My Grandma likes to tell the story of when my little sister Kati was born. She says I would meet people at the door and ask them right away if they had met my sister Kate, then I would take them by the hand and introduce them to her. Its a pretty fun story, and one I like to think about.
Well today is my Sister Kate's birthday! Happy Birthday Kati! I wish I could be there to celebrate with her and have some quality laugh time. I'll get to see her soon and I know the giggles will begin I am greatly looking forward to it. Until then I'll just have to remember the stories and all the good times!
If you haven't met her yet go check out her blog! You'll see pretty quick that she is an incredible sister, daughter, mother and wife. She is truly one of a kind! So I'll say it again, Happy Birthday Kate!
Friday, November 30, 2007
My Little Grunter
Those of you who have two kiddos or more have gone through this I know, you look at your second little one and wonder "did my first baby do this?" I find myself doing that all the time with Benson. He is really pretty different from Josiah. The biggest difference is his size. Josiah started out at 10 1/2 pounds so we never really saw him as a little newborn. Benson is so small! It is quite an adjustment to have the little arms and legs squirming around. Its even more obvious after having Josiah around who is a pretty big one year old.
One of the funniest differences is Benson's grunting. He is always grunting. In his sleep, when he's a wake, while he's eating. Always. It isn't really a pig sort of a grunt, more of a working on something kind of deal. It is pretty cute, even at 3 am. I love listening to him make noises and figure out what this world is all about.
I love getting to notice the differences between my two boys and enjoy that God made them each unique. How amazing is it that I get to be blessed by these two? It is more amazing than I can express. I feel so lucky. I know that there are more differences to come, but I am just going to do my best to enjoy each day and each new little difference.
One of the funniest differences is Benson's grunting. He is always grunting. In his sleep, when he's a wake, while he's eating. Always. It isn't really a pig sort of a grunt, more of a working on something kind of deal. It is pretty cute, even at 3 am. I love listening to him make noises and figure out what this world is all about.
I love getting to notice the differences between my two boys and enjoy that God made them each unique. How amazing is it that I get to be blessed by these two? It is more amazing than I can express. I feel so lucky. I know that there are more differences to come, but I am just going to do my best to enjoy each day and each new little difference.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Rubbish Party #247
Life is always full of adventures, sometimes a little more obvious than others. A couple days ago we were taking my parents, who are visiting for a few weeks, to see a small city in the mountains. The weather was less than pleasant as we started out, but we hoped that the sky would clear up and our visit would be full of sunshine.
Well, the weather got worse and worse. Clouds turned to thunderheads and the rain went from sprinkles to downpour. It was pretty exciting really because this area really, really needs the rain or otherwise they don't get to eat. It was also exciting because our van has a few special quirks that really shine in the rainy weather.
First off, the heat doesn't really work. It will come on and then go of at random. Making it pretty chilly. This also means that the defrost doesn't work. As you know when it rains and you don't have a defrost its pretty hard to see the road. The other special gift our van has is it leaks. There use to be an antenna attached to the top middle of the van. Well that spot as rusted through just a bit and when it pours, it rains in side the van too. Lucky for me I was sitting right under the drip. Also lucky for me I had a rain coat.
So here we are traveling along, my mom was holding papers towards the windshield to help direct the little bit of air so Joey could see. We were all really bundled up so we wouldn't freeze, and there were occasional drips in the back seat. We were laughing about it quite a bit actually. When we finally got to the city we were headed to we decided that since it was raining it really wouldn't be any fun to hang out there. Its a fun place to walk around, if you can't walk, its no fun :)
Off we went to another city. As we went the rains continued and a three hour lightning storm began. It was incredible. The lightning was so bright and beautiful. There was so much rain we were driving through rivers and over piles of rock and mud that had washed down. There was still the defrosting issue and the dripping too. And then, Josiah decided he didn't want me to hold Benson any more, he wanted me to hold him. Well, Benson was eating so that wasn't really an option, so along with the storm we endured a pretty big tantrum from our little angel.
