The Bassett Family

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Fall Festival

We had a great night together at the CityView Fall Festival! Here are a few pics to prove it!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Waiting for Olivia!

So, Olivia has yet to make her appearance, but we have not been bored by any means in the Bassett home!

Here are a few of the things that have been keeping us busy...

Lizzie and Lainie are LOVING their year at Preschool where Lizzie is a Giraffe and Lainie is a Turtle. We are incredibly thankful for such an awesome place for the girls to learn and grow.

Fire Truck Day:

Western Day:

Costume Parade:

Carnival Lalaloopsy

Princess Lalaloopsy

Doesn't get much sweeter than my Lalaloopsy Princess praying before lunch!

As a family we have done some fun things too!

Pumpkin Patch:

Building Olivia's Bear:

We love you already Olivia Rae! We cannot wait to meet you precious girl! Come join the fun of the Bassett Family! We pray for God's perfect timing and a great day of rejoicing as we welcome you into the world:)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Thankful for Hope

Hope was still in my belly when this pic was taken:)

Had things happened as I had wanted in the past 9 months, I would have baby Hope in my arms today or would be eagerly awaiting her arrival. Instead, I am left with a strange mix of emotions today as I grieve the baby I never got to hold, yet I carry another life in my womb. As someone who believes fervently in the sovereignty of God, I am confident this is God's plan and is His best for our family. However, that doesn't change that I wonder why?, and let my mind wander to the what ifs.

I got to share our story about Charlotte and Hope with a new friend yesterday, and I was reminded of God's "Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love." (from the Jesus Storybook Bible) Throughout the incredibly overwhelming and, at times, unbearable past 15 months, we have come to know our God's love like never before. He has never ceased to be our comfort and our protection and our provider. So today as I rock between the waves of emotions, I can cling to truth to anchor me! God has allowed our suffering and tears for His glory and our good. We are his children, as are Charlotte and Hope; therefore every moment they were in my womb and every breath breathed were at His command and because of His great love for them and for our family.

Thank you Lord for Baby Hope and how much you have taught our family in her absence. I trust You and believe that the 10 weeks she was in my womb were your perfect plan. I am thankful for the HOPE we have in You that never changes thanks to Jesus. I cling to you Jesus!

^{Hebrews 6:19-20}

¹⁹We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, ²⁰where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Elizabeth the Duck

Elizabeth's Last Day as a Duck!

Oh my! I could go on and on and on about how wonderful Elizabeth's preschool experience was this year! We were incredibly blessed to have Ms. Shanna and Ms. Christi as her precious teachers! They loved her so well and took such good care of my big girl, continually pointing her to Jesus:)

I know they don't keep track of such things, but Elizabeth did have perfect attendance in her first year of preschool. We managed to dodge most of the bugs and her one illness occurred over a weekend, so no school was missed:) Elizabeth, as she chose to be called rather than Lizzie, thrived and was stretched in her new atmosphere. I saw some shyness emerge that I didn't know was there, and her fear of the unknown and fear of failure was evident in a few circumstances like riding a horse on western day, the mass pandemonium of the Easter egg hunt, and new games like egg on a spoon relays. Overall though, I saw my sweet girl being a really great friend to everyone in her class, including others when they seemed left out, responding well to authority, being helpful to anyone in need, absorbing new information, and growing into such an awesome 4 1/2 year old! You are beautiful inside and out Elizabeth Grace Bassett, and we love your more than words can say!

Here are a few of my favorite pics from the year...