Nothing but smiles...

...and he always was, with the most gorgeous grin one could muster.  

Please pray for Shala, Justin's wife - who is due to give birth in April to their first child.

 

Adelaide Photo Extravaganza

Random Adelaide Facial Expressions... she's full of 'em.

Storytime with Grandpappy.  I love this photo!

Dad & Uncle Russ came for a visit this weekend and Bitty was fascinated by the two of them. Here they are looking at photos of when they were young men and Adelaide enjoying the fun.

Starting to cry because Aunt Staci's pits stunk so badly...

I was folding laundry, warm out of the dryer, and Bitty had been playing on the couch... she was awake and I went over to the washer & dryer for 90 seconds and upon return I find her passed out in the pile of clothes.  Cute.

Count your blessings...

This post is a prayer request.  And, a reminder to all of us who regularly complain about trivialities to be thankful that your problems are so minor.

Samantha & Adam Pitman - a very rotten incident has landed Airman Adam in the Brig.  He was falsely accused of something by a fellow female member of the air force.   Because the military is so sensitive about these issues, they often side with the female accuser in spite of little or no evidence.  Sam is at home, in Montana, with their nearly two year old daughter, Addison.  Please pray that Adam's appeal is successful, that he stays hopeful (while in military prison in South Carolina), and for Sam to be strong in the face of this adversity.

Cottrell Family - an unfortunate skiing accident has taken our friend Justin Cottrell home to the Lord.  He was a beloved grade school teacher, 33 years old, and married to my friend Shala - whom is 7 months pregnant with their first child.   There is a lot you can pray for in this situation... it breaks my heart.

Grandpappy - my father is in the midst of a difficult battle with MS that he appears to be losing.  He is sad, angry, tired, and in pain.  Please pray that he finds hope, that he might try to live each day with grace, and that his emotional & physical anguish is lessened.

Baby Justus - Justus Fuccillo was born on November 14 and he was due to arrive January 23. This adorable fellow has endured a number of complications, surgeries, illness/infection, & treatments (which can, at times, be as brutal as the thing they boast to cure).  He seems to be improving, but is not out of the woods yet.  Pray for a speedy and complete recovery.  Pray that his parents, Sarah & Andy, may feel the Lord's hand on their shoulder and that He instills a sense of hope and capability in their hearts.

I am thankful for my family's good health, for my beautiful baby and adoring husband, for my humble home, and all the blessings I receive daily.  

Live each day with grace, boys and girls!

Fun with the Family!

We spent the weekend in Ephrata for some quality time with my parents and Brian & Stace.

 

Here we are on our way out the door to church.  Get off me Ma, your soooo smothering!  

She has really taken to Auntie Staci and gives her lots of smiles, odd noises, & giggles.

Here's the hat that the child will supposedly resent me for later in life.  I must say though, whenever she wears it, everyone we see says "Oh, what an adorable baby and that hat is too cute!"

We decided to give my Dad a break as head chef and Staci and I made dinner, the evening's menu was greek themed.  For starters, we made these feta stuffed olives feigning as penguins!  Are they the most hysterical things you ever seen?  We really enjoyed making them.

Happy half way there...

Adelaide Louise is 6 months old today!!!  Holy cow, it feels like yesterday & 10 years have past - does anyone know what I mean by that?  Quite honestly, I don't clearly recollect our lives before her.  

We just returned from her "well baby" check up.  At her last appointment at 4 months of age she only weighed 11 lbs 4 oz!  I was very worried because she was so small, turns out she is just a midget (it would appear that Bitty is an approp

riate nickname, huh?).  Today she weighed in at 13 lbs 10 oz.  Still very tiny for her age, but that is good weight gain.  In comparison (which they say your not supposed to do, but who can help themselves?), our next door neighbor, baby Jacob, who is 3 months old today, already is about 15 lbs and is huge compared to Bitty.  He is the kind of chubby baby that everyone adores, in addition to the fact that he is Mister Smiley Charmer.  I'll have to get a picture of him and his sister Elizabeth for the blog.

Here are photos from the last 6 months... she has changed so much!  Non-C-section babies need some time to get cute after being squished through the birth canal.  Thankfully, Bitty got cute after a month or so. :)

August 8

August 10

August 16

September 5

September 28

November 12

February 9

a couple photos

Here's Bitty all dressed up and Gammy giving the photographer the stinkeye.  

SIDENOTE: I am so tired of plain pastel pink.  This dress has pastel pink on it, but in a welcome variation with other colors, frankly it is hard to find baby girl clothes in other colors that don't cost you an arm & a leg.  How about some red, lavendar, or coral? If I could afford Hanna Andersson as our exclusive wardrobe I wouldn't have this problem. :)

A random (and rare) photo of myself and Bitty, bundling up for an outdoor jaunt.  I love her face!!!  She is such a somber & serious little child.  She is six months old and I have only heard her giggle a handful of times.  

Messy Marvin!

This is what happens when Daddy feeds Addy.

I know we've got a lot of food pictures lately... but, it's a big baby step, I find it entertaining, and if you follow this blog you're subject to my posting whims! :)