Jeremiah 29:11

I don't have any pictures today but wanted to let you know that lately some job interviews have become available to me. I'm REALLY excited about a couple of them. I'll keep you updated. Please pray as you feel led.
Jared has just ended another semester of school. He continues to do so well. He's taking summer classes to stay on schedule to graduate May 2011.

Henry's finally teething. He's cut 2 already, but you can't really see them yet. I've heard that this can be a fussy time for babies, and he's proven so. He's such a content baby, so when he's not feeling good I feel so sorry for him. He'll be playing and crawling around, and then those crocodile tears come. Bless his little heart!

In other news, my sweet friend Brian and his wife Roxanne had their baby last Friday. Welcome little Avery Nicole!!! Brian and I worked on the same team at Pfizer. He got hired about a month or so after I did. Like me, he was laid off in January. I'm asking that you be in prayer for his family, too.

We sincerely thank you for all of your prayers during this time of transition. They are felt and much appreciated. God has given me this time with Henry, and I will ALWAYS be grateful for that. I don't know what I would do without my hope in Jesus Christ and the loving friends and family He's placed in our lives. The enemy is so devious that I become shaken about my job situation once in a while and begin getting worried, but I have hope in my Savior that things will work out. Our Sunday school teacher (also Jared's OT prof) has a mantra that I've grown to love... "What God has done in the past is a model and a promise for what He will do in the future, although He is too creative to do the same thing the same way twice." I also need to thank Tiffany and Andrea for their ENDLESS counseling and mentoring during this process. Jared has continued to be the pillar of faith our family needs and has led our family so willingly. Henry's going to learn how to be a great man with Jared's example...and how to save a dollar! (Sorry, boo, you know i had to!!! We love that about you!) With the title of this post and God's word, of course, my heavenly Father knows the plans He has for me...nothing else needs to be said.

Rocket Man!

We cleaned our carpets last weekend, so we moved the furniture out of the living room, giving Henry free reign to roam around. He's scooting around so much these days, and he's become a little rocket man. He rocks back and forth and can't figure out why he's not going anywhere. This video is a great example!


Saturday mornings are pretty lazy around here. Jared and I have agreed that he gets to sleep in 2 weekends of the month. These pictures are a typical Saturday morning for us! Have I mentioned that Henry and Rahab are best friends...if not, they are!

I often pick Jared up from the train station when he gets off work. One day when we got home I put Henry in his jumper. He wasn't in there more than 2 minutes when we found him like this. On this particular day Henry was EXHAUSTED...can you tell?

Well, I guess daddy was too...

It's pretty windy here. When Grammy Judy was visiting in January, she was always putting hats on Henry to protect his little ears. When she went home to WI, she sent this hat. It's a little too big but will be GREAT for this winter. Anyway, Jared put him in it the other day to go for a walk, and I just had to get a picture!

Last, but not least, Henry's so funny when he sleeps now. This is a prime time shot of him with his booty in the air. I love this little Doodle!

Bluebonnets

Last week was my birthday, and Jared really outdid himself! He came to me on Wednesday and said I had a birthday eve present, but I couldn't ask any questions. I went into the guest room where 2 dresses laid. My instructions were to pick one for Friday night. Henry visited with the Learys while we went out. I must say that they took GREAT care of him (Thanks An, Bryan, Riley, Karlee, and Aubree!). Jared and I enjoyed dinner at a really fancy restaurant. It was DELICIOUS!!! I had a fillet and Jared enjoyed rack of lamb. It was wonderful to share some adult conversation over a fantastic meal. Here's a few pics from our night out!
Jared made a memento from candle wax...nice!

Grammy Judy sent Henry a couple outfits. They are so cute! As promised, Lauri and Grammy, I dressed Henry in one of the outfits and put him in the bluebonnets! It was a gorgeous day, and I especially like the baseball cap.

This is the other outfit Grammy Judy sent. He's ready to play for the Mavs!!! Thanks Grammy!

