Abiding in the Word.

"Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been set to the Gentiles; they will listen."

Acts 28:28

Lunch at our pastor's after church last week.

Girl's night! What do you do when you order incredible milkshakes? Why, take pics for FB and Instagram, 

of course. :)

Nutella milkshake with toasted marshmallows on top.

What does a pregnant girl do with a delicious Nutella milkshake with toasted marshmallows on top? Devour it, of course.

Playing with the wagon.

Lima Bean loves to stand on the air vent to warm up while looking outside.

My first pitiful attempt at pulling Lima Bean's hair back. I'm going to need some practice!

Playing peek-a-boo.

More peek-a-boo.

Where's Lima Bean?

There she is!

Soaking up the great weekend weather.

Just a little big sister practice. 

Meet Phil - a cute lil booger that I had to catch last week IN the house. Apparently lizards don't like a lot of rain either.

Lima Bean decided to do some major couponing. 

Having a blast making a mess.

"Oh Mama, this looks like a good one."

"Let me tell you... sorting papers and couponing is hard work!" 

"My work here is done."

I let Lima Bean watch a Veggie Tales movie each day for about 30-45 mins. In that bit of time, she keeps busy climbing all over Mimi and Pops' rocking horse. Here is a play by play....

This one is obviously a no-no. We're working on that...

Oh Lima Bean keeps things exciting! She is a true delight and really makes me laugh. :)

This might look like your typical plate of pancakes, but these are high protein, cottage cheese pancakes. "Sounds gross," you might say, but trust me when I say they are delicious! Be on the lookout this week for the recipe (it's on the menu for our MLK holiday breakfast). 

Happy Monday and happy holiday for those who are actually off!

Abiding in the Word.

"For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets."

Amos 3:7

This verse is applicable to what I am studying in my Tabletalk right now. For the next year, the Tabletalk studies will be going through the Old Testament prophetic books, Isaiah through Malachi. The goal of the study is "to offer a comprehensive overview of the Lord's old covenant messengers." I'm looking forward to learning a little more history of these great men.

Lima Bean and I have made it through another week away from our other half - Andrew. We miss him, but we are enjoying our time with (grand)parents and friends. I feel like quite the social butterfly... buzzing here and there to have lunch dates and dinner dates with friends. I'm thankful to my parents and Andrew's parents for watching Lima Bean. I think I'm realizing how wonderful it would be to live closer to family... babysitters!!! ;)

Andrew and I still have a few more weeks of separation while he continues to commute from Denver to Colorado Springs to work for his current store (until his new store opens) and I stay in GA. If I haven't explained it before, Lima Bean and I aren't out in CO right now because our housing arrangement is in limbo. Come mid-February, we will be back as a family and quasi settled in CO (most likely in an apartment temporarily until we can work out the timeline of buying).

So until we're back together as a family, we're making the best of our current situation. For Lima Bean and me, that's not too hard - we're with all of our family and friends. For Andrew, it's a little more challenging, but the Lord will see us through it all! Praise the Lord for His never ending faithfulness and love.

Now enjoy a few pics from last week.

Lima Bean has a new buddy... Rudy

Here's her other friend... DeeDee.  They were having a little staring contest.

Picnic lunch with MyTy and GranDude. I promise she was enjoying it.

Just having a little spaghetti. Lima Bean likes to save some for another time (all over her face).

We're working on manners. :)

Post spaghetti look - topless playing with toys.

Gus - the best cat ever.

Lima Bean prefers to get around convenient ways like crawling under chairs and tables.

Blurry, but so funny. Her new favorite spot: under the table in my parent's living room.

This shirt is in honor of my dear husband (who picked it out). Although more than likely a boys shirt, Lima Bean couldn't go without her own Tom and Jerry t-shirt!

Lima Bean had her first accident last night. She hit her lip and cut open the inside. She cried longer than usual, and not until I pulled her away from my chest did I realize she was bleeding pretty badly. After a little ice and TLC, she was feeling much better.

Here's to a wonderful week!

Abiding in the Word.

"Yet for all that, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not spurn them, neither will I abhor them so as to destroy them utterly and break my covenant with them, for i am the LORD their God."

Leviticus 26:44

Last week was the first full week that Lima Bean and I were away from Andrew. Unfortunately it started off with a really sick baby, but turned out to be a good week. I was able to celebrate New Year's Eve with three of my closest friends: Ashley, Lauren, and Nicole. We had a Downton Abbey marathon, watching six of eight episodes from season three. It was truly a wonderful way to ring in the new year. :) 

For New Year's Day, Lima Bean and I received a special delivery... a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Andrew. It was such a great surprise! (picture to follow)

Yesterday (Saturday), we celebrated my dad's birthday. As he said, we were celebrating, "the 22nd anniversary of his 40th birthday." Funny guy. 

Unfortunately, I am starting this week off with a trip to Urgent Care. I've suffered from a sinus infection of sorts for over a month now, but it got to the point where I needed some help from the doc. After two hours in the waiting room, I saw the doctor and was out in five minutes with a prescription. Here's hoping I will feel better soon!

Lima Bean still recovering from her bug. Nothing like a little computer entertainment to keep a fussy baby happy!

Feeling much better and eating a full breakfast.

Our form of communication with Daddy right now. Lima Bean and Daddy talking on Facetime.

"Look! I'm learning to use a fork!"

Last week, Lima Bean insisted on keeping a little piece of green felt she found on the bottom of that concrete bunny on the top of her head. For over an hour, she made a point to make sure that felt was on her head....

I just love that little toddle body.

She raided Mimi's closet for a hat. Here she is on the run...

"Hey, check out my cool hat!"

Waving high in her fashionable top from Auntie Rach.

Here are the flowers Andrew sent Lima Bean and me. We are still enjoying them!

A silly conversation with Andrew. Lima Bean got a hold of the phone and wanted to tell Daddy something (starting with the second blue bubble).

A little naked girl with a crazy hair do.

Lima Bean excited to ring in the New Year!

The girls on New Year's Eve.

While we had our Downton Abbey marathon, we did everything we could to keep Lima Bean happy... including a little Baby Signing Time playing on the computer. Below is a video of Lima Bean signing "more" quite enthusiastically. :)