1 inch more SNOW

Feb 1, 2010

While we slept we got an inch more snow. This time it landed on a partially iced ground and was followed by sleet. So this morning was CRUNCHY. As we ventured out to see the snow in the sun, we heard the drips and snow falling in the woods, and slipped down hills, and across the streets. Today would have been more dangerous to drive on for sure. Noah had more fun today as it was not as cold as yesterday. The wind has subsided. Noah is also cutting his 4th tooth. We found it last night. We have been wondering if new food was giving him a tummy ache or a sneaky tooth was breaking through.

It must have been the constant sound of our feet trudging through the snow, because it put Noah right to sleep. In the last picture he can barely hold his eyes open.

Sledding

Drew has figured out how to add video. So here it goes. Yes I did say I was scared of sledding at the beginning of the video. I was really more scared of flipping and hurting Noah. He was fine except the snow in his face.

Campus

Jan 30, 2010

Here is the Campus with SNOW. It is absolutely beautiful. Drew started out riding his bike to campus which would have been a 2 mile ride and hilarious in its' self. But we ended up driving there before it got icy.

Noah's first SNOW

Jan 30. 2010


We were so excited that there was a chance it would snow. We have been back from Kenya since August and it has snowed in Ms twice. Both times we missed it. So this time we were hoping surely it would not pass over us. Well, got snow alright. It started about 7:00 last night and with in 30 minutes it had covered the car. At about 12:00 a.m. it started to stick to the roads. By the time we woke up this morning there was about 5 to 6 inches of snow. How EXCITING!!!!!!! We had coffee and banana waffles and then prepared to head outside. (Noah did not have waffles and coffee, he had bananas, mango, and yogurt)

Noah of course did not know he was suppose to be thrilled. And he was certainly not thrilled when we fought him to bundle him up in all this layers. (onsie, baby long johns, 2 pair of socks, thermal jeans, sweater, jacket, hat, and gloves) I was exhausted by the time we made it out the door. All that for about 10 minutes of picture taking and sliding down the hill. There are tons of kids around here and borrowing a sled was not that difficult at all. For some reason I (mommy) did not have any gloves (who knows where they are, or if I even have any) so my hands were freezing from taking pictures.

Life Today

Jan, 27 2010

22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]? 26Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

27"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

32"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 12

This was read to me this morning by Drew. I am so thankful to have a husband who can lead our family and not let me get bogged down in worry. He is the iron sharpening iron for me. I know the Lord is in control but I sometimes want to take back the responsibility of providing.

Humbling myself takes daily submission and reminding myself that I can do nothing without My Father, and do nothing that surprises Him. He is ALL KNOWING, ALL POWERFUL, NEVER CHANGING. That is what I needed today.

Blessings

Jan 25, 2010

Today was our first day to spend with Noel. I will be watching her a few days a week. This is such a blessing as Drew is still waiting to hear about some interviews. Noel is 3 and is such a little lady. She is so sweet and good for Noah to have some one around to play and interact with.

Buggy boy

Jan 22, 2010



I just think this is a cute picture of Noah. It was a really cold and dreary day and we could just not stay in the apt any longer. We go to Sam's club alot. It really is a great place to save money. While spending some. No I do not have a cover for the cart. I refuse to become a germ a phobe. We do wipe the cart down with the sanitizer wipes though.

We have been growing growing. Noah has been cruising around all the furniture and will start with one chair, go to the ottoman, then walk along the other chair, get to a point where he can go no further, (side note: he will only walk to the right, then once he gets as far right as he can go he will stop) he plops down crawls back to the original chair and starts all over again. Sometimes we put him on his music table or the coffee table. We just have to make sure to clear it first. He is just pulling up on everything. Even the corner of the wall. Which scares me, I guess the worst thing that could happen is he falls or bops his head. The poor boy has bruises on his little knees.

He has basically weaned himself from breastfeeding. I think I took it harder than he did. He was just too busy to eat and wanted to be on the run. So now it is formula and fruits, cereals, and veggies. Today he tried nectarine. He loves yogurt, and kinda broke out in a little rash with cottage cheese. We will just try that one again once he is a little older.

He really is growing up TOO FAST!!!




On Saturday Aunt Danielle from Africa came over to visit. She lives real close and we will be seeing alot of her I am sure.





Lately we have been enduring the rainy cold weather. That means being inside with our little family, and some friends. Kate and Owen came over and played one day they even stayed for lunch. Noah ate so much better with someone beside him take every bite for bite along with him.

Afternoon Amigos

Jan, 20 2010


I can not believe it. You know you have those days when you do not believe that you are a parent, or that your baby is growing so fast. Noah is doing some of the cutest things now. Like the other day after we got him out of the bath tub, he just cried and cried, twisted and turned and would not put his diaper on. So, I just put him on the floor and that did it. He stopped crying, crawled right back to the bathtub, pulled himself up, and then turned around and smiled. As if saying, "what are you looking at, put me back in!!!!!" It was so funny.

