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Friday, January 29, 2010

Nathaniel's Very 1st Hair Cut!!!!

Today was the day we finally decided to get Nathaniel's hair cut. It was terribly overdue and yet we couldn't bring ourselves to get his hair cut because we love his little frow!!!

He look a little curious and confused, but was ok...at first....



As you can see with the look on Nate's face, this is about the time when he decided he was done with getting his hair cut.


I ended up letting him hold on and hug me while Terra (the brave hair stylist) continued to cut.

The change in his dimeanor was incredible when she was finished. He even asked her for a kiss...


...and then proceeded to kiss mommy and daddy, and blow kisses to the doggy outside! :-)

Instead of keeping just his first cut curl, I couldn't bring myself to part with ANY of his hair. I put it all in a baggy and stuffed it in this little box. :-) Forever a memory of my little bogger.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Moving to Nebraska

My lack of blogging over the last several months has a lot to do with some significant changes in our family. In October, Paul resigned from our church in Rogue River. It was a very scary and uncertain time, as we did not have a church we were going to.
After much prayer and stepping out in faith, Paul was voted into a church in Bayard, Nebraska the beginning of December! Here are some photos of our trip and the first week here.



Such a wonderful welcome to our new home and church!

Nathaniel on our first Sunday here! SO CUTE!!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Happy 2nd Birthday Nathaniel!!!! We love you!!!!

We were so blessed by family and friends to celebrate Nathaniel's 2nd Birthday!


Yep, Nathaniel is spoiled rotten!

Playing with his cousins.

Spitting on the cake...I mean blowing out his candle! :-)
Enjoying his cake.
We took over more than half of Abby's. What a wonderful night celebrating my baby boy!

Nathaniel's 2 year Doctor's Appointment

Weighing in at 36 lbs and measuring at 36 inches high, Nathaniel is officially off the charts for his age! Nate's doctor is extremely pleased with his growth and development. :-)

Here is Nate with daddy...right before his 4 shots. Poor kid!!!!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Christmas Family Photo Shoot








*Note: these are professional pictures and copyrighted. Please do not copy and print :-)

Friday, November 6, 2009

African Children's Choir Concert!!!!

Tonight was the most amazing night!! We had the incredible night...one that I will never forget! I truly have no words...
The choir arrives


They got their energy out by playing on the playground in the rain!


Each of every one of these kids are BEAUTIFUL inside and out!!!!


Eating dinner. I made lasagna for the group and they ate every last bit!


Having devotions before the concert started.


Lining up to go on stage


Dancing. WHEW!!! It wears me out just looking at them dance! They have so much energy


Dancing some more!

The kids loved Nathaniel and he loved them back!!!

Just looking at this picture brings tears to my eyes...such beautiful children! Their smiles light up the room!!!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Backing Up ~ Our Trip To Washington To Celebrate My Grandparent's 60th Anniversary



Nathaniel's first experience at the Spaghetti Factory. He LOVED it. I am not even sure if I got to eat any of my food. :-)
Grandma found a giant Elmo that Nathaniel just LOVED!!!
Elmo attacking grandma LOL


My new ALL TIME FAVORITE picture! My guys all dressed up for the 60th wedding anniversary.




My beautiful grandma walking down the aisle! I feel so blessed to get to celebrate such a memorable occasion with my family!!!

Nate and Grandpa


Nathaniel learned the color "yellow" on the drive home :-)