I am of course in desperate need to update about everyone and also what we are doing! Here is an up date about Gordon! Gordon is 18 months old and will be 19 months at the end of the month. Yep, that is right he is in nursery and doing great! The first day he stood there and we showed him the toys and walked out- no tears or anything! It was a great Birthday present to Daddy. Gordon is so friendly and loves to say hi to EVERYONE! He talks and jabbers so much, and can't even count all the words that he knows! He signs a little but talks more. He loves to cuddle when he wakes up from naps or in the morning. He defiantly is an early riser, and doesn't like to miss anything! He still LOVES his thumb! Gordon loves to eat, but only what he likes. He isn't a fan of pasta or zucchini. But he sure has a sweet tooth, he loves juice and not a fan of milk! Gordon loves to give hugs and little pats with his hugs. His smiles and love is so contagious, and is such a happy boy! Although he is learning to share toys or other things with his brother and sister. Gordon does not like to be left and really would like to be big. It really is a good thing that he will have another playmate closer to his age! Gordon is enjoys looking at books like his brother. He does great at folding his arms during prayer. He gets so happy when Daddy get home, it sure makes Daddy happy! Gordon loves to say cheese to the camera, which is a lot of fun! Gordon is bugged by anything that touches his feet, he will stop where ever he is at and sit down and take it off.
Fun--I love the updates on Sarah and Gordon and the adorable pictures! They are getting so big and I can't believe Gordon has already passed a year and a half.
Welcome the task that makes you go beyond yourself, and you will grow! Julie B Beck
Our Growing Family
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"The biggest mistake I made as a parent is the one that most of us make. . .I did not live in the moment. I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get to the next thing. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less.”
Anna Quindlen
"Being There [is] an emotional and spiritual shift, of succumbing to Being Where You Are When You Are, and Being There as much as possible. Its about crouching on the floor and getting delirious over the praying mantis your son just caught instead of perusing a fax or filling the dishwasher while he is yelling for your attention and you distractedly say over your shoulder: 'Oh, honey, isn’t that a pretty bug.' It’s about being attuned enough to notice when your kid’s eyes shine so you can make your eyes shine back.” Iris Krasnow
Our Jonathan
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Our Sarah
Gordon
Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more (see proverbs 3:11-12). He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everlasting benefit. To get you from where you are to where He wants you to be requires a lot of stretching, and that generally entails discomfort and pain . . . Your Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son love you perfectly. They would not require you to experience a moment more of difficulty than is absolutely needed for your personal benefit or for that of those you love.
Richard G. Scott
Us
Kids Say the Darnest things
At wallmart Jonathan starts pointing at an old man with a big ol' beard and says " Santa Santa". Jonathan 2 yrs old December 08
Sitting in the living area of our house feeding Sarah in the early morning. Jonathan had woken up too but was still in his back bedroom of the house. I sneezed and then I hear "Bless you" coming from Jonathan it made me laugh! Febuary 09
Jonathan says on Halloween "Jonathan Monkey George, Daddy the Man in the Yellow Hat, Sarah a flower and Mommy the custome maker". Jonathan 3 yrs old October 09
The morning after Halloween Jonathan says "Go to church and then to Halloween". As you can tell Jona than loves Halloween. Jonathan 3 yrs old November 09
"Sarah's a princess, Jonathan's a king, Mommy is a queen" said Jonathan. Mommy asks "What about Daddy?" "Daddy is a GUY!" Jonathan 3 yrs old December 09
Just Be
Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle!
Marjorie Hinckley
True success in this life comes in consecrating our lives— that is, our time and choices—to God’s purposes (see John 17:1, 4; D&C 19:19). In so doing, we permit Him to raise us to our highest destiny. Elder D. Todd Christofferson
We BECOME what we want to BE by consistently BEING what we want to BECOME each day. Righteous character is a precious manifestation of what you are becoming. Righteous character is more valuable than any material object you own, any knowledge you have gained through study or any goals you have attained no matter how well lauded by mankind. In the next life your righteous character will be evaluated to assess how wll you used the privilege of mortality.
Richard G Scott
3 comments:
What a handsome wonderful boy!! We love you Gordon and are so glad we are your Grammy and PaPa
He's so cute! Can't believe how big he is now!!
Fun--I love the updates on Sarah and Gordon and the adorable pictures! They are getting so big and I can't believe Gordon has already passed a year and a half.
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