What Ford is Thankful for...

Toys...

Food... TV...His Paci... Books...

Being able to pull up onto his knees...His Daddy....His Momma...And yes, being able to crawl...

(look out Momma here I come)We are very thankful that God has blessed us with Ford for the past 8 months, too. Yes, the first few months of parenting were a big adjustment for me, but now everyday I thank God for such a precious gift. Ford and I are having so much fun just hanging out each day. I love watching him explore everything little thing. Watching the world through his eyes makes me appreciate all that God has given me even more. This Thanksgiving I am so thankful for having the opportunity to be a mother. I am thankful for a wonderful husband. I thankful for a simple life that is fulfilling and joyful today. Only God knows what tomorrow will be like, so today I am working to enjoy the simple sweet joyful pleasures of today because today is where I am right now. Seize Today!

Getting Crafty...

I go through these spurts of wanting to be crafty and creative. This past week it has been sewing or trying my hand at putting some appliques on a few shirts. Here are my creations. They are by no means perfect so don't look close, but it has been fun to make stuff for Ford and myself.

I also went to Handworks this morning with Mary Evelyn and so some very cute things there I might try my hand at as well. Below are a few websites I picked up today at the show thought you might enjoy them, too.

Tootie's

Breezy Bugs

Ruby Red Lips

Mustard Seeds

Dick and Jane

Just Ford and Mommy.

I walked in one afternoon after Ford's nap to see this sweet little face peeping at me. He is so close to standing up, so to say the least it meant it was time to move his bed down.

I voted!

Ford and I went to vote on Tuesday morning. It only took about 40 minutes, but it wore Ford out. I was so excited about showing him the voting process, but I guess it was all a little overwhelming. I wanted him to be a part of this historical election. I can remember going to the polls many times with my parents as a child. That helped to instill in me the importance of voting, so I want to pass that along to Ford - no matter how young he is.

As to the outcome... I cling to the verse in Isaiah 25:1

"O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For you have worked wonders, [with your] plans formed long ago with perfect faithfulness."

My hope for the future is in God not our government. Regardless of how I voted our next president, Barak Obama, will have my respect and prayers.

Little Lion

Ford and Ava

Ava came over Thursday morning while Chrissie had to go make a presentation for Operation Christmas Child. As you can see she and Ford were both still in their pjs. They played and then we had school. We read a bible story, sang songs, and had a puppet shoe. They both just looked at me like I was crazy. Then they had breakfast together. They were both so patient as they took turns to get a bite. We had a lot of fun and can't wait for Ava to come again.