Daring Elijah

Elijah is so funny! He has been working so hard on taking steps (supported of course) with us and his therapists. He now has learned to walk his way up the wall and support himself and walk along the wall. He will then do a quick flip around and lean against this and shake his arms and fists like a wild man because he is so excited! It is a hoot! He brings a smile to our faces everyday and warms our hearts with his determination. With these pictures below, he had gotten himself by the front door and when Mike and I came over to see him he got sooooooo excited and sooooo proud of himself, that Mike and I were belly laughing and just had to get the camera. I hope that you enjoy these and laugh as much as we did. Way to go Eli!!

This is my "I'm up to something face."

Now Im losing it with laughter cause Im so proud of myself!

Here I go!


Whew! Im pooped but still cute!

My 3 Boys!

Silly Boys

Gavin and Jobe thought that getting themselves into this position was funny...too bad they couldnt get out!!!!!!!

Spin Cycle

The other day I was out and Mike had the realization that he did not have a visual on the boys? Where were they? Hmmmm? Well this is where Mike found them...watching the spin cycle! Apparently watching the spin cycle is the new craze and we are just way out of the loop! Nice how they are looking at him like he is the weird one! =)

Shell My Bell

Soon after Christmas my best friend Michelle flew in from California to spend some time with us. I cant tell you the anticipation that led up to her arrival. It has been a homesick and challenging few months and to be able to see her in person and have her give me a big hug in the reassuring way that she does meant the world to me. Gavin was so excited to see her he about took her down to the ground when he leaped into her arms at the airport. He misses his Auntie Shell just as much as I do. Although he talks to her and Uncle Andrew on the phone every other day, its so wonderful to be able to have that piece of home in the flesh.
We had a great trip and got to spend some great time together and she was able to get her Gavin and Elijah fix. It meant alot to me to have her come here and the goodbye was bitter sweet. I cried, Gavin cried and poor Mike didn't know who to console first! LOL! Saying goodbye to a piece of home is never easy. I can only rest assure that I will see her soon! (sooner than I thought cause I get to go home in Feb) Wahooooo!
Thank you Michelle for coming. For giving of your time and money and friendship. You always lead me back around to a point of being ok even when everything around me is in disarray and fearful. God has blessed me with our very special friendship and to be able to be apart of your life for the past 14years. I love you Michelle-My-Bell! Daphnes, Del Taco and Renaissance here we come!

New Year

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Hebrews 5: 13-16

I pray that all of you will begin this new year, this new chapter in your life with a new heart and a desire for love, for eachother and for the Lord. We are all so blessed even admist our trials and we need to always keep in mind that we are here to shine, to love, to encourage, to give, to forgive and to be a light to the world. I pray that you all will begin this new year with a refreshed outlook and joy. I love you all and wish you an over abundancy of blessings this coming year!