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Monday, March 16, 2009

A Porch Swing

Every since we moved into our house I have been dreaming of a porch swing. I was privileged to get one for my birthday from my in laws!!! I would like to share with you my beautiful swing that my husband and I painted. It has been nice out lately so we have been able to enjoy it a little, but I look forward to long summer days swinging on the porch.



Dude also kicks the ball now. It does not go far or in any aimed direction, but he is way impressive!


Dude also is learning about the outside... he eats sticks too.


Hector our statue outside our house also wanted to include his picture. We got him with the house and we are quite proud of him!



Have I mentioned that my mom's fish had babies the first week that we got it!!! I love them all... this is their first portrait!



Also dude has reliqueshed his binky! It appals him. It is very strang. I guess he really is growing up!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Open Defiance

Eli is now able to openly be defiant. When I try to feed him something that he does not want he will shake his head no at me. That is what I said he shakes his head NO! A part of me is very excited about this. This means that he has the ability to have an opinion. He is not a compliant robot that does whatever someone wants. On the other hand this brings the reality to me that my son is human. I like to think that he is perfect even though I know that is not true. Undoubtedly my son needs the Lord. He is a precious gift from God and I pray every day that he will return his life to God. I pray that no matter what my son grows up to be, a doctor, a teacher, a trash man, whatever the Lord has for him I pray that him and his family will serve the Lord. I fail so often at showing him that direction. I know that God is bigger than myself and he will surround my son with Godly people in his life. Lately I have constantly been reminded that it takes a whole village to raise a child no just his parents. May I never take it upon myself to meet all my sons needs. God may you be the guide in our home.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Happy Birthday My Love!

Today is Andy's birthday. I could not ask for a better husband. I am truly grateful... I would like to tell you a few reasons why....

- Can anyone say Amazing Father!!!! He always wants to play with Eli and do things with him... He takes care of him as much as I do.
- I don't have to nag him. Every single Friday the trash goes out....
- He treats me like a lady. He is always telling me how pretty I look which I am so greatful for.
- We have tons of fun together.... we fly kites in the park. we take walks to the Plaza.
- He cooks me dinner as long as we have all the stuff. I'm not good with the stove so it's a good thing.
- He's an awesome shopper!!! He is always willing to go to the mall with me and pick out stuff. How many wives can say that?
- He loves baseball... It makes for some great past times for our family.
- He is good to my family.
- He is artsy. He will make something that is blah amazing... I admire him for that.
- He is a man of God.