FOOD!!
Asher loves food! He is a finger food junkie. I can’t get enough in him! Its so great not to have to work with him for 45 minutes at the dinner table to get him to eat (that’s where Big Brother is these days). I’m sure this will all pass. Food can’t always be so entertaining. He’ll grow tired of it eventually and find it more fun to give it to Sawyer (then Sawyer will be happy!)
Add a comment July 23, 2010
Nolan loves Asher
For the 8 months of Asher’s life Nolan has been rather neutral to him. He’s never been mean or shown major signs of jealousy. He has just continued on in his own little world, I think trying not to allow Asher’s arrival to rock it too much. But as Asher has gotten older and more animated, Nolan has likewise become more animated with him.
I believe last night Nolan began realizing just how much he loves his little brother. First, he got upset when I put Asher’s milk in the freezer, possibly thinking that he needed it. He got excited when Adelyn came over and commented on how Asher and her were ‘friends’. Then, it was time for bed and we decided to read stories in Asher’s room. Nolan insisted on holding Asher. He showed him pictures in the book. He kissed him and said when asked, “Yes, I do love my baby!” He didn’t want Asher to go to bed and asked if he could sleep in his bed. It was such a memorable moment, rocking the three of us. I wanted to cut it out and glue it in my memory for a lifetime!
Add a comment May 5, 2010
Happy
I always expected our second child would be the complete opposite of the first. I’ve been surprised, therefore, at how happy and easy-going Asher is! I guess I shouldn’t be since we named him “Happy” in Hebrew!
Otherwise, Asher is a fairly expressive little boy. He lets you know when he’s tired, hungry or mad. We are able to almost always know what he needs because he likes his schedule. He’s a good napper (unlike his big brother)! Thank goodness!
Add a comment April 25, 2010
Cackling
Asher is 7 1/2 months old. He and Nolan have begun to interact more and more. Its so fun! He will laugh harder at Nolan than anyone. Its more like a deep-down cackle! His face gets all squished up and red. His stork bite on his forward turns even redder. I’m not sure my heart could be any warmer when they are both cracking up and seem so happy together.
Add a comment April 25, 2010
Praise Time
I was sitting in the service yesterday and realized just how good God has been to us lately. He deserves a praise blog!
He completely answered my prayer about when Asher would be born. In order for me to not lose part of my paycheck, I needed to have Asher Saturday, Sunday or Labor Day. I prayed that Asher would come in His timing but that sure would be nice if He could work it out for that weekend! It just amazes me that we have a God that answers little prayers like that. It seems like in the whole scheme of things as something insignificant. It reminds me that He loves to give good gifts to His children, whom He loves.
And then with Asher’s birth, I was just nervous. And then the epidural didn’t take away the pain (Asher was “sunny side up” and that causes back labor). But I just prayed for Him to get me through it and seemingly miraculously I dilated from 6-7 cm to 10 cm in around 30 min. It was all over really quickly! I was so thankful.
We got a little worried about Asher while I was pushing because his heart rate was dropping and they put oxygen on me. Mike leaned over me and prayed and our little boy is so perfect and didn’t have any problems after the initial 30 sec. after being born. He has been so easy thus far! I have always said that Nolan was so easy, we are doomed to have a little terror for the next one. But this is far from the truth, atleast this first week!
And finally, I was just so excited yesterday to go to two services at The Patio. It is such a great opportunity for us to make the kids ministry really awesome. It flowed great, just giving us good momentum. It feels good to be here as a church.
So thanks, God, for doing all of this awesome stuff. You are so good to us!
1 comment September 14, 2009
Pump up the Jam!!
Here are a few things that I have observed about the Patio lately.
Things have really been coming together for us as a community of believers. Almost 100% of us live in The Fork. Amazing. And so we see each other almost every night of the week. Incredible. That is all great and exactly what we believe! But I get the feeling that it has kinda become the norm and we aren’t as excited about what God is doing or has called us to do. Mainly, I think we have been lacking in being involved in neighbors lives as well. Please forgive me if I am wrong about this and you do not feel it applies to you but I know at times it applies to me. I just don’t want to miss our mark by being really close to one another but not to those that still do not know what following Jesus is all about.
The other thing is that I think we can spend lots of time together and still not be real or caring with one another. I just wanna make sure that those around me know that I’m glad they are around and I want to be there for them. I know several people right now that are going through some stuff and so I think its important to not just ignore that.
I just wanna try as hard as I can to be a real Christ follower. That’s all.
Add a comment September 28, 2008
So sad
For the past few days, Nolan has been especially difficult to get to sleep. He is sleepy but he stands in his crib and sobs, cries, screams, gasps. It sounds like he is about to make himself sick. That is what he is doing right now. It makes me so sad. Why won’t he just go to sleep? He is so tired. I can’t do anything for him. I have tried nursing him, rocking him, cuddling him. No help. And it doesn’t help that he doesn’t have a soothing method like most kids (i.e. passie, blankie, etc). I wish he did. Life would not be so sad right at this moment. I just sit here and think about how he is thinking that I don’t love him and that I don’t want to come and help him. It’s so rough to be a baby. And a mommy at times.
1 comment April 1, 2008
To Give Him Praise
I sat in church today and was in awe of how good God is and how much He has done for us! I thought about how to give Him praise for it all and the best I could do is to attempt to blog it.
He called us to this. He has confirmed it many times. I love thinking about Christina and Mladen’s pastor praying over the streets of Reedy Fork, asking God to raise up a pastor and church. That is the best image He could have given us to affirm our calling.
He brought us all together. Christina and Mladen just happening to move here and letting us borrow all of there Friends DVDs. Jason making a leap of faith to join our vision. The Chauncey’s not giving up on their hearts for church planting. God instilling a passion for this neighborhood and to see Him work in every one of you. We all have our special stories of what He did to get us here.
He has blessed us with relationships. I think of all the people in Reedy Fork that we have come into community with. Sandi, Brian, Rebecca, Blayne, Kerrie, Maci, Lou, Jessica, Charlie, Denise, Jay, Julie, Karen, Marvin. Lives that He has a plan for. That He wants to come alive.
He gave us Morrisette. It is great. I am loving how it is coming along. It is us. And they have been so willing to work with us.
He has brought Jason, Will and the Chaunceys here literally. Many of you are working to get here as well. Can’t wait for Him to make it happen!
He has provided financially.
We have arrived to March 2, 2008. He has gotten us here. Its amazing and unbelievable. And I am so excited.
Jason’s choice of song today was perfect. “Greater things have yet to come. Great things are still to be done in this city.”
2 comments February 25, 2008
Pumped!!
I am so excited that we are almost to the launch!! I can’t believe this day has actually come. And so fast! God has been so good to us through it all and I completely believe he will continue to be. Even recently he has given us several new contacts. He is so good.
We got the new fliers for “How to Kill Your Neighbor” in the mail yesterday and they look SO GOOD!! Praise God for Lauren Watts and her ability. Also for Mike for his vision and ideas. Anyway, be praying as we pass these out in the next couple of weeks. They HAVE to get people asking what in the world is going on at The Patio.
L:ove you all and so glad to serve with you!!
Add a comment February 20, 2008
V-Day
Valentine’s is great today because I have gotten so much candy and cake and soon will get ice cream! I have saved some of the candy for later. I like it that the hospital makes it a fun day! And its so pretty outside.
Add a comment February 14, 2008
