8 Months down and many more to go...

Zoe, as I sit here and think about the fact that you have been in this world as long as you were in my womb it makes me sad that time goes by so fast. I try and write down and capture every important moment by photo or video with a fear that I will not remember my baby girl. I look back at those pictures and I am so pleased at the blessing God has given me. You are an absolutely beautiful and perfect baby girl and with every new day you amaze me with your sense of humor, curious mind, zest for life and infectious smile. You are my best friend and I am excited to spend every day with you, the future holds so many beautiful possibilities and I want you to be eager to jump in and experience all that life brings you. 

-xoxo Mommy

This next month is going to be crazy with our move, but I believe God has put this chapter in front of us to make us grow, bring us closer together and teach us many life lessons. Buckle up baby because we are about to embark on one wild ride...

Change...

I believe when I look back on my life I will call 2012 the year of  "CHANGE" (not in an Obama kinda way unless he gets out of office). We experienced our first year of parenthood, we celebrate a milestone anniversary of five years, we have done some soul searching and made some life changes and goals that we want for our family, our home of five years has been sold and we are looking forward to the next steps and stages in our life and in our baby girls life. We thought when we put up our condo on the market that we would be getting a larger place, most likely a "HOUSE" with WAY more space and a yard and garage, but sometimes (most of the time) our plans don't work out. I have struggled with the "why" questions, but I have to ask myself more times then not "why not". I may not be moving into a larger house, but I will be moving into a place we can call "Home" for now, and isn't that all that really matters! The holidays are coming and it will be a time to focus on family and making memories with our baby. I am looking forward to living with MUCH LESS STUFF and CLUTTER and creating a 100% baby proof home for out little one. I can always use prayer but a few extras in the month ahead as I pack away my old life and say good-bye to my adorable condo would be accepted! 

-xoxo 

Today's Date...

 I can remember it like it was yesterday, I was at church camp and I had left my bunk early  to walk to the pay phone to check in with my mom. I could hear the fear in her voice when she answered the phone and informed me about the horrific actions that we taking place, the rest of the day we stood around a car listening to the car radio trying to get some information while in an isolated woodland haven. The counsellors didn't want us to have too much information, probably in fear they would have a group of very scared kids. The next day after my mom picked me up, we stopped to buy every newspaper we could find. I remember looking at those pictures for the first time. I had never seen anything like it before, so much fear, pain, confusion, terror, and questions on the faces of the survivors as the wandered the streets in a thick cloud of smoke looking for survivors and also trying to survive themselves. We asked ourselves why, but as Christians we know the answers and we know where this world is headed, it is a scary thought for our babies, but we can find peace and understanding through the love of Jesus Christ.

He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be moved.

Psalm 62:6

The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows  those who take refuge and trust in Him.

 Nahum 1:7 

• God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. 

• Psalm 46:1-3,7

• ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

• Isaiah 41:10

Fashion to roll in the leaves...

Swoop and Go...

I am LOVING this Bag!!!

This is a must for Zoe when she starts really playing with toys...

SWOOP BAG

Find it here...