Sunday, May 24, 2009

Baby Karlin

Karlin Lowell was born to Matthew and Larisa early Friday morning after a long day of labor ending in a c-section. 3 weeks early, he is tiny, soft, and oh so sleepy!

Small life
being
Small heart
beating
Small fingers
clenching
Small voice
crying
Great miracle
gracing
Our family

Tristan is pleased with the trike I found at a yard sale. He loves being pushed, and I feel like a kid again, with my one bare foot balancing on the back bar and the other one scooting us along.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Spring Cleaning


Tonight Geryll cleaned windows while Tristan watched. I tried cleaning from the inside while Geryll worked on the outside, but I had to keep going after the boy who was busy sampling rocks and leaves while he crawled away from his blanket. I'm thankful for windows that are cleaner on the outside than they've ever been since we lived here, for a husband willing to wash them, and for a curious boy who makes work more fun.
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Monday, May 18, 2009

Summer. It's on its way! When I think of the summer months I look forward to so many things:
  • Seeing my friend Caia marry her lover in West Virginia.
  • Finally getting to see my sister Jana again and meeting her boyfriend Sammy for the first time! Sammy was recently approved for a 10 year, multiple entry visa! PTL!
  • Turning 30!
  • The birth of my new niece or nephew.
  • Reaching our 5 year anniversary.
  • Going to the zoo- several times, I hope.
  • Vacationing with family in the Outer Banks.
The list could go on, but one possible event is missing. Seeing Jesus with my eyes. Sunday morning the church sang, "Then with golden harps we'll sing, 'Glory, glory to our King!" and I realized how little I anticipate this event. More certain than any of my summer plans is the reality that Jesus is coming back. I will see him, perhaps to the exclusion of these other plans. As Grandma Martha used to say, "Lord willing we will. . ."

Some snapshots from the last few days:

Maria surprised us by driving from Lancaster and bringing her happy self to Larisa's baby shower. I love the next picture of Mom and Larisa full of joy at the shower.
Tristan shrieked happily as he ate his first Hank's frozen custard cone. We don't have a picture of the broken down car on the way home. The alternator gave out and we had to walk the last several blocks.
My niece Kylie gave her first dance recital. She was so pretty and happy. Very cute to see those little girls dancing around the stage in front of a large audience.
"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the God and our Savior Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." Titus 2:11-14

Monday, May 11, 2009

Erin: "Oh, Tristan, it's so good to see you again."
Tristan: "You too, Erin! You look so pretty!"

"Here, let me fix your hair."



"Ok, Tristan, let me wipe that drool off your mouth."


Erin sings while Tristan accompanies her on the sound tube.

Friday, May 1, 2009