Great Job Growing, Isaac!

I was just looking at these pictures I had taken, all of mommy and Isaac! I thought it would be neat to see them all next to each other so you can see how Isaac has grown. He started out 4lbs 5 oz. At 1 year old he is 22 lbs!









Yay! One Year Old!!!

Isaac is a year old!

I can not believe that Isaac is already a year old! We have been enjoying watching him grow so much! We had a little celebration at Chad's parents house (Mimi and Papa) It was really fun to get together with everyone and watch all the kids play outside!
We are so overwhelmingly thankful for Isaac.

Loving My BAby!!

Scootin' Around

Isaac can scoot across the room now! I caught a little bit on tape:)

2 Year Anniversary

Yesterday we celebrated 2 years of marriage. I am overwhelmed at the wonderful grace God has given us. Without God we would ruin our marriage. Because of Jesus we can have a joyful relationship with God and each other!
Chad took me for a picnic on the beach!

Strawberries, Blackberries and Blueberries!

We went blueberry picking with our friends Josh and Lila and their little baby Wesley! We had so much fun and the blueberries were SOO yummy! Isaac liked them a lot:) Afterwards there was a beautiful sunset and we made blueberries and vanilla ice cream milkshakes. We have loved getting to know Josh and Lila and have been so blessed by them! Lila is a nurse in the Special Nursery at MUSC and took care of Isaac when he was there. Back when Isaac was 4lbs!


Chad, Josh, Wesley and Isaac!!

My friend Lisa and I took our babies to pick what was left of the strawberries and a tun of blackberries! Isaac loves Lisa's little Matthew!

Chad works nearby Boone Hall Farm so he came and surprised us while we were picking!

May

I can't believe that this month is almost over!! We have been enjoying the Spring so much! Isaac is growing and discovering more and more everyday. I am so blessed by him all the time. Isaac all tuckered out (above)
We have had so many beautiful and sunny days recently but this week has been suddenly cold and rainy:( I think these green bajamies are so cute and snuggly, it has been awhile since Isaac has been dressed so snuggly...I enjoyed hugging him in it:)
He wanted to help me hang up some clothes:)

These bloomed in the backyard! Beautiful!!
Isaac and Mommy's memory verse this week:
Hebrews 2:17 "He (Jesus) had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people."

Today is my Mom's birthday! Happy Birthday Mom! I love you so much and miss you a lot!

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