New Happenings

Wow, it's been a while, huh?  A lot has happened since December and it's amazing how 2011 is just flying by.  We've been busy (in the good sense of the term) and grateful to God for growing our family in number and growing us spiritually.

Ben has really been involved in our church.  I am so grateful that God is using him and that he's being obedient.  It's so neat to have him be the spiritual leader in our home.  We've had such great conversations about our spiritual lives recently and as a result, we are becoming much more closer.


I have the pleasure of being a part of a motherhood Bible Study.  I approach each day in prayer asking God to guide me in helping my children build godly character.  My photography is going well.  I had several sessions last year and looking forward to my upcoming one in March.  I'm learning so much and I really enjoy capturing moments.  I've set certain goals for myself for this year and I'm grateful that I have a great husband to encourage me to meet those goals.  Hopefully, I can start studio sessions soon.  Just waiting on more jobs to pay for a portrait lens. 

This little girl isn't so little anymore.  We are blessed with this child everyday.  She is so smart and is eager to learn new things.  I love that about her.  She's learning Bible verses, learning  how to read and write (she can write her own name), and enjoys learning math.  I look forward to this summer where we could do more science related things.  She loves to pretend play and I do everything I can to encourage her creativity.  A few weeks ago, I told her that she was outgrowing her casual shoes and I needed to get her a new pair.  She insisted on blue shoes.  I later realized she wanted tennis shoes like mine (blue and white).  After searching for days, I finally found a pair.  She's so excited and grateful.

This little man brings such joy to our lives.  He is really showing his personality and I'm so glad I can finally understand what he's saying.  He always loved talking but it was always jibber jabber.  Now, he's forming works and speaks very coherently.  He pays close attention to his sister and learns a lot from her.  I love the fact that he still loves to snuggle and bedtime is never a problem.  He's not one to sit for long and pay attention like his sister has always been, but he's always learning.  He loves the fact that he can now walk really well and even run.  He walks like a little man and it's so funny.  He has this thing for shoes.  As soon as he gets up in the morning he locates a pair of shoes and asks for help putting them on - even while still in his pjs.  He is very mannerly and never forgets to say 'please' and 'thank you'.

Meet the newest member of our family: baby #3.  We don't know if we're having a boy or girl.  In fact, we want it to be a surprise this time.  Since we have everything for both sexes, we figured this is a great opportunity to go this route.  We are such planners so it's a little difficult to not know; but, I know how special it will be to have Ben be the first to tell me in the hospital if it's a boy or girl.

 

I praise God for his blessings.  Hopefully, I'll be better at updating my blog.