Comforting Stuff

I am thankful for the comforts of life. Homemade rolls, good books, loving families, comfy pajamas, cozy beds, a warm home, lots of friends.... The list could go on and on. There are so many good things to love!

Bugging Out

We went to a bug exhibit at Woodlands Elementary this week and Carter told me he'd like to have a pet tarantula someday. And not just any tarantula, but a goliath bird-eating tarantula. Those are the size of a dinner plate. I told Carter he'd have to move to South America and live with a different family to have one of those as a pet...I think he's considering it.

Precious Little Fingers and Toes

I love admiring my sweet baby boy- he's perfect. I like to sing the boogie woogie piggie song to him and play with his little pink toes. I also love have him snuggled up against me. The curve of his nose fits just right against my upper arm. Carter likes to say "Everybody loves James. He's so popular".

James's Baby Blessing

James is almost one month old. I wish it wasn't going by so quickly...I want to savor these baby days. He had his baby blessing given by Jeremy at church this week and he was a drowsy guy when he was blessed. The blessing Jeremy asked for was beautiful and I'm grateful James has such a wonderful dad.

Jeremy's 30th Birthday Bonanza

Jeremy's Mom and sister, Amber, were able to fly up to see us and celebrate Thanksgiving, James's baby blessing, and Jeremy's 30th birthday. They helped the kids and I stash 30 presents with varying degrees of 30 involved, and Jeremy got clues to hunt for them. I don't know who enjoyed it more Jeremy or our kids...

Our "Crazy RV Friends" Visit!

Our friends, the Williamson's, sold their house here in WA a few years ago, bought an RV and have been roamin' up until last year. They are now in a house again, but whenever I share stories about them to my friends here I refer back to them as my "crazy RV friends". I admire their adventurous spirits and have to admit that I'm jealous they've been so many amazing places.

Two weeks old...

When I'm holding James I can't believe he was still inside of me only a couple of weeks ago. I like to put him on my tummy and ask him if he remembers being stuffed in there. Babies are truly a miracle. I am in awe that I have received such a huge blessing once again from Heavenly Father!

COOL Guys

The boys slicked up their hair and asked me to take this photo. They have become Lego Star Wars video game fanatics lately. I can get them to do just about anything if I offer them some precious game time!