NONE of my other children even attempted crawling until well past 10 months. He is only 8 months and is attempting to do it! I fear my days of a doorstop baby are just about nearing the end! 
But he is SO stinkin' CUTE! I can't stand it sometimes!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Look at my little stinker!
Yes, he is a little stinker! NONE of my other children even attempted crawling until well past 10 months. He is only 8 months and is attempting to do it! I fear my days of a doorstop baby are just about nearing the end! But he is SO stinkin' CUTE! I can't stand it sometimes!
NONE of my other children even attempted crawling until well past 10 months. He is only 8 months and is attempting to do it! I fear my days of a doorstop baby are just about nearing the end! But he is SO stinkin' CUTE! I can't stand it sometimes!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
My girl!
This past Sunday I had the privilege and blessing of witnessing my daughter get baptized by her dad and PopPop John! She has been asking to be baptized for a couple years now, but that also means having family over for lunch afterwards. Well, first we were invaded by the dreadful bed bugs, then our house was a DISASTER afterwards for several months, then I was pregnant and had a baby! So, life was a little crazy there for a while. We finally had a date that we could all work with and Sarah was THRILLED to finally be able to take that step in her profession of faith in Jesus Christ! I am glad we waited as I believe it really meant more to her now than it would have when she was 8 or 9. She has matured and grown in her faith and I believe that she understands more fully what this step means. I am proud of the young lady she is becoming and it brought tears to my eyes to witness her walking in her faith. I keep praying that she will cling to Christ all her days.
It was also an honor to have her PopPop John participate in the baptism. PopPop helped baptize Matt five years ago and Sarah wanted him there for her too. He has been a tremendous influence on their lives and encourages them to continue in their walk. More than the words are the prayers that both he and Grammy put up for them. I am glad they have such God-fearing grandparents! I am so blessed to have others praying for my children! Please continue to pray that Sarah would continue on her walk with the Lord.
It was also an honor to have her PopPop John participate in the baptism. PopPop helped baptize Matt five years ago and Sarah wanted him there for her too. He has been a tremendous influence on their lives and encourages them to continue in their walk. More than the words are the prayers that both he and Grammy put up for them. I am glad they have such God-fearing grandparents! I am so blessed to have others praying for my children! Please continue to pray that Sarah would continue on her walk with the Lord.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Ocean City, NJ 2010
This has been our week of vacation. At first we didn't think we were going to be able to come to the ocean this year as my parents usually rent the house and invite us along. But both have switched jobs this year and are trying to be "good" and decided not to rent a house this year - which we were totally fine with. But as our week started approaching we realized just how much we really enjoy our week at the beach. So I went on the internet and searched for a house that had enough room that we could afford. I had several on a list and then called the realtor in charge of renting. I asked if the owner of the first house on my list would take a lower price than they actually wanted for this week. This house hadn't been rented the last three weeks. The owner agreed to the lower price and we got a great deal! The house is nice, comfortable, plenty of room, GREAT front porch and a close walk to the beach. Best of all we've been having a great week together as a family. Here is our week in pictures.
Day One:
We arrived around 2 pm - the earliest we could get into the house. My parents joined us for the weekend. 
Day Two:
This was our rainy day - which was still great! We played games, relaxed, napped, and just chilled!
Day Three:
Our day alone. We relaxed, went to the beach, and hit the boards. I have been reading up a storm!!! Trying to fit in all the reading I can as I can't seem to find a ton of time while I'm at home!
Daniel LOVES the beach - has since he was just an infant. He is a true beach baby!
Matt is out in the ocean - he's the one on the far right. He has really become quite a fish!! 
Drew doesn't care too much for the beach right now! He just SAW the water and started to fuss. Here he is lifting his feet as high as he can so he doesn't have to touch it! We'll keep trying!
Sarah LOVES the ocean as well! Hard to believe this girl screamed her head off if we even went NEAR the sand when she was two years old!! Glad that didn't last long!
Daniel LOVES the beach - has since he was just an infant. He is a true beach baby!Matt is out in the ocean - he's the one on the far right. He has really become quite a fish!! Drew doesn't care too much for the beach right now! He just SAW the water and started to fuss. Here he is lifting his feet as high as he can so he doesn't have to touch it! We'll keep trying!Sarah LOVES the ocean as well! Hard to believe this girl screamed her head off if we even went NEAR the sand when she was two years old!! Glad that didn't last long!Day Four:
Andy's parents came down for few days! It was so much fun getting to relax with them and actually spend some quality time. We are usually running up for something and haven't really spent time with them this year. 
