Children everywhere!

Babies, babies, babies!! This week was awesome! God is so good! Thank you for the blessing of Children. My friend started the week out birthing her 9th child, Ella Ann, Shaun then celebrated the start of his 7th month of life, and my niece, Emmalyn Elizabeth, was born the following day! What a start to the new year! Just thought I would share....

Emmalyn Elizabeth Puffenbarger~ 7.5 lbs

Born January 11, 2012

Shaun Peter~ turned 7 months old January 10th, 2012

Ella Ann Hess 11lbs 2 oz~ (2 pounds lighter than Shaun at 61/2 months!)
born January 9th, 2012

Psalm 127:3-5 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

Emmalyn Elizabeth Puffenbarger

Congratulations to my sister Steph and brother Jarrod on their growing family! Emmalyn was born on January 11, 2012 at 4:14 p.m. and weighed 7.5 lbs. She is so beautiful and I can't wait to meet her!

Here is a pic of the new BIG Brother!

So happy that my mom could go and help Steph out this time (since I couldn't make another trip due to all my Mommy responsibilities!) I just wish it was me in the pic all the same :) Can't wait to hold this little girl this summer!

May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His face to shine upon you and give you peace! You are fearfully and wonderfully made!

Shaun is 7 months!

Although petite in size, Shaun makes up for that inpersonality! He is doing well with eating, helping me with every meal, is rolling around every where, and is a joy to be around! It has been a hard few months with ear infections and respiratory infections one after another, but we were able to celebrate his first Christmas relatively well and ring in the new year too! He was enamored with the lights on the Christmas tree, loved the holiday music, and had fun tearing the torn open paper of Christmas morning. We also had everyone here for Christmas dinner so he had a great time meeting some extended family for the first time! New year's was spent at Granddad and Grandmama's house with Aunt Rachel, Uncle Caleb and cousins and we all had great time playing games and watching the kids grow their relationships! Enjoy some of the highlights of this month with Shaun Peter!!

December catch up

Gingerbread Houses with Uncle Caleb

(thanks Alisha!)

A Visit to Ashby Ponds to see our Great Granddad and Grammy Pat

WE also got to see Santa!!

Berryville Christmas Parade

We had a fun December filled with Christmas happenings, visits, and sickness. Sorry it was so long between posts but we've been battling bugs since before Thanksgiving... maybe this time we can stay healthy. Hope this post finds you and yours enjoying the new year and loving each moment with each other. Look for another post about Christmas, New Year's and Family fun!!

6 Months Old

Shaun is half way to his birthday!! We are enjoying this child so much... Now if we could just keep him healthy. With an ear infection and bronchiolitis this Thanksgiving, we will be trying to get well. Shaun is now eating some more solids, rolling both back to front, and front to back, working on sitting (although haven't mastered it yet) putting his passy in his own mouth and loving playing with his brothers. I know these next few months will sure fly by and have lots of changes... We love you, Shaun!

Mommy Powers

It's terrible being sick, especially when you have to miss school, don't get to give your teachers the books you made, and feel horrible. Poor Stephen woke up in the middle of the night burning up (102* temp) and has continued the fever and vomiting this morning. His only request? Can you use your Mommy Powers and cuddle me? What a sweet boy. These are the days I am thankful that I am a stay at home mom and can give my boy just what he wants... ME! I pray this bug passes quickly and doesn't spread to any one else!

It's Begining to look a lot like Christmas....

(don't judge me on the dust... at least I got the picture!)

Stephen and Scottie were able to hang their ornaments this year

(thanks to mom not being to strict this year about where things go...)

Shaun is enamored with the lights...

Santa's little helper???

Scottie loves the manger scene (anything to do with guys...)

As we are getting ready for the 2011 Holiday season, I am reminded of the real meaning of the season... It is fun with all the presents, shopping, family gatherings and tree trimming, but this year, remember Jesus is the real reason for the season...

Luke 2:8-14

⁸And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

⁹And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

¹⁰And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

¹¹For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

¹²And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

¹⁴Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Merry Christmas to you from the Steyaert Family!