Footloose...

I had a great laugh the moment I realized how many pictures I have of Kimberly's foot escaping the confines of clothing & blankets.

Thankfully Together

Psalm 100
A Psalm for giving thanks.

1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!

3 Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!

5 For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.

~esv

How to summarize this past week? Psalm 100. Everywhere that I look is another reason to give thanks & praise God...  

Tim & Elizabeth with Kimberly

As nice as it was to visit with family & friends in Kalispell, it was with joy that I boarded the plane to begin the next chapter of my life... the chapter where I learn how to be a focused wife & mother. It would probably amuse several of you to know how many times I have already had to refocus my mind to focus on Kimberly rather than the tasks that can wait. Dishes, laundry, meals really can wait while I hold Kimberly and talk, sing, & snuggle with her. Has anyone else had that kind of a transition from a career to home? My completely project orientated mind comes screeching to a halt as I refocus on the moments & needs of my family. Not saying that those tasks aren't very important, because they are, but I easily could find myself so focused on the tasks that I miss the very reason Jason & I feel it is important for me to be home.

Reading The Happy Man & His Dump Truck

Kimberly was a gem on the flights... it is amazing how complete strangers melt at the sight of a baby's big grin! or how they help out the mother juggling suitcases & baby. Thank you!!

Ready for take-off!

On Monday, the freeway was shut down due to snow *funny* and we got an extra day with Jason home from work. How wonderful it is to enjoy the morning's coffee together!

Wool Shorties at Rainbow Waters

Yesterday Kimberly & I visited Rainbow Waters, a children's clothing company that we have had on our drool/wishlist since the early days of deciding to cloth diaper. Kimberly tried on a super cute Ladybug diaper, woolie shorties & we placed an order for a woolie skirtie!

Today: Sun Tea is on the agenda, along with plenty of play time. :)



"But if we take a walk I might fall asleep!"

Going Home with Trust

Finally down to the countdown of being back together as a family. Don't think that 20 days is a long time? It is. Ask me about the 20 days of being on meds to hold labor off. Ask me about the 20 days being apart from the best father in the world for my baby girl. It's a long time!
A couple thoughts for today... one of my favorite videos shows a man telling his wife that "home is where we are together"... I really feel that as Kimberly & I get ready to head to a 30 foot trailer on a reservation with cows wandering all over... we are heading home...because that is where Jason is. Watch the video here:
Thoughts on Love and Care

As for trust? It is what we heard this morning at Grace... All about trusting as God leads us into uncharted territory. God does this when it seems like the worst timing. Why? Because all of the glory belongs to Him as He accomplishes His work. Embarking on this journey of staying home & raising our family is such a blessing...with all of the fears that so often accompany changes. We are trusting the details & future to our Sovereign King!
Hear today's message here:
Jesus is Enough

What is God teaching you these days?

Wearing Em's old pjs...

She is enjoying time in the kitchen.

Does the look on my face tell you how I feel about shots?

Messy morning hair runs in the family.

Such a sweet family... wait! Kimby you belong with ME!!
(Markus, Erin, Zayne, Emmalynn, and Kimberly)

She was listening to Grandpa Ed tell a story. LOVE this picture!

Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces

Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces intrigued me before Kimberly was born, but I never looked into them until she began drooling like crazy and turning irritable. After checking out a few websites and knowing several babies who wear the necklaces, we bought Kimberly one as soon as we could.
Next, I got myself one just because it seems like if I am going to have my daughter wearing amber, I should be too. She loves playing with the Amber Nursing Necklace that Crystal at Nature Baby Outfitter helped me pick out.
I don't have time to redocument the benefits, but if you are interested, here are a few links that I found helpful.
Amber Education Room
Cloth Diaper Divas
HazelAid

What are your thoughts or experiences?

Sunday Cuteness

Started to get the next size clothes ready to pack & looks like Kimberly really likes clothes!



Super Cute outfit from Auntie Ranetta

Check out those chubby cheeks & blue eyes!



Thinking she likes playing in her crib!!

Just about got the full smile!

Snowless in Montana

"Are you glad to be back in the land of snow?" seems to be the most popular question that I have heard... however, Jason is the only one who got a snow day this week... how does THAT work?!? Hoping to get enough snow to put Kimby in her adorable snowsuit and go play & get pictures, but it keeps melting. If we don't get any, who has a pile of snow in their yard that we can pretend with?
In the meantime, life is busy! It makes my heart so happy to see Kimberly & Grandpa Ed talking to each other. Her face lights up when she sees or hears him.

Ha! Almost got the full-blown smile! It's coming folks, one of these days I will have the camera at the right time!

I found a couple other cute pictures too...

Her hair has grown so much since this picture! She was probably 2 or 3 wks here.

LOVE the shades and amber teething necklace and the look on her face is perfectly funny!

One of the last evenings before we left she wouldn't go to sleep until she snuggled up to Jason and tucked her arm in his. Yes Kimby, you have the best Daddy in the world.