I have so many little matters to tell you of, that I cannot wait any longer before I begin to put them down.
Posted in Family on Oct 5th, 2011
Usually Susanna sleeps by herself in her room with the futon for guests, Tommy and Elizabeth sleep in their room, and Derek and I sleep in our room. Not tonight! 6:30- Susanna goes down in her crib. Lucky her. 7:30- Derek puts the big kids down in their own beds. 8:00- I come home from […]
Posted in Elizabeth, Family, Susanna, Tommy on Oct 1st, 2011
In the ever-changing competition for “Favorite Uncle,” Matthew has pulled into the lead, thanks to a visit this morning (and great gifts). helping put up the playhouse (at last!)… reading, with E in the bow he gave her… holding the drool machine…
On my mom’s last full day, we headed over to Malibu to see Derek’s office and spend a couple hours at the beach.
You know how every time anyone comes to visit us, they end up spending quite a bit of time on the couch, reading to the kids? My mom’s visit has been no exception. She came in Thursday and set to work on the deep cleaning I hadn’t gotten to yet. Then she pushed us through […]
Posted in California, Family on Jul 31st, 2011
…I said, “I will.” I didn’t really know how many drastic life changes that promise would entail. We’ve had or lost a baby every place we’ve lived. We’ve made and left friends behind. It’s been a lot harder at times than I imagined. But I’m glad I promised, anyway. I could never imagine living this crazy life with […]
Uncle Peter and Grandpa have helped Tommy not be afraid of the pool!
The kids are experts at cajoling their uncles and aunt into reading to them. On this trip, they were fortunate enough to see Uncle Matthew in Detroit and Peter and Cammy here in Columbia! Many books were read.
We were so excited to finally introduce Susanna Helen to the other great-grandma for whom she’s named. Nona and Susie are getting along great!
This morning we dedicated Susanna to the Lord at State College Evangelical Free Church. At our request, “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” was part of the worship service. The kids did moderately well up front, though Susanna did cry the whole time Pastor Keith was holding her and praying for her! After church, […]
Posted in Elizabeth, Family, Susanna, Tommy on Jun 17th, 2011
There will likely be a lot of “last” posts in the next month. We loved hanging out with Peter and Cammy the past day and a half, though Elizabeth was under the impression that Peter was John. Or maybe she just thinks “John” is a generic term for any tall brother of Mommy’s. Peter was […]