September

Well, let's start with Dillon. He has two loose teeth. I expect them to come out at any moment. He is eating all he can on the sides of this mouth to ensure they won't come out. He's really enjoying school. I really didn't realize all of the homework we'd be doing so soon, but so far he hasn't complained. I just try and make sure we have a minimal amount on Monday and Wednesday nights due to soccer practice and church. His soccer games start this week. He is on a team with a friend this time and really excited about that. He is learning lots of Bible verses already in S.P.A.R.K.S. and learning what each letter mean. He is on the green team this year. He is always full of excitement to go to church on Sunday and Wednesday nights. He was baptized on 9/26/10 after he accepted Jesus into his heart. He couldn't be prouder of his knowledge of this and how he truly understands to do this. Before bed he said, "Mom I didn't give my heart to Jesus because I had to. I wanted to. I did so that Jesus would be in my heart and I could be a missionary. I want to tell other people about Jesus." I'm a sure God has a great big plan already set out for our little man, as we feel He does for all of our children.

Hannah, our little girl, well she is just speaking more and more each day. She really amazes us with the songs she sings randomly and knows. She is talking more and more using words I never knew she knew. She misses Dillon like crazy while he's at school. She enjoys playing with Jackson and being more motherly recently. She imitates me more know when playing with her babies, having a purse, and what shoes she wears. She is something else. She let me paint her nails recently. I was more excited than her. I couldn't wait to do this with her and enjoy some girly time. She's also gotten her 2 year molars recently. She was being extra whiney and wanting to be held more. Oh, yeah, she can still be teething too at times. This totally slipped my mind. So, of course I was already loving on her, but now she was getting Tylenol as well for the pain. She goes with me to Bible Study Fellowship and loves it there. She also enjoys her time at church in Puggles. They are learning the things God made based on each day of creation. Every time I say we're going to church whether it Sunday, Wednesday, or Thursday, she says, "Learn about Jesus." She just loves it. The most impressive thing for me recently was as a big storm approached and there was thunder, lightning, and rain, she said, "Mommy pray for us. I scared," as she folded her hands. I was amazed she remembered that's what we did last time we had a storm and she was scared. I was also thankful that's what she remembered we did to calm her nerves during the storm. She really is coming into her own.

Jackson, well he's teething too. He now has 4 teeth. He is on a new routine...something I found on the internet. It worked great for us and now after 6 months he's sleeping through the night. Well, he did for a week. We'll see if we can get back on schedule today. He just has the most precious giggle. He is quite content most of the time, especially if Dillon and Hannah are entertaining him. He loves them so much. He goes to BSF with Hannah and me. He is in 12m clothes for the most part. He was 20 lbs. 4 oz. at his 6 month health check. He's tall and rolling everywhere he wants to go. He's grabbing at everything and wanting it all. He's very strong. He's even trying to get up on his hands and knees. My baby's growing up too fast. Well, they all are.

We're building our home, not house, our home. It's coming right along, and none of us are more excited than Dillon. He has to see the progress everyday. We're all ready to be settled. To God be the glory on this opportunity. Brian's been home for a few weeks, and it feels so good. Let's see what the month of October has in store for us. I can't believe it's already here.