Bath Time...

Happy Birthday Buck...

Happy Birthday, babe. I love you. I am so thankful you are in my life.

We are in the middle of a series at church called The Marriage Project. I have been so encouraged throughout the series mostly because I know God has a desire for our marriage to be great. He designed it. He has a purpose for it. He wants marriage to be a picture of his love for the church. I truly believe this is the only opportunity on earth we will have to see this love played out. That is why a healthy marriage is so essential. I have also realized how blessed I am. My husband believes the best about me. I have not realized until lately how rare this is & how thankful I am for it. He believes God has a purpose for everything we are going through. He is not perfect, but he lives each day to make the most of Jesus in our family. I am not worried about the example our children will have of a husband or a father. He is so intentional about loving and serving us.

So, thanks babe for leading our family, for working hard every day for us. I love you.

...

WAR EAGLE...

Little Things are Big Things...

Well, today Peyton did something fun...she moved her keys from one hand to the other. I missed it at first, but then I watched and saw her move them back. I love the little ways she shows she is learning & growing. I am having such a fun time being her mom. I love taking walks with her. I love going swimming with her. I love cuddling with her when she isn't quite ready to wake up. I love listening to her when she is slowly fading to sleep. I love watching her laugh with her dad. I love the way she watches people. I love when she crosses her eyes because she is concentrating so hard. I love the way she grabs your finger & attacks it with her mouth. I love that Jesus gave her to our family. We pray every day that she will know His love by the way we love each other and the way we love her.

Peyton Playing with Dad...

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Peyton Playing in the Backyard - 4 Months

Olympics....

Okay, so everyone else is blogging about the Olympics so I guess I should too. We haven't been watching b/c we don't get anything but CBS on tv & our mac does not have windows on it so our browser does not support the video. BUT, I am currently borrowing a PC from my brother. It is great. Peyton and I basically watched the entire Olympics in one day today...not a bad day since I wasn't feeling too hot. We watched swimming (she liked that...I think since she likes to swim), field hockey, live basketball, archery, kayaking, rowing, baseball, softball, fencing, and a bit of volleyball and water polo. I loved it. I know I am a nerd. Buck has already reminded me that the Olympics are marketed towards people like me...people who want to go buy Coca-Cola just to get the commemorative cans. I also like to keep up with all of the Auburn alum/students/future students who are excelling in the games...it gives me someone else to cheer for...the Womens 100m Backstroke for instance was a sweep: GOLD-Natalie Coughlin, USA; SILVER-Kirsty Conventry, Zimbabwe & Auburn; BRONZE-Margaret Hoelzer, USA & AUBURN...WAR EAGLE! Anyway, we relaxed and watched the Olympics...it was fun!

Peyton Loves Playing Outside...

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Still Growing...

Well, Peyton has had her Four-Month Check-up. She did great for most of the visit...even though it went a little long and in to her naptime. So, she is 16lbs. 2oz. now and is 26 inches long! GROWING! I am glad she is healthy. She is going back in a few weeks to check on some fluid in her ears, but other than that everything looks good. And, the doc said we can wait until at least six months to start any food or cereal, since she is still doing fine with breastfeeding alone. YAY! Anyway, that is a quick update of our growing girl.

I Love to Read...and Stick My Tongue Out...

Peyton is Four Months Old Today...

Wow, time is flying by. It seems as though everyday Peyton is doing something new, or exploring something for the first time. I have loved every second of her life! Even though I am sad that she is getting so big so fast, I am so thankful that she is healthy & growing as she should. God is taking care of her each moment. I am so thankful that He loves her even more than me, more than I can fathom.

Learning to Sit & New Sounds...

So, I have just about got this sitting thing down. When my mom puts toys in front of me, I usually reach out and get them...sometimes I tip over, but most of the time I just play with my toys...I use them and my hands to help hold me up. Yesterday, though, I was in the tub and really wanted to splash, so I decided to sit up the real way. I lasted about 10 seconds...then my mom caught me!

Today I started making a new sound. It is not my mom's favorite. Basically, I suck in a lot of air...you know so it sounds like I can't breathe. Then, I let it out and laugh really hard. I love this sound. My mom does not. It's okay, she still thinks I am soooo cute.

Have a good day!
Peyton

I'm Almost Four Months Old...

YAY! POOP...

Well, even though no one wants to know...the prune juice worked. I think Peyton feels much better!

Aunt Kim Came to Visit...

Aunt Kim came to visit our family last week. She was very generous as usual & we had a good time. We went to dinner for Mother's Day & Father's Day! Mostly we just hung out. She also brought Peyton a Taggie dog...she loves it. It is her favorite toy to play with right now.

Exploring...

Peyton's first time exploring & playing in the grass...she liked it after a little while.

Definitely, Maybe...

I don't know if you have seen the movie Definitely Maybe. I was looking forward to it. I know that I often watch movies or tv shows in which the values & worldview displayed are altered or opposite of mine. But last night I was just extremely disappointed. I feel like every day the value of marriage in our society lessens. It has become just something you do. Vows mean nothing to so many in our culture. It is devastating to me...not simply because God designed the family to look a certain way, but because families & people...kids all over the place are more broken than ever. I won't spoil the movie for you if you still want to see it, but I left disappointed. I know it just makes it that much important for us to be intentional in our marriage....about dating each other...about serving each other...about sharing life....about putting Buck before myself...about trust, integrity, and authenticity....about giving up what we want to honor God in all we do. I want our family to point towards God, even in the midst of pressures & the norms of our society that scream one thing when it comes to family: IF IT's TOO HARD, GIVE UP! IF IT's NOT WHAT YOU IMAGINED, GIVE UP! IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY, GIVE UP! I am not willing to give up. We made a commitment. God is leading us. Tonight, I am praying for you...if you are married that your relationship with God, your spouse, and your family will be protected, that unconditional love will fill your home. If you are not married, I pray that you will settle for nothing less than God's best...that you will wait for the person God has to lead you & walk beside you. Definitely, Maybe is not how God intended marriage to be. DEFINITELY, FOREVER is His intention & plan for our lives. Marriage is amazing. Families are amazing. God's plan is what our lives should reflect...even when it's hard. Thanks for listening.