30 Years and Reflecting

Reflection Coming Soon

Play and Enjoy Every Day

I find us so busy on certain days that I have to stop myself and take time to play with Oak...which is absolutely the first thing I love to do and the most fun thing to do these days!!!:)

A little update on Oak...He is walking, nay running, all over the place. He will play outside with or without anyone for as long as we will let him...and does not want to come in for food or sleep, ever. He eaglerly awaits Daddy's arrival home every day, so that he can play and wrestle with him every minute until bedtime. He loves to give hugs to anyone, especially the baby boys that are our neighbors. He brings books to us throughout the day and wants to sit and "read" them with me...saying sounds as I read. He bops his head and dances to any music or any item that he thinks produces music...absolutely hilarious!! He can say a few words clearly, like dada, mama, bye, nana (for banana we think), and is working hard on ball, book, balloon (basically saying baaa for everything that starts with a "B":)

Needless to say, while the world around us is unstable and most are pessimistic, we are thoroughly enjoying our little guy and reminded of how GREAT LIFE is and HOW BLESSED we are by his innocence and laughter every day!!

FALL is upon us

I can't stop looking at the trees and their vivid colors, breathing in the fresh, crisp air, and absolutely enjoying this time...

My little TODDLER

Many requested more video of Oak toddling about...this week I feel like I have been chasing him everywhere we go. He takes off when I turn my head for the slightest moment. And of course, he has cuts, bruises, and bumps all over from his many explorations. Gotta go...run after Oak!!

Breathe It ALL In

The last month has been a whirlwind of activity...as August and September usually are...so much so, that I don't know how to sit here in the quiet. There will always be things "to do", but for now, I want to be still in this peace and silence. As fall comes upon us with cool breezes and the changing color of the leaves, I am trying to soak it all in...

I watch my little boy walk around our yard exploring every rock, leaf, flower, and bug. I wonder where the last year has gone...yes, it has been fun and full of adventure, trials, struggles, and joys...but I find I am sad as I watch him...why? Maybe I feel this little life that God has entrusted to us is racing by. Oak is such a precious boy, so inquisitive and loves to laugh and smile...and I feel honored to be able to see God's creation and unique handiwork in his life. I don't want to miss anything...I want to "be in" all of the moments...I want him to know how much his dad and I love him and would sacrifice anything for him. Yet, I know that he will have his own story...and we want to foster his love for life and people in such a way that he has roots and wings...is solid and flexible...is comfortable and adventurous...Lord, Oak is yours...

My mind continues to meander through the years...remembering so many wonderful times as a kid, a teen, a college student, and a young married...life changes each day, but oh, what a blessed life I have had. I am so thankful for all that God has done and continues to do...and I am in constant amazement at what He is teaching me!

Lord, help me to love each moment of life, be thankful for the past (no regrets or wistfulness), hope in the future (no worries or fears), and BE in the now (not absent)!