-limgn40v85yJrctr-np/s320/hope+and+toby.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Friday night was a highly anticipated night all over Tennessee. Our favorite consignment sale was having its pre-sale, the snow was coming...BUT most importantly---Toby was coming home! For those of you confused, my cousin Toby Fleming, has been a Journeyman missionary in Niamey, Niger, West Africa for the past 2 1/2 years. I wasn't even engaged to be married when he left- so needless to say life has changed just a little since he's been gone. Hope and Hannah Chayse were born, I got married, his brother Drew graduated from college, our grandfather Big Daddy died, Noah was born, we found out our grandmother, Nanu, had cancer and she died about 3 months later. Home is definitely different. </div><div>Toby has lived in the middle of the desert for a long time. He has made some really tough decisions and relied on God to sustain him and guide him. I am so proud! Toby was born 23 days before I was, and we were partners in crime growing up. We did everything together...Opryland, Vacation Bible School, the trampoline, swimming lessons, GI Joe. I haven't known life without Toby.</div><br /><div>OK- so, He's back and that's what this post was all about. We all went to his little Welcome Back party on Saturday. It was really great to see him and hear just a few stories. His feet are permanently nasty and he's pretty skinny, but he's forever changed. Please keep him in your prayers as he adjusts to being in civilization and makes decisions about what's next in his life. </div><br /><div>Be sure and check out our web album. I've posted lots of pictures.</div><br /><div></div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-69245057446068144032008-03-06T08:56:00.004-06:002008-12-10T12:42:58.749-06:00YEC and the Warehouse!<div>Well, it was a crazy busy weekend. But, it was so wonderful! Friday and Saturday were the Youth Evangelism Conference. This conference used to be my job, but this year I wanted to go as a volunteer. They are always needed, so I rallied the troops. Nathan, Logan, Melody, and I worked the conference on Friday night and then it was just the ladies on Saturday. Nathan's band, Making Malorie led worship Saturday at 2 smaller YEC sessions at Woodmont Baptist. They did an awesome job and I think had some fun while they were there. Nick Vujicic was the speaker at the Main Sessions and he was amazing. He has no limbs, <a href="http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/">http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/</a>, and he is such an inspiration. Through his words, God touched the hearts of thousands of teenagers. The aisles were packed with people going to the altar to commit a change in their life. He spoke a message of hope and transformation only with the power of God. Hands down the best YEC speaker!<br /><br /></div><div>Then, as if we hadn't had a full enough weekend...Sunday was our first service in our new building at church! The Warehouse is what we affectionately call it, since that's what it was when we bought it. We had 354 people there on Sunday! That is a lot more than normal, and it was <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7tdFu5AJ0HAtdENW3BlG1uVXJFk1bCUzmFqNNhTCbTavris1Fm9DGR6QpF_IML2CSn_3VBzFLrxbKZgcx8JFBSKpH4Lz-up8xsXlvZVuHwVTbPOHqFsWIShIZD0zk36FmA25gs7fXdsa/s1600-h/IMG_0627.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174652016225121842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7tdFu5AJ0HAtdENW3BlG1uVXJFk1bCUzmFqNNhTCbTavris1Fm9DGR6QpF_IML2CSn_3VBzFLrxbKZgcx8JFBSKpH4Lz-up8xsXlvZVuHwVTbPOHqFsWIShIZD0zk36FmA25gs7fXdsa/s200/IMG_0627.JPG" border="0" /></a>the best experience. There was just excitement in the air the whole day. I couldn't help from crying and I think Nathan's voice probably cracked a little at one point! I (of course) tried to take some pictures, but the lighting guys weren't exactly working with me on this one. I'll attach what I have. </div><div>I think I'm still on a joy high from this weekend. God moved and I couldn't ignore everything that He is showing me and doing in my life. I am so blessed!</div><div> </div><div>I also am going to attach a video of Noah from last week. It's sometimes hard to show his personality in pictures, but you can't hide it in a video! </div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw5lBLJNTLQaIp1HGYEYEFIKALiXD-bW2jgRRB4syMKlo1D-aH628t4lxFY01UmcRVIRdOuyYdAvBrQOooAdA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-69092034106194100402008-02-27T09:12:00.003-06:002008-12-10T12:42:59.627-06:00Home Team and Snow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jduP8tDMBnNU-T48jG7fH0a2XNjg7bwJhEfuqcHJ0EZ0ckIHfnXIINBup2Him6HhptQehZGOZt_SdG7ieCvi7I6gucJ4FxxWV4TI6EhAflYmFzNxSdifXfUli8KSQQ8Wtojrj5Cm4cT0/s1600-h/IMG_0606.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwwCVznocVQUrWSRq3NETo91EQyr3xERoAg9x20h1sSvTtyPOAfDW0DUIl2-HhuhyphenhyphenBk8JxYkzxJj88fiX6O00C93bB0SsFwtGy6lhZNR6aEHaKs3FVnDXiMRd0z_yIcvas9ganBIzqIQ3/s1600-h/IMG_0590.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171683471852080994" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwwCVznocVQUrWSRq3NETo91EQyr3xERoAg9x20h1sSvTtyPOAfDW0DUIl2-HhuhyphenhyphenBk8JxYkzxJj88fiX6O00C93bB0SsFwtGy6lhZNR6aEHaKs3FVnDXiMRd0z_yIcvas9ganBIzqIQ3/s320/IMG_0590.