The never ending saga

I realized I haven't updated in quite some time. So, here is an update on our life. We've been sick this past month. It is a cycle that just keeps going and I am down right tired of it. My home has turned into a disaster zone and my homework is piling up, because I don't have the energy to do much. I am greatly lacking in patience, and that isn't like me. But thankfully I have a husband who is very gracious. Please keep us in your prayers.

Fun videos

She loves wearing her sunglasses!

Her newest fascination is walking in our shoes.

*Another post below this one.

my lil chickadee- 18 months

Today was my sweet girls 18 month check up. Selah is 33 1/2 inches long and 23.2 lbs. You guessed it, long and lean. She did not get any shots because she is getting over a bad cold and has recently contracted a little stomach bug. So, we will go back in a month for three shots. Developmentally, Selah is doing great! Her language development has really progressed these last few months. She picks new words up fast, learning one a day or at least everyother day. This is normal for her age group, around 18 months language really takes off. This has prompted Dan and I to consider words we need to change in our own vocabulary so that Selah does not add them to her own. Also, she is trying to set a goal for giving us as many hugs and kisses as she possibly can. She squeezes us as hard as she can saying 'huggies, huggies' over and over. She's just too dang cute!

In other less important news, after repeated persuasion from friends I have succumbed to the world of Facebook. Apparently I am the last person in the world to join this mass communication system, and if I ignored it any longer it would be social suicide. I must admit it is pretty neat! I sign up and all of a sudden I'm talking with people I haven't talked to since high school. Crazy! Although, it is a little tricky to work my way around it, as I am not a technology wiz by any means. But thanks to Jenni (my go-to computer gal) I am a little more knowledgeable.

Prayer request

I just have a couple prayer requests:
-Dan is in Wyoming this week to check out a job site he will be working on, and he will return Friday. He is finally getting design work to do and can work on more challenging projects.
-Selah has a bad cold. Runny nose, chest congestion, extremely cranky...the works.

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!