Sunday, November 18, 2007

Notes from Mom

I feel like I have been so out of the loop lately. I just looked at our blog for the first time in a little while and am so pleased that you can see our housing updates!

Anna Kate and I spent the time while Jonathan was away at my parents' house in Austin. We went shopping, played with Bailey (their dog), and got to see my grandparents in town from Houston. Anna Kate did great sleeping in her new Pack N Play and adjusted to her new surroundings quickly.Anna Kate with Pyne Grandparents

Anna with her Pyne Grandparents 

Since we have been home in Waco, we got to visit with the Lairs, Robin and Jon (Jonathan's sister and her boyfriend), and my parents as they were in town for Anna Kate's dedication at church today. She looked so cute in her pretty white dress and slept peacefully through the entire service...what she does best!Trying on the dress…

Trying on the family heirloom christening dress... 

Anna Kate dedicated to the Lord

Anna dedicated to the Lord 

This week we will head to Amarillo on Southwest Airlines for Thanksgiving. Anna Kate is thrilled to have her first plane ride and possibly see her first snow! As for me, I am growing more and more confident in my role as mom. I can usually tell from her cry what she needs and have become proficient in doing most tasks one handed while I hold her. My arms are getting stronger each day as I carry her baby seat and take her stroller in and out of the trunk. What a workout! I cannot believe it has only been three weeks, as I feel like I have learned about six months' worth of things.Our Family

Our family at the end of an exciting day 

At the end of the day, I know God is teaching me so much as I rely on Him and trust Him for my precious daughter. I am thankful for the opportunity to see more of Him every day.

4 comments:

Kelly said...

Your family is beautiful, and we are so excited about your new home in San Diego it looks perfect. We are hoping to come visit you all once you get settled there, we love the West Coast!!! I ditto you on the strong arms, those baby carriers are a workout.

Emily Schulhoff said...

Love the new pics, Suz! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and the plane ride was a success...i'm sad i didn't see you in good ole' Love Field. I'm so glad to hear that Anna Kate is sleeping well...i love how she interlocks her little hands!!! Precious. Hope you are doing well, friend. It was great to get to see you and meet the little one...and you/Jonathan's new home looks perfect for you! I'll be visiting next time i'm in cali. :)

Rebecca Rider said...

Hi Suzanne! Your little Anna Kate is so preciuos and perfect! I am so happy for you guys! Please know you are in our prayers and I am so sad we left San Diego right as you all our coming out! We love you guys!

John and Lou Barnhart said...

Jonathan, Suzanne, and Anna Kate-- We enjoy your website and blog. It's neat to see what all you're doing! We love your new home. God bless you.