UGH...Now I have to catch up

Wow, I can't believe it's been over 2 months since I've blogged...I'm trying to spend less time in front of the computer. I've gotten my 'puter time under control, so maybe I can work this back in-within reason!

Well, Silas turned one...my baby is one. It's so hard knowing that this capter of my life has closed and it's time to move on. God is showing me that the next capter is pretty exciting, so I'm focusing on that. It was a huge milestone when I held a friend's newborn and simply apriciated her. I didn't want one, I didn't morn at the reality of never holding my own again, I didn't think 'NO!! NO MORE BABIES!!' as most new moms scream (at least on the inside) when presented with the high needs of those wee little ones. I simply held her, I smiled, kissed her sweet fuzzy head and went home. I'm still getting over never giving birth again, God will gently close up those feelings too, I just need to be patient.

We went to Mom's for Gab's graduation. I'm so proud of her. She's going to be a Children's Minister and has already been given oppertunities and responcablilties at the church. It's great to see her grow.It was so good to be gone-we extended our time and stayed 10 days! That's nothing though, Eliya stayed an extra week!!! That's right my big girl stayed a week with MeMaw and Aunt Gabby. Not only did she not get homesick, she asked if she could stay until Thanksgiving. She still talks about her trip every day-it's been a month!!

Bean is goofy as always. He had to sleep in our bed the nights leading up to the 4th of July. He was scared of the fireworks. He sleeps completely still on his back with his hands behind his head. Eliya is all over the place and talks. It's weird how different your own kids are.

Okay, so I've got to stay on top of this so I can just tell stories instead of touching on highlights. It's the details that separate just knowing us from being a part of our life.