These are the new happenings in Amy's life: teeth grinding, which sounds like nails on the chalk board but should go away of its own accord one the novelty of having new teeth wears off; an ongoing obsession with ducks -- we have a regular little duck family now that we bought 2 more. Her favorite, naturally, is the little baby duck. And as always, she loves the park and hanging out with her Daddy. What fun!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Pics
Here's some pictures of Amy in the cute clothes someone left for her in our mail box... thanks again. I would've included a picture of her dress that she wore to church today (with cute pink tights) but when I took her upstairs and laid her in the crib, she turned immediately on her tummy, tucked her legs under her bum and fell asleep. I think it's darling that she can sleep bum up like that. Enjoy:
Have I mentioned that we like going to the park?
Pretty much the coolest place ever, as far as Amy's concerned, unless it's going to the Knorrs, which is better because there are not only toys, but two boys very anxious to share and make her laugh...
Amy has been drilling her tongue against the roof of her mouth like a cricket of late, now that she has 4 teeth on the top. It sounds really cute.
We sure love this little munchkimina!
Have I mentioned that we like going to the park?
Pretty much the coolest place ever, as far as Amy's concerned, unless it's going to the Knorrs, which is better because there are not only toys, but two boys very anxious to share and make her laugh...
Amy has been drilling her tongue against the roof of her mouth like a cricket of late, now that she has 4 teeth on the top. It sounds really cute.
We sure love this little munchkimina!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Enjoying Family Time
I enjoy spending time with Ryan and Amy. They recently made a park within walking distance from our place and we like to stroll down there several times a week to enjoy the swings, rocking horses and slides.
It's a blessing to have family and to know we can be together eternally...
That's been on my mind a lot lately -- we have so much, and I'm so grateful for it. I can't imagine not knowing I could see these happy faces forever.
Amy has stretched our hearts more than we knew was possible. We love her and all the funny things she does... like this:
It's a blessing to have family and to know we can be together eternally...
That's been on my mind a lot lately -- we have so much, and I'm so grateful for it. I can't imagine not knowing I could see these happy faces forever.
Amy has stretched our hearts more than we knew was possible. We love her and all the funny things she does... like this:
Friday, November 6, 2009
Long Thought(s)
You can never judge a book by its cover. How often have we heard this, or said this to ourselves, but are continually surprised by the fact that we have... and wrongly!
I've been studying 'charity' for the past while, and of late I've seen so many instances where I have, without even knowing it, NOT been charitable. Where I've judged someone wrongly, tucked it away and forgotten about it -- only to be surprised later to find someone's really nice. Surprised?! I find one of my most difficult challenges with charity is that I crave justice -- I like the bad guys to get their come-uppins... but who made me judge? Certainly the scriptures do anything but that. And the major flaw with judging, is that we do not have all the facts. Over and over, God has shown me the positive side of people that I've at first look been scared of, intimidated by, or peeved at. Yet, over and over again, I still need to be reminded of this fact.
The person who seemed rude to you in middle school, the police officer that seemed to talk down to you, the guy who butted you in line, the professor that made fun of you in class... all these types of encounters only show ONE facet of an individual. That middle schooler was probably struggling with crazy hormones, acne and low self-esteem. The Professor could have been struggling with anything - who knows. The point is, their act does not make up who they are. They are... we are... children of God, and even the meanest person on the planet was at one time good enough to choose this plan instead of Satan's.
Why does charity "vaunteth not itself" or "seeketh not her own"? Because she doesn't need to compare herself to others - she doesn't need worldly validation - she knows God is the judge and will do so in His own time. She knows He loves all His children. She knows that Christ's atonement can ransom anyone who will repent and come to Him, and she wants ALL to do so. This humility helps her to be 'kind'.
Charity NEVER faileth. She loves unconditionally, and probably realises that those who seem to deserve love the least, need it the most. She judges righteously. Oh, how I want to become a charitable person and have 'the pure love of Christ' for everyone. How I want to stop realising that I've judged someone and forgotten about it... but rather not be surprised by people's goodness, but simply rejoice in it knowing that they are striving to live up to the godly potential they have. I know that charity is a gift, and I know that Christ loves us and can make weaknesses become strong if we'll come unto Him. I pray I can do that, so I may be 'filled with this love'. That we all may be.
I've been studying 'charity' for the past while, and of late I've seen so many instances where I have, without even knowing it, NOT been charitable. Where I've judged someone wrongly, tucked it away and forgotten about it -- only to be surprised later to find someone's really nice. Surprised?! I find one of my most difficult challenges with charity is that I crave justice -- I like the bad guys to get their come-uppins... but who made me judge? Certainly the scriptures do anything but that. And the major flaw with judging, is that we do not have all the facts. Over and over, God has shown me the positive side of people that I've at first look been scared of, intimidated by, or peeved at. Yet, over and over again, I still need to be reminded of this fact.
The person who seemed rude to you in middle school, the police officer that seemed to talk down to you, the guy who butted you in line, the professor that made fun of you in class... all these types of encounters only show ONE facet of an individual. That middle schooler was probably struggling with crazy hormones, acne and low self-esteem. The Professor could have been struggling with anything - who knows. The point is, their act does not make up who they are. They are... we are... children of God, and even the meanest person on the planet was at one time good enough to choose this plan instead of Satan's.
Why does charity "vaunteth not itself" or "seeketh not her own"? Because she doesn't need to compare herself to others - she doesn't need worldly validation - she knows God is the judge and will do so in His own time. She knows He loves all His children. She knows that Christ's atonement can ransom anyone who will repent and come to Him, and she wants ALL to do so. This humility helps her to be 'kind'.
Charity NEVER faileth. She loves unconditionally, and probably realises that those who seem to deserve love the least, need it the most. She judges righteously. Oh, how I want to become a charitable person and have 'the pure love of Christ' for everyone. How I want to stop realising that I've judged someone and forgotten about it... but rather not be surprised by people's goodness, but simply rejoice in it knowing that they are striving to live up to the godly potential they have. I know that charity is a gift, and I know that Christ loves us and can make weaknesses become strong if we'll come unto Him. I pray I can do that, so I may be 'filled with this love'. That we all may be.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)