has been making
baskets
when his nose
hasn't been
in a book.
2/24/2010
2/23/2010
2/22/2010
Two Months
Dear Monkey,
You are two months old today!
You are changing so quickly that I can't believe it. I really enjoy just holding you, talking to you, and cuddling you. Before I know it, you'll be chasing after your big brothers. So I'm trying to savor these moments while I can (which means that the house isn't all that clean).
You are wearing some 3-6 month clothes now. You're a bit too long for the 0-3 month ones, though a few things still fit. You're also wearing size two diapers. I'm not sure how long you are and how much you weigh. But we'll find out on Wednesday at your appointment.
You can't decide if you like the pacifier or not. Sometimes, it's the only thing that will calm you down. Other times, it only makes you more mad and you spit it out with disgust.
You have found your hands. You clasp them together often. You also grasp very hard onto things that make their way into your sweet fingers (including my hair!). You also try very hard to put your thumb in your mouth (I push it away every time I catch you!).
You're cooing and talking and gurlging now. It's so precious. Your smile is very sweet and quite contagious. Your big brothers love to try to get you to talk. It's quite entertaining to watch. They make all sorts of funny noises and faces, which you love!
You consistently sleep 6 hours at night. Your daytime schedule is falling into place as well. You typically hang out in the sling, your high chair, or the swing. I'm enjoying your adaptability/portability while it lasts. I know that you will require your crib for naps sooner than I'd like!
You are still a very sweet baby. You continue to be easy-going and undemanding. We love you so much!
Love,
Mommy
2/15/2010
Year in Review - 2009
And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” Rev. 21:5
Our family enjoyed a year of all things NEW in 2009!
Monkey is our NEWest addition, arriving dramatically and quickly on December 22nd. He tipped the scales at 9 pounds, 9 ounces! He is an easy-going, sweet baby, qualities that serve him well! Monkey is smiling, cooing, growing, healthy and happy. We look forward to all the NEW he will add to our house in 2010!
Bull (4) has embraced his NEW role as big brother, and still enjoys being a little brother. He asks Christie to feed Monkey any time he cries, proudly declares, “That’s my brother Monkey,” and shushs people because “Monkey is sleeping.” Bull stayed close to Christie while she battled “all day” sickness, offering sweet snuggles and running errands around the house. One of his NEWest funny sayings is, “I looove sandwiches (or anything else that he fancies at the moment)!” Bull is delightful and passionate!
Gator (7) became a NEW creation when he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in January. He was baptized by his daddy in September. He played two NEW sports – indoor soccer (very different from outdoor soccer!) and basketball, and started a NEW school. Gator entered 1st grade in August, and has a NEW love for reading. He still loves anything to with sports, and prefers ESPN to cartoons. Gator is the trail blazer and the ring leader of his brothers!
Hubs entered his NEW career in February, reporting to the Army’s Chaplain school. After graduating in April, we reported to our NEW duty station in the Midwest. He has found an abundance of ministry opportunities including serving soldiers affected by the tragedy at Fort Hood. He was privileged to escort the family of one of the victims to the Memorial Service, officiated the victim’s funeral at Arlington, and met the President. Hubs has enjoyed coaching Gator’s sports teams, leading our neighborhood Bible study, and playing percussion with the worship team at our Chapel. Although the pace of life is frenetic at times, he truly enjoys his NEW role as a Chaplain.
Christie has enjoyed feathering the nest in two NEW houses this year. Right after Monkey’s birth, we were given the opportunity to move into a four bedroom house. We are so excited to have the extra space. She has met many NEW friends and has loved teaching Bible studies with a NEW group of ladies through Protestant Women of the Chapel. Also, she reNEWed an interest in two old hobbies: photography and sewing. She continues to chronicle our life on her blog. Christie loves this house full of boys!
Other NEW experiences included taking advantage of our NEW location by visiting Wyoming, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Montana, Little Big Horn, Mount Rushmore, Black Hills of South Dakota, and Nebraska. We also welcomed a NEW nephew in July and a NEW niece in August, and made NEW, wonderful memories when we took Gator and Bull to the Disney parks for the first time.
We pray that as the NEW Year unfolds you will place yourself in the grip of the One who is Faithful and True. There is no better place to be found!
Our family enjoyed a year of all things NEW in 2009!
Monkey is our NEWest addition, arriving dramatically and quickly on December 22nd. He tipped the scales at 9 pounds, 9 ounces! He is an easy-going, sweet baby, qualities that serve him well! Monkey is smiling, cooing, growing, healthy and happy. We look forward to all the NEW he will add to our house in 2010!
Bull (4) has embraced his NEW role as big brother, and still enjoys being a little brother. He asks Christie to feed Monkey any time he cries, proudly declares, “That’s my brother Monkey,” and shushs people because “Monkey is sleeping.” Bull stayed close to Christie while she battled “all day” sickness, offering sweet snuggles and running errands around the house. One of his NEWest funny sayings is, “I looove sandwiches (or anything else that he fancies at the moment)!” Bull is delightful and passionate!
Gator (7) became a NEW creation when he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in January. He was baptized by his daddy in September. He played two NEW sports – indoor soccer (very different from outdoor soccer!) and basketball, and started a NEW school. Gator entered 1st grade in August, and has a NEW love for reading. He still loves anything to with sports, and prefers ESPN to cartoons. Gator is the trail blazer and the ring leader of his brothers!
Hubs entered his NEW career in February, reporting to the Army’s Chaplain school. After graduating in April, we reported to our NEW duty station in the Midwest. He has found an abundance of ministry opportunities including serving soldiers affected by the tragedy at Fort Hood. He was privileged to escort the family of one of the victims to the Memorial Service, officiated the victim’s funeral at Arlington, and met the President. Hubs has enjoyed coaching Gator’s sports teams, leading our neighborhood Bible study, and playing percussion with the worship team at our Chapel. Although the pace of life is frenetic at times, he truly enjoys his NEW role as a Chaplain.
Christie has enjoyed feathering the nest in two NEW houses this year. Right after Monkey’s birth, we were given the opportunity to move into a four bedroom house. We are so excited to have the extra space. She has met many NEW friends and has loved teaching Bible studies with a NEW group of ladies through Protestant Women of the Chapel. Also, she reNEWed an interest in two old hobbies: photography and sewing. She continues to chronicle our life on her blog. Christie loves this house full of boys!
Other NEW experiences included taking advantage of our NEW location by visiting Wyoming, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Montana, Little Big Horn, Mount Rushmore, Black Hills of South Dakota, and Nebraska. We also welcomed a NEW nephew in July and a NEW niece in August, and made NEW, wonderful memories when we took Gator and Bull to the Disney parks for the first time.
We pray that as the NEW Year unfolds you will place yourself in the grip of the One who is Faithful and True. There is no better place to be found!
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