Growing...

Abby turned 7 months old yesterday. She is so much fun now. As you can see she loves playing with toys and is quite active. She is already rocking up on her arms and knees trying to scoot and crawl. Everything goes in her mouth...everything. I guess I had forgotten over the past 5 years what that was like! Joel had a program at school Tues. night. He is just such a sweet and handsome boy.

Trying to stay warm here...talk about a cold winter. I think this is the most snow I've seen in years. It is pretty but enough for now. I don't live in Colorado for a reason!

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day this weekend. Love to you!

Finally

Finally getting around to writing again this new year. Life has been somewhat crazy this first month of the 2010. We've has some crazy days and crazy weather. Still have lots of snow and ice here...Joel sure enjoyed playing in the snow over the weekend (and missing 2 days of school last week). Abby is growing and sitting up now on her own and very interested in everything around her. Hard to believe she is well into her 6 month. Here are a few photos of late....

Firsts

Abby is 5 months old today! She visited Santa with big brother this week....and had her first taste of carrots last night. So fun!

Enjoying our Days

Decided I better get busy and take some more pics of my kiddos...Abby grows a little more everyday. She'll be 5 months old on Thursday. We went to the Dr. today for her check-up. She is doing great...and has a huge head (90th percentile on the growth chart)! She must get that from Paul! Truly she is doing so wonderful, sleeps great, and gets to start eating some real food. I think she is ready and hungry. I'm sure I'll takes some pics tonight of the experience.

Christmas decorating is done...at least all that I'm going to do. Tree up, lights on house, and stockings/decor up. My favorite is the Christmas music. I know I get that from my Nan (grandma). She always loves Christmas music and I do too...especially because it mostly points to the true reason we celebrate this season...Jesus. What are your favorite Christmas songs/cd's? I need a few new ones...any suggestions would be great! Love to all!

Thankful

This time of year I am always a little more contemplative...and lately it seems I find myself attempting to be thankful for all God has given and to live in these present moments...taking them in and being present. Enjoying each moment I have with my sweet baby girl and sweet boy. Already I'm wondering where have the moments/days/weeks gone? Enjoyed my Nan and Mom coming to visit last week. You can see the sweet pic of Abby and my Nan. Joel is just growing...growing in every way.
Thankful today for my family being well and healthy, for music that encourages me, and for the amazing way God chose to save us...Jesus as a baby. I can't help but hold Abby and think about how Jesus came. Really? A baby? We talk about it this time of year but when you stop and think...really let your heart wonder...Jesus came as a precious vulnerable baby and chose to come for us. Truly it is a mystery. Isn't it amazing the way He came.

Hello Friday

Abby is 16 weeks old today and isn't she the cutest! Joel has been sick all week with the flu. He still isn't feeling great but I think he's getting better (I pray). Still Abby remains flu free and I sure hope she doesn't get it. Poor Joel...I hate seeing my children sick. Hope we can enjoy this beautiful weather over the weekend.

Happy Halloween