Time with Grandma while Daddy was in Russia

Mommy and I missed Daddy so much while he was in Russia and are so glad to have him home! While he was away we went to Ohio and spent some time with Grandpa and Grandma Roth. I said some new words and had a great time while I was there!

I loves playing with balloons with Grandma & Aunt Beth

Hugs and kisses for Raggedy Ann. I have been giving kisses for while now...but just recently started hugging my dolls.

My first bath in the sink...so much fun!

Standing under Grandma's table

Just some cute pics of baby in a basket

I LOVE Grandpa & Grandma's puppies. They have 3 dogs...Buddy, Jake, & Summer. The one in the picture is Summer. I loved playing with her. While I was staying at Grandpa & Grandmas house I started saying "OOF OOF" to the puppies.

I also started saying "UH-OH" last Sunday. I love to drop things from my high chair and say "UH-OH" when they fall to the floor.

growing up so fast!

I'm growing up so fast! Monday, while Daddy was in his elders meeting, I was home with Mommy. She turned her back for a minute...and up the stairs I went. She knew right where to find me...but didn't take time to snap a picture this time. I'm pretty sure she was just thanking Jesus that I didn't fall DOWN the stairs after I climbed up them. She says I'm turning into a little monkey. The same night...Mommy was giving me a bath and discovered that my bottom teeth are finally breaking through. THEN....when Daddy came home (I was still in the bathtub) I was so excited to see him that when he walked through the door I said "DADDY" as clear as day! I made mommy and daddy both cry! They say that I'm growing up right before thier eyes

Little Drummer girl

I got a few musical instruments from Mommy and Daddy for Christmas...I just love music..and it's just a fun to make music myself. I love to play my drum and watch the lights flash on top. Hope you enjoy this video of me making some music! Mommy esp. loves the part where I shake my fist when she says "yeah"!

a weekend with Grandma & Papa

Mommy and Daddy took the teens up north to Camp Barakel for snow camp this weekend. So, I got to spend the weekend with Grandma and Papa! They kept me nice and warm while Mom and Dad froze! Mommy found out on Wed. that she couldn't bring me...so she quick made plans for me to spend the weekend in Ohio and it worked out great! Papa and Pastor Jamison were shopping and Cabelas in Dundee, MI..so we just met up with them on Friday afternoon in Ann Arbor. They took me home to Ohio...and even changed my diaper and gave me a bottle! While I was there I got to spend some more time with Uncle Adam before he went back to school in Alabama, I got to see my Great Nana and Papa and Great Aunt Sue, go to church at Meadowbrook Baptist (where I saw my friend Caleb), and spend time with Uncle Cody & Aunt Erica. As you can see...I am a very busy...and loved little girl. We met up with Mommy and Daddy at Cracker Barrel in Perrysburg, OH on Sunday...and I was glad to be back in my own crib after a busy weekend. Thank you Grandma and Papa for taking such good care of my while Mommy and Daddy were away!

Good-bye 2008 hello 2009

We had a great time ringing in the new year with our friends Jeff & Amber and Marian & Narcisa. Hannah was with us for a little while...but after 9:00 she was peacefully asleep in Jeff & Ambers room. We watched Shrek 2, played games, and just hung out. What an encouragment it was to bring in the new year with dear friends!

As always there are so many things I want to accomplish in this new year. I love having a fresh start! I hope to be able to read through the New Testament this year, establish some discipline and structure in my mornings (Hannah has made this a little more difficult), and start a scrapbook for Hannah. While at snow camp this weekend, I was challenged to remember that I can try all I want...but can't do any of this on my own strength. Praying that the Lord will guide me through each day and draw me closer to Himself in this new year.

Rubber Duckie you're the one....

...you make my bathtime lots of fun!

I just love bathtime with my rubber duckies from Uncle "J"

almost as good as my binki

all smiles at bathtime!

visiting Popo

My great-grandpa (popo) is recovering from a stroke. We were able to visit him on one of his last days in rehab. He is doing very well and we praise the Lord for the progress that he has made. Here are some pics of me bringing him a little sunshine: