8.15.2010

~Horse and Wagon Ride~

A company was giving horse and wagon rides at the Kokomo Farmer's Market this weekend, so we took a ride around downtown.
Aylah was pretty amazed at the size of the horses.
She spent most of the ride standing right behind the driver and listening to him give the horses, Chip and Jarvis, all the commands.

Aren't these beauties!

A little nervous to touch the enormous horse.







~Special Surprise~

We picked Nanae up at the airport Friday and she had a very special surprise for Aylah. She gave her the sweetest little pink coin purse and Aylah was so very thrilled.
Here she is keeping her hand close, just in case it falls off her shoulder.


Look mom!

This could possibly be her new best friend.



This is Aylah's I'm so excited and proud look!

I just love her sweet little hand holding on to the strap.

~Playdough Fun~

Aylah has loved playing with her new playdough set. She plays with it for hours a day.
In these pictures she is cracking up because I keep calling her "babe", which is what I call Mike. She tells me "I'm not your babe"! But she sure does think it's funny.



~Nanae is Here~

I have loved my mom being here this weekend, and I'm so glad she's here for another week. We've had a wonderful time. I'm just so thankful she is here and I can be with her.


I love this picture of Aylah studying her necklace. Aylah's starting to really be interested in jewelry.



26.5 weeks





8.10.2010

~Family Game Time~

This is from Voddie Baucham's August Newsletter

Family Discipleship Corner
Playing Games can be More than Fun

Game time is a lost art in the modern American family. Between Ballet, sports leagues, non-stop church activities, and the constant allure of various electronic media, few families sit down together long enough to play a game of Candyland. However, playing games together offers several benefits that we would do well to consider as we contemplate our schedules.

1. Game Time Builds Family Unity. While passive entertainment can be "enjoyed" together without any