Monday, April 25, 2011
Just like Daddy
As I said in the previous post, on Easter morning Clint, Sawyer, and I took a morning stroll...it was delightful! After our walk I took 2 pictures of Clint and Sawyer. In both pictures Clint and Sawyer are making the exact expression, it is so sweet. This was not planned, just goes to show even more that Sawyer is her daddy's girl!!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Glorious Easter!
Today has been the best Easter ever...it was perfect except we were away from family. It started off with a morning walk, Clint held Sawyer, I held my coffee...it was delightful. The weather up here is perfect! Then I made some more empty tomb biscuits, Sawyer took a nap, and after that we headed to Mark and Elise's (the head church planters) house. We had a Easter worship service, where we read scriptures, sang songs, prayed, and rejoiced in the risen Lord. After that we had an Easter egg hunt, and guess who was the Easter bunny...CLINT! Sawyer loved it!!! She laughed at the Easter bunny (pictures to come of that later). Then we ate a feast and headed home shortly after that. It truly was an Easter I will never forget, and to top it off Sawyer looked absolutely beautiful!!! Her dress was given to her by my aunt Toni, she has fabulous taste and I am so thankful for the way she has spoiled me and now Sawyer.
Here are the pictures:
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Here are the pictures:
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Poor Sawyer
Here are some pictures of Sawyers wounds...I know they look bad but she doesn't seem to act like they are bothering her, which is a huge praise!
On a happier note, last weekend Sawyer's Mama Susu and Papa Steve (Clint's mom and step-dad) came up to visit us. We had a wonderful time, it was very relaxing and much needed time with them. I love them so much, I truly could not be better blessed with in-laws! We went to Ikea for the first time...oh my it was wonderful...I better never go in there alone, haha! Here are some pictures are our time with them:
And because I just can't get enough of Sawyer and I am sure you'll can't too:
On a happier note, last weekend Sawyer's Mama Susu and Papa Steve (Clint's mom and step-dad) came up to visit us. We had a wonderful time, it was very relaxing and much needed time with them. I love them so much, I truly could not be better blessed with in-laws! We went to Ikea for the first time...oh my it was wonderful...I better never go in there alone, haha! Here are some pictures are our time with them:
And because I just can't get enough of Sawyer and I am sure you'll can't too:
Friday, April 22, 2011
Empty tomb biscuits
My amazing grandmother gave me this idea, I made it for some friends who came over today. They are empty tomb biscuits. Here's how you make them:
1 can of biscuits
Marshmallows
Butter
Cinnamon
Sugar
Flatten out the biscuits and wrap the biscuits around the marshmallow. Melt the butter. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Roll the biscuit in the butter, and then roll the biscuit in the cinnamon and sugar. Bake according to the biscuit directions. As they are in the oven the marshmallow melts and the biscuits are empty! They turned out great!
it is a great way to help teach your children about Jesus raising from the dead and why we celebrate Easter! He is risen!!
I think I will make these every Easter morning, Sawyer will love them!
On a side note, as I was checking on the biscuits in the oven, I was holding Sawyer and she reached out and touched the inside of the oven door, my poor baby! She screamed and cried for at least 45 minutes. I held her hand in cold water for awhile and she finally calmed down. She has blisters on her 2 fingers, she seems to be feeling fine now. I felt horrible, I learned my lesson and gave my baby extra lovin today!
Happy Easter!
1 can of biscuits
Marshmallows
Butter
Cinnamon
Sugar
Flatten out the biscuits and wrap the biscuits around the marshmallow. Melt the butter. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Roll the biscuit in the butter, and then roll the biscuit in the cinnamon and sugar. Bake according to the biscuit directions. As they are in the oven the marshmallow melts and the biscuits are empty! They turned out great!
it is a great way to help teach your children about Jesus raising from the dead and why we celebrate Easter! He is risen!!
I think I will make these every Easter morning, Sawyer will love them!
On a side note, as I was checking on the biscuits in the oven, I was holding Sawyer and she reached out and touched the inside of the oven door, my poor baby! She screamed and cried for at least 45 minutes. I held her hand in cold water for awhile and she finally calmed down. She has blisters on her 2 fingers, she seems to be feeling fine now. I felt horrible, I learned my lesson and gave my baby extra lovin today!
Happy Easter!
Monday, April 18, 2011
6 months
Okay so I am really late in doing Sawyers 6 month post, I was waiting for her check-up, but we are not doing it until May. So I will go ahead and do her post and then give her stats in May!
