We got a new camera.

We FINALLY ordered our new camera and have loved trying out the different features it offers. We pretty much just stick with the easy stuff, though. It is so fun to have a great camera that can take multiple shots really quickly. I love being able to capture these moments because they are going by too fast!

Joy

The Lord's Army

Georgia is 7months!

Georgia you are 7months old! When I took you for your flu shot (and ringworm on your leg) you weighed 17lbs. 5oz.
You have two teeth on the bottom and were such an easy teether so far. You love to say/yell "Da Da!"
You are starting to "wave" when I sing to you especially "Twinkle Twinkle" or p"Patty Cake."
You are rolling EVERYWHERE! You can get your legs into a crawling position when sleeping in your crib, but haven't quite figured it out on the floor while awake. Although, you did do two scoots the other day.
You are still getting used to baby food. Your favorites are bananas, pears, prunes and oatmeal.
You just got your first pair of shoes. They are pink mice maryjanes and you seem to like them pretty well.
You are still sleeping good but you definitely take longer to fall asleep at nap time. You talk and talk to yourself for about 30 minutes before passing out and your morning nap keeps getting shorter and shorter.
You are still so happy all of the time and super easy-going. You let everyone hold you and continue to have such a gracious spirit. We LOVE watching your personality blossom but hate that you are growing up so quickly! We love you baby sis!

Ephrem is 4!

Ephrem turned 4 years old this month. I can't believe it! The past two years have gone sooo fast! We celebrated at home with a bounce house and friends. Keeping up the tradition of two years ago the summer long drought was broken right at the same time the party started. Oh well! We partied in the rain!
Highllights of 4 so far:

1) He is totally aware of EVERYTHING!!! (my driving skills, which direction we're going,stoplights "green means go, mom...", slug bugs, adult conversaton.) This child does not miss a beat. I fear the days of Brent and I being able to spel things like N-A-P will be coming to a close shortly.

2) Riding a bike and riding a scooter. Ephrem loves to go for scooter rides in the morning with Baby G. He is super coordinated on his scooter.

3) Talking with his hands and imitating everything we say and do.

4) Taking on chores for a modest allowance: making bed every day, cleaning toilets and being on poop patrol in the backyard.

5) Interacting more with Georgia. He likes to "feed" here. Video of this coming soon. He is also very thoughtful with her. Bringing her toys, cups, sitting her up etc.

6) Going to Kingdom Kids preschool 2x a week. I often catch Ephrem singing all the cute school songs when he thinks I'm not listening. So cute!

7) Ephrem is in the 8th and 9th percentile for height and weight. But, he makes up for it bigtime in personality!

We love you Ephrem! You are a hilarious, loving, sweet, LOUD, precious little boy!

Picture of Jesus

About a month ago E drew this picture of Jesus. The drawing over his head is a boat. All the marks on his face are because He is on the cross. The Jesus Storybook Bible has a picture of Jesus on the cross with scratches and cuts on His body and I think that's what Ephrem was drawing. This drawing is significant to me as a believer, because I think it's important to be able to look back on your childhood and see how God has been pursuing you even when you were young;the awareness you had of Him as a child; the little places He popped up that you had completely forgotten about. It's comforting to know He's always been there. We pray fervently that both of our children will be found in Him.

Babbling and Some Pictures

Here are some pictures of when Grandma Lila came to visit and before our first Church service in Dove Springs.