Sunday, May 31, 2009

It's Been Too Long

So I am realizing that I have not written anything on the blog for quite sometime! Not that I have a huge following that is dying to know my every word, however I am thankful for my one follower (I love you, Nonna). Anyway, a quick update into our lives...

I am going to be back at the same school next year, Praise the Lord! I am so thankful! God really did a miracle to get me back into that place. My students are great and I love them, too. My dear wife will no longer be employed come June, 26th. We are not at all upset, in fact, we are overjoyed! Since we have been married, she has wanted nothing but to stay home and be a full-time mom and wife. Now, finally, she can do just that!

We are excited about having our summers together and are looking forward to the adventures that God will take us on!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Easter


Here is Zadok all dressed up for Easter! He is 5 months old now and growing up! The other morning I walked in because he had woken up and he had rolled over! All by himself in his crib! He's beginning to sit up more, interact, and grab for toys or whatever is in front of him! He is so much fun.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

My growing baby boy! 4 and a half months

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks. Zadok has grown up so much! He is into sitting up even though he can't quite do it by himself and wants to be playing or talking with someone all the time. He is the little social bug!
Happy

Funny Faces

My new Johnny Jump up!

I like to match my daddy!

First Swing at Grandma's
my first polo shirt!


cuddling with Daddy

Monday, March 9, 2009

Baby Blues



I just wanted to post a few pics of Zadok, He has grown up so much! His eyes are the deepest blue and he is wanting to sit up and play more! What a big and adorable baby boy!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

New Family Traditions

Having a new family, we both brought with us traditions from our own up-bringings.  But we also have needed to make our own.  Tonight is one we have started.  There is this great pizza place around the corner from our house and every Thursday night is Aviano's Night.  We love it, the pizza is good, and not having to make supper or clean up that mess is even better!  Here's to making new memories!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

So Blessed

So here I am sitting in my sweet little office at my amazing job thinking about my wonderful family. It is in this moment that I begin to contemplate how truly my life is so blessed. It is a wonderful thing to have a job in this economy, at this time. God forgive me if I ever complain about mine. There is so much in life to be happy for right now.

My students are even wonderful. Today is the day when I see all my classes. I teach in a block schedule (pros and cons considered, maybe not the best thing for music classes), and today is the day day when all my classes report. I worked hard with the first three, but when the fourth class came in everyone was all riled up about something. When I finally got them all to settle down, I came to understand that two of the girls in the class and one of the young men, were all up at arms because of something that another young man had done to another young lady (all in this class...not the guy who everyone was mad at). Anyway, after sending one crying student to the restroom to regain her composure, I was able to talk the students down from their anger. We had a nice conversation. I feel like everyday I have to remind students that they all have a choice NOT TO FIGHT. There is an overwhelming sense of pride in oneself and a clinging to "my rights" mentality of many of the students here. The concept is this, "don't cross me, I don't care who you are." "You should respect me, because I am who I am." Sounds like this last statement is very true for the ALMIGHTY GOD that I serve, but looses its punch when one is talking about a 15 year old punk with a potato on his shoulder (its not merely a chip, when it gets to a certain size it simply reverts back to its previous state.) Anyway, one finds it increasingly difficult to rationally communicate with some of these students. Enter love.

Love is a rather obscure and far-off concept to some of these students. Many think they have found it through promiscuity, a sad but true fact, but are sorely mistaken. Words like hope, prosperity, peace, kindness and mercy are not part of their vocabularies, let alone do they make up any of their character traits. But hopefully, that is where I come in. A person can only give away what they already possess. For instance, if I want to give you a new Mercedes, that is all well and good, but it is impossible, unless I have one to give. The same is true for a character trait. One can not be expected to, or will oneself to administer mercy or hope or any of the above mentions characteristics if he does not first possess them. One would not have to be a master at said qualities, but at least a working knowledge of them in order to demonstrate effectively in order to pass on to students. All that said to make the point that the students who I see are always surrounded by such chaos and disorder that when one tries to bring order into their lives it is bound to be a daunting task. BUT here is the great news! The person I answer to was the first to bring order out of disorder. He was the first to command something to happen and see it occur in front of His eyes. THIS is the even better part, HE HAS CALLED AND EQUIPPED ME TO DO THE SAME THING! The God I serve is so much bigger than the disorder and darkness that so desperately clings to my students. In fact, when He is revealed to them (hopefully through me) the darkness must disappear. Darkness is, by definition, the absence of light. It only stands to reason, then, that when light is introduced into the situation, there is no more darkness. Bless God.

Well, I suppose that is the end of my thoughts for now. But most definitely there shall be more. Onward and Upward, evermore, evermore!

Monday, February 9, 2009

I can roll!






Zadok has learned how to roll from his belly from his back and does it with great ease when he wants to! If he is fussy he gives up but he still knows how!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

This is how we Love....






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TRUE LOVE!
Spencer and I have been remembering these past few years together and have been reviewing many good stories of our falling in love. It has been a wonderful 2 and a half years since we have been married and even the times before these years were ones to remember. Now as we journey together it is becoming more fun and enlightening how much we truly love each other. Our love has grown more and more and we are looking forward to many more years in love together. What a blessing!
The other night as Spencer was out on an errand, I began to need him to hold me but didn't say anything to him via phone or text. As he pulled into the driveway I greeted him at the door with a hug. He said "I had a feeling you needed me, I just knew" as I said " I needed you" I never knew that he would be so in tune with me but my heart skipped a beat as if we had just fallen in love all over again. He wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. This is my favorite place.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009


Today we could have been snowed in but Spencer was adventurous and I had to go to work. Zadok was so happy to have Daddy home today he was all smiles!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

In Momma's Arms and In Daddy's shoes






As Zadok grows, he has already tried to fill his Daddy's shoes! Spencer's Mom found these shoes that actually fit Zadok (a little big yet) and they matched Spencer's shoes! Too cute! He Loves his daddy, they talk and have a blast together. Every night, well almost, Spencer loves to rock Zadok to sleep with singing. Zadok always falls asleep a lot faster with him and I know why. They LOVE each other! I'm so blessed to have not only such a wonderful husband but a man who is also an amazing father!


Did I mention they love to talk and cuddle?


Not that I am ever jealous but I LOVE to cuddle with the little guy too! We spend most of every morning together and I relish every moment. There are times when Zadok wakes up crying, I go in talking to him and he reacts right away to my voice. What a wonder!
I love being a mom and look forward to the day I can stay home full time!

Monday, January 26, 2009

Zadok is 10 weeks!










Zadok is 10 weeks old! I can't believe my eyes each day that I look at him and say "Look how much he's grown!" He has grown and has begun to coo, smile, and tries to sit up all by himself! He's got the hang of his head but he's not quite sure about the whole sitting by himself just yet.


As you can see he has gained weight steadily and has gotten some cute chubby cheeks!




He squirms and wiggles and has even rolled from his belly to his back all by himself! Look we even caught one of his gummy smiles!