Never a Dull Moment

Ava cracks us up, and tonight was no exception. Her favorite things lately include coloring and trying to climb up in "big people" chairs at the table. She is also a really good scavenger and will run her hand along the edge of the kitchen table in hopes of finding something she shouldn't have like forks, ceramic dishes, or glasses full of water. One thing's for sure, there's never a dull moment when Ava is around--and we wouldn't have it any other way. We love our baby girl.

Creative Ava

Ava is so smart. (Okay, so I'm probably a little biased...but she really is)
She loves to color and watching her play "house" is adorable. I'm such a proud mama.

Almost 3 Months Old

Finley Dean will be 3 months old on the 23rd. He is started to "talk" and smile all the time. We are loving it!

How to Melt this Mama's Heart

Ava is starting to really like Finn and take care of him. Recently, when Finn has been crying, Ava has tried to rock him in his bouncer, give him a pacifier or just stack her cup and stuffed animals on top of him. It's so cute seeing her trying to show her love and concern for her baby brother. It amazes me that a 20 month old baby girl is capable if being so thoughtful and compassionate.

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Close Call

"Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go..." Genesis 28:15a

This verse rang true for us today. After a professional day at a workshop in Hamilton and traveling to the chiropractor, I finally got home after 5...just in time for us to chow down on dinner before Ben had to leave for work. (Side note: Ava actually participated in our "group hug" tonight and hugged baby Finn:)

Before Ben left, he told me that he had been hearing some weird rattling sound in his truck. He seemed a little concerned, but not overly worried. So, we kissed goodbye and off he went. 

I went about cleaning and started washing dishes. Then I felt the need to pray for Ben, so I prayed, "Lord, please watch over Ben and keep him safe on the way to work." 

I am not exaggerating when I say that within a minute of me speaking that prayer, Ben walked back through the door. The brakes on his truck stopped working on his way to work and he had no control in stopping his truck. Thankfully, he chose to go the back way to work rather than the highway and was able to get back home safely.

This was no coincidence. I 100% believe that God was protecting Ben and brought him home to us. My God never ceases to amaze me. We now face a potentially expensive mechanic bill, but it’s nothing compared to having Ben safe and secure. It specifically reminds me of some of the lyrics to one of my favorite songs: His love is “higher than the mountains that I face, stronger than the power of the grave, constant through the trial and the change.” His love remains. Even though it will take some adjusting to going down to one car for a few days, it’s more than worth it. I’m so thankful he’s okay. God has seen us through again. His Word is true when He says that He won’t leave us and He will “keep us wherever we go.”