Brothers

My Keagan was born June 24th, 7:57am, 7 lbs 9oz, and 19 inches long. He is now 12 days old and it feels like he has always been with us. Now when Gavin recites off the list of his little world it always includes Keagan. He loves his baby brother. I just love to see how tender and gentle he is with him. Yesterday Gavin came marching down the stairs and said "my baby brother is so cute" - LOVE IT! I pray all the time that through all their lives these brothers will be the closest of friends. Always be there for eachother.

Big Boy Bed

For a little over 2 weeks now, my little man has been sleeping in his big boy bed. For me, as a parent, with each of these milestones there is both a sense of victory, but also a sense of loss. He will never be my baby in his crib again. How I wish we could sometimes make time just go a little slower. Or maybe once in a while, we could just rewind, and go back to experience precious moments again.

Two Years Old

Loving the Snow

Early last week we were surprised with a few beautiful days of snow. I had just mentioned to Aaron that I was bummed that Gavin didn't get to go sledding this year, or really get a good snow play day. This is what I love about Washington....we can get the fun out of a few snow days, but don't really have to put up woth the hastles of those long snowy winters.

Missing Bob

My father in law, Bob, was such a great man. I am missing him so much today. Of course, everyone has their own parts of Bob that they miss, as he was so many things to so many people. I think for me, as a mother, I miss most how he loved Gavin . His delight in Gavin's every milestone. He simple way of loving to just hold him. When I think of how much Gavin has changed in only a little over 2 months since Bob has been gone, it makes me sad to know how much Bob would enjoy him now.

Can summer really be over???

Honestly, I feel like this was one of the fastest summers I have ever experienced. I don't know if it is because our weather was so un-summerlike, or the fact that we were in so much transition, or just because I am a mom now and watching Gavin grow up so quickly makes time feel like it flows through my fingers like water. Whatever the reason, all I know is that the cool weather has set in, the leaves are all sorts of colors and the days are shorter. I have to admit that I am actually enjoying my sweaters and finding myself looking forward to the holidays ahead. I look at the time that has passed since I blogged last and cannot believe what a horrible blogger I am. Hopefully I will be better this year, but............. probably not. But here is a picture of our little family on the only hike that we managed to do together this year. Hopefully there will be lots more next year.

Faith, Grace, Peace & Kindness

My devotions today in Hebrews were packed full of punches! I went in search of something to cling to, something to inspire, something to encourage. Truly, when we seek Him, we will find Him.

Hebrews 11:1&2
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.

Hebrews 11:13-16:
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

We all have promises stored up in our hearts - that should we remain faithful - know will come to pass. Maybe not right before our eyes, or in the exact manner that we expected, but God does not break his promises to us. All of the promises in the Bible are for ALL of us, but in each of our individual journeys there are specific promises that God has wispered into our hearts to help lighten the load.

Hebrews 12:14&15 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

Today I choose to look at the plank in my own eye.....forgive that I might be forgiven, give grace that it may be exteneded to me. Blessed are the peacemakers.....I ask the Lord to give me the strength to do all that He asks me to.

Hebrews 13:1&2 Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

And now I go, to make dinner for some of my brother Sam's friends, who are on a journey accross the country. For if Sam loves them, they must be angels.