My Precious Baby

Here are some pictures and a video of Joshua. He is growing more and more each day. His day to day vocabulary consist of: Dada, Mama, Buba(Bottle or drink), Tickle-Tickle, Gouda, and door (it does not mean the actual "door". It is actually more of a question.). Of course he talks a lot, but it is all baby words and he keeps a really good conversation!

Joshua enjoy a day at the Zoo!

Playing peek-a-boo! :-)

Joshua enjoys reading "Leading Little Ones to God"

Joshua eating a whole plum by himself for the first time! He was so happy!

Joshua's 1st Hair Cut

This evening Joshua got his first official hair cut! :-( I really did not want to cut his hair, because he had so many curls. Daniel was tired of people calling Joshua a girl, so he said that he was going to cut his. Of course, I would not let Daniel take a pair of scissors or the clippers to Joshua's hair, so I cut his hair. Personally, I think it makes Joshua look way older than he is!

Joshua

We are all doing well!  Normally, I (Christa), would be posting from my parents place about now, but I am still here in Texas.  One of Daniel's sisters live in England, and she arrived on Monday, so, we are here spending some time with her!  

Joshua is growing more and more each day!  Each morning that I get him out of his bed, he greets me with a bright cheery smile and laugh!  He continues to be a joy to us.  He is walking everywhere, talking up a storm, getting into things that are new to him, and trying to help around with the chores.  He loves to get in Daniel's last drawer, take all Daniel's blue jeans out and try to re-fold and put them back in the drawer!  He also loves to take certain objects and acts like he is talking on the phone.  Of course he loves talking on the "real" phone too! :-)

This video was taken this evening right after dinner!!  Joshua was praying all by himself!! (Normally, after we get done praying and say "amen" he claps and giggles!) 

Sea World, Downtown Disney, and Coco Beach

Daniel and Joshua hanging out with the fish!

Entrance into Sea World

Daniel entering the Bear Cave

Joshua enjoying the fish beneath his feet!

Happy, but hot!!

Joshua loved this ride

Which direction...North or South Pole?

Daniel pretending it was cold! 

Wonder World.  Because the way it sits, it screeches at night!

We did go in here, and I most likely will not go in there again! :-)

Joshua loved the Beach

(Videos of Shamu, the big Killer Whale are coming!  Blogger is having a problem with my videos right now!!)

Sea World Pictures Coming Soon!!

Things Joshua Is Doing!!

Joshua Likes His New Outfit!

Two Songs of the Day

Children of the Heavenly Father

Children of the heavenly Father, safely in His bosom gather; nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e'er was given,

God his own doth tend and nourish, in His holy courts they flourish; from all evil things He spares them, in His mighty arms He bears them,

Neither life nor death shall ever from the Lord His children sever; unto them His grace he showeth, and their sorrows all He knoweth,

Praise the Lord in joyful numbers, your protector never slumbers; at the will of your defender, every foeman must surrender,

Though He giveth or He taketh, God His children never forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy;

More secure is no one ever than the loved ones of the Savior; not yon star on high abiding nor the bird in home-nesting hiding.

Sounds Like Life To Me

(Note: We do not believe everything in this song!)

Got a call last night from an old friends wife, said, I hate to bother you

But Johnny Ray fell off the wagon, hed been gone all afternoon

Well, I know my buddy, so I drove to Scullys and found him at the bar

Said, Hey Man, whats goin on, He said, I dont know where to start

Sarah's old car is about to fall apart and the washer quit last week

We had to put Mama in the nursing home and the baby's cuttin teeth

I didn't get much work this week and I got bills to pay

I said, I know this aint what you wanna hear but its what I'm gonna say

Sounds like life to me, it aint no fantasy

It just a common case of everyday reality

Man, I know its tough but you gotta suck it up

To hear you talk you're caught up in some tragedy

It sounds like life to me

Well, his face turned red and he shook his head

He said, you don't understand, three kids and a wife depend on me

And I'm just one man, top it off we just found out Sarah is two months late

I said, Hey, bartender, set us up a round, we need celebrate

Sounds like life to me, aint no destiny

Yeah, the only thing for certain is uncertainty

You gotta hold on tight, just enjoy the ride

Get used to all this unpredictability, sounds like life

Man, I know its tough but you gotta suck it up

To hear you talk you're caught up in some tragedy

Sounds like life to me

 

 We thank the Lord everyday for His rich mercies and carrying us through our trials in life, and thankful for another day to live to worship and serve Him!  We certain do not deserve His forgiveness!  

Happy Birthday Daniel!

Happy 26th birthday my love, my husband, my protector, and my friend!

May God bless you today and always! May He also give you wisdom and guidance in your daily activity at work, and in guiding this family to further seek and worship the Lord!

I love you Daniel!!

Everything Has Its Time

As I am sitting here pondering about my life, there is a certain scripture that the Lord brought to my heart.  Nothing I have not read before, but one that is there to remind over and over again that everything has its own season!

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.

A time to be born, and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal;

A time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones. and a time to gather stones;

A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to gain, and a time to lose;

A time to keep, and a time to throw away;

A time to tear, and a time to sew;

A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate;

A time of war, and a time of peace. 

Joshua in the Car

Joshua's Very First Steps!

Enjoy Joshua's very first steps!  We are blessed to see our son go through his stages of life!

(Note: The blanket in the background is covering all the clothes that Joshua has grown out of! )

Joshua Playing

This video was taken this evening.  Joshua was in such a playful mood, so we decided to video tape him!!  He is so cute playing with his ball!    

Joshua 's Gift From Grandpa and Grandma McDonald

Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for the gift!!  Joshua loves playing with it!

Joshua and His Cake

Daniel and I thought that Joshua would dig right into his cake, but to our surprise...Joshua really did not want to touch it!  Enjoy the video! 

Our Home

Enjoy the walk through!

I (Christa) Am Blessed!

God had laid on my heart this past week/weekend of how blessed I am to have two such wonderful parents!  They have been through my tough times and my happy times.  My Dad has always been there when I needed him the most, and encouraged me in anyway and backed up his word/teaching with scripture!  My Mom has always been an example of a submissive wife, and through her, God has taught me to be submissive to my husband!  My Mom has also been there for me, even if it was really late at night, she would sit and listen to me pour my heart out to her.  Together, they have showed me the ways of the Lord.  Yes, I am blessed to have James and Stacy McDonald for my parents!

Thank you Dad and Mom for being there for me!  I love you two!!

Joshua's Cake

This is Joshua's personal cake. 

And this is the "BIG" version!!

We will have more birthday photo's up soon!