It's 2009

Lately, I haven't been very motivated to post anything new.

Christmas was great for us and had quite a few surprises along the way, which one was getting a phone call from my little brother from the mission field in North Carolina on Christmas Eve. We were all at my grandma's house for dinner with my Uncle and his family, my older brother and his girlfriend and my two younger sisters. When the phone rang.. it was my brother, Sean calling to wish us an early Merry Christmas! We all took an opportunity for a few minutes to talk to him, which was awesome! I tried to keep my conversation short, since it was a church member's phone bill racking up. It was a Christmas present to Sean from the family that he's living with until the next transfer comes around. Granted, we also had the chance to talk to Sean again on Christmas morning! I'm glad to know that my brother is doing well and sharing his strong testimony with people. He's always been a big and lovable little brother, and yes I mean big.. he's a lot taller than me and built like a house. I only was able to tease him many many years ago, because now he can slug back a lot harder. He's getting ready to come home, there's been a lot of changes in the family since he left in 2007. In 8 months and 13 days, he'll be back home to Salt Lake. For sure, a nephew to come home to play and get acquainted with for the first time. We love you Sean!

Iszak had a hay day on Christmas with figuring out that wrapping paper can come off pretty easily and makes a wonderful noise in the process. Overall, Iszak was the most fascinating person to watch this holiday.

New Year's wasn't what I was hoping for, since I came down with Strep throat and was miserable. At least I was with my favorite people that day, even though I rung the new year with two sleepy heads. It always seems to happen that way with movies that I manage to stay awake through, but Chris nods off. His excuse is that those are bad movies, yet I seem to watch them to the end. By all means, it's only happened with two movies: Reign of Fire & The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. I can't complain too much.

Then this week, has been a challenge for me personally. January 6th is an anniversary date of my late husband's passing. It going on 7 years now, you'd think I would be over it.. somewhere emotionally, it's still rough and certain memories just flood those gates. I hope as time goes on that it will diminish. It was such a short lived time and for the most part, not the most positive either.

Now, my life is living large and I have the joy of sharing it with Chris and my little Iszak! I'm so proud of Chris for what he's doing for our family. He sacrifices so many things to make sure we're taken care of every single day. Every week, Chris is busy going on appointments to help other people's lives change forever with creating hope and opportunity financially.

Thank you Christopher for being my knight in shining armor and being the best Daddy to Iszak!!

Onto my last thought for this round of blogging.

Iszak has turned 7 months on January 7th, 2009.. wow, he's growing up so fast. He's so creative and has an amazing determination with things. For instance, Iszak is just about got crawling figured out. He basically can get moving in all 360 degrees with his legs and scooting. Now it's just getting those little hands cooperating in the same direction and he'll be all over the house.

At his 6 month and 3 week check and definitely well beyond the 6 month mark. We've got to thank the rescheduling from the doctor's office end for that one, hence another reason why we're shopping for a new pediatrician. Any suggestions, let me know.

Iszak weighed in at 17.1 lbs and 27 inches tall, which is average for his age. It was exciting because Chris was able to attend Iszak's doctor appointment this time. Chris was a little saddened that his hopes of having a really tall star basketball player may not be in Iszak's future. I think it's perfectly too early to jump to conclusions at such a young age.

We still look forward to every new daily adventure with Iszak. Along with the many desires to pull on every ceiling fan's chain in the house to turn the light on as we walk by. Thanks Daddy for teaching me that new trick!

Pictures of these last few weeks will come soon, as the camera is in my car at the moment.