Picture Catch-Up, part 1

 

I discovered a whole host of pictures from the last several weeks on my camera and computer this morning that have yet to be shared.  Enjoy Round 1!

 

Isaac loves to play with "bocks", as he calls them. :)

 

"Cheese!"

 

Reading his Beginners Bible to his baby.

 

So cute!

 

Taking a break from dusting to watching Daddy and some men from church winterize the building.

 

Hi, Mom!

 

Trying to put his snow boots on by himself. (His pants got wet.)

 

Still trying...

 

He looks so big to me in this picture!

 

Enjoying the season's first snow out at the mountain home of some church friends!

 

Sledding with Daddy!  Whee!

 

Snow Bunnies.

 

Taking a turn with Mommy.

 

The view from these friends' yard.

 

Snow-covered trees.

 

Ellen and Josiah.

 

Ellen and her boys.

 

Family picture!

 

Family Christmas photo shoot.  (I'm not posting the picture we ended up using...it's a surprise!)

 

Ellen and Rick's house. Post card worthy, isn't it?

 

They got a lot of snow!

 

Time for more sledding!

 

Oops!  Mommy snow plowed...again!

 

 

Isaac's favorite part of the snow were the balls he could make from it. :)

 

Blanket time.

 

Chocolate lips.

 

He figured out how to put his boots on all by himself!

 

He was so proud! :)

More Videos of the Boys!

These were taken about two weeks ago.  Enjoy!

Thankful...

961.  A husband who lent his time and elbow grease toward the massive job of cleaning my oven before we cooked a Thanksgiving turkey! (My hero!)

962.  Josiah's hilarious sounding grunts

963.  Isaac's impromptu hugs to my leg while I'm preparing meals

964.  Our fun-loving friend, Lindsay, who was able to join us for Thanksgiving

965.  Laughter around the table

966.  Warm water in which to bathe my children

967.  Hot chocolate

968.  A refrigerator full of leftovers

969.  Glimmers of progress with Josiah in the sleep training department (at long last!)

970.  Black Friday deals

971.  A loving church family with whom to share life

972.  So many glorious sunsets this week!

973.  Recent snowfalls transforming our world into winter wonderlands

974.  Skype calls with family far away

975.  Isaac's problem-solving determination that makes me smile every time I see it

976.  Isaac's attempt to learn to close his eyes while praying - it's SO cute!

977.  Josiah's chunky little legs kicking away in the bathtub tonight, creating all sorts of splashes

978.  Library books to read to Isaac

979.  Music

980.  The ability and opportunity to be Wife and Mommy to these handsome fellas:

Some Video Clips of the Boys...

Thankful Thursday

951.  Milk in the fridge to pour into Isaac's eye and give him to drink when he smeared Tony C's spice mix all over his face tonight!  Poor baby...he was in such agony!

952.  For a fairly quick recovery and no apparent damage to his eyes

953.  Another beautiful sunset!

954.  A gorgeous snow-fall last weekend (the first of the year) that left our town looking like a winter wonderland!

955.  The joy of going sledding as a family

956.  Isaac's love for Josiah (even if it is demonstrated in a rather rough manner sometimes!)

957.  Josiah's adoration for his brother (when he's not being clobbered by him!)

958.  Cozy winter evenings spent together as a family

959.  Delicious, nutritious soup on a cold night

960.  Christmas music (yes, we are the kind of people who start playing it this early in the year!)

An Open Letter to My Newly Married Self

My latest article for InsideOut magazine is now up on their website.  It is entitled, "An Open Letter to My Newly Married Self."  You can read it by clicking this link.

Enjoy!

Thankful Thursday

Yikes!  It's been a whole month since I continued the list!  There's so much to be thankful for!

931.  Isaac playing with Josiah in his Bumper Jumper and making his baby brother giggle - melts my heart every time!

932.  The last days of fall before fading into winter

933.  A warm house filled with peace to enjoy on these chilly days and nights

934.  The thrill of getting to see Tara, on my of my dearest friends, and her three little ones last week!  Looking forward to more visits as we're able, now that we only live 4 hours apart!

935.  Compliments from my sweet man

936.  The joy of nursing my baby

937.  Stunning sunsets

938.  Crunchy leaves on the sidewalk

939.  Days of rest (i.e. Mondays)

940.  A loving church family

941.  New kids at AWANA

942.  Beautiful music at any time of day streamed through abidingradio.org

943.  Chocolate

944.  The gift of raw milk from a local dairy farmer

945.  My toddler's chirpy little voice learning to say words

946.  Homemade, nutrient-rich chicken broth - mmm!

947.  God's constant, faithful provisions for our family

948.  Impromptu hugs from Isaac at random moments all throughout the day

949.  Josiah's baby talk

950.  New books to read