Every Week

Well, my goal was to update this blog every week...where does the time go? I can't even remember all of the things that have happened since my last post, so sorry for the repeats.

Since our last post I celebrated my birthday, and I have realized that after 30, I just want to forget that birthday's exist. So I will celebrate them, but I think that I am going to remain 30 forever. Actually it was a great day. It started too early in my opinion, but I got to spend some one-on-one time with Isaiah while Steve was at church. (yes, we skipped church. Steve had to be there for two services, which is too long for Isaiah to be quite) It made me SO happy to spend the one-on-one time with Isaiah, and it made me realize how much I miss it. As Sunday ended, I was dreading going back to work because it meant that I had to leave Isaiah all day again. I also had the opportunity to watch the Vikings win, and eat some fried chicken at a wonderful restaurant (Hodak's) who gives free birthday meals. All-in-all it was a great day.

On Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch which is the same place we go for our apples. We had fun picking out our pumpkins, even though Isaiah looks less than thrilled in the pictures. Steve bought me a mum for my birthday, since they last longer than flowers. Saturday night we went to an LWML banquet for 4th year students, while Isaiah was at the childcare they provided. After the banquet, Steve and I raced to pick up Isaiah. (Steve won, I had heals on) Little things like this just remind me how lucky I am that Steve loves being a Dad as much as he does. And how lucky Isaiah is to be loved so much that his parents fight over who gets to pick him up.

Later in the week Isaiah got pretty sick, with croup. He had a hard time sleeping since his cough would wake him up. The croup cough went away fast and left a rattle when he breaths. His upper four teeth have also been coming in quicker too. So needless to say we laid low over the weekend.

I think that something must be lacking in Isaiah's diet, because Sunday morning I found out that he likes to eat wood. The rails in his crib in particular. I was especially not happy since this crib turns into a full size bed, which will now forever have teeth marks in it. What a memory!

I hope that you enjoy the pictures of our week and half.

Too much to see

Well, the weeks seem to be flying by, which is both good and bad. Good because it brings us one week closer to the end of our seminary journey, bad because it means Isaiah is one week older and getting bigger. While I enjoy watching his new accomplishments, it makes me sad that he is getting so big. Thankfully he still likes to cuddle.

On Sunday I was boxing up some of his old clothes and he decided to close the box, the right way, and use it to walk around the room. (sorry no picture...I was too slow) He loves to stand, and now uses the couch, coffee table, and anything else he can find to pull up on. Last Saturday I went to scrapbook, so Steve decided to use the pudding in the refrigerator to play with..pictures below. It looks like they had a great time!

Steve and I had our first placement interview on Monday. This interview was to review the paperwork that we had already filled out with information about what geographical location we would prefer, size of city, and so forth. They wanted to meet to get an idea of who we are, and so that we could elaborate more than what is asked on the form that we filled out. It was a nice interview and exciting that the process is starting! We have our second interview on Thursday. The purpose of the second interview is to review and talk about the kind of people that we are, and Steve's ministry style. We'll have to let you know how that one goes!

As for now that is the news from St. Louis. Enjoy the pictures that I FINALLY got around to posting. (I had to bring my camera to work to get to them!)

Feeling the Fall

Ahhh, the crisp smell of the fall, leaves turning colors, and pumpkins galore. The sights, sounds and smells of autumn have hit the St. Louis area. I have yet to get out my fall decorations (gasp), but hopefully they will get out before it's too late.

Our family has been settling into a nice routine these past few days, even though it is a busy one. We have been enjoying our Sundays together watching football. Steve in his NY Giants gear, Calie in MN Vikings apparel, and Isaiah alternates weeks in his Vikings/Giants wear.

The big news this week is that Isaiah turned 9 months old on Wednesday! I can't believe that he has been out in this world the same amount of time he was growing inside of me. He is full out crawling now, and trying his hardest to stand by himself. He enjoys walking with your hands to help, but you can tell he would rather do it himself. He is still full of cuddles which makes me happy, and I hope that he never gets tired of giving them. (or getting them for that matter!)

Steve is still plugging through classes. Calie is still getting up way too early to work. We have managed to squeeze in a date night, spend some time with friends, and scrapbook.

We are looking forward to a great weekend. Be sure to leave us a note....we always like to hear from you!