New Words

Makayla loves to mimic every word that we say. Her favorite two words right now are "ball" and "yummy." With words like that, she is a girl after my heart!

Here Comes the Sun...

I saw Joshua running forward and backward, all while laughing, and couldn't understand what he was doing. After observing him for awhile, I noticed that he had made the connection that there was a certain point in our backyard where he was in the shadows vs the light. He would tip-toe backwards until he hit that point where the light hit his eyes, and then he would burst out laughing. I know I'm not supposed to let him stare at the sun, but it was hilarious to watch. I like how at the end he says, "Bye-bye light." 

A Girl of Many Faces

Sports

Watch out...our little left-hander will be hitting the court and fairway before you know it! I will make sure he puts his pants on when he does ; )

And, just like Mommy and Daddy, we have noticed that he is a bit competitive. We are working on the fact that we don't have to be perfect all of the time...

Makayla's One-Year Pictures

Here's a taste of Makayla's one-year pictures. She is so beautiful!

Undies!!!

The day I had been dreading finally arrived...dun, dun, dun...potty training. I kept telling myself that I've never met a high-schooler who didn't know how to use the potty, so that was somewhat comforting. After getting some mommy advice from friends, we went to work on Sunday. The plan was to be potty trained in three days, and I'm happy to say that Joshua did GREAT (incentives of stickers and M&M's probably didn't hurt)! We had a few accidents on the first two days, but by the third day, we were proudly wearing our undies and telling mommy and daddy when we had to use the potty. I'm so proud of my big boy. Hopefully he does just as great in the coming days. The real test will be leaving the house. Oh, the joys of parenting! And, for the next few months, I have a feeling that I will constantly be referring to the toilet as the potty ; )

I've got my reading material

Stickers of success

Truck undies, or course!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

I'm blessed to have three really awesome Valentines in my life. It's amazing how much you can love another person in marriage, and even more amazing how your love manages to increase once you have kids. It's a wonderful mystery indeed! And, the most important thing, is that all of these relationships are built upon the greatest love of all - the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. What a great day to remember the One who first loved us when we were unlovable. It's this love that I pray our family would meditate on each and every Valentine's Day.

Andrew made a pit stop on his way home from work yesterday, and bought a dozen donuts from a really good donut shop called Rebel Donuts. We celebrated Valentine's Day this morning with the yumminess!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. If you are reading this, you hold a very special place in our hearts!