Monday, July 21, 2014

365:199 - exercise for the babe

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This fun bouncer has been around since Samuel was a little guy and each boy has enjoyed it. This was the first time putting Gabriel in it and he didn't look too comfy, but I do think he'll learn to love it like his brothers did :)

(7.18.14)

365:198 - sweet smiles

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This day, again, I did not capture a photo. However, I did get a video on the iPad that I found to be super adorable!

(7.17.14)

365:197 - Gabriel is two months old!

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Gabriel, what a hunk! This little guy is bringing his family so much joy these days, especially his mama! He has been giving us all such sweet smiles and coos and is a pretty content baby. At this point, he is sleeping between 7 and 9 hours a night, eats about 6 times a day, and is our most flexible baby yet (I guess the third baby kinda needs to be, huh?) Gabriel is definitely not scheduled as strictly as his brothers were and finds himself being rocked to sleep MUCH more than his brothers were. I'm enjoying the snuggles :)

Gabriel went in for his two months appointment and is 15lbs, 3oz and is 24 inches long! Big boy!

365:195 - splish splash

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Another summer afternoon splashing in the hose!

365:194 - the missing shoe

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I bought a pair of knock-off TOMS for the Sara Groves concert and was super stoked to have a new pair of shoes. Well, the day after the concert, Benjamin was wearing them around the house and next thing I know, one shoe is missing. We looked EVERYWHERE and could not find it! We even checked in the dumpster! Yuck!

365:193 - no photo, no phone, no good.

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So it's obvious that I am playing catch up with my photo project but it has been a bit busy around here. This day, I did not take a photo with my camera and though I'm quite positive I would have taken a photo on my phone, it died just days ago, leaving me without the pictures that I took since the last back up (which was a long time ago!)

It has actually turned out to be a great blessing not having a phone. I have been on social media MUCH less and have come to realize that I really don't need the time-sucking device that has become such a vital part of me. HOWEVER, my gracious parents just upgraded their phones and are sending me one of their old ones. Although it has been nice not having the iPhone attached to my person, it's pretty important that I have a way of contacting my husband and others if ever in need. So I'm super thankful to my parents for their gift to us in giving us a phone! Thanks, mom and dad ;)

365:192 - Sara Groves

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If anyone knows me, they know that I love Sara Groves. She was the first Christian artist that I was introduced to when I was about 15 years old, by my dad. Her music has ministered to me in so many ways and in every season of my life. She has such a presence in our home as both Joshua and I love to play her music through the house on a regular basis. It truly moves us to worship God as her lyrics are strong, biblical, and personal.

We got the opportunity to host a concert here at Placerita Baptist Church (the church that we are members of…and LOVE) and to host a dinner for her in our back yard! It was such a treat to invite her to our home (she loved our little cottage!) and to hear personal stories from her. She is such a genuine lover of people and has such a kind disposition. You can tell that she loves the Lord through the lyrics of her songs, but it is even more obvious in personal conversation!

We had some amazing help in putting this event on and we could not have done it without Jenny Lotz, Cindy Mudd, and Amber Dennis. I know that they don't want credit or glory, but I just can't stress what an encouragement and help they were to us. It was such a blessing to bless Sara with them and bring God glory for His provision in it all! Thanks, friends!