So in love

**I would like to insert a little disclaimer here: I apologize for the bragging that is about to take place. After being around a mother who has taken boasting about her child to the point of extreme annoyance I want to be sensitive to this. Because there comes a point where it is just too much. So, please note that not only is this blog to keep people up to date on the Newcomer happenings, but also to keep a journal of Selah's childhood for our benefit.**

It's been one of those days where I am just overwhelmed by how adorable my daughter is.
1. When I pointed to the button on her sweater and asked her what it was she said, "a butt."
2. She held up one of her dresses and said, "cute!"
3. She has been giving kisses for a while now, but today she blew me a kiss. (sigh!)
4. Dan gave Selah her bath last night, and when I wrapped her up in her towel she gave him a kiss and said 'bye!' I told him if that doesn't melt your heart I don't know what will. Definite Daddy's girl! I told Dan if we ever have another girl he would melt completely, and he agreed.
5. On Saturday I was making pancakes and eggs for breakfast. I was washing my hands and all of a sudden I hear 'crack, crack, crack!' and then Selah says really loud, "eggies!" So, 6 eggs were lost in a freak accident by a curious, egg-loving toddler.
6. As I sit here writing this she said "turtle" for the first time!

Happy Birthday Nick!

Today is my little brother's birthday, and he is 23 years old! I know he's just a year younger than me, but it seems old especially when I remember the two of us as kids and all of the fun we had. He was 'Gicky' and I was 'Yonja', driving our mom crazy one day at a time.
Nick, you have always been a wonderful brother and a great friend. I am proud of the man you have grown to be. I pray that God blesses your future immensely.
Have a great day! We Love You!

The Greatest Man...a wife's view

I'm not sure if you can hear it, but as Dan is throwing Selah in the air she
keeps saying "daddy...daddy" over and over again!

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I realized that I primarily post something about Selah, and thought it was time to post something about Dan. I am so incredibly grateful for all Dan does for our little family. God has truly blessed me with a man who encourages my strengths, and who is the strength when I am weak. Thank you my love for listening to my fears and worries and then reassuring me it will be ok, because God is in control. Thank you for displaying true strength, by giving control over to the Lord and allowing Him to take the reigns. Your integrity shines through in all you do. And what makes you even more irresistable to me is the love you have for our daughter. You win the Best Father of the Year award as far as I'm concerned! Thank you honey for these past 5 1/2 years.
I Love You!

girly girl

Selah has finally allowed me to put a hair clip in her hair and she did not rip it out. Yippy!

Cleaning up

Selah likes to sprinkle water from her cup onto various things, but this time more came out than expected. Anyways, she started trying to wipe it up herself. So cute!

Grandpa and Maya

My Grandpa has always given us the impression that he does not particularly like dogs, but I think this video tells a different story. And of all the dogs to cuddle with he picks Maya!

May you have a blessed New Year!

"Hi, Elmo! This is Selah!"

Thank You Mom for making Selah's Christmas stocking!
You did an amazing job!

Selah is coloring her first picture. Normally she
rips the paper or eats the crayon. We've graduated
to actually using the crayons and paper for their
intended purpose.

Selah loves it when her daddy plays guitar. And from
the looks of it she is a budding guitarist herself.
Rock out sweet girl!

Fun in the dirt! Thanks Aunt Jenny and
Uncle Dustin for the cute sweater!
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I realized that I have not blogged since Christmas. I doubt anyone actually reads this, but just in case I'll give you an update. We had a wonderful Christmas with our families. Enjoyed good food, fun games, and great company! Now we have entered into a brand new year, and I look forward to what the Lord will bring us this year. I have had a couple people ask me if I had any new year's resolutions. Although the idea of setting goals sounds great I do not like the idea of marking a point each year to form a list of bad habits that we need to change. I believe that every day we should be disciplined, and ready and willing to change ourselves and be changed.

"Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected." Luke 12:39-40

We do not know when Jesus will return and take the faithful home. Until then, we must keep our eyes on God, and on a daily basis rid ourselves of bad habits. Eventually these things will be a memory, a time when we struggled but in the end were a better person for that struggle.