Phirst Hair Cut

P finally got her first hair cut, well, trim really. I finally got around to trimming off the raggedy ends of her hair. Surprisingly, it has grown with really lovely natural layers over her last 3.5+ years of her life. P sat still for about 4 minutes and then the mister had to do everything he could to keep her in her chair. So, it still needs a little shaping but for the most part, her phirst trim is complete.

Of course, there were times in her life when I was really tempted to cut bangs, or something to make that mop look a bit better.

Especially before she started letting me put in hair ties or barrettes. Often, I would sit her down to pull the hair out of her face and she would pull out the hair tie before we left the house.

P does have very beautiful hair these days. You know, the perfect color with natural highlights and just a little bit of body; stuff people pay lots of money for!

2 weeks

This little man was 2 weeks old yesterday. I can't believe how quickly it has gone. We have a great eater and sleeper, for now I think that is about all we can ask for! And, turns out this guy grew in the last 2 weeks; when we left the hospital he was 7lbs. 4 oz. and yesterday he weighed in at 8lbs. 4 oz. Whoa! And isn't he just adorable? Just like his big sister!

taproot

I love to read this blog, SouleMama. I am often inspired to go make something after seeing what she is up to. Today, she let her readers in on a little project she has been working on, I am anxious to see the first publication.

image via SouleMama: Papercut Cover, Jennifer Judd-McGee

Just in looking at the website, I am inspired by the photos and content list. It makes me think of sitting around with my friends and sharing thoughts, ideas, and tricks for how we raise our kids, make meals, shop, plant our gardens, and what things we are creating. After seeing the list of contributors and all they do, I look forward to gleaning from their thoughts, ideas, and tricks.

L.O.V.E.

This morning, in the dark hours before the sun came up, I had a quiet breakfast with one of my little valentines. We read the paper together; she *read* the comics and I read this sweet essay on love. (the pictures are so lovely)

Love is a curious thing. A difficult concept to understand, outside of experience like the essay suggests, it is a mystery.

These bible verses with the word Love come to mind. The statements are powerful, but hard to fully understand.

"for God so LOVED the world..."
"there is no fear in Love. Perfect Love drives out fear..."
"see what Love the Father has Lavished on us..."

Today, as I send one child out the door to playschool with a baggie full of valentines, and I snuggle another little child with whom I am falling in Love with as I write this, I am overflowing with Love. I don't understand it but it feels good and right that the mister and I, out of Love for one another, brought forth new life to add to our home and to deepen our love for Jesus, one another, and those around us.

my little valentines

First Photo Shoot

Justus had his first photo shoot with Whit & Whimsy while in the hospital. More beautiful pictures here.

Introducing....

Justus Paul
Born February 3, 2012 at 8:40am
7 lbs. 8 oz. 20 in.