Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas Eve with the Carsons

Mikah was a little too tired to open presents right away...so while she slept, we ate breakfast. Yum! She was so overexhausted, that we had to put her in the swing to get her to go to sleep. Too much Christmas excitement!


She had fun with her Uncle Daniel!

Mikah with the Carson grandparents and the Great-Grandparents.
Oh yeah, and Hannah, too.

Christmas in San Diego

We had a great time visiting with family in San Diego the weekend before Christmas.
Mikah got to practice opening presents before the BIG day.

Mikah and Cousin Anna...Hi Aunt Cathy. We see you in the background.


Thursday, December 4, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here we are on Thanksgiving...thankful for a healthy family.
Mikah and Jonathan lounging...I love this picture.


So...I forgot to take the BIG family pictures...shame on me. I am still trying to remember to pull out my camera at these big family functions! Sorry, mom and dad.

November...where did it go?

Here are some pics from the month...we love the monkey hat!
She is starting to crawl around now!
This one just made me laugh

Preparing for Christmas pics with Tara

She is going places in her walker!



Saturday, November 8, 2008

Thinking about what I am thinking about...

So, I'm in this Bible study where we are reading a book called "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer. It is really challenging to me 'think about what I am thinking about,' if that makes sense.

"The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you" --Mark 4:24.
When I read this verse, I realized that this is so true. To know the Lord is to know peace and to be confident in who I am. When I spend time in the Word, I am reminded of His promises and the truths about what I was created to do. Too often we get bogged down with negative thoughts, overwhelmed with challenges, or worry about things that have yet to happen, and we are unable to enjoy life in the present moment because of that. So I want to encourage you to think about what you are thinking about, and to try to focus on the positive things--whatever is lovely, honorable, pure, and true. Don't let worry, fear, doubt, or lies cloud your thoughts.
"For as a person thinks in his heart, so is he..." --Proverbs 23:7
Our Family :o)

Fall & Halloween!

October was a fun month, with a trip to Oak Glen and Mikah's first Halloween! Mikah was also dedicated during this month. Our little girl is such a blessing!











Sunday, October 26, 2008

A new gadget

Mikah loves her food! A friend got her this cool gadget that makes it easier for her to suck on different foods. She sucked on this thing for more than 30 minutes and I had to keep refilling it with banana! Hey, I think it's great! It keeps her busy for quite awhile...and makes a mess, too.



Lindsay's shower

We are ready to welcome baby Jamie Christine! Friends got together to shower Lindsay with love and good wishes as she awaits the arrival of her second girl. Rebecca and Nathan, and Danielle with Mikah... Beautiful sisters!
Jenna and Scarlet and Me with my monkey


The beautiful mommy-to-be
We love you, Lindsay!




Las tres amigas

Hace mucho tiempo que hemos visto! Here are my friends Antonia and Lidia. We met at CSUSB when we were getting our BA in Spanish. We graduated together in Fall of 2004. The girls set up a little reunion so we could catch up and meet each other's kids. It's great to stay in touch with such good friends.
Lidia with Logan, Antonia with Lidia's daughter Emma, and me with Mikah.


OC Walk to Remember

On October 11, we remembered baby Austin James Warner by participating in a walk to remember babies who are not with us. We love you, Shawn and Renee, and we think you are amazing. God bless you both!


Here I am with my best friend, Renee.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Yee Haw!

Our good friends Daniel and Heather got married "country style" on Friday. Jonathan was in the wedding and got to wear his boots and cowboy hat. Danielle and I enjoyed putting on boots for a night! Congratulations to the bride and groom!















Saturday, October 18, 2008

Friends



Yay! Here is a picture of me, Stef, and Mikah. I miss you, friend!

Ok, I did it

Stef, be proud of me. I started a blog! Now if I can only get this thing going...