As the rains let up and the road cleared we were laughing about the rubbish party we had just had, when all of a sudden our front right tire blew out! Yes, I am serious, it really happened. We had a tire and a jack but we couldn't find the lug nut thingy (there is some serious girl speak for ya!). Joey decided to flag down a car and see if anyone had anything.
You know what God is so good. A taxi pulled over and I swear this guy had an entire auto parts store in his trunk...ok, maybe just the tool section. He stayed and helped us get the tire off, get the new tire out of the car (kinda difficult without the right tools) and then he followed us to our turn off for the city making sure that we had everything we needed.
It was so great. Here we were in the middle of a long trip where it seemed like everything was going wrong and God provides an angel to take care of us. We finally made it to the city after 12 hours on the road. We were cold, tried and a bit wet but God had carried us through and blessed us along the way. Aren't rubbish parties great?!
Well, the weather got worse and worse. Clouds turned to thunderheads and the rain went from sprinkles to downpour. It was pretty exciting really because this area really, really needs the rain or otherwise they don't get to eat. It was also exciting because our van has a few special quirks that really shine in the rainy weather.
First off, the heat doesn't really work. It will come on and then go of at random. Making it pretty chilly. This also means that the defrost doesn't work. As you know when it rains and you don't have a defrost its pretty hard to see the road. The other special gift our van has is it leaks. There use to be an antenna attached to the top middle of the van. Well that spot as rusted through just a bit and when it pours, it rains in side the van too. Lucky for me I was sitting right under the drip. Also lucky for me I had a rain coat.
So here we are traveling along, my mom was holding papers towards the windshield to help direct the little bit of air so Joey could see. We were all really bundled up so we wouldn't freeze, and there were occasional drips in the back seat. We were laughing about it quite a bit actually. When we finally got to the city we were headed to we decided that since it was raining it really wouldn't be any fun to hang out there. Its a fun place to walk around, if you can't walk, its no fun :)
Off we went to another city. As we went the rains continued and a three hour lightning storm began. It was incredible. The lightning was so bright and beautiful. There was so much rain we were driving through rivers and over piles of rock and mud that had washed down. There was still the defrosting issue and the dripping too. And then, Josiah decided he didn't want me to hold Benson any more, he wanted me to hold him. Well, Benson was eating so that wasn't really an option, so along with the storm we endured a pretty big tantrum from our little angel.
As the rains let up and the road cleared we were laughing about the rubbish party we had just had, when all of a sudden our front right tire blew out! Yes, I am serious, it really happened. We had a tire and a jack but we couldn't find the lug nut thingy (there is some serious girl speak for ya!). Joey decided to flag down a car and see if anyone had anything.
You know what God is so good. A taxi pulled over and I swear this guy had an entire auto parts store in his trunk...ok, maybe just the tool section. He stayed and helped us get the tire off, get the new tire out of the car (kinda difficult without the right tools) and then he followed us to our turn off for the city making sure that we had everything we needed.
It was so great. Here we were in the middle of a long trip where it seemed like everything was going wrong and God provides an angel to take care of us. We finally made it to the city after 12 hours on the road. We were cold, tried and a bit wet but God had carried us through and blessed us along the way. Aren't rubbish parties great?!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
And Then We Were Four
The first night I came home from the hospital with Benson I found myself lying on the couch, Benson in my arms, Josiah sitting on the floor in Benson's car seat sucking his thumb and Joey lying on another couch. We were watching football (soccer) and resting after all the events of the week. It hit me like a ton of bricks. We were a family, having our first family moment! Not that we wern't a family before, but somehow having two kids feels different than just having one. It honestly seems more real somehow.
So far being a family of four has been full of joy. There are all the things to get use to with a new baby and all the fun things happening with our growing boy. I love watching Josiah interact with Benson, he doesn't really know who Benson is yet, but he is always so happy to see him. He also seems to know ways to help when things arn't going so good.
