Giddy up horsey

Yesterday was my mom's company picnic. My mom's boss lives on a beautiful farm out in Molalla, OR. We enjoyed fishing (we didn't catch any), volleyball (my muscles paid for it today), eating good food (mmm, cabbage rolls!!!), slip and slide, and horseback riding. Selah went on her very first horse ride. The horse's name was Pee-Wee. I got up on the horse with her, and Jenny (Denise's daughter) led us around the arena. Selah had a blast! She was talking the whole time. Dan also rode a horse for the first time, but I don't think he enjoyed it as much as he said that he was scared he was going to fall off. We also saw some cows, goats, and chickens. The chickens were walking away as we approached them, so Selah proceeded to chew them out for walking away from her. It was a beautiful day, and fun was had by all.
Tomorrow we begin our trek to Idaho, where we will stay the night in La Grande, OR and then on Tuesday travel the rest of the way to Garden Valley, ID. Last October Dan and I bid on this trip at an auction we were helping out at. It's an A-frame cabin that sits close to the Payette River. On Wednesday the rest of the crew will be going white water rafting, and Selah and I will stay back and lounge by the river. Haha! Yeah right, Selah lounging. Ok we'll be exploring. On Thursday four of us are going to a mini Broadway play in the town. The rest of the time is up for grabs. Prayers would be much appreciated for a safe journey.

newest achievements

Selah is standing!!! Yippy!!! I woke up to this beautiful smiling face this morning saying mamamama. Could she be any cuter, I think not!

This looks so uncomfortable, I guess she's comfy though. Selah would be great at gymnastics, she's so flexible. It's the only time she'll be able to prop her feet up on the table, so she's taking advantage of it.

We're moving out!

We got a call on Monday from the housing manager at MBC. She said that somebody had canceled their move in and we were next on the list. So on August 15 we are moving into our new (to us) 2 bedroom townhouse. We are so excited! This is truly an answered prayer, God is so faithful! For a while now we have been praying for a place of our own. Initially we moved in with my parents to save money for a house. Well it is no secret that the housing market stinks. So that really isn't an option right now with a single salary. (Although, we are so thankful for Dan's fantastic job, which enables me to stay home with Selah). So, it is by God alone that we have a place of our own for the three of us. The downstairs will have a living room, kitchen, dining room, and half bath. The upstairs will have a full bath and two bedrooms. That means Selah gets to have her own room! And I am so EXCITED to decorate her room! Continued prayers are much appreciated as we venture on into this new chapter in our life.
Thanks mom and dad for giving us a place to stay for this past year. We are forever grateful to you for allowing the three of us to take over your home, especially the smallest one. We love you!

Before the big move, we have a birthday party to plan for a very special girl who is turning ONE!!!! I am still amazed at how fast this past year has zoomed by. I still remember every moment in the hospital the day she was born. The tiny babe who didn't do much except sleep, eat, and go potty has developed into our speedy crawler, avid climber, talkative, giggly, affectionate daughter. So many wonderful memories this past year, and it has only just begun. I love this life!