Hi everyone! Boy are things changing around here! I've got pictures and videos galore. Grammy Judy and Aunt Lauri, I took some pics of Henry in the blue bonnets, but I didn't like them because it was cool, cloudy, and REALLY windy. I'll take him again this week on a prettier day and get them uploaded!!!!

I can't believe it's taken me so long to blog about this particular subject, but Henry's nickname isn't "Too". It's weird. That's what I called him when he was in my belly, but it just didn't work out like I thought. So, I'm sure you're wondering what it is...Doodle. It changes from Doodle-bop to Doodle-bug. We call him everything under the sun from Bubba, Buddy, Hank, the french version of Henry (sounds like On-ray), but it always comes back to Doodle. Kind of funny how that works out. Poor guy...I wonder if he'll know his real name.

I've had a few successful job interviews and have progressed to the final rounds. I feel like I may have something soon. (Wow, a lot of unknowns in that sentence!) Anyway, I have a field ride on Friday and an interview with the regional manager on Monday. We'll see what happens. Please be in prayer that I make the right decision regardless.

Henry's trying some puffs...

Jared's trying to get Henry to crawl. He doesn't do anything in this video but you see his little personality.

Henry "scoots" to find a toy. My little Doodle...he's so determined!

Bath time

Henry's new toy..He's OBSESSED with it!

Ready to go swimming! I got this for $3.99 from a consignment store called Kid-to-Kid...It's FANTASTIC!!! This little find is originally from Old Navy! I cannot wait to take him to the pool!!!

I know this is cruel, but he's just so cute when he cries sometimes!

Pooped after a long day!

BUSTED! Mama, I'll help you wrap the present...

Okay, maybe I'll just eat the paper!

Jailbird and Beautiful Day

I was talking on the phone with my friend, Tiffany, the other day when I had just put Henry down for a nap. He's such a wiggle worm these days...this is how I found him when I went to check on him. Please keep in mind that before he fell asleep, he cried for a few minutes. He was staring out his crib like this crying...so pitiful!!!!

Yesterday was GORGEOUS!!! Holly and I had a date planned to go to the Arboretum for today, but she called yesterday to see if we wanted to go...YEAH!!!! It was absolutely beautiful. Henry and I had never been, and I was a little obnoxious with my camera (sorry Holly and Lydia). I need to take a photography class because yesterday was a wonderful day to create some pics. Henry was a great subject anyway...here's a few highlights. There are more on facebook, if you want to see. Today, we are getting to celebrate Lauren's b'day! We are excited to go see her and Justin. Her birthday was actually Monday, but Happy Birthday Aunt Ya-Ya!!!

Mama, I LOVE being outside!

Lydia's a bit skeptical of this photo shoot!

Ok, now we're friends!

6 months!

Henry is 6 months old, now...so strange! He's started solid foods and is funny to watch. These days you can find him saying a little more, like "dada-da-dada". No "mama", of course! He's also trying to crawl...sort of. I'm getting nervous. Henry and Rahab are best friends, now. She didn't really know what to do with him because he didn't move around or talk to her at first...Well that's definitely changed. She greets him every morning with her loud, wagging tail.

I'm still job searching. I did, however, get in touch with the principal I used to work with. We'll see what happens. Check out our little man...

Here's a video of Henry eating squash. He doesn't know what to think about...I hear I'm just supposed to keep trying.

Henry loves his bath! Last night Jared grabbed the camera during bath time
I'm so fresh and clean!

lots of videos!

This post is quite obnoxious with videos (4)! Sorry! Henry's just doing funny stuff these days, and I want to be able to catch these moments while I can. He's so interested in the video camera whenever I turn it on for him. He's sees the red dot and crinkles his eyebrows like he's trying to figure out what it is...you'll see.

The first is a good one of Henry laughing. You can tell when he catches Jared filming b/c he gets way more interested in the blinking light. I was tickling him while getting him ready to take his bath and Jared grabbed the camera.

Making noises with daddy. We are so funny!

My belly is full

Look at me sittin' up!