Christmas baby

Christ coming to earth as a baby is the focal point of this holy time of year. God sent His Son into this world as a tiny baby who would grow up to accomplish His divine kingdom purposes. Having a newborn during the Christmas holiday this year is especially meaningful. Our Lizzy-girl is such a tiny, new life, ordained by God to grow up and accomplish His kingdom purposes. I keep pondering the wonder of it all inside my heart. Isn't she just so beautifully perfect?

Togetherness

These two are so sweet together. Jonathan likes to run into Lizzy's room first thing each morning. He climbs onto her crib and leans over saying, "Hi Lizzy" in a high pitched voice. Whenever she cries, he says, "Lizzy eat" or "Lizzy sad" or even sometimes, "Poor Lizzy." When I feed her, he likes to hold the burp cloth and whenever I say "Lizzy needs to be wiped," he runs over and wipes her mouth with the cloth. Too cute! She is tracking with her eyes really well now and her gaze follows his movements (and noise!) around the living room. I am going to really enjoy watching their bond grow over this next year. This is the great time before sibling spats will eventually errupt!

Lizzy's two month check up was today. She is now 9 pounds, 3 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long!!!! She is growing! She is still wearing size newborn in everything. I remember Jonathan at two months weighed 15 pounds! He was SO chubby. I'll have to post a picture of him at this age to contrast the difference with Lizzy. She is so petite and tiny.

Cuteness

Look what cute face greeted me this morning! He held up his finger and told me I could only take ONE picture. He knows what happens when I go for the camera. I totally wear him out snapping tons of pictures. When he gives me the serious stare, I know the photo session is over! I love going in his room first thing. He is usually all smiles and chatter and is ready to dive into a new day.

Sweetness

Look at our little angel and how she is growing! We love her so much and feel so blessed to have her in our hearts and our home. Children are such a gift from the Lord.

Happy Thanksgiving

From our hearts, to yours, we wish you a very blessed Thanksgiving day. We are full of thankfulness to the Lord for another year of faithfulness to our family. God bless your day!

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

This morning after breakfast Jonathan and I baked our first batch of cookies together! I remember doing this with my mom as a little girl and am so happy to have children of my own to enjoy these moments with. Jonathan liked to unwrap the Hershey kisses. I think more ended up in his mouth than actually pressed into a cookie! He thought this was a ton of fun. I am looking forward to the rest of our holiday baking together. Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit like baking does!

Daddy's Girl

Lizzy was having tummy time the other day when Jonny decided he needed some Lizzy time! I love these pictures of the two of them. Jonny was asleep almost as fast as Lizzy was! I am so thankful my daughter has such a wonderful daddy who loves her so much.