For example Josiah sleeps outside our room in a small hallway next to our closets when we are in the city. It works out great, we get our own room, and Josiah is still close enough I can hear him if he gets sick or something crazy like that. Well from that little hallway Josiah could hear Benson when he woke up in the middle of the night. It was so funny the first night I was home because around 4am when I was feeding Benson I hear this small little voice singing from outside our bedroom. Josiah had heard Benson crying and was singing to him to help him be quiet and relax. It happened every night after that and sometimes during the day too. It is TOO cute!
I know that challenges and struggles are going to come our way, but I can hardly wait for what tomorrow will bring. The joys of being a family of four outweigh any struggles that may come. (hearing your son sing in the middle of the night, does it get any better?!) This adventure is just way too much fun! Thank you Lord for the joys, struggles and challenges that come with family, and thank you for my boys!!!
So far being a family of four has been full of joy. There are all the things to get use to with a new baby and all the fun things happening with our growing boy. I love watching Josiah interact with Benson, he doesn't really know who Benson is yet, but he is always so happy to see him. He also seems to know ways to help when things arn't going so good.
For example Josiah sleeps outside our room in a small hallway next to our closets when we are in the city. It works out great, we get our own room, and Josiah is still close enough I can hear him if he gets sick or something crazy like that. Well from that little hallway Josiah could hear Benson when he woke up in the middle of the night. It was so funny the first night I was home because around 4am when I was feeding Benson I hear this small little voice singing from outside our bedroom. Josiah had heard Benson crying and was singing to him to help him be quiet and relax. It happened every night after that and sometimes during the day too. It is TOO cute!
I know that challenges and struggles are going to come our way, but I can hardly wait for what tomorrow will bring. The joys of being a family of four outweigh any struggles that may come. (hearing your son sing in the middle of the night, does it get any better?!) This adventure is just way too much fun! Thank you Lord for the joys, struggles and challenges that come with family, and thank you for my boys!!!
Saturday, November 10, 2007
It's a boy!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Happy Birthday Kallen!!
Today is my nephews Kallen's birthday! He is 2 years old! We wish we could be there to celebrate the big day with him, but life being what it is we'll just have to send him a birthday greeting from across the globe.
unfortunately our hard drive crashed so I lost all my pictures of Kallen, luckily I could steal this one from my sisters blog. Thanks Kate.Happy Birthday Kallen, I hope you have a great day! We love you and miss you!!!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Family Time
In a couple days Baby #2 is set to arrive. It is pretty crazy and exciting. It is weird to know the time of most likely arrival of this little one. It is nice that we don't know what the sex of the baby is so that we can have at least one surprise!
One special treat of having another baby is my mom has crossed the ocean to help Joey and I with baby #2 and Josiah. This is the first time she has really left the country other than a few quick trips to Canada and Mexico. It is so great that she has come. Josiah LOVES her and is enjoying getting to know her.
We've gone to a few local markets, made some cookies and just relaxed together. Its so much fun to catch up on life in the states and to show her a bit of life for us here. In a week or so my dad and brother will be joining us for two weeks. It will be great to show them life here as well. I am looking forward to having them all here together.
What a blessing to get to have family here. I LOVE IT!!!
One special treat of having another baby is my mom has crossed the ocean to help Joey and I with baby #2 and Josiah. This is the first time she has really left the country other than a few quick trips to Canada and Mexico. It is so great that she has come. Josiah LOVES her and is enjoying getting to know her.
We've gone to a few local markets, made some cookies and just relaxed together. Its so much fun to catch up on life in the states and to show her a bit of life for us here. In a week or so my dad and brother will be joining us for two weeks. It will be great to show them life here as well. I am looking forward to having them all here together.
What a blessing to get to have family here. I LOVE IT!!!
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