100 Movies, 100 Quotes, 100 Numbers

I like movies, and I like movie lists, and I like clever videos. So I like this:

Powerful Statement against Postmodernism

I don’t watch TV, and haven’t seen ER in years, but this clip was simply amazing. Talk about a writer with a keen understanding of what every human needs.

Brother & Sister

Max and Elanor enjoyed some time together today. They are both really sweet with each other, although Max still doesn’t realise that Elanor is more fragile than he is . You can watch the video here if you want to.

Pretty soon we begin the long process of packing up boxes again. We are eager to move back to California, especially since there is still snow on the ground. Please pray that we can accomplish all we need to, that our house would sell, and that we can make it safely back home.

Maxfield’s Shorter Catechism

…overheard during Max’s bath tonight…

Me: “Max, who made you?”
Max: “God.”
Me: “What else did God make?”
Max: “Play-doh.”

I wonder what these guys would have thought of that.

Bonne Fete A Toi

It’s terrible I haven’t written about this sooner. Oh well.

A couple of weeks ago Max turned two. This is a fairly big deal: he’s our first child; he is becoming more… somewhat…kinda responsible; he speaks in full sentences–he’s just growing up. So, we wanted to do something fun for him that day. Luckily, Grandma Jeanne was in town, so we headed on over to the St. Louis Magic House, a favourite of Max’s. Our good friends the Wilks were able to join us, and Max and Kayleigh (their daughter, and Max’s betrothed) blissfully spent several hours playing with all the fun things there.

After that, it was home for a nap then up for cake and presents! Now Max wishes that he could always wake up from a nap like that.

The Winter of our Content

I know it’s been awhile since I posted. It’s been crazy around here. We returned from California (sick, I might add), celebrated Max’s second birthday (already?), began a new semester of school, and generally adjusted to life as a family of four–all within a matter of days. I think we’re now finally coming up for air. Elanor and Max recently went to the doctor for their check-ups. Both are healthy and doing quite well. Elanor is now almost 11 pounds, and starting to smile.  You can almost see it in these pictures.

The Situation Room

Our house has been a bustle of activity these past two weeks. Adjusting to new schedules, sounds, smells is finally becoming easier. Max is now fascinated with helping change Elanor’s diaper–in his mind, nothing is more interesting! Kristin is doing well. We both are excited for our imminent holiday to California next week. The break will be much enjoyed, as will our time of fellowship with family and friends. Until next time, though, I’ll tide you over with these new pictures.