Here is a list of the food she has eaten this month (for those of you who care, haha)
Bananas
Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Applesauce
Carrots
This girl loves to eat, it's precious. She will grunt after each bite if you don't put the food fast enough in her month.
Here are some things she started this month:
Started drinking out of a sippy cup- LOVES IT
Starting to eat Gerbers puffs, didn't know what to think at first but now getting the hang of it, still can't get them into her month
Can sit up with the boppy
Can get in the crawling position and rock back and forth
She still nurses every 3 or so hours during the day. Wakes up around 7ish, sometimes earlies, and sometimes a bit later. Gets up at least once a night, either around 1 or 2 OR around 5...I nurse and then put her back to sleep. Goes to bed around 7ish which is great time for mommy and daddy.
She also started to enjoy taking a bath, kicks a ton and has smiled a few times while in the tub. Still not loving the after affects of taking a bath ( lotion, diaper, clothes, but we're working on it)
Loves going on walks, either in the stroller or strapped to mommy or daddy, praying for warmer weather soon.
Still teething BUT no teeth, hoping for one soon.
Sawyer has become my best friend! I love spending everyday with and I know that our relationship is going to continue to grow and grow. I love that she is halfway to a year, looking forward to many more memories to come.
Taking her monthly pictures is getting harder and harder, all she wants to do is eat the paper...here are a couple of shots I got, not very good but oh well!
Here is a list of the food she has eaten this month (for those of you who care, haha)
Bananas
Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Applesauce
Carrots
This girl loves to eat, it's precious. She will grunt after each bite if you don't put the food fast enough in her month.
Here are some things she started this month:
Started drinking out of a sippy cup- LOVES IT
Starting to eat Gerbers puffs, didn't know what to think at first but now getting the hang of it, still can't get them into her month
Can sit up with the boppy
Can get in the crawling position and rock back and forth
She still nurses every 3 or so hours during the day. Wakes up around 7ish, sometimes earlies, and sometimes a bit later. Gets up at least once a night, either around 1 or 2 OR around 5...I nurse and then put her back to sleep. Goes to bed around 7ish which is great time for mommy and daddy.
She also started to enjoy taking a bath, kicks a ton and has smiled a few times while in the tub. Still not loving the after affects of taking a bath ( lotion, diaper, clothes, but we're working on it)
Loves going on walks, either in the stroller or strapped to mommy or daddy, praying for warmer weather soon.
Still teething BUT no teeth, hoping for one soon.
Sawyer has become my best friend! I love spending everyday with and I know that our relationship is going to continue to grow and grow. I love that she is halfway to a year, looking forward to many more memories to come.
Taking her monthly pictures is getting harder and harder, all she wants to do is eat the paper...here are a couple of shots I got, not very good but oh well!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thoughts on Thursday
Today's thought is on Colossians 1: 24
"Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church..."
This relates completely with how I am feeling right now. Moving up here has caused some pain and suffering, BUT ( and this is a big but) I have joy because I know it is all worth it. We have chosen to suffer for Christ's sake and for the church, and because of that we REJOICE and ask that you all rejoice with us!!!
"Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church..."
This relates completely with how I am feeling right now. Moving up here has caused some pain and suffering, BUT ( and this is a big but) I have joy because I know it is all worth it. We have chosen to suffer for Christ's sake and for the church, and because of that we REJOICE and ask that you all rejoice with us!!!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Something to...
make you smile!!
Here are 3 little videos of miss Sawyer Beth.
The first is of her opening her first Easter basket...she was having a ball.
This next one is her just sitting on a chair hanging out before church
And the last is one I took today of her new favorite activity. She gets so excited when I sit her down in front of her animals, it's too cute!
Our church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, next Saturday. We are having to throw it together pretty quickly. This has the opportunity to be a huge outreach to our community, it is the only one in the area. Please pray for great weather and a great turnout! So far some of our neighbors are coming, which is so exciting!
Until next time,
Alex
Here are 3 little videos of miss Sawyer Beth.
The first is of her opening her first Easter basket...she was having a ball.
This next one is her just sitting on a chair hanging out before church
And the last is one I took today of her new favorite activity. She gets so excited when I sit her down in front of her animals, it's too cute!
Our church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, next Saturday. We are having to throw it together pretty quickly. This has the opportunity to be a huge outreach to our community, it is the only one in the area. Please pray for great weather and a great turnout! So far some of our neighbors are coming, which is so exciting!
Until next time,
Alex
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