Right Now: Eli 11 months

Within this month you:
* got your hair cut by a swift use of the scissors by mommy
* you are cruising with the best of them! around furniture and through the kitchen with chairs and everywhere!
* you are taking more and more solid foods here and there
* you're not much for the sippy cup but entertain us here and there
* you are now beginning to wave hi....but still mostly bye bye
* you're very contemplative and watch Ian a lot
* you are talking with the best of them with your jabber
* I can't get over my cuddle time with you and how you search for me in crowds or if you hear my voice - LOVE IT!

 

   

  

 

a little bit about me...

• i haven't written about me in a while so I want to • I am a pretty transparent person unless I feel like I'm not fully understood then I clam up • lately God has shown me that I am suppose to pause more and keep the bigger picture in mind: glorifying Him and not me • He has challenged me to pray more intentionally and soften my heart • I have struggled with thinking I need to always be physically fit because I have been for a while in different seasons of my life • I wish I was more crafty and creative as my upbringing would lead you to belief (my mom was & is a wiz with creativity) • my small group is going through Chazown and moving towards God's purpose for our lives - it is challenging • it's hard to remember past things that hurt even if it has shaped you • I wish I was clearly gifted with excellence in one particular area so it would be more readily known to me what it is I'm suppose to do (all the time) but then again I do like the fact that I have learned to allow God to use me wherever I am • topics I have thought about lately: international social work/situational ethics/repentance/medical family therapy/running/seasons in my life/baby jar projects/vision/other peoples' hearts/my own heart • thinking my size isn't as important as my fitness • dreaming about missions we visit and what places • contemplating how our lives will change in the next season • thankful for my coworkers who get me and my heart • wishing that friendships didn't have to dissolve as seasons go by • wishing I could support everyone in my inner circle and be there for them...• LOVING my time with my boys and watching them grow • learning more about Mark and trying to listen more when he speaks or even when he doesn't...
  
  
  
  

sneak peek: the photo session

Being photographed by a professional photographer who has years of experience and actual photography education was something else. Mark Hand of Photo Creations here in Ohio was so great with our boys and with us. He was able to capture some very candid, laughable moments that we will treasure and some very precious peaceful moments. Here are just a few of the laughable moments and a precious one:

Right Now: Ian 4+

Your favorite movie lately: Curious George or Chuck and Friends

Your favorite food: you stated "it's steak & pizza!!"

Your favorite pajamas: anything superhero (continues to be)

Your favorite song: anything upbeat seriously

You repeat words such as "Crabby patty" and "party"

You enjoy: 

• making Elijah laugh
• playing outside anytime and with anyone
• going places
• vacation!

You experienced your first water - waves & making a sand castle!