Saturday, April 28, 2012

One Day at a Time.

I thought I was the one who would teach Lifa... but he's always teaching me

We've made a million memories, giggled a thousand giggles, cried buckets of tears, and practiced counting to 100 on the timeout mat. Wouldn't trade a second of them. I want to share and show off every part of this perfect little man. But the biggest lesson I'm learning from Lifa is how to say thank you for the right nows. 

So this blog is not about what I want for his future. Or what I think God says about tomorrow. Or solving all the injustices of the world. This blog is about Friday.

Jesus, thank you for every memory and moment of Friday. And for the memories and moments coming for Saturday. Amen. 
This is how we start every day. Talking and dancing with the animal map. 

We took some visiting friends shopping.... and he somehow even made shopping fun!

Next stop was the playground... all tangled up and giggly in a tire swing.
We got mama's river fix and Lifa got to explore when we took our friends to see some of the most beautiful scenery in South Africa.

Thank you Jesus.

Getting him ready for the Guadalupe River!

Happy, happy boy.

In this moment, all is well in the world.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Christmas in the Cottage - part 2!

Lifa left just days before Texas showered us with the most beautiful Christmas love we've experienced... well, since last year when you did the same thing! I've had to keep the treasures in hiding for two months, but it was worth it! He's now officially the most spoiled African baby on the continent.

It's always hard on Lifa as he adjusts back to "Mama's house" after a long stay at "Baba's house". Two completely different cultures do family in completely different ways. Your love through Christmas (again!) flooded him with memories, joy and reminded him that he is part of a big and beautiful Family.

Merry Christmas from Mona!

Merry Christmas from Mama! Every day is a safari in the cottage.

He even had a stocking!

Look at this happy boy :)
And he's just so gifted
Lifa draws Cheeto

What every good Christmas morning looks like

So many glowy, noise-making Christmas gifts... 

TWO HARMONICAS!

More from Mona!

Ahhhhh!

Bath time will never be the same!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for how you love us. We love you!