Tuesday, January 29, 2013

National Blueberry Pancake Dinner with the Family

Last night, our family celebrated National Blueberry Pancake Day at our evening meal.  We had blueberry pancakes, hash browns, sausage, and a choice of milk or orange juice.  It was a tasty meal for sure.  I tried to get a great picture of the kids, but Micah was too busy enjoying his food to look up at the camera.  However, Alana stopped long enough to give me a beautiful smile.  (She is not happy with me putting this picture on my blog)  I had her take a shower while her Father was preparing the meal.  It was such a comforting meal.  I have been running fever since Saturday due to what my NP believes is a sinus infection, so when Jim mentioned breakfast for dinner, nothing else sounded more comforting to me.  Although I felt terrible, we all managed to sit down to a wonderful meal and enjoy some much needed family time. 
The picture below does make this mommy super proud of Micah.  I caught him in action using his fork.  He is becoming such a big boy.  He can use a fork and spoon very well.  He still has some spill-over when he uses a spoon, but he doesn't miss a single bite if he uses a fork.  He says 'poon' for spoon and 'pors' for fork. 
Below I have included a few more recent pictures for your enjoyment.  I'm still running fever and my top priority today is to finish school with Alana before passing out..(just kidding, although I feel like I could fall over.) 


Bonding time with Grandpa Goodman.  Micah loved getting picture with the deer

Micah in PJ's with Cowboy Boot's (this is the only way he will wear his PJ's)


Isn't She Lovely? 
Some Curriculum I've been using with Micah during school time.  He usually sits at the table while Alana does language arts and math.  The flip books and other resources have been wonderful.  He's so young that he mostly plays.  But he loves shapes, animals, picture books, etc.  The school house book had every picture inside the book labeled and he can say almost every single word in the book now.  Cool stuff. 

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August in Review

August has been a very busy month and we are not quite done yet. Micah turned 5 months on August 16, and is doing so much: sitting on his own, playing every morning and afternoon in his activity saucer for 15 minutes at a time, pushing up on his forearms and getting on his knees when he is on his belly. He has also already cut his two front bottom teeth and appears to be working on cutting a top tooth. I'm thinking we are going to have a crawler very soon. He is growing so quickly and we are totally captivated by his every move.
Alana is getting ready to begin 2nd grade. I just can't believe that my child is going into 2nd grade. Where has all of the time gone? She is full of energy, love and zeal for life. Her typical days in the month of August have consisted of play dates, swimming, riding her bike, Bible School (she attended 5 this summer), traveling and hanging out with the family. I have promised her that we WILL go to the beach before summer ends, so I have two weeks left to make that promise come true.
Jim hashad a busy month so far and we are praising God for his new position/transfer closer to home. He will begin at his new location on the September 1, and we are so happy that he will be closer to home now. We are going to really enjoy meeting him for lunch and getting to kiss and hug him goodbye in the mornings now that he will not be leavign quite so early. God is AWESOME!!!! He always works things out for the good for those who love him (just a little paraphrasing..lol)
I have also had a busy month so far. One of the memorable things I've done this month besides playing the role of mom and giving vocal and piano lessons was being a part of the Royal Tea hosted by the 1st P.H. Church. It was a great experience and the guests speaker, Connie Hale, really spoke a message that penetrated deeply. Her word somewhat revived my heart and reminded me of the quality of life I have as a "Daughter of the King." I have willfully let go every unkind, critical and negative word ever spoken over me. I have determined that I WILL NOT listen to, entertain or accept any opinion of me given by others that is contrary to the words and thoughts of GOD. I am living a more productive and satisfying life because of it.
Below are a few pictures to document this month. I will obviously be adding more pics as the month comes to an end. In the future I will only update this section on a monthly basis.

Micah in His Activity Saucer 5 months

Micah in His Activity Saucer 5 months
Favorite morning Actvity.

Micah Sitting 19 Weeks

Micah Sitting 19 Weeks
Showing Off for Mommy!

Splash Pad

Splash Pad
Alana loves the splash pad in Marianna, one of her favorite summer activties. She plays and the entire family watches her..lol.

Alana's Fort

Alana's Fort
Mommy was lucky enough to hang out in her fort.

A Royal Tea

A Royal Tea
Ministering at the 1st PH Ladies Tea


Daddy's "Moment of Summer"

Daddy's "Moment of Summer"
Babptizing his little girl with Grandpa Goodman and Pap Carlson

Hometown Nazareth Bible School

Hometown Nazareth Bible School
1 of 5 Bible Schools Alana attended

Micah's 1st VBS, WORN OUT!

Going all out for the kids=totally worth it.

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Tallahassee, FL, United States
I am 31 years old and married to the love of my life, Jim Carlson and mother to seven year old,Alana Grace, and 5 month old, Micah James. I am currently a stay at home mother, homeschool teacher and piano and vocal instructor.

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