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div> </div><div>Good Morning! Noah and I are enjoying a day at home. It is snowing outside and is beautiful! It started last night and has been going off and on ever since. We were slightly worried that it would delay the first meeting of our new Home Team last night. At our church, Home Teams are small group Bible studies that meet at homes during the week. It is a great thing that we really enjoy being a part of. Our first team just split because we were way too big and our leaders had their 4th child- so it was a good point of transition. </div><div>The new team is meeting at our home for now, and is going to be great. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jduP8tDMBnNU-T48jG7fH0a2XNjg7bwJhEfuqcHJ0EZ0ckIHfnXIINBup2Him6HhptQehZGOZt_SdG7ieCvi7I6gucJ4FxxWV4TI6EhAflYmFzNxSdifXfUli8KSQQ8Wtojrj5Cm4cT0/s1600-h/IMG_0606.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171683982953189234" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jduP8tDMBnNU-T48jG7fH0a2XNjg7bwJhEfuqcHJ0EZ0ckIHfnXIINBup2Him6HhptQehZGOZt_SdG7ieCvi7I6gucJ4FxxWV4TI6EhAflYmFzNxSdifXfUli8KSQQ8Wtojrj5Cm4cT0/s200/IMG_0606.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Logan and Melody Creasy are leading it, so that's an added plus to fellowship and study with close friends. We had a really good time and not too many people were deterred by the snow. We had 9 adults and 2 kids. Noah has a new best friend. Cade is 5 months younger than Noah, and Noah was all over him. He was kissing him over and over. Cade took it in stride. Our new Bible Study book that we will be going through together is called "Get Uncomfortable" and is about getting out of our comfort zones and making a difference in the world. Nathan and I are looking forward to this! We both have a heart for injustice and seeing it change. </div><br /><br /><div>After Home Team, we decided to run up to the church to see the progress on the building. Nathan had been there until 11:30 PM the night before and was anxious to see the day's work. It is looking like a real church (or atleast our kind of church!) Everyone is helping out so much and we are so thankful. While we were there, we heard the good news--We were approved to start meeting under the condition that a fire truck be in the parking lot while services were taking place. A small price to pay and many thanks to the decision makers who made this happen!</div><br /><br /><div>So, this Sunday, March 2nd, 24 Church is officially in the new building on Substation Road. Come visit us! <a href="http://www.24church.com/">http://www.24church.com/</a> Have a great rest of the week and enjoy the snow in your area!</div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985736210408860519.post-74642548533907277532008-02-22T20:18:00.000-06:002008-12-10T12:42:59.808-06:00Our First Blog!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqRlqVObXu9ohEXkpwgCAs0oSf-RPU7SH6Vzu13aPEpZPhq6u5HDDH5yFnxQnzQoPXwOeUkFWae0AeTW-so4rr2iW84ryq3oqntJ9lAqtVglSX11v8pvciiadp3ezObPfYMm3DMcWxRNr/s1600-h/IMG_0577.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170009138981277042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqRlqVObXu9ohEXkpwgCAs0oSf-RPU7SH6Vzu13aPEpZPhq6u5HDDH5yFnxQnzQoPXwOeUkFWae0AeTW-so4rr2iW84ryq3oqntJ9lAqtVglSX11v8pvciiadp3ezObPfYMm3DMcWxRNr/s320/IMG_0577.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, we've decided to discontinue the website <a href="http://www.nathanandrachel.com/">http://www.nathanandrachel.com/</a> and create a blog.</div><br /><div>The website was becoming more work than it was worth and I always had to erase stuff to fit more stuff on it! So, here's the latest and greatest~ our blog has arrived! </div><br /><div>Here's what is going on with us right now. Noah turned 1 in January and is a mess. He is walking all over the place and talking up a storm. We don't usually know what he's saying, but he's talking! And usually he has a phone up to his ear while he's talking. It's really funny and embarrassing at the same time. I guess he sees it alot! </div><br /><div>Nathan has always been super busy with multiple jobs and that has all slowed down in the last couple of months. He is now only working 2 part-time jobs instead of 1 full-time and 2 part-time. He is officially not teaching guitar lessons anymore, but working part-time at the Music Store in Clarksville and still leading worship at 24 Church. After 3 years of having church in a school, we are just over 1 week away from being in our permanent facility. PRAISE GOD!!! This will free Nathan up so much! Nathan has spent every Saturday night for 3 years at church getting ready and setting up, and this is soon going to be over! He can have a weekend social calender now.</div><br /><div>I (Rachel) have had a career change in the last few months also. After 4 wonderful years working at the Tennessee Baptist Convention, I QUIT! I left to sell Real Estate. I made the right decision. I knew that I wasn't getting enough time with Nathan and Noah and was spending too much time on the Interstate. Now, Noah can hang out with me while I work. It's great. I love it. I work at Beck and Beck Real Estate with my dad. I said I would never do it, but God had other plans.</div><br /><div>Well, this is our quick little update. We're still going to keep our web album so you can see updates via pictures. You can find them at <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/rachelloxley">http://picasaweb.google.com/rachelloxley</a></div><br /><div>Good Night!</div>The Loxley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093441237254322964noreply@blogger.com1