We have steps...

We've been waiting for what seems like months. Our littlest girl has been standing on her own for a good two months. Last night, while waiting during Stuart's dance class, Annalise took two big steps! I know it's not official walking, but I'm so excited that walking (instead of crawling) is in our near future!

OH, yes! It's Monday! It HAS NOT been full and crazy!

We DID NOT enter the world of after school sports for the boys this week. Our first soccer practice was NOT a great success. I DID NOT think this will be fine, until we had the parent meeting to talk about games. I DID NOT completely forget that practice lead to games on the calendar as well. This week will NOT be the test of it all. Monday-C's soccer, Tuesday-S&S dance, Thursday-S's soccer...I'm NOT tired already.

I DID NOT spend this week painting while Sabrina was in school. At least her room is finished! I am NOT tired of painting things (I promise pictures soon)

I DID NOT spend a fabulous time at Jubilee this weekend for our Acts 13 meeting!!!

I HAVE NOT spent a lot of time working on a schedule for the people keeping our kids while we're in Prague. I know it's stuff I do everyday, but it doesn't seem overwhelming until I have to communicate on paper to someone else!


Speaking of Prague, I HAVE NOT been thinking about getting a kindle or iPad. I DO NOT love paper books so much that I feel a bit guilty. It doesn't really matter, because we can't afford it, but y'know, a girl can dream.

 

Have a great week!

Not Me! Monday

Oh, yes! I've been bullied into Not Me! Monday. I am not feeling especially funny or pithy today, so this is the best I can muster.

I DID NOT sprain my ankle two weeks ago. Nope, was not helping my oldest learn how to ride his bike when he yanked the bike and I went sprawling. I DO NOT still have on a brace and a huge scar.

I DID NOT completely ignore my sprained ankle and barrel ahead into doing a ton of house projects. I did not weatherproof windows and make curtains and paint rooms. Nope, totally took it easy and recovered.

 

I AM NOT thrilled the kids are back in school. Our family DOES NOT work best under routine. Nope, totally free birds here. Doesn't kill my free bird spirit at all that we are NOT so organized.

I was NOT thoroughly proud of myself that I completed three blog posts last night! You should read below.

Have a great week!

Chase's Baptism

Today was an amazing day! Chase got baptized this morning. I can't quite put my excitement into words, but my heart is bursting! It was a wonderful day. Here's the video. I hoping to get a copy of his video testimony to post soon!



This is his video testimony

Chase from Jubilee Church on Vimeo.

He also got a little mention in our pastor's blog:
Life of Bryan: Sunday Recap, August 22, 2010

Annalise Week by Week

It's a long slideshow, but amazing to see a year of growth by weeks  (well, months at the end!)






http://www.flickr.com/photos/20605118@N08/sets/72157622940742187/show/

Annalise's First Birthday

Annalise continued the Whitmer tradition of sleeping through the first part of the First Birthday Party! We had to wake her up, and our sweet, shy girl would not let me put her down for the first 20 minutes she was awake. She continued to give "the stick eye" and dirty looks to all the people who came to celebrate her day! It was very funny. Just a few pictures from a fun day.

The Invitation


The purple cake


The Birthday Girl


Ready for Cake


Grandma Barbara made this dress and bought this awesome hat!


 

 

 

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