It's great

I am very excited right now, because we put some things on Craigslist...and they're actually selling! Love it when that happens.

A new start

I finished cleaning and just laid Sophie down for her nap. Maybe it's the clean house or a new baby coming, making me want everything cleaned and organized, but I do know that I love new starts. It's a common thing following the holidays or at the beginning of a new week, but my prayer is that it will become a common thing daily in my life. I'm praying that I have a clean start with my responsibilities, my relationship with the Lord. I think it is from the Lord, the idea of clean starts, because His faithfulness is new every morning. Today, I am especially thankful for that.

A Blessing From God To Our Family

In May, Sophie will be joined by a baby brother! We just had the appointment today and our little guy is very friendly and healthy. We are excited and so happy that everything is developing exactly like it's supposed to. The Lord is good.

A toddler getting her own snack...

Yes, Sophie was so pleased with herself when she got her own snack today. It was a bag of goldfish crackers from the table...now all over the floor. She didn't mind though. Right after I took the picture, she sat down to eat :-) I quickly got the broom to sweep, and she grabbed a handful before running away! I love it when I can see her mind working through her expressions.

Oh Christmas Tree...

We have two trees in our home this year, because we wanted one that Sophie and umm...Josh could enjoy while I could still decorate one with my specific ornaments. Josh just thinks I'm too picky, but since we're Kintighs, why not get two trees!

Sights of the Season...

Yes, it's been a while, I know. We've been very busy and now are cutting back a little because we're trapped (YES!!) from snow. We really have been living life still, I promise. I can prove it with pictures.

P.S. We find out if our baby is a boy or a girl on Monday...if the snow subsides!

A New Photo-shoot

Here is our little one with his or her very first picture...sorry they're so small, but I got it as big as I could.

Fall's yummy side...

More Pics

Time with daddy...



Going on an adventure..."I'm the big girl"



Maybe I need some help...



So much work to be done...



So many apples before naptime...

Making Fall Memories

On Sunday, we were invited to Dave and Karyl Kintigh's for an apple cider party. We got to watch the apples as they were washed and put into the grinder and then squeezed! Yeah. Apple cider is so yummy. My dad and mom came down and Sophie was quite a bit more active than she was last year, when she was just a baby. My dad and Josh worked hard picking some apples. We are excited that this has become a fall tradition. Dave and Karyl's home is beautiful and we are so thankful for their family love and friendship.

Making a selection...



Found one!



Maybe we'll save it for later...

We love Dave and Amy...

Dave and Amy came down for Josh's birthday and spent some time with us on Saturday. We had so much fun going to the park and taking fun pictures, opening fun presents, going out to dinner...thanks guys! So, of course, we had to share!

Where did Mommy's containers go...

Lately, Sophie has really been "into" everything. She loves getting into baskets or boxes before playing with her toys. She took the basket out of the cabinet and dragged it into the playroom to get into it with her things. She played in it for a long time.

This will be life...

It's one o'clock in the afternoon, I just layed Sophie down for an afternoon nap and I have yet to take a shower. This is ridiculous. This is gross. This is just the first weeks of life with a new baby growing inside.

It's true! We're pregnant again. If you want excitement...talk to Josh! I will be excited when we reach week 20 and I don't feel sick still. We are, however, all very blessed at this gift from the Lord. Please pray with us for this little person growing.

Sophie has no idea what is about to rock her princess world. Thankfully, she will be young enough that they will have "always been around" in her mind. I am already praying that my sweet daughter and this new one on the way have a great friendship.

The Kintigh fam is growing.

My Prayer Tonight

As I tucked Sophie into her bed for the night a few minutes ago, my heart was very burdened for my friend Michelle and her family. Grayson, who is just a couple weeks younger than Sophie, is very sick in the hospital. The doctors are still trying to pinpoint what it is that plagues this sweet boy.
As I thank God for my family's health, especially Sophie's, I am praying fervently that Grayson would be healed quickly and completely and that the Bryant family would know the peace of Christ that passes all understanding. Please pray with me.

Yeah for Better Homes and Gardens!

I am so excited because I was just selected to host a house party for the cleaning brand Clorox. Our family loves their products and uses them in every area of cleaning our house. Now, I get to have my favorite things all together. I get to host a party with my friends and I get to try out free new product. Yeah!
Our party will be:

At Our House
Sunday, October 5th
7:00pm

It will be a great time of fellowship, eating, and trying out new product that will keep our house clean while being safe for our family and the earth. This will be wonderful! Stay tuned.

Yeah!

Of course this all happens when my camera is dead....SOPHIE IS WALKING!!!

Earlier tonight, she took a couple of steps in the kitchen, but she's done that before. But, later, she took 5 steps directly to me. When she got to me she kind of threw herself into me and giggled. So, Josh sat on the floor and she walked between us. Throwing herself to us each time she reached our arms and giggling. She somehow knew, maybe it was all our cheerful squeals, that she was doing a good thing. She looked so proud of herself as she ate dinner and played a little more.

My mother heart is hoping she doesn't grow up too fast as she sleeps tonight.

Keeping Up...

It's getting harder to keep up with Sophie these days. Originally, we only had to put safety locks on one of our cabinet doors. Now, we're going to have to do a few more! This morning I came back into the kitchen to find her kneeling over the dumped out, brand-new, container of oats. She smiled, putting some into her mouth, like nothing was out of the ordinary.

On another quick note...Sophie can now feed herself with a spoon. This morning she was eating yogurt for breakfast. I filled the spoon, she fed herself, and then would hand me back the spoon for more. We have a big girl now!

And to all, a GOODNIGHT

We saw this sunset when we were driving home from Portland and it just reminded me how beautiful God's creation is. We may not be able to know or control all that goes on, but He does. At the end of the day, we can have peace. God is on the throne over all the earth and we can have a goodnight.

Farmer's Market

My dad's new favorite thing is the farmer's market on Saturdays. He's always been a big fan of fresh fruit and veggies...so this place is perfect. While we were up, Sophie and I went with him for a fun time with Poppy! And, of course, I couldn't miss the opportunity for more pictures!

Family Pictures

The whole group L-R: Amy, Dave, my Mom, my Dad, Uncle Phil, Aunt Neva, Josh, Me, Sophie, Uncle Rick, Taylor, Eric, and Aunt Kathleen. If you're missing from this, send me a picture and I'm sure we can photo shop!



Josh and Me and Dave and Amy:



All of us with Dad and Mom:



Grandma and Sophie:



Poppy and Grandma and Sophie: