Chirstmas

In picture's because I LOVE my new camera and haven't stopped taking pictures all week!

ince I received it!

Overheard

Ella snorting: "Mom, I have piglets in my mouth!"

Sunday Will Come

Sometimes it is hard to know what to say when someone dies. How do you convey your grief in mere words? How do you convey your sympathy in a few phrases? That is where Christ comes in. He know exactly how we are feeling and can convey his love through more than just words. How grateful I am for His Sacrifice and Love. Its been six years since I saw my brother. Six years since we talked, laughed, cried. Six years since I held his hand and kissed his bald head. Six years since he told me over and over how much he loved me. Six years since we said goodbye. After he died I dreamed that we were all in a golden wheat field, my parents and the rest of my siblings. Dressed in white and we were running towards Stephen, he was running toward us and when we met it was a joyous reunion. Though we will probably not be in a golden wheat field, I know that we will see him again. It is that knowledge which got me through the grief of his passing and that knowledge which gives me the hope to live and be happy. So to Stephen, I miss you, I love you and you better believe I will see you again!

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Lots of Pictures

Some Halloween activities. Elizabeth Cleo and I made caramel apples. So Good! Ella dressed up as Fancy Nancy and loved the whole knock on a door get candy concept. Today I cut Ellas hair. It was getting really long and she hates when I brush it out. Since it is so curly it tangles very easily. This is actually her first real haircut. My friend barely trimmed the front when she was a baby but other than that we have let it grow. She looks older to me. It was a but emotional for me. Sometimes I am not ready to accept that my baby girl is not a baby anymore.

potty trained

(I forgot to post this a few weeks ago when it actually happened.) Ella is potty trained! Hooray! We gave up diapers when we moved. She doesnt even use diapers for bed or naps. I love it! Oh and dont ask how I did it because seriously, I didnt do a thing. This was all Ella's choice. Hopefuly all of our children are this easy!

The life of a hard working Man

Charles has been working a lot of overtime. Because of the rat problems Ella stayed at my in-laws for a few nights which meant Charles didn't get to see her for about 3 days. Last night we called Charles at work before Ella went to bed. As soon as he got on the line she says, "Daddy do you remember me?" Charles: of course I remember you, are you going to bed now? Ella: Yes, are you at work daddy? Charles: yes but I am coming home now! Ella: laughing Don't be silly daddy! We all had a good laugh. Today she has been enjoying some quality time with Daddy and loving it!