Thankful Thursday

733.  Unseasonably warm, spring-like weather these last few days

734.  Weight gain! (I know, I know; not something most people would put on a gratitude list, but in my case, it was necessary.)

735.  The ease of weaning Isaac with the help of some local, raw goat's milk that he absolutely loves!

736.  The fact that Nathan's sprained ankle seems to be healing on its own, slowly but surely, meaning that surgery will hopefully not be necessary

737.  Relaxing evenings with my husband watching the Olympics

738.  Isaac's love for "praying" every five minutes during his breakfasts these days

739.  A baby bump starting to show

740.  A polka-dotted maternity shirt (it makes me smile!)

741.  Continual baby kicks

742.  Fresh, ripe strawberries

743.  Isaac's adorable grins when he knows he's done something well

A Visit from Grandma and Grandpa

Howdy folks!

This is Isaac writing again (with my mommy's help, of course)!

I wanted to show you some pictures of my grandparents' recent visit.  They came all the way from Michigan for my daddy's recent ordination, and we had so much fun with them!

I'm going to be one year old next week, so for my birthday, Grandpa made me a super cool rocking horse!

He shipped all the pieces in a giant box in the mail (except for the head, which he brought in his suitcase) and then assembled it during his time here at our house.

I got to "help" put it together!

Yee-haw!  I LOVE my new rocking horse and ride it all the time!

One morning during their stay, Grandpa and Grandma took us all out to breakfast at our favorite cafe.  For the first time ever, Mommy ordered me my own item off the menu - a yummy croissant!  As you can see, I enjoyed it too much to smile for the picture.  (And this was my second breakfast of the day!)

My grandpa is an AMAZING concert pianist!  It was fun to play music together!

Plunking out Jesus Loves Me.

I think I'm getting better...

Later that afternoon, we took Grandma and Grandpa to the John Dunn Bridge which is located in a very beautiful canyon area of Taos.

I see you, Mommy, taking our picture!

The area is a lot more pretty in summertime when everything is green, but the water and the rocks still looked neat!

Daddy helped me walk by the water so I wouldn't fall in.

It was so COLD!

I love to be outside!

One last horsey-ride before Grandma and Grandpa had to leave for the airport.

So much fun!

I really enjoyed Grandma and Grandpa's visit!

I hope they can come back soon!

Love, 

Isaac

Nathan's Ordination

Last Sunday, my wonderful husband was officially ordained into the Gospel ministry!  While he had been licensed as a pastor prior to leaving our Texas church for this position in Taos, Nathan wanted to wait to be officially ordained until he had finished his Master's degree.  That great accomplishment took place at the end of December.  He now holds a Master's in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and is contemplating the pursuit of a second Master's degree or possibly a Doctorate in the future.  But for now, he is happy to take a break from school, and in the meanwhile, was ready to proceed with an ordination.

It was a special ceremony that took place here at Taos First Baptist Church.  Nathan's parents came into town from Michigan for the occasion as well as several close friends from Texas.

Here are some pictures from the momentous occasion.

One of our deacons giving the welcome, opening prayer, and opening Scripture passage.

Dr. Randy White, Nathan's former pastor and current mentor, conducting the rest of the service and giving the message.

Charge to the young pastor.

Calling for a laying on of hands and prayer by the ordination council.

Taking turns...

Those gathered to be a part of this special ceremony.

Presenting Nathan with his ordination certificate.

I'm so proud of this man!

A new Bible, a gift from Taos FBC!

Sharing some words of thanks.

My father-in-law playing an incredible arrangement of How Great Thou Art, which we then joined in singing to close the service.

So grateful to be at this man's side in life and ministry!

Happy smiles for a happy day.

Four generations of Brittons!

Thankful Thursday's Little Announcement

Snips and snails and puppy dog tails...

We're having another BOY!!!

Introducing Baby Boy Britton #2!

We're so grateful to report that he is looking healthy and strong in the womb and right on track developmentally!  God is so good!

Thankful Thursday

724.  Dainty snowflakes swirling in the breeze

725.  Watching Isaac make new discoveries all the time

726.  Wisdom from others in regards to increasing my "good fat" intake so that this new baby and I can put on some weight

727.  Unprompted gratitude from children for simple things

728.  A good night's rest

729.  Cheerios and Gold Fish for a hungry little boy

730.  An unexpected monetary gift from visitors at church on Sunday

731.  The ability to make music

732.  The privilege of knowing the Creator of the universe

Mickey Mouse Visits the Park

This little mouse sure loves to swing!

He also loves to climb!

He can't walk on his own yet, but climbing?  No problem. :)

Trying to figure out how to go up the slide.

At the park, there's so much to look at!

He is one happy mouse!

His preferred method for going down the slide.

Meanwhile, back at home, playing with Mommy's hat was fun!

Where's Little Man?

Oh wait...forget the hat!  I see a camera!