If there is anyone out there still checking our blog, here is a new post just for you! :)
*We have been spoiled with presents. And we still have one more day of Christmas gatherings tomorrow. I already filled 3 bags with some "outgoing" toys in order to make room for the new stuff (just don't tell the kids). :)
*Christmas has been great. We've had some fabulous family time with people from both sides of the family. It's been wonderful. My brother, sis-in-law, and adorable niece were here for 3 days so we spent tons of time with them. Addie just loves her cousin. She gives Ava hugs all the time and is very motherly with her (though she is only 18 months older).
*Ethan is still not walking. The most steps he's taken in a row by himself is 3. But he'll get there. He is just in no rush. He'd rather climb and roll and crawl. He has a very fun-loving personality. And he loves to eat.
*Addison is maturing more every day. She talks so well. We just switched our TV and internet provider today and she was playing the xylophone for and telling stories to our technician. So cute. She's very meticulous and stubborn, but oh so cute and sweet. And she gives the best hugs!
*We are excited to be on break for a while. I definitely needed a rejuvenating period to prepare for the long haul before spring break. Brad is enjoying our new TV with tons of stations and movies to watch! He's been going crazy as we haven't watched many movies since the kids were born.
*One of my dearest friends, Jenn, is leaving for an 11-month mission trip next week. We were able to get all of us together last weekend and it was only when she was ready to walk out the door that we both realized this would probably be the last time we saw each other for almost a year. As hard as it was to say goodbye for now, I must say that I know without a doubt that she is following God's will, and I so respect her for that. I ask for your prayers for Jenn as she embarks on this journey, trusting fully in the Lord for provision and guidance. She is an amazing woman. Jenn, if you read this, I love you!!
Thanks for reading. God Bless!!
3 comments:
wow, i am reading posts :) and i must say that i love this update!! but what do i love more...that our whole family got to spend time with you guys!!! it was a blast and your family is just wonderful :) and your message to jenn, wow...so sweet!!! she rocks and you rock :)Love you gobs!!!
okay, tears once again!!! you are so good at that. is it possible to have both tears of joy to be a part of your family and tears of saddness of how much i will miss you? because that is what i have...especially as i read this post talkng about your wonderful family. and i just have to say how much your writing captures how grateful you are for all your blessings. you are so blessed and i pray that you continue to be blessed abundantly or as i would say...tons:). and now i am writing a book because i just don't want to stop telling you how much i just love you all :). love ya bunches...m.e.
Tears from me too! It's what I do. :) It was so good to see you and spend some time with you. I wish we could do it more often. We will have to work on that. Love you lots!
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