Today we got our NC car tag, and then spent some time with our NEW friends. Peter, Missy, Kate(20 months) and Owen(4months). They are so fun and we really have lots in common with them. Noah just loves Kate. They just talk to each other, in their own language. They have been such a support system for us already. Without even knowing it. It is amazing how our Jesus is the best provider. He has really surprised us this week. Meeting our needs daily.

Baby food making

Jan, 18 2010

Well after two days of high fever and staying home we have been catching up on lots of things. I have been making Noah's baby food. Here we have asparagus, green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, nectarines, carrots, and mangos. He is not so excited about the green veges.

We have been cleaning and getting everyone on Skype. It is neat how you can basically have your own video conference. Here Noah is talking to Mimi. It is weird that all the grandparents can tell that he has grown over Skyping.

105 degrees

Jan 15, 2010

Today was a hard day. We got up and the agenda today was for me to go the NC DMV and take my drivers test. Yea!!!! I passed and I am now registered to vote in Wake Forest, here, donate organs, and drive. But when we got home, we noticed that Noah felt HOT!!!! So as we are about to cook lunch we casually took his temp. He was not acting sick, just ready for lunch and a nap. Well the pacifier thermometer kept going up and up. It got to 102.9 and we gave him Tylenol. Then after 3 more 15 min increments it was up to 104.6. SCARY stuff. This happened to me a handful of times as a baby and child, same thing no symptoms just high fever. But when it happens to your own child you try not to panic. After a little while it gradually started coming down and settled around 101.

We went into the Dr. anyway. They pricked both his feet to get a blood test, he had a flu test, and nose, ears, abdomen checked for rashes. All normal. The only thing that indicated anything was his white blood cell count was a 4 (normal is 5-15). So his little body must be fighting something. Probably Viral. Nevertheless we spoiled him the rest of the day, taking his temp, hydrating him, and snuggling. I loved the snuggling part. Not that my little bear was sick. All this did not keep his spirit down. He was just as excited to talk on the phone to anyone we called. In this case Grana.

Oh the Places you will go

Curious Buddies, is Noah's favorite show we watch it probably once a day. It is about farm animals and there is a fun duck song on there, QUACK QUACK WADDLE WADDLE!!!! He is scooting around everywhere.

Noah could not figure out where his cereal star had gone. He is learning to sit in the booster seat while Mommy and Daddy are finishing eating. We have learned that stars and bananas keep him busy.

Jan 13, 2010

I was reading to Noah tonight and I felt like these words where just what I thought my life was like at this moment.

"Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places.
You're off and away!!

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on you own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

You'll look up and down the streets. Look em' over with care. About some you will say, I don't choose to go there. With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you're too smart to go down any not-so-good street.

And you may not find any you'll want to go down. In that case. of course you'll head straight out of town.

Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy ad footsy as you. And when things start to happen don't worry. Don't stew. Just go right along. You'll start happening too.

You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing the great sights!
You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights!!

Except when you don't.
Because sometimes you won't.

I'm sorry to say so
but, sadly, it's true
that Bang-ups and Hang-ups
can happen to you.

You can get all hung up
in a prickly perch
And your pals will fly on.
You'll be left in a lurch.

Simple it's not. I'm afraid you will find, for a mind maker upper to make up his mind.

You can get so confused that you'll start in to race down long wiggled roads at a break necking pace and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space, headed I fear, toward a most uselss place.

The Waiting Place......

.....for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go, or a bus to come, or a plane to go, or the mail to come, or the rain to go, or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow, or waiting around for a Yes or a No, or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone just waiting.

On and on you will go and I know you'll go far and face up to your problems whatever they are. You'll get mixed up, of course. as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.

And you will succeed?????? Yes!!!! You will, indeed (98 and 3/4% guaranteed!!)
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!!!"
Dr. Seuss

Okay so not words to LIVE by, but they were somewhat humorous for what today was like. Drew is trying to figure out is schedule for school. We have both applied for numerous jobs. And the weird thing is...... I who would love to stay home with Noah, has been on one interview and got a second call back for tomorrow. Then we will figure out if Drew can take night classes and keep Noah during the day!!! So much to think about. We are getting use to this city and making new friends. We have actually meet friends of our friends, and made some connections that way. We have been to several different churches around and are looking in to where we can connect and serve here. I know we are blessed to be here and have so many oppurtunities.

Small Moments

Jan, 8 2010

It is amazing the small things that you are thankful for. Lately I have loved spending time with our Nuhu. He has really taken to bath time everynight and cries when we take him out. He loves to eat his cereal with Mommy and Daddy in the mornings. The boy loves Mango and Avacado of all things. We will see what he thinks of Asparagas next week. Today we went on the deck to listen to the wind chimes. These are the moments I cherish.