Community Thrift Store in North Charleston

Our friend Gray from church, told me about this great thrift store in North Charleston. They had so many cute baby clothes and nothing was more than a dollar! I got a great deal and was very excited about it! Isaac's wardrobe is pretty much set for this fall. And I also was able to find 2 bathing suits( I guess I need to say, "trunks"). I had been looking for some swimming trunks for Isaac!
(I did buy one very cute pair of little pants for a baby girl...just in case I ever need them:)
Chad surprised me with flowers the other day! He said he had to go get some "ice cream" and he came back with ice cream and 1/2 dozen roses! I have SUCH a wonderful man! They smell sooo good!

Jumper Seat and New Flowers!

Isaac is slowing getting the hang of his jumper seat. He can just barely touch the ground and make himself bounce a little:) I think once his legs get longer he is really going to enjoy it! And we found the perfect spot for it, in the doorway so he can feel the breeze!

My mother-in-law came and stayed with us for a couple days last week and helped me clean up the garden. She also bought me some beautiful flowers to plant! I had a lot of fun planting them. I have been taking Isaac outside with me everyday to water them. He is going to be my little helper:)
It is fun watching them continue to bloom! God made such beautiful flowers!
Last Saturday I mowed the lawn for the first time! haha It was tiring, and Isaac was crying the whole time but Chad had left and I didn't want to let go of the mower b/c I was afraid I wouldn't be able to crank it again... haha I will get better:) Isaac was fine, he just wanted mommy!!



I put Isaac in his Moby Wrap sometimes when we go outside to water our flowers
He is "slightly" bouncing:)

Isaac is almost 7 months!!

Mommy and Isaac on Easter Sunday:
Isaac has been SUCH a joy!! He is growing so much. He is using his hands to grab things very well. He loves to look at books and is putting everything (including books) in his mouth! I am so thankful that he seams to be very healthy and happy. We definitely miss being around my side of the family, since they are all so far away:( Aunt Natalie is going to come and visit us next month, May 22nd and we are really looking forward to that. I am very thankful that I can talk to my Mom and Dad and Billy (Grammie and Grandad:) on skype.
April seams to be flying by! I am hoping to go strawberry picking this week at Boon Hall Plantation right near our house. I am sure Isaac will enjoy that. He loves to be outside! God is so gracious to us and we are continuing to be so in awe of Him and how wonderful He is. I have been reading to Isaac in his Children's Bible and it has helped me so much to hear a simplistic version of God's never leaving, steadfast love for His people. We also had a wonderful Easter remembering that Jesus has conquered death, He is alive, and pleads on our behalf to the Father! We need to celebrate and remember this everyday, not just Easter!

meditation for Good Friday

Isaiah 9:6-7
"For to us a child is born (Jesus), to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

notes from my Bible, "The Reformation Study Bible" :
Mighty God- As a warrior God protects his people
Everlasting Father- The Father and King cares for his subjects
Prince of Peace- His Government brings peace
That this King and Mighty God would be slain on a cross to save His people and bring them fellowship with God is a sobering, joyful, unbelievable, awe-filled, glorious truth. I am so grateful that the curtain was torn allowing his children to come to him without the weight of our shame but instead with robes of righteousness from His Son.
"Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great high priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from a evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." Hebrews 10:19-22

A Day at the Beach

Bryan and Melissa came last weekend for a visit. We had so much fun with them. We had a picnic on the beach for the first time. Isaac seamed to love it! We are really enjoying being in Mount Pleasant, 10 min. away from Isle of Palms! Here are some pictures:

chubby baby!

He was just talking away at the wind and the sun

Isaac at 6 months

Here is a video of Isaac! Isaac has been doing so well. He has started to make more and more noises. He is so much fun to watch!