Another video

So Evelyn has been a bit noisy today. Earlier this morning (too early), she woke up, stuck her tongue out and loudly proclaimed, "Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah" over and over and over... and over again! It was so very funny. After coming home from church and putting her in her jumper, she spent almost an hour just jabbering loudly. I tried to video some of it, but it just doesnt do justice to her vocalizations. She is such a happy child and we are so blessed! Enjoy! Julius

It's Feeding Time!

I wanted to add a couple pics and a video of me feeding Evelyn some sweet potatoes. We have started adding some Gerber 'First Foods' baby food to her diet maybe once a day, followed up of course with good 'ole fashioned breast milk.

And I guess our 'feeding' might not be enough because she seems hungry enough to go after her toes, too! =)

Oh, to be so flexible! Anyway, here is the video. (You'll need to turn up your volume.)


Thanks!
Julius

Good News, and Not So Good News

Hello Fans (or I should say Fan = Janet Patton) :)

There have been a couple of events worth sharing in the past few days, so I am hopping on to tell of them.

First, Praise the Lord for Hobby Lobby and it's new store manager! After reviewing their financials, they saw that they are able to take on ONE more full-time person in the store; and since Julius busts his chops every day for them, they have offered the position to him. YEAH! This, of course, means a higher wage, benefits, and a guaranteed minimum number of hours every week. This definitely helps financially, since we often come uncomfortably close to zero in the checking account after paying the bills that will not disappear. :)

And second, I have heard about my score for the EPPP test required for my LPA. The score does not pass, and I will need to re-take the exam. I do not know how soon I can do this because I must find a way to study better. There are few study aids out there, and they are often very expensive. All I can believe is that this new delay serves God's will for us, somehow. Please pray for us in this matter. I truly hope that my potential employer will continue to wait as patiently as she has been, or that she receives her approval soon so that I can work without the LPA.

That is about it for now. We love you all, and thank you for your prayers and support!

... And still rollin'!

Howdy!

Just wanted to post a couple quick updates:

Kimberly took her LPA licensing exam and did not feel too positive about it. However, it's all in God's hands now and we will follow where he leads us.

Evelyn rolled the other way! We were at a bible study Sunday evening (we like this group!) and near the end we divided up into separate groups to discuss and pray over some things. Well, it seems that - while Kimberly's group was praying - Evelyn decided to roll over from her back to her belly all by herself! Of course, Kimberly was keeping an eye on her during the prayer and was having difficulties refraining from bursting out in cheers when Evelyn rolled. Fun times!

I'm still working at Hobby Lobby working as many hours as they will give me and more. The Handy Patton business is still puttering, but since we are going into Fall, I will soon lose the meager yardwork that I currently have. I'm not sure where it will be going from here, but we are holding on to God's promise of Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

We hope everyone is doing well and we certainly miss our Oklahoma family. Can't wait to see yall in November!

Love to everyone!
Julius

P.S. - Had to take a picture of Evelyn there. She had a little hair 'thing' that she kept pulling down over her eyes. She never cried or complained, probably because she could still see through some of the holes. But when I saw it, I laughed so much. Love my baby!

Rollin, Rollin, Rollin

Well, today Evelyn has finally put together all the steps necessary to roll over from her belly to back. Yes, I know that I have said before that she has rolled over before, but that was when she was accidentally placed with her arms facing the same direction, so she only had to figure out how to kick her legs over. But now, now she can do it all alone! I have started putting her down on her belly just so I can watch her do it. :)

She is also working on rolling from back to belly. She is constantly sleeping on her side and rolling back and forth. Too cute. I have been so blessed to have spent the past 5 months with her.

Thank you Lord.