Baby Necessity: The Pack 'N Play

This isn't a topic you will typically see me posting about. I'm not a very materialistic person and there is not a lot of stuff I need.  And though I don't need a Pack 'N Play, I cannot imagine having a baby without one.  Especially since I have many friends who also have babies.

Here is my story for why a Pack 'N Play is a must for those with babies.

What my Pack 'N Play has done in the past week

• Naptime crib for the little one I was watching for the afternoon
• Bed for my own son while we traveled for Thanksgiving
• Packed for a day trip just in case he would need a nap
• Bedtime crib for a friend who's parents came over to play Catan
• Bedtime crib for another friend who's parents were over for bible study, and oh so thankful they didn't have to bring their own.

This is the first day in over a week that it has not been used.  Prior to last week it has also been used for "Are you done crying yet?" moments and playtime outside.  As I was packing it away last night, I realized just how useful it has been.  I do like useful stuff.

This Moment

Inspired by SouleMama.

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Fall Photos

Guess it's the time of year people start thinking about family photos for Christmas cards. To my pleasure, a few have asked me to take their pictures.  This is what I've been having fun with lately.  Other than, of course, my cute little kid! :)

New Every Day

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed

for His compassions never fail

They are new every morning; 

great is they faithfulness."

Starting off with a Word from the Good Lord! And his mercies are not the only thing new every day; Caleb is also learning something new every day. It is so fun to watch him and be surprised by the things he does!

• Ryan taught him to stick his hand out to feel the heat of the fire.  Now when we tell him his food is hot, he sticks his hand out to feel it before grabbing to put in his mouth. [no squeezing hot french fries for this kid.]
• He likes to put the milk jug and his cup back into the fridge. And so proud when he does.
• If he wants to look at someone that has turned away, he cocks his head to the side and leans his entire body until the person notices. 
• He loves to help with anything I let him, like re-bagging potatoes or stirring dinner or rolling back up the toilet paper he unrolled even though he knows he's not supposed to touch it.  He just unrolls it so he can roll it back up, I know.
• Looking to see what is in things is another favorite.  I can't make it through a cup of coffee or bowl of soup without showing Caleb what it is.
• But during all of these his facial expressions are the cutest!

Loving every new age and stage even more.

This Moment

Inspired by SouleMama.

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Hello Blogger

I am still here and there are so many thought swimming in my head. From cinnamon roll cake to pinterest, from homemade chicken stock to my funny little boy, from Unbroken to sweet, pure joy [in the biblical sense].  But nothing has come together to make a great blog post.  So I present you with a few photos.

Caleb's afternoon at the park.

Several sewing projects I've completed the past months.  Baby gifts, Christmas gifts and fun.