Since I've last blogged there have been a lot of changes going on in our lives. First, Brooklyn continues to amaze us every day with new phrases, songs, and extensive sentences. She really has a great sense of humor and is such a nurturing and loving little girl (she has her moments, though!). I have shared this touching moment with several of you, but Brooklyn and I had a short conversation the other day as we were singing songs one morning:
Me: Brooklyn, who lives in heaven?
Brooklyn: gives me strange look
Me: Who do you talk about at church?
Brooklyn: Jesus.
Me: Where does Jesus live? (thinking she'd make a connection?)
Brooklyn: Down in my heart.
Me: What did you say? Where does Jesus live?
Brooklyn: In my heart (Da Mom, did you not hear me the first time!?)
It was such an awesome opportunity to hear our daughter really remembering the things she is learning in church!
Camden is now ON THE MOVE. He still has a good army crawl going, but he can get wherever he wants to go. He also just started to clap, and is always looking for a crowd of applause when he does it. I definitely notice the difference between having a girl and boy, but I haven't quite put a finger on what it is yet. I feel like when Camden looks at things he's thinking how can I break that? or how is that put together? He's also doing really well drinking out of a cup and can almost do it by himself...but I think that skill may still be a little while off. However, he definitely eats like a boy. He's been eating meat ravioli, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, goldfish, peaches, etc...Whatever Brooklyn doesn't eat, he'll pick up her leftovers (after his own meal)! It's weird how much faster and willing I have been to let him try new things with him being my second. He's such a content little guy though and for the most part continues to be a happy camper!
OUR BIGGEST NEWS is that by God's grace Cade has found a new job. Cade has taken a job at our church (Trader's Point Christian Church). He will be the Director of Assimilation, which basically entails knowing everybody in the church on a more personal level and getting them connected within the church body. Getting this position was definitely in God's plan. Cade has been looking for a job for several months to a year. We seemed to be looking on our own terms, but were continuing to be faithful in prayer about where God wanted us and wanted Cade. And God is faithful and we're learning this through this opportunity. The church actually approached him about the position and it couldn't have been a better fit for Cade's passions and desire to impact other people. Although he felt like he had a ministry being a Christian in the workplace at the NCAA, this is just God's way of putting him someplace else and reaching different people just where they are. We are so excited to see how God will continue to work. But just know that if any of you are trying to make a change or praying for something, continue to be faithful in that prayer, for God will reveal Himself and His plan in His timing...and it is perfect!
As for me, I am doing well. We are trying to get MOPS going and ready for launch this fall. I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with some great women and minister to other women who need and desire fellowship and the Lord. I continue to enjoy being at home and can't say I miss working (although talking to more adults during the day would be a nice change every once-in-awhile!). I've also been involved with our Senior Crib at church on Sunday nights. These high school seniors are great, funny kids and I'm learning so much from them and about how to strength my own faith. I pray our own kids will one day have this opportunity.
Me: Brooklyn, who lives in heaven?
Brooklyn: gives me strange look
Me: Who do you talk about at church?
Brooklyn: Jesus.
Me: Where does Jesus live? (thinking she'd make a connection?)
Brooklyn: Down in my heart.
Me: What did you say? Where does Jesus live?
Brooklyn: In my heart (Da Mom, did you not hear me the first time!?)
It was such an awesome opportunity to hear our daughter really remembering the things she is learning in church!
Camden is now ON THE MOVE. He still has a good army crawl going, but he can get wherever he wants to go. He also just started to clap, and is always looking for a crowd of applause when he does it. I definitely notice the difference between having a girl and boy, but I haven't quite put a finger on what it is yet. I feel like when Camden looks at things he's thinking how can I break that? or how is that put together? He's also doing really well drinking out of a cup and can almost do it by himself...but I think that skill may still be a little while off. However, he definitely eats like a boy. He's been eating meat ravioli, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, goldfish, peaches, etc...Whatever Brooklyn doesn't eat, he'll pick up her leftovers (after his own meal)! It's weird how much faster and willing I have been to let him try new things with him being my second. He's such a content little guy though and for the most part continues to be a happy camper!
OUR BIGGEST NEWS is that by God's grace Cade has found a new job. Cade has taken a job at our church (Trader's Point Christian Church). He will be the Director of Assimilation, which basically entails knowing everybody in the church on a more personal level and getting them connected within the church body. Getting this position was definitely in God's plan. Cade has been looking for a job for several months to a year. We seemed to be looking on our own terms, but were continuing to be faithful in prayer about where God wanted us and wanted Cade. And God is faithful and we're learning this through this opportunity. The church actually approached him about the position and it couldn't have been a better fit for Cade's passions and desire to impact other people. Although he felt like he had a ministry being a Christian in the workplace at the NCAA, this is just God's way of putting him someplace else and reaching different people just where they are. We are so excited to see how God will continue to work. But just know that if any of you are trying to make a change or praying for something, continue to be faithful in that prayer, for God will reveal Himself and His plan in His timing...and it is perfect!
As for me, I am doing well. We are trying to get MOPS going and ready for launch this fall. I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with some great women and minister to other women who need and desire fellowship and the Lord. I continue to enjoy being at home and can't say I miss working (although talking to more adults during the day would be a nice change every once-in-awhile!). I've also been involved with our Senior Crib at church on Sunday nights. These high school seniors are great, funny kids and I'm learning so much from them and about how to strength my own faith. I pray our own kids will one day have this opportunity.
