When I was pregnant, I thought he was going to be a girl...

Things that have happened today to prove to me that I have a BOY:

1. Random grease spots showing up on his elbow, hands, and shirt. I have no clue where they came from.

2. Dirt. Everywhere.

3. A new-found love for stepping on ants.

4. Grabbing the clothes out of a package Nana sent him and throwing them on the ground, looking for something else in the box.

5. Wiping snot on his arm, therefore smearing it all over the side of his face.

6. Pudding stains on the back of his shirt. How?

7. Truly believing that his new sandals make him run faster. :)

8. Chewing a chicken nugget, spitting it out and eating it again.

9. Trying to poke the dog's eyes out.

10. Laughing hysterically after he "toots."


Ahhhhh, I'm so in love with my boy. :)

What We've Been Up To!

Last week - I was sick. Jack was sick (and constipated). Lonnie was out of town. Life was miserable.


This week - Daddy came home. And the sun came out. And we all felt better. :)


In more exciting news...the snow is melting!!! I can see my grass!!! I never thought this day would come. It has. I couldn't be happier. It was FIFTY-FIVE degrees out today. Jack and I went to get some new rubber boots and he enjoyed splashing in the puddles that are forming around the house. He was so excited to walk in the grass! I had to put daddy's hat on him today because the sun was bright and bothering his dilated eye (summer should be fun). He sure looked cute in that hat, though. :)

Yesterday we went to one of those paint-your-own-pottery places for a special children's session. We listened to a story and then the kids got to paint a piggy bank. Behold, the finished product. (There is much more to it, but I think you get the idea from this picture!)

My Hope

I've had this song floating around in my head this morning. It was definitely put there by God - we don't usually sing hymns in church and I don't think I've heard this song recently.

"My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"
by Edward Mote, 1797-1874

1. My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

2. When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

3. His oath, His covenant, and blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When every earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne!

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

Blessed.

Lately I have been reminded of how the Lord has blessed us since moving to Minnesota. This was not an easy move for us (well, at least for ME). It has taken me way out of my comfort zone and immersed us in a different culture (trust me on this one), different climate, and different surroundings. I questioned God a lot before moving here. Everytime I prayed, I kept hearing God say "Minnesota." And then I would stop praying. I didn't want to hear Minnesota. I wanted to hear "Arizona" or "California." But, God made it clear that He wanted us here. And, we have been so blessed for taking that leap of faith and moving to the [cold, weird, flat, small-town, frigid, no-ocean, cold] midwest. I just wanted to share some of what's been happening in our lives...

I have gotten involved in MOMS Club and MOPS. Jack and I have activities to go to several times a week. I am starting to make FRIENDS. Real friends. Not close friends yet, but I think we're on our way there. This is huge to me. I don't think I could survive without friends. Especially mommy friends.

We found a church that we love. It was only the 2nd church we attended here and we've felt very at home there. Lonnie has been volunteering to do sound during services and he has met some friends that way. We attended a small group for a short time, but are going to have to find a new one soon...it went way too late at night and Jack just couldn't handle it. :)

Lonnie's job is going great. He's enjoying working at home and I enjoy having him here. There are several things we've had to adjust to, but it has been a blessing overall. He is able to watch Jack when I have a doctor's appointment or need to get out of the house for a bit. I am pretty sure I've gotten spoiled by having him home and will miss him if he ever needs to get a "real" job. :)

Little things. We have an amazing pediatrician. I have a great doctor. Our house meets our needs. It's very pretty when the sun is out and the snow is on the ground. I like living on a dead-end street. I like our grocery store. We have great community-education opportunities - Jack is starting a swim class later this month!

Anyway...I just wanted to share a little of what God has been doing in our lives. Thanks for listening!