We discovered that Drew had acquired two new teeth! His fangs have come in before the two top center ones! Matt and Sarah did the same thing! Daniel was my only "normal" teether!
We discovered that Drew had acquired two new teeth! His fangs have come in before the two top center ones! Matt and Sarah did the same thing! Daniel was my only "normal" teether!Day Five:
Gorgeous beach day! Drew doesn't think too much of the beach - though I did get him to play in the sand for a few minutes and actually sit in the water for a few - before he totally lost it and decided it was not for him!
Day Six:
Andy, his parents and the kids take a surry ride in the am. They have a great time! I have been hanging back at the house while Drew takes his morning nap - SUCH a sacrifice!!! It's windy today and we decide to not do the beach.
Andy, his parents and the kids take a surry ride in the am. They have a great time! I have been hanging back at the house while Drew takes his morning nap - SUCH a sacrifice!!! It's windy today and we decide to not do the beach.
It's been a great - RELAXING - vacation! I have loved the quiet and all the reading I am doing. I have enjoyed just spending time with the kids and not the pressure and stress of everyday life! I hate to see it end but thank God for allowing us this special blessing!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Drew Update!!
Drew had a doctor's appointment today! It was his 6 month check-up - a little late but I like this one doctor and waited until I could get an appointment with him. Drew did GREAT!!! The doctor is quite impressed with his alertness and inquisitive looks! He was also impressed with his size! He now weighs 18 lbs. 2 oz. But that is actually in the 50th percentile! So he is completely NORMAL!!! 
He is 26 inches long - that's in the 25th percentile - so he is SHORT! But Andy isn't worried - he thinks he'll grow up nice and tall! Time will tell!He isn't quite sitting up on his own. Andy made a comment the other day that trying to sit Drew up was like posing Jell-O! I thought that was pretty funny - and accurate! But the Dr. says he is close to getting there and will likely be cruising before we know it! 
Drew made it through the vegetables carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, green beans, and peas. He isn't really fond of green beans! He shudders when he eats them - it's pretty funny to watch. He started bananas this week and LOVES them! He is really enjoying food! 
The kids are really excited he's eating food and can't wait until he can try some real food. Daniel has been funny wondering what baby food tastes like - I let him try the bananas - he liked them! But he says he'll stick to the real thing.
The kids are really excited he's eating food and can't wait until he can try some real food. Daniel has been funny wondering what baby food tastes like - I let him try the bananas - he liked them! But he says he'll stick to the real thing.Life continues to be busy - full of appointments and other commitments. I really can't wait until we can settle into a normal routine. September really can't get here fast enough! Though the kids aren't terribly excited about full days of school. I think we just need to get into a routine and then we'll all be a bit happier. Life seems scattered and out of control - but we are getting through it and will really appreciate the calm that fall/ winter brings!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
It's DONE!!!
Tonight was the big Reading Rocks Party!!!
WHEW!!!! It was CRAZY!!!! I think I am getting OLD!!! The party went well - it just seemed to be A LOT more active and busy than I remember! We had A LOT of help - for which I am extremely grateful for! I don't think we would have been able to pull of the party as well as we did without the help of Clover Hill Baptist Church. This group has been AMAZING! They helped me pack 55 bags full of school supplies yesterday....
and did various jobs - such as serving dinner.....
checking to make sure each kid had the right school supplies.....
and playing with kids on the playground - throughout the entire party - and it was HOT!!! But each of them has such a servants spirit and are really here to work! It has been great!!
WHEW!!!! It was CRAZY!!!! I think I am getting OLD!!! The party went well - it just seemed to be A LOT more active and busy than I remember! We had A LOT of help - for which I am extremely grateful for! I don't think we would have been able to pull of the party as well as we did without the help of Clover Hill Baptist Church. This group has been AMAZING! They helped me pack 55 bags full of school supplies yesterday.... and did various jobs - such as serving dinner.....checking to make sure each kid had the right school supplies.....and playing with kids on the playground - throughout the entire party - and it was HOT!!! But each of them has such a servants spirit and are really here to work! It has been great!!We had plenty of school supplies thanks to many hands who hunted and gathered them for me!
