Maybe we can make a change.

I usually try to focus my blogging on the visual... but this morning I'm moved to say: maybe we can make a change. I'm not talking about the election, though I do encourage everyone to vote. I'm talking about the minute by minute choices we make and the systems each of us set up in our lives that guide our paths. I know this world is broken, things are not as they should be. But there is glory in this world as well, we can all feel it... a thing cannot be wrong unless a right exists. 

Here is a picture of a tomato I grew. I just picked six ripe ones the size of my fist... in late October. And it's been cold too... I think the manure from Mam-maw's farm is responsible for the incredible harvest we've had.

Here is Beth and Eli enjoying the bounty.

Don't think the garden and these two aren't connected in my mind.

There is glory in this world.

A really nice morning.

I was really looking forward to this walk.

What are you pondering, Eli?

I love this picture.

We walked two hours, stopped at a bakery, Beth even fed Eli a couple of times. You can't tell, but she's nursing in this picture. Ninja nursing.

Back at home.

One month old and loving it.

I got a great momma.

I got a sweet crib.

I know how to put my hand in my pocket.

I'm gonna celebrate.

I'm staring at mom in the mirror... I weigh 10 lbs. 4 oz. today!

Monthiversary

Guess who is one month old today?  I took a special "one month" portrait, but I haven't downloaded it yet.  Happy One Month, Eli!  You are more fun than I thought you would be... but really, I just didn't know what to expect!

Bryce has an exam tomorrow... I think you can see why he is having trouble studying at the house.
We went to Clarksville to visit aunt Sarah a week ago.  She danced with Eli in the living room until he passed out... and in thanks he peed on her bed.  So sweet.
This picture sums it up... please note Bryce's killer hair and the clock in the background... that is 5 AM, if you couldn't tell.

Family Love

Eli's aunt Mary sent all kinds of fun presents from North Carolina, including some John Deere socks.  Pretty kickin!

He has lots of aunts to love him.

And a grandfather to ponder.  

We took Mom for hot dogs at I Dream of Weenie for her birthday because we know her love language.  There is indeed a baby hidden in my sling, but I am a messy eater and I try to protect him from that.

Great Grandmother Time!

Elijah waits patiently while Mom is in the shower. 

Stylin' in the shirt I made for him to come home from the hospital in (but then I couldn't find it, of course!)

Road trip to Joy, Kentucky to meet Mamaw!

She says that we have needed a boy in the family for a long time.  She also told him he would need to help her take care of a groundhog she is after in the backyard... We've got big dreams for you, kid.

Good morning, world.

That's just where he was until 10 days ago.

I love this picture!

Chillaxin'.

Yeah, that's just right, Beth's belly was that size until 9/21.