Life with this Child of Mine

And finally...I want to share some family pictures we took on the beach. We've been taking family pictures on the beach ever since we've been going...and as the family has grown, it's become more & more important to document that growth each year...

First...do you want to see some updated pictures of our house? I finally got all the boxes (with the exception of about 5 or 6) unpacked. Everything has a home (hallelujah!) and soon, my task will be actually organizing all of our closets with precision...

Last night, in Bible class, Iliya used stamps to create this picture. Do you know who it is?
Well...according to Iliya, from left to right, it is Jonah, Baby Moses, and Mary.
Do you think it's time we go back over the nativity story again...? :)

I know I talk about Iliya's language development a lot. In fact, I probably over-talk about it…but it’s an area that absolutely fascinates me. I guess motor development – you know, walking, running, using your hands to play with toys – is something that...