Maya may be a big girl but she is very gentle with the kids.
Eli sitting up at 6 1/2 months.
My family, who sacrificed so much so that I could finish my degree.
Selah was so tired after the ceremony.
It took me 7 years to finish, but I did it!!!
He is just so darn cute!
Brother and Sister bonding before nap time.
She is running out of the shot, but I just think she looks pretty.
Since I posted last it has been a whirlwind. Actually I feel like that every time I post something. Anyways, on May 14 I GRADUATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was a wonderful evening, and yes I teared up a little as we made our entrance into the auditorium. I am thankful I did not trip while going up onto the stage. Thank you to the family and friends who joined me in celebrating this accomplishment.
I had many plans after graduating. I would read the list of books I wanted to read, but couldn't because I had enough reading for school to do. I did enjoy many of those books, though. Wanted to do scrap booking, but yet again school took priority. Graduating would spur on a season of laziness, that would entail vegging out on the couch while watching movies with my husband. I would actually feel bored for once and love it! But God has different plans. Even before graduation day came He would begin the next chapter in my life; I would go into children's ministry. This is something I was very well trained for at Multnomah, however, I have discovered that applying this knowledge is when real learning takes place. So, being lazy has to wait and my family has to make sacrifices once more. Meaning laundry may not get done as efficiently as it should, Daddy might have to help out a bit more, and mommy is just plain exhausted at the end of the day. But Dan and the kids have been wonderful as I plan for the summer program at our church. I am now less than two weeks away from "The Big Show." I have had wonderful help from the rest of the Children's Ministry Team. It is such an amazing opportunity to be surrounded by 4 women with such a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area of ministry. My friend Jenni has helped quite a bit as well. As the summer progresses I will post more on that.
In other news, mainly Selah and Eli kind of news, we are facing some challenges and excitement. Selah has been having tummy troubles the past 4 months. It is a chronic problem that has required numerous doctors visits and a change in diet. I won't go into too much detail, but please pray for my sweet girl that she does not have to hurt any more. On a more positive note she is going to be 3 years old in 2 months! She has been talking about it the last 2 months on a regular basis. Anytime the mention of birthday comes up she speaks up and says, "My birthday is August 8." She went from wanting a princess party to a Backyardigan's party. So, we will try and transform our yard into a Backyardigan beach playground. Selah has a fondness for dancing, jumping, collecting things, brushing her teeth, and strawberries.
Eli is now 7 months and still my smiley boy! He is about 18 pounds and 28 inches long at this point. He is a good eater, but not so good of sleeper. Although, he is sleeping longer at night, he prefers cat naps during the day. My big boy is sitting up, and almost getting into sitting position by himself. Eli is mobile to some extent, and his method in which he goes about this is quite funny. He gets into the crawling position and kicks off with one foot. He will repeat this until he reaches his desired destination. So, can I say he is crawling, just not in the old fashioned way?
Well, that is all for now. I really should get some of that neglected housework done I briefly mentioned above. Too-da-loo for now friends!
