All In A Day's Work

You definitely can't accuse us of all work and no play! Thanks to my parents (and Craigslist), Mac has a fabulous play room to spend time in. It is right off the kitchen, so it is absolutely perfect for me too. He is so content to stay in there and play while I cook, do dishes, and clean up. He really likes the ball pit and spends so much time just going in and out, in and out. We have a big time playing everyday!

Bye-Bye, Daddy

Mac loves to stand at the door to wave bye to Sam when he leaves. Its so sweet. He has to get on his tip toes just to see out of the window. He stands there for a good while after Sam's gone just looking and waving.

A Heart to Heart

This past Wednesday my grandfather had open heart surgery. By the end of the long endeavor, he had a new valve and 3 by-passes. Since the operation, my family's thoughts, prayers and time have revolved around Papa and his heart. We get text updates, emailed pictures, facebook posts, and phone calls throughout the day informing us of his progress. We are interested in the efficiency of his "new" heart, his oxygen levels, his vital signs, and all the other things that one could be concerned about. He, and we, will and have gone to drastic measures to ensure the good health of his heart.

This has left me wondering...Do I take such drastic measures with my "spiritual heart"??? Do I labor over getting it healthy? Does it consume my thoughts and prayers??? Do I desire each day for the Lord to create in me a new heart? The Lord is showing me that if I approached my spiritual heart with the eagerness and fervor that I do our physical hearts, my life would be drastically different. And better! Thanks for the lesson, Papa!!!

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."
Psalm 139:23-24


"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." Proverbs 4:23

My wonderful grandfather...can't wait til he's back home!!!

Say "Cheese"

I recently stated in an earlier post that when Mac sees or hears the camera, he turns to smile. Well, he is still very aware when I take the camera out. However, the smile has turned into a...I really don't know what to call it. A crazy, funny, scrunched up face. I mean, maybe he thinks he's smiling big, but the one left smiling big, or laughing, is the person taking the picture. haha

"Cheese"???

Rub-A-Dub-Dub

 

 

 

Bath time is one of Mac's favorite times of the day. He loves to splash in the tub. Although I know we are behind, we just got Mac the little tub and toys. And he absolutely has a blast. Now bath time takes much longer because he doesn't want to get out.
Before we purchased all the fun bath toys, Mac's fun was limited to an old Christmas cup, a free army cup and some cool whip bowls. haha And if not for the gift card he received at Christmas from my parents, it'd still be what Mac was playing with. (great idea Mom and Dad, gift cards to use later in the year was brilliant!) Those things are not cheap...and especially if you go to Babies-R-Us! I wanted just a plain, regular rubber duck. Well, not at Babies-R-Us. The only one they have has a thermometer on it and costs $5. Thanks to Wal-Mart, I found one for $1...LOL Now bath time is so fun!!!

The World's A Playground

Mac loves this case and usually licks the glass :)

His favorite spot to look out at the world.

More than likely, he's trying to pull up to the
chair to attempt to get food off the table!

He absolutely loves pulling up on my Ikea kitchen stool.

Making his way from the window to the case.

Hanging out near the fireplace. He often stands here
to watch TV which is next to the fireplace.

For about the past month and a half, Mac has turned everything into something to be pulled up on. He explores all over the house, and its so funny to watch him discover something new. He is very much a creature of habit and visits the same spots everyday. I tried to take "action" shots of him pulling up, but the child is too much of a ham. When he either heard the camera turn on or saw its orange light, he stopped all activity to turn and smile at me. Guess you can tell I take LOTS of pictures. haha

Choo Choo!!

Today we celebrated Adam Koonce's 1st birthday. Adam is one of Mac's baby friends that we play with during the week. He had a train party and had the cutest riding train for the babies to play with. Mac loved riding the train. He was so funny because he didn't hold onto the wheel. Instead, he just kicked back and cruised around. It was hilarious. I know Mac would love to have a train at home, but he'll just have to consider himself blessed to have a friend that does! haha

Riding the train.

Mac in his conductor outfit. Bless his little heart, his feet
were nowhere close to touching the pedals! Good thing
they have it taped down to keep it going.

This is how Mac rode on the train, kicked back cruising.

Our play group babies: Mac, Calin and Adam.

Mac loved the cake. In fact, he loves all sweets!