A History

One thing that Jacob and I really like about this blog is that it is like an open journal or history of the my life. So far it's been about 7 1/2 years! I started this blog as an 18 year-old high schooler living in my brothers' old bedroom in the woods of NC. Since then I have graduated high school, spent two summers as a camp counselor, gone to college, had several random jobs (including pool cleaner), dated, gotten married, become a mom, lived in 3 different states, and made dozens of friends. It's fun to look back on old posts from years ago and see what was going on in my life at different times. 

It's been a ride, and I'm thankful for all the life God has given me. I can see how He has been working in me and growing me in Him. He has always provided and blessed beyond measure. 

Some people change their blog or get an entirely new one as they change and grow older. There are certainly ways in which I have changed over the years, and there are ways in which I think differently. However, I plan to keep this blog and continue to add to it as long as I am able because I like it. Even the stupid posts are still me. I've changed, but I'm still me. 

So, hope you're still enjoying this, and feel free to look back in the archives for some awkward photos of teenage Elisabeth.

The Stage I Dreamed Of

I am often looking forward to the next stage in life. I sometimes struggle with being content with what I have now. The other day Jacob reminded me that I am in the stage I always dreamed of for so many years: I'm finally both a wife and a mother. He's right, instead of looking forward to going overseas or whatever it is I'm waiting for, I should be so thankful for all God has blessed me with now.

I am so thankful. Sitting here on the couch with my fetita eating a book by my side and my husband sleeping in the other room and looking over the past year how God has provided all we need, I am very content and happy with my life. 

Taliya will eat anything, including this chair.

I love that our house gets sun every part of the day, all year long.

This yarn rug thing is going on 4 years in the making. I love all the colors from the scrap yarn. 

Jacob's dad graduated with his docterate from the seminary where Jacob will be going to college.

Father and son: going to school and finally finished.

Hopefully Jacob won't be too embarrassed with this picture. : )

I like hanging out with that dude. 

Taliya is getting very active and mobile these days. 

A beautiful sky of blue, white, and gray. 

He's even handsome when he looks serious. Swoon. We went to McDonalds the other day and I got a caramel sundae. It was good. Mcdonalds is basically across the street from us. 

I better watch out. Soon she'll be graduating to bottom bunk.

So much happy.

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I Didn't Forget

Even though I didn't post about Micah on the 17th this year, I didn't forget. I thought a lot about him on both the 16th and the 17th. I miss him a lot. I think about how I could have enjoyed him and appreciated him more while he was still alive. I also wonder a lot about what he would be like now if he hadn't died. Sometimes he feels like a fading memory, a memory I never want to lose. He was something special.

I'm always trying to look for a less used picture of Micah, but since I'm not home, I just have to go with what I have in the blog archives. This is a good one because it shows him doing something he loved, photography and being outside. 

Something Beautiful

The sunrise this morning.

I am loving being able to see the sunrises again. At the apartment, there was a big hill and a bunch of trees, and we were faced in the opposite direction. 

Growing Up

Lately, Taliya seems to be going through a baby growth spurt. She seems to be growing up. Even a couple times she has flipped back to her stomach from her back. She tries to crawl, but she does it on her feet, not knees or just drags herself along with her hands. It is so cute and so fun to watch her try new things. 

She fell asleep in my arms one night while we ate dinner. 

She likes to play with toys, which is so fun for us.

And she loves hanging out with Jacob. 

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Rain, Rain, Go Away...

 

From a new person's perspective, this is what Kentucky fall/winter is like: so much rain. Maybe later in the winter there's more snow, but lately its just been clouds and rain almost every day. Not my favorite to say the least. 

But at least I have this fun guy and...

This happy baby. 

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My Baby is the Cutest, and So is My Husband

A collection of baby pictures and baby and daddy pictures.

She likes sucking her fingers.

He's a fun dad.

I don't remember what they were actually doing, but it sure looks like oven worship.

I think Taliya likes Jacob.

She's so alert to life these days.

Gotta love the spiky baby hair.

They have fun together.

She makes the cutest little expressions.

I guess he's pretending to learn the guitar. I'm pretending that I'm gonna learn, too. 

Don't freak out, Mom! She was not left alone with wires. 

Oh, I guess that's me, not Jacob. Maybe she likes me a little, too. 

Jacob and Taliya watching an intense game of soccer.

And then Jacob trying to inspire Taliya to play soccer herself. 

Well, that's it for today, folks!

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