Easter

We had a sweet day of worship, family, and enjoying God's creation. Josie was beautiful. She loves her baby who goes everywhere with her. And of course...her "beep beeps" ..the chickens...she is in love with the chickens. We have five...no eggs yet but soon.

Baby Lizard

Josie is very much an animal lover. We found this baby lizard and played with him but, when it was time to let him go...she cried..and cried. I could not get her to regain composure....poor kiddo just wanted to keep "baby wizard."

Mom or Dad's Athletic Ability

Well Josie is strong and very mobile but when it came to skee ball...her ball ended up in the other lane. But then again she is only a year and half in these picts. It was a big kid party at the Funky Monkey. The Monkey totally freaked her out..we had to leave after he made his appearance.

The Legend of Josie Crank

The other day, I asked Josie to go get her hat so we could go outside and play...this is what she came back with!!!!!! She might live in California but she has got Texan in her!

Momma's Little Helper

In this photo, I was making cookies for christmas gifts and Josie had been outside swinging. She came in and immediately needed to help. So this time (you learn this parenting thing as you go) I gave her, her own bowl and her own ingredients to make Josie's cookies. She did a great job! And of course we all had "bites" when the cookies were ready.

Josie always wants to help whether I am loading the laundry, unloading the dishwasher, sweeping...she wants to be apart of it. Which is very cute, however there are days when things would go alot faster (I wouldn't have to redo things) if she wasn't helping. But when I she hears me loading the disherwasher, I hear little feet coming my way with eyes that ask...hey don't you need MY help. =) Well of course I do..even though you are unloading what I am loading.

It was on the first day I let her help with cookies (in the pink a few weeks ago) that I realize how much patience God must have for US! We always want to help...take part in His work..even though we probably just slow Him down. But He allows us to serve so that we can have joy in our work and have purpose. Some days as a stay at home mom, you wonder what your purpose is....on that particular day, I was the student. Josie gave me eyes to see just a little more of God's character.

Morning Side

The right side of the backyard.

The left side holds a nice view of Mnt. Snt. Helena which had snow last week.

Even though I have an adorable alarm clock with dark eyes, I am still not a morning person. But there is always a little ancipation as I walk into the family room....I never know what my windows will reveal to me...God surprises me each day. This particular morning was indeed a "wow" moments.....I just couldn't take it all in...or capture on film. I am thankful for the beauty God creates. Beauty promotes hope...new life....and reminds me of Matt 6..if God can create such beautifully dresses wildflowers and care for the birds who are free and unfettered...how much more does he care for me? Delight in me. A good reminder for me as there are days...like today when I worry about silly things....or I just feel older. This view also reminds me of the old hymn..."How Great Thou Art"...morning by morning...new mercies I see...I am so thankful for God's mercy and love for me.

Cancun!

Josie's Harvest!

So this weekend I wanted to take some picts of Josie. It actually wasn't a good time..lighting was bad....but she has these new boots and jumper..both too big that I just had to see how they looked. Of course she couldn't walk in the boots and since she is teething would only chew on a stick instead of smile. So after I switched her shoes..she ran after the ball and found. ..GRAPES! Before I could catch her..she was on her tippy toes....stretching to reach the all too familair grapes that she loves. However we eat table grapes...what grows in our backyard is Pinoir. A very sweet ...very good grape. As far as Josie is concerned. It is time to Harvest!

DUCKS!

Josie loves DUCKS! However she has never seen a real one. She was a little confused when they weren't all yellow with orange feet. She was still excited to go to the park with mom and dad and "feed" the ducks. One slight problem...we couldn't get Josie to share her bread...she wouldn't throw it for nothing...why ..bc she wanted it. Our baby loves to eat...even stale bread. Oh well...still fun..maybe one day we can share with the ducks.

Josie's First Birthday

Josie had a great birthday weekend. We had a great surprise visit from the Winstead boys. Owen gave me an awesome train..the balls are my favorite part. On Sunday we had cupcakes, lots of ducks, a pool and more friends. It was so fun. We will post more picts once we get the picts from JaJa. =)

Jeff and I are so in love with this girl. We feel so blessed and each day Josie teaches something about life. How to live..how to laugh....how to be in the moment...she is so so sweet. Happy Birthday Josie!!!!!!!!!!

Independence Day!

Ok I know I haven't posted in a LONG time...but we do not have internet. Anyhoo...this fourth of July we met some good friends, the Warners, at the Danville parade. Lots of fun. Josie had a blast. That day, Josie showed some independence of her own....feeding herself. The next week, she took her first steps. She is now walking...like a robot..but indeed walking. Next week we will celbrate ONE year with this sweet child.