One Year Ago Today

As I got Max out of the car on this chilly yet sunny Autumn morning, my mind wandered back to a year ago. I had already finished teaching and was just waiting for the arrival of our dear little boy. I remember journaling and asking God for a safe and soon delivery. That afternoon, a very sunny day, I drove to visit Lainie at CIU, and it was there that the first signs of labor began. So it was one year ago today that the journey of motherhood began in full force. It has been an amazing trip so far, and I count myself very blessed to have such and amazing and sweet little boy. (Although he is very upset as I write this because he doesn't want to take his nap. ) Tomorrow at 2:39 PM Max will have been living on this earth for exactly one year. We are going to celebrate on Saturday, so keep looking for Birthday pictures. Thanks to all of you who have blessed us and him in so many ways. We love you.

Charissa :-)

Sneaky little fella

Pay close attention !

The Back Yard and...

This is our back yard from different angles. I love how green it is. There are 2 or 3 pecan trees, 2 fig trees, a grapevine and a fenced-in area for a garden. I am so thankful and grateful for this blessing. Amy suggested I try selling the pecans this season as many people need them for pies. (Plus, they are so expensive in the store.) Thanks, Amy!! :-)

The last 2 pics are of Max eating bubbles in his bath. I have started putting them in because he gets soooooo dirty. It is so much easier to clean him if he soaks for a while before I get the wash cloth. He likes the bubbles a lot, too. But I think he is learning that they are not the best snack in the world

Love this pic

Rolling

Maxi doesn't like to be thrown into the air, but he did enjoy this!

Exploring the New House

Moving

We moved August 29th. Thanks to Grandma we got the kitchen packed in plenty of time. Max of course was a big help during the whole moving process. :-)

Here Maxi is helping unpack and he is also helping his dada relax a little.