sickies

Today is day 6 of feeling miserable. Fevers, coughing, sore throats, snot....all the nasty that come with flu. Jason seems to be okay (knocking on wood) but me and big D are a couple of crabby grumps. I know J & I would feel better if David didn't start life out with all his little complications and under developed lungs. It's a little scary sometimes. That and lack of sleep. I'm starting to hallucinate. Anyway, David was falling asleep on Jason in between coughing. No fun having a sick baby, but the snugly cuddles are bliss!


He woke up pouting and whimpering. It was so funny, like he was telling his dad all about how he felt.
So Jason gives him a kiss and tells him "daddy knows".
David can never keep a straight face with his dad.
Especially when he does faces like this.

Gotta love So Cal in January!

I just got these pictures back from a friend today (taken last month) and had to post these because it is mid JANUARY and super hot here, but mainly to show off to my sisters back east, who were in the middle of a blizzard the same day. :o) This is David's very first step into the ocean. Jason and I have such a deep love for the ocean, this was probably one of my most proudest moments! J is already shopping for a mini wetsuit. Oh yeah, I swear this isn't a french-cut bathing suit he's wearing...it's just a very stretchy onsie.

getting to know the Holy Spirit

Lately I have been hungering for a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. Just seeking Him this last 2 months have been pretty exciting for me. Nothing particularly amazing has happened, but a definate new revelation of who I am in Christ is starting to present itself, amongst other things.

Today at church my friend Chrissy shared her Top 10 list of "why we need Holy Spirit filling". Every single point was so great that I wanted to share it! These aren't in any particular order.

Top 10

Why we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit

10. TO PROTECT & GUIDE US

9. TO CONVICT US WHEN WE SIN

8. TO HEAL

7. TO BE SET APART

6. FOR COMPANIONSHIP / COMFORT

5. HOPE

4. JOY & PEACE

3. TO OVERCOME THE ENEMY

2. TO TEACH US...COUNCIL US (give us words, wisdom, discernment)

1. TO REVEAL GOD TO US...HIS MISTERIES...HIS TRUTH

Do your ears hang low?

Aunt Katy bought David this elephant for Christmas. And why do we own a giant ear? Just one of the perks being married to Jason I guess.

Celebrating David's first year!

Today, Jason and I are celebrating and reflecting on our little miracle. The doctors said he wouldn't make it, but David is continuing to grow and show us that God answers prayer! Happy Birthday little man. You are pure JOY!


From 1 pound, 8 ounces to 14 pounds, 3 ounces!


So many babies!
Attempt baby picture...
Attempt again?
The little guy to the right, Gunnar, was born at 1 pound, 9 ounces and in the NICU with David.
Cameron likes to tug on David's ears.
Jason's big "yeah" at the end scared him.




I'm trying to keep him up till daddy get's home to give him his birthday kiss. It's getting late!
He makes it! Barely!
David is over-tired but gets to spend a couple minutes with his daddy before bed.