Tuesday, May 19, 2009

A first for us tonight, and more....


Cami drew on the bathroom door while I was feeding Dahlia... I guess the giant piece of cardboard I gave her to draw on wasn't big enough... Thank The Lord it is washable marker.


Dahlia grew out of the bassinet and is now going to be sleeping next to me in the pack-n-play.  Hopefully she will move out of our room soon. for a month she slept from about 9pm until 7am. Just recently she has been waking up at 5 and stirring around. We're working on getting back to that 7am start time, because then she won't wake Cami up when they are in the same room.

Cami is a sleeping wiggler!! We put her down on one side of the crib, and each time we check on her, she is in a different place. It's great. We have a twin bed all ready for her transition, we're just waiting on the bed rail to get here. Then Dahlia can have the crib, they will share a room, and Ian and I can have our own bedroom 'area' (the room is connected to the kitchen) for the first time in 2 years!!!! I can't wait. I think I will be able to sleep through the night somewhat peacefully! You know how it is moms... any movement from the little one and your sleep is interrupted just a bit. I'm excited for that day, and the energy my body will hopefully restore.


Monday, May 18, 2009

"Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit...

... I will be brief."

I feel I need to re-cap our marriage and life up 'til now, before I start in on updating weekly. We have been on a journey full of so many moments of joy, love, grace, and life, but also many filled with pain, fear, weakness, and sorrow. We are living in the Grace that has been poured out over us by our Father. He is the only constant in our ever changing and growing world.

RECAP: Married January '07, moved into CABIN 1, Graduated March '07, lived in CABIN 2, Baby Cami born May 30, 2007, took her home from the hospital into CABIN 3, Cami has open heart surgery October '07, some sort of normalcy is present, new job March '08, moved into new (and current) CABIN 4, Baby Dahlia born January 31, 2009, PRESENT.

in pictures...

January 14, 2007



May 30, 2007


October 9, 2007


Mother's Day, 2008


January 31, 2009

We have been blessed beyond belief, and every day is a new gift from God.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

I think I might start blogging again


The title says it all. It has been years since I have posted anything. I think I might start. Ok. Bye.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006



This week has been CRAZY.

one 12pg paper, one 6pg paper, one 3pg paper, four 2pg papers, and I have an exam tomorrow, an exam on Monday, and my last final on Tuesday.


That means.......... SUMMER!!!!

Yay! I like summer. I get to go back to working at the beach, then I'm driving back up here for graduation, then have a houseboat trip, I'm going to Costa Rica, going camping with a bunch of friends on another weekend, I'm in a wedding in August. This summer has a lot in store, and then I start senior year. YAY.

God is good. I'm worrying a bit about things, but am trying to trust Him with all that I am. It's pretty fun, this whole life thing He's in charge of. I'm excited. The biggest prayer request is for safety in all of the travelling and adventures that God has set out. But I know, like Sean said, we're invincible until God is done with us. I have a feeling He has a lot more in store.

I hope all is well with you. Have a great week, and please SMILE.

Oh also, keep your eyes open, there is beauty in everything, and in everyone.

Love.

Monday, May 08, 2006

Sun is coming out!




Yay!! The sun is starting to come out up here is Santa Cruz. We went hiking yesterday, just up the road. It was GORGEOUS. YAY.

Have a great day!!