Fall Foliage and Late Blooms

Pretty trees turning in our neighborhood:Another late summer bloom in our front yard:

Christian on yesterday's morning walk (with a tube of toothpaste):

Shoes

In Colorado I got a lot of "teasing" for not putting shoes on Christian. He wore socks in the winter months as a baby, and now that he is starting to "walk" around a little more he does wear them when we go out or if we are outside. But before then...he just didn't. With a hot summer and sticky humidity, who wants to be in socks and shoes?

Keeping Focused

I will admit that this week has been a little rough. Thankfully, Christian has been a good boy, and everything is going smooth around here, but emotionally I have just been a little down. I really miss Steve, and I miss having a partner and a daddy for Christian. A group of pilots just returned from their deployments and instead of being joyful for them and their families I have regretfully been envious. I know our day will come, and it will be filled with celebration when Steve returns, but until then it is just tough being alone. Please pray that I will have a more heavenly perspective on hard days and that I will find my true contentment and hope in God alone.

While working on my Bible study last week, this verse just jumped off the page. How appropriate! My focus has been on my needs instead of a pure focus on Christ Jesus.

"Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs- he wants to please his commanding officer."
~2 Timothy 2:3-4

Fall Blooms

It may be fall, but these beauties are still blooming in our front yard. I'm not sure what they are, but I love the fresh white.

Bad Hair Day?

Talk about bed head. C woke up with this mohawk 'do the other day. :o)

We Love You

Steve's mom had a great idea and brought this sign to Christian's birthday party. We all love you Steve and miss you!

It's Beginning to Feel a lot like Autumn

I LOVE autumn! It is my favorite season of all. Last year I wrote a post all about it. But THIS year, I think it really is going to feel like a proper fall. I mean, there are actually trees here after all. :) It has already cooled down a bit, first with a couple of days of rain and gray clouds, and now there is that delightful chill in the air, with the promise of pumpkins, coffee, candles, and snuggles with my sweet little one to come.