Monday, February 21, 2011

17 months


Another month has passed! I realized that I either 1) never took any pictures or 2) can't find any pictures from the past month...so I apologize, this one was taken a few days before his 17th month :) And he absolutely loved playing in the snow.
First off, I have been waiting to post this one, but Carter got his first kiss! Yep, little Berkeley planted one right on his cheek at her 1st Birthday party. Carter seemed a little stunned! Already getting kisses from the girls...what will I do? He also got his first molar this month. I was completely surprised because I wasn't expecting it or looking for it. I assumed some more bottom teeth would come in first (he only has 2), but one day I was feeling around those little gums and his molar had already come most of the way through! Good job buddy. Carter is great at pointing out all his facial features and other body parts such as belly, hands, toes, head and hair. He also started saying "Bye, Bye" and "Night, Night". When he is ready to go somewhere he says "bye, bye" and heads for the door and when its time for bed we say "night, night" and he heads for his room. Other new words in his vocabulary are car and truck. We have learnded just how much he knows and can understand, its awesome!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Encouragement for Today

As I opened my email at work today I had a nice forwarded "Encouragement for Today" devotional from a friend. I couldn't help but share it here. It really hit home with me and it was a great thought to start the morning. Go to http://proverbs31.org/ click on their "Encouragement for Today" devotions. It is the Room for Cream devotional. Read and be encouraged! And thank you Proverbs 31 ministries.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Little Changes

I think that I have been doing a pretty good job with one of the personal goals I set at the beginning of the year. The Lord has really been helping me slow down, evaluate things/situations and really make people a priority, whether it be family or friends. I think a lot of this had to do with the fact that I participated in Awkening (awake21.org), a 21 Day fast. I fasted a few things, one of them being facebook. During this time it really helped me focus on my family and ultinately on the Lord. It is so true that getting away from the media and things that distract can really help put your focus on what it should be on.

I have been doing great at not getting stressed out. This is huge for me. If I'm running late I try to take it with stride. If I am frustrated with my fussy toddler, I remind myself the gift he is to me. If its crazy at work, I take a second a say a little prayer. I also take moments to really enjoy time with my son and not rush through the days I get to spend with him, or my husband for that matter. I have been making sure not to overcrowd my schedule and learning its okay to say no to things and events and not try to do everything, esp if I am doing it out of obligation. I know these things may sound simple and silly but its awesome how making these little changes are changing my life. Sorry this post was a lot about me, I'm just really excited about how the Lord is helping me and changing me.

Monday, February 7, 2011

24. the sound of my son saying, "ma, ma"
25. genuine people
26. starbucks white chocolate mocha
27. facebook fast
28. newborn babies
29. time with girlfriends that leave your heart full
30. my baby boy's dimple
31. cousins
32. God's provision
33. the amazing blessing of having dinner and conversation with wise ladies
34. tears that heal
35. tiramisu ice cream
36. watching dolphins jump in the ocean
37. christmas music in february
38. scripture that promises hope for the day


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