Verse A Day

Monday, January 25, 2010

Visit from Melissa (+baby #2) and Annika

We enjoyed a special treat at the end of last week.  Melissa and Annika came to visit us!  We try to see each other every 3 months or so (lately, that's needed to be before or after a baby is born).  And with Melissa getting a great report lately from her doctor and just 2 months to go, she graciously headed here for a visit.  She has a perfect, beautiful pregnant belly.  I loved seeing it- it was my first time to see her this pregnant. (I was a little unsure she got a belly that truly looked pregnant. :) )  Yes, I pulled her jacket back to get the full effect! :)



This was definately a milestone visit in that Annika and Peter were more on the same playing ground.  We did "corrupt" her a little a have her watch a show with Peter at too young an age.  And instant friends, they wanted to hold hands on the couch.  I am not sure who initiated the first hold but I definately saw Annika grab Peter's for a second hold.  How sweet are they!!



pulling his arm in close!  (who can blame her- he is quite cute!)



And Peter wouldn't have truly shared about himself if he didn't have Annika play in his "bus".


We also had a fun morning at Kangaroo Jacs (and I forgot my camera).  They both loved it!  The visit was such a nice combo of down time to talk and visit (Peter and Lily took a 3 hour nap on the day she arrived!) and fun activities.  I'm excited to see them again and meet the new baby when we head their way in April!

Peter's First Sentence...

"I drive a bus."

Peter's First Song Sung...

"Hap Day to You!"

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Truth


Nuggets from Wellspring....
My Identity:
I am crucified with Christ therefore I no longer live but Christ lives in me.
(I feel like I am having a new little perspective into that verse that is freeing, rather than morbid or heavy.)
My Orientation:
The life I live, I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave himself for me.  I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing.

I write these out to preach them to my heart.  I esp need to hear the last part... I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained thru the law, Christ died for nothing... I often set aside God's grace, expecting perfection from myself and feeling ashamed when that isn't met. 

Anyway, I am tired now and my brain is foggy but its been an encouraging weekend just with truth (at church, in books read, etc).  I am starting to really find value in just the simplicity of God's Word (maybe that is b/c I am not smart enough for much more mumbo jumbo)... but I am thankful for the ways God speaks to and encourages my heart by His Word.

sweet meat


i love, love, love this little roll on Lily (not that I don't love every.single.bit. of her)
i am frequently overcome with love attacks for her (and the little boy)

Friday, January 15, 2010

Week in Review

me and the little love bug



Peter told me he was going to "Goo's House" in these next two pics...





Playing "rough" one evening...
Peter likes to tell Daddy "rough" when he comes in from work b/c he wants to do just this (love it!)




Maw was here on Wed and took the littles for a walk so I could....


make enchiladas for some friends! :)


Peter is reading a book to his (Lily's) baby while he waits for breakfast (so sweet)...



and trying on the "gear" that I'd worn on my walk with Blair
(I was impressed that he'd gotten this all on by himself!)....




Thursday, January 7, 2010

Love at First Taste

Lily had her first rice cereal this eve... she was quite happy with it!


She reminded me of a little ostrich trying to peck at it
(maybe I wasn't giving it to her fast enough)!

Then she went for the spoon to take matters into her own hands!

If she liked rice cereal that much, I can't imagine how she's gonna feel about good food!


Evidentally, cardboard tasting mush is appealing when your sister is eating it!


combined 6 month birthday

These 2 sweet girls are just 2 days apart and today is the "middle" day b/t their 6 month bdays.  It was fun to have Emily, Landon and Fields visit us today!
(We're just missing Ruby in these pics!)