Genesis 1: 1. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
You have been the only grandson for the last 7 1/2 years surrounded by 7 granddaughters. This moment, holding your baby BOY cousin was beautiful. Nothing else mattered around at this time. It was just you and him.
Soccer practice is tough when you are four.
Today we spent the day with our friends at their home....hiking in the pastures, a picnic lunch, riding horses, and whip popping. Lots of sunshine and dirt and fun for all of us. It was such a great way to spend the day.
Last night we were talking in bed about how much we love little family traditions we love. Every year for as long as I can remember we buy a slip n slide in the spring. Within a month it is usually gross and thrown out, but those first few weeks it gets used almost everyday with so much joy.
We welcomed our newest cousin into the family on Saturday. We are all pretty smitten with him. What a blessing to be able to be here for his birth. He is just perfect.
I woke up sandwiched between the two of you this morning...and I wouldn't have it any other way.
One of our favorite family traditions is to go strawberry picking during spring break. It is always such a fun time together.
Sometimes I worry about the negative impact of technology in our world today. I don't want it to ever consume too much of any of our time. I worry about some of the ways it can be used which can be hurtful. But, then there are so many amazing things to be grateful for. I am thankful for the music we can listen to together. I am thankful for the messages we can hear and learn more about God's word. I am thankful for the friends and family we can stay in touch with all over the world. Really, the list is pretty long.
Today, I am thankful for FaceTime. I am thankful for this sweet moment you had with Daddy, even while he is in Afghanistan. For those few moments you were together and it was priceless.
Today we had another rainy morning, but it didn't stop you from having a fun time. We were all excited to see the blue skies return in the afternoon.
Our first day of spring break and it rained, so we went bowling.
Every time we visit Pito, we must always re-introduce ourselves. Every few minutes while we are with him, we must continue to do this. Sadly, Alzheimer's has faded his memory of who we are. But his love is always there. It's as if the love never dies inside, even if the memories do.
There are so many times we see him agitated, frustrated, lost...and then there are times like this.
You love helping me in the kitchen. As we work together you remind me over and over that you can do it all by yourself.
You girls were tired, dirty, and a bit moody..this mama's vision of beautiful. I love seeing you play together, run free in the sunshine, and enjoying nature. I pray you will never take these things for granted.