What did I miss?

I feel as if I missed today.  I know it happened because I remember being tired, but thinking back I hardly remember what actually happened.  I know I woke up with a headache and thought it was 2 hours earlier than it actually was.  Which means I was not at all ready when my hubby walked in with my son for me to entertain, but he was so cute I couldn't say no :).  (Plus, his dad had to get ready for work, so I couldn't say no).  I remember brewing a large pot of coffee.  I see a full mug on the counter so I know I didn't finish the pot.  (I should probably check the pot).  I know my friend dropped her son off. I do remember that.

But really that's it for the morning.

I know I took the dog to the vet this afternoon.  (No worries, just annual check up).  I know I had to make 2 trips to the bank. (Long story and it took about an hour.  Let's just say I needed an additional signature and it took a looong time to be able to get it).  I know my friend picked up her son. (Mainly because he's not here).

Now how in the world did I become so zombie-ish that I don't remember the little things that filled in the rest of my day?  Yikes.  I think I should go to bed.... 8pm....  it just doesn't seem right, but it would feel so good.  The dishwasher needs to be emptied, the kitchen tidied, the toys cleaned up and the table organized.... and yet I don't care.  Can't care.... I'm floating in my zombie cloud.  Now I'm just sounding like a lunatic.  Which I believe should be my cue to end this post.  Goodnight?

Not so little...

This seems like eons ago... I've even begun to forget the extreme discomfort.

I watched in amazement today as my 9 month old son climbed the entire flight of stairs within a matter of seconds (Dad was right behind him to make sure he didn't fall).  He is not a baby anymore.

Seems like such a long time ago

My precious boy

He is growing up so fast.  Just in this last month he has started crawling, pulling up, eating big people food, and climbing stairs.  Just can't believe it.

He is such a ham

Blown Away

I am currently reading Uneclipsing the Son by Rick Holland, and thanking God for blessing Rick with the words he's written.  I just have to share some snip-its that have touched my heart.

"Looking for and seeing and gazing at the excellencies, the glories of Jesus leads to greater vision, sharper focus, deeper awareness of Jesus and His permanent abiding presence." p 59

"Manifestations of Christ are the equivalent of having our joy filled up, where we're overwhelmed, exulting, enjoying Christ, loving the fact that we've been saved, loving the person of Jesus." p 60

"We must set ourselves to study the Scriptures and to obey all that Christ is revealed to be in them because sin dampens our affections and dulls our souls to our only hope of satisfaction.  Sin is the moon that eclipses the Son." p 61

"The essence of Christianity consists in believing.  Reason makes us men, but faith makes us true Christians." Thomas Vincent  p 64

"It is impossible to overstate how important the knowledge of Christ is to loving Him." p 64

"Everything our soul desires comes from understanding Jesus." p 65

"The truth is, what you want and what you need is Jesus, but you won't know that until you know Him. The more intensely He becomes the focused centrality of our faith, the more His worth overshadows all other joys."  p 65

Reading this tonight has awakened something in me.  I have to be completely honest and confess that it will probably not glare this brightly tomorrow as I am far too easily distracted by things that don't matter, but right now it's very clear.  I have for a long time completely misunderstood my purpose as a Christian.  It is not to live a "good" life.  It is not to be an example to others.  It is not to live so I can look back with no regrets.  It is not to live for anyone else's opinions, respect, or betterment.  "To live is Christ" if I may quote Paul; but to expound for my own sake, to live is to know Christ, to understand Him and love Him, to treasure deeply His sacrifice for me and the Words He left behind for me.  How much I desire to live with singular focus, seeing only my Savior and living for His pleasure.  How much better I would love those around me if I could truly get my head around how much Jesus loves me.

Weber Family Update

As I sit writing Christmas cards I'm wondering why I didn't include an update in them,  but half are already out so it's too late.  Hopefully, people find this.

It has been a very full year! I guess the biggest difference between last year this time and this year is that I'm not pregnant.  God blessed us with our beautiful baby boy in April.  Clark Ryne Weber was brought into this world by an unexpected c-section on April 11th at 6:06 pm.  My sweet boy decided to turn breach the day before he was due.  We went into the hospital that afternoon to see if the doctor could externally turn him but Clark was determined to stay breach so we pulled him out.  What a blessing it has been to watch our baby boy grow and develop these last 8 months.  He's consistently been in the 95th percentile for weight and the 75th for height.  He is a very social little boy who loves to perform.  The last couple months we've been fighting ear infections and colds but I think we are on the up and up now.  He's been such a trooper.  

Dipping toes in the Pacific

He's been quite the traveler as well!  He took his first road trip when he was 2 months old.  Clark, my mom and I drove to St. Louis to visit our dear friend Heather who had moved a month before.  He had his first experience at a zoo on that trip as well!  Later, in July Aaron, Clark and I flew with Aaron's parents out to Oregon for a family reunion.  Clark did amazing on the planes, although we had an epic blowout at our layover on our way out.  It was quite the experience; for those who understand this, it was a 20+ wipe ordeal. Clark dipped his toes in the Pacific Ocean, and although it was frigid he didn't fuss at all! Clark took his second road trip up to Illinois to celebrate Aaron's grandparents' 60th Anniversary in September, 13 hours and he did great!  

Clark's favorite activites are swinging on the porch swing, watching cars drive by, pulling himself up on everything including Jazz, eating, singing songs with mom, bouncing and making noises by hitting his toys on different things.  He's babbling saying "bah bah bah" when he's really happy and making motor boat noises to amuse himself.

Aaron is still working at Prairieland John Deere, now he's in the parts department and kind of a stand in IT guy.  He plays softball all spring, summer and fall and in currently playing basketball in a couple different leagues.  We're both playing volleyball in a church league and Clark is the best cheerleader ever!  His grandpa Dan died this year at 95 years of age.  Grandpa was so ready to go meet Jesus, he spent about 10 days in hospice and went very peacefully.  

2nd Place Photo

I had a very uncomfortable last month of pregnancy and am much preferring to have Clark here!  I quit my job at the elementary school and have just been doing some training at the YMCA here in town.  I have also begun to watch our friends' little boy 3 days a week who is 2 months older than Clark.  I had a photograph win 2nd place at the state fair again this year.  My Uncle Dale passed away this spring before Clark was born.  I was able to go out to California to be with family along with my mom and dad.  It was a great blessing to be with them. It has been hard adjusting to his absence even though we live far away.

Sumo!!

We are going to begin working with the youth group at our church at the start of the new year, so that will be a new front for us.  We've both worked with youth individually before but never as a couple. We love our church and have been so blessed and challenged by the teaching. We are very much enjoying having both of the grandparents living nearby.  It has been very helpful for babysitting!  

As a side note, Clark was a sumo wrestler for halloween.  My mom made his costume and it was amazing!

Well, I believe that sums up this year....   I hope God has blessed you as much as he has blessed us.  He is so great.  Looking back at this year really challenges me to trust God and know that He is in control, and I am so glad that He is. What a great and loving God we serve.  I can't wait to see what He's got for this next year.  

disregard the "m" :)

I just suddenly started missing my grandparents a lot.  I made molasses cookies yesterday which come to find out were my grandparents' favorite cookies to eat with their coffee.  So I'm eating them with my coffee this am, and suddenly I am very melancholy.  So here's to Grandma and Grandpa.

6 Months

My baby boy is 6 months old.  The time has flown by.  He's cuter every day and it's amazing to watch him learn.  I am overwhelmed with how blessed we are.  God is so good!

My apologies

I have been reprimanded recently for not posting more photos of sweet Clark.  So, enjoy :)