Here He IS!

Samantha and I would like to introduce you to our new addition, Nathan!

6 pounds 10 ounces

(More pictures to come)

This little man is truly a gift of God.

A Message for Nathan

During my morning devotions, I was reading though the book of Judges and came to chapter 2. In this section of scripture there is a verse that states:

...and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.

I began to think heavily on this scripture and how it related to me as a husband and a father. It became the source of study for a few days. All I really knew is that I wanted my next generation (my sons and daughters,) to grow up and know the Lord. To know that He is real and that He is life changing. I wanted to establish some principles in my life for them. I wanted to make sure that they could say I know God is real!

Later that week my pastor asked me if I would preach, and with excitement I said yes. I really wasn't sure what I would preach on, and then the Lord spoke to my heart and said, preach a message for Nathan.

I thought, "Lord, this message was really just a commitment, I wanted to make personally to my son." I really didn't have any intention in preaching it to our whole church. But God dealt with me by saying this message is for everyone.

I pray that through this commitment/message that Nathan and the rest of our future children would grow up to become men and women of godly character. I pray that they would look back on their life and say, I know God is real because I saw Him in my parents.

I also pray that those who hear this message would make the same commitment to protect their homes and the lives of their children from the snares and traps of Satan. I pray that those who hear this message and work with the youth would commit to live a life that is free from habitual and know sin, and set a good example for our youth to follow. So that they might see the reality of God, in a changed life.

Adam's Message for Nathan small from Adam Sandoval on Vimeo.

"Boy" How Time Flys!

Getting close!

3D Ultra Sound

It is pretty amazing how clear this 3-D technology is.

Samantha and baby Nathan have made it to the final countdown. Normally at our ultrasounds Nathan has been very good at playing hide and seek. He seems to know when the doctors are trying to get pictures. And just when they think they got him, he shifts around... I think he takes after his daddy!

However, this past week we were able to get a really good shot of his face. It was so exciting. 

I cant believe this little guy is ours! 

Seeing these images, made us go from ready for Nathan, to REALLY READY for Nathan. :-)

We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Thank you Nathan for the sneak peak. We are really excited to meet you!

Baby Shower!

Thanks to Mom Leeder for the Daddy survival basket!

SURPRISE!!

Mom Leeder and Sara Leeder had a wonderful surprise in store for Samantha. They flew out Samantha's maid of honor, so she could be apart of this wonderful day. 

In the video, Samantha was told to come over right away, and when she did, everyone had their phones or cameras out. Meanwhile Bethany was hiding behind a bunch of balloons. 

It didn't take Samantha long to figure out who was hiding behind all those

balloons. What a great surprise!

"IT'S BETHANY!!!"

This way to the party!

Picking up the balloons

Uncle Jeff, helping out with some last minute details

Sara, excited about the melted candy game!

Shhh. Daddy stole a plate of food...

"Ready to POP" popcorn bags

Styrofoam cup baby booties! 

Doesn't Mamaw look happy? We love you!

Andrea made a bear riding a motorcycle, out of dipers and a baby bottle!

Andrea and Hannah

Opening up the gifts

Girls from my Sunday School class playing the baby bottle game

Guess how many diapers are in the basket.

My mom, with Samantha!

Samantha and her mom worked really hard on all the decorations. I think they came out great! Special thanks to the girls who came out the night before to set up the decorations.

We want to thank everyone who attended, sent gifts or helped out in anyway. Just knowing you will be praying for Nathan was more than enough. It was very humbling to know how many people already love little Nathan.

With each new stage in our life we are continually reminded of how many wonderful people God has placed in our lives. God has been so good to us.