Isaac, The Photographer/Videographer

Isaac got his own camera for Christmas.  Below is some of what he captured today.  Enjoy!

I think that the wings really bring out her eyes. :)

Yes, there is a kid on top of Jay.

Isaac was really taking in the entire inaugurashun.  Haha...I asked Jay how to spell "inauguration", and this is the way he told me to spell it.  He loves that he's my dictionary.

Isaac always looks "tough" when he takes his own pictures.  This reminds me of some of the photos of teenagers on MySpace...you know, the self-portraits.

Again, really taking it all in.

I love that it looks like his teeth are missing.  

Silly kid.

Perfect shot, Isaac!!

Too cute to be a pirate

I've seen Jay make this exact same face.

Why did I post this picture??  I did take a shower today...after the inaugurashun.  :)

oops

Haha, this is my favorite.

Warning, I haven't cleaned my house for about 5 days, so it looks like a really messy daycare.  I hope it makes you feel better about your housekeeping abilities.

The first video is of Olivia making a really funny face...it's kind of hard to tell because of the lighting.

The second video is of O giving me a sweet kiss.

The third video is of Isaac singing like Mum-Z.

Random

One of Olivia's favorite things to do is crawl back and forth across our bed while we chase her.  She laughs so hard and will play the game for as long as we will keep it up.  And yes, she's wearing The Wiggles shirt that has been passed down from biggest brother, to big brother, to her.

This is a picture of Isaac facing our back sliding door and bowing to his reflection.  He said, "This is how a cowboy bows."  haha

Olivia laid a pillow out for each baby doll and then kept the last pillow for herself. 

The boys were watching Star Wars.  It was so intense.  I didn't get the camera out in time to take a picture of Olivia lined right up with them...sucking her thumb.

This is what Olivia and I did while the guys watched the boring "guy" movie.  I love having a girl. :)

The Beach and 50 Degrees

On Thursday, we went to the beach.  It was about 50 degrees..until we left.

Isaac was all about seashell collecting.

Josiah really wanted to feed the seagulls, but he was a little afraid of them.

 

Olivia enjoyed some nice sand-water.  She kept sticking the straw down in the sand and then putting it back in the cup to take a drink.  She liked it.  Third child.

I held food over my head and freaked out my family.  Sorry, Jay!!

It was a little chilly, but such a great time!

Baptism Day

Yesterday, January 11th 2009, our three kids were baptized. What a wonderful day! I'm so proud of our kids and I'm thankful that God has trusted me to be "Mom" to each of them. I'm also excited to watch them grow both physically and spiritually, and I can hardly wait to see God's call on each of their lives.

Before the service

Ray Valdez, the kids' godfather

Before the baptism, our priest talked to the boys. Isaac was excited, Josiah was nervous (and untucking his shirt), and Olivia had no idea what awaited.

I'm so thankful for this journey that God has brought our family down. I have no doubt in my mind that we are in His will.
If you want more details, we'd absolutely love to share what we're learning.
Here is a great book that helped me wrap my mind around baptism for infants/children. If you have always wondered (like I always have) what it is all about, then the book is a really great resource.

I'll take more pictures of the kids in their baptism clothes in the next couple of weeks. We shopped long and hard for Miss O's dress. :)

New Teeth

Olivia has been drooling, crying, and gnawing the past few days. Poor girl. But, all that hard work will pay off. She'll get new teeth and be able to eat all of those foods that she sees on our plates. :) This is a new beginning for her.



Go to Dr. Cason's blog to see some more "New Beginnings".

Did You Know...

That I usually respond to your comments/questions on each post? Just wondered. Because I think that I might just be talking to myself most of the time.

I Need My Space!!

Not me...although, I do like to have my space. But Olivia has started letting us know when things are not going her way.


Notice anything odd about this picture? Yes, Josiah is under her. She finally just sat on him to keep him under control. Fine idea. Maybe I should try that sometime.

She just wanted her stroller (that Josiah has already torn the fabric out of).

Imagine a high-pitched scream.

Ah, finally. (Oh, those thighs!)