Friday, March 9, 2012

A Little Randomness...


So if you haven't already guessed it, my days are filled with my boys. One of the main reasons I'm able to stay home is because I take care of our nephew, Paul. Paul just turned two. Yep, that's right - I have three boys here with me everyday, under three. Life can get pretty crazy and hectic and also so so wonderful.



We recently moved from Minneapolis out to a suburb, with plenty of space and land for Elijah to run and roam. A couple of weeks ago we finally got some snow and we went outside to play. The kids loved it! Judah even bundled up and joined us outside.




Our little Jude is growing like a weed. He's going to be 4 months old on Saturday! I suppose I should post some of his 3 month pictures before he's not three months anymore!

To my sweet boys- thank you for filling my days with craziness and laughter, I love you all to distraction!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Judah

So, it's been about half a year since I've posted. And the last time I wrote, I let everybody know that we were expecting our second baby. And since that time, our little one has arrived. Already seven weeks old - here is our precious Judah Nicholas.




Judah - One who praises God
Nicholas - Victory of the people

We are blessed beyond measure with the gift of this little boy - we love him to distraction and are excited to see him grow.
I also thought you might like to see a picture of Elijah with his little brother - he loves his baby so much!


Life is definitely crazy busy taking care of my two boys, but I am loving every moment! Hopefully I can share more with you here. There are no promises here, and no guarantees, but I will attempt to post when I can!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Another Chapter...But How?

Is it okay that I'm just going to sit down and write out some thoughts? I know it's been almost a year, and I'm okay with that. But there are some things on my mind, and I figure, why not put them here?

I am trying to wrap my mind around the idea of time. How is it that almost two years have passed since we first met our Elijah? How is it that well over two years has passed since I first sat down here and shared that we were expecting a baby. And I shared pregnancy tales and thoughts, and dreamed about meeting my little one. And now, in six days, he'll be two. A two year old boy. Who loves trouble, and adventure, and fun, and excitement, and mischief. Who loves to laugh, and hug, and run, and play, and wrestle, and jump, and swim, and color, and sing, and dance, and read. Elijah is full of life, and joy, and laughter, and love. He far outweighs any expectations I had of raising a child. He is our little love. And I just cannot believe he's two. So still...I cannot wrap my mind around the idea of time. Where has it gone? How does it pass so quickly? How do I try and dig deeper into time, and try and saturate myself with it? To appreciate every moment? It just goes too quickly.
How is it possible that after what seems like only months, we have a two year old, and another little one on the way? In less than six months, we will go from a family of three, to a family of four. Isn't that amazing? Elijah will take on the new role of big brother, and Nick and I will be parents of two. It's amazing and unbelievable. All we can say is "thank you, Lord, for another blessing." I don't know how the time passed right before our eyes,, and I can't explain why...but our life is marching on, and it's full of wonderful things.
Happy Birthday, to my almost-two-year-old boy. I love you Elijah, deeply and fiercely. And to our new little one...we love you to distraction and are very much looking forward to meeting you!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

One

Our baby boy turned one today. I can't believe it. I'm full of joy and amazement at the wonderful little person he's becoming. I'm in disbelief that an entire year has come and gone already. All I can say is - I have loved every minute of it. And I'm certainly looking forward to the next...and the next...and the next... Happy Birthday, my little man. I love you a million baby kisses and cuddles.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Our son is 9 months old. How did that happen you ask? Well to be honest...I do not know. Apparently, what I've been told is, there are 12 months in a year. And every 4 weeks, another month passes. And I guess, 4 weeks have passed 9 times already. But I can't believe it. There has to be some mistake. Right? There's just no way that I can have a 9 month old son...

But I guess...when Elijah warms my heart the way he does...I find I am just loving 9 months...