Special thanks to Pat Folk, Louise Dotterrerr, Doris Heim, Martha Metz, and Lois Schultz! These woman were incredible at finding the deals! Back in May Aunt Louise and Aunt Doris each went to their local Wal-Marts and found $9 backpacks for $1!!! 
Needless to say - they snagged all they could and we have plenty for next year too! That was a HUGE load off of me as that is the one thing that costs the most and I have to hunt around for! It was such a blessing not to have to lug Drew all over creation to find backpacks for the kids!!! Thank you so much!! The other ladies went to Staples and Wal-Mart and got other much needed school supplies. I really only made two shopping trips this year because we were so well stocked from last year. God knew we would be having a baby this year and I wouldn't have the time - or energy! - to put into the shopping aspect of things. He is so good to me! Thank you ladies for your hard work and love for the kids we work with!
Special thanks to Pat Folk, Louise Dotterrerr, Doris Heim, Martha Metz, and Lois Schultz! These woman were incredible at finding the deals! Back in May Aunt Louise and Aunt Doris each went to their local Wal-Marts and found $9 backpacks for $1!!! Needless to say - they snagged all they could and we have plenty for next year too! That was a HUGE load off of me as that is the one thing that costs the most and I have to hunt around for! It was such a blessing not to have to lug Drew all over creation to find backpacks for the kids!!! Thank you so much!! The other ladies went to Staples and Wal-Mart and got other much needed school supplies. I really only made two shopping trips this year because we were so well stocked from last year. God knew we would be having a baby this year and I wouldn't have the time - or energy! - to put into the shopping aspect of things. He is so good to me! Thank you ladies for your hard work and love for the kids we work with!I think the kids had a great time! 
They seemed pleased with all they got which included: 1 backpack, 5 folders, 2 packs of loose-leaf paper, 2 spiral-bound notebooks, 2 composition books, Crayola broad tip markers, Crayola fine tip markers, Crayola pencils, Crayola crayons (24 pk), 2 glue sticks, 1 white glue, 1 ruler, 1 pencil sharpener, 2 packs of pencils, 1 pack of pencil top erasers, 1 pair of scissors, 1 pack of index cards, 2 pink erasers, and 1 pencil box! Each kid earned it! They worked hard and did well. I think it was our best year yet!
They seemed pleased with all they got which included: 1 backpack, 5 folders, 2 packs of loose-leaf paper, 2 spiral-bound notebooks, 2 composition books, Crayola broad tip markers, Crayola fine tip markers, Crayola pencils, Crayola crayons (24 pk), 2 glue sticks, 1 white glue, 1 ruler, 1 pencil sharpener, 2 packs of pencils, 1 pack of pencil top erasers, 1 pair of scissors, 1 pack of index cards, 2 pink erasers, and 1 pencil box! Each kid earned it! They worked hard and did well. I think it was our best year yet!On a personal note - Daniel earned top points earner with a helper! 
He can't read yet so he needed help. A volunteer would read the story to him, ask him the questions, and then write his answers down for him. He did well! Sarah also earned an overall Fruit of the Spirit Award for Great Focus! She also did well. 
Matt was too old to participate but volunteered. He did well in stepping out of his comfort zone and worked with little kids reading books to them and helping them answer the questions. 
Even though he has younger siblings - he doesn't enjoy working with young kids. But I'm proud of the fact that he tried it this summer and found that God can use him even when he isn't comfortable with the task! Drew just hung around with Daddy looking cute most days!
He can't read yet so he needed help. A volunteer would read the story to him, ask him the questions, and then write his answers down for him. He did well! Sarah also earned an overall Fruit of the Spirit Award for Great Focus! She also did well. Matt was too old to participate but volunteered. He did well in stepping out of his comfort zone and worked with little kids reading books to them and helping them answer the questions. Even though he has younger siblings - he doesn't enjoy working with young kids. But I'm proud of the fact that he tried it this summer and found that God can use him even when he isn't comfortable with the task! Drew just hung around with Daddy looking cute most days!Whew - it's done! I can now relax - right? Probably not! But at least my biggest ministry commitment is done for the year. Now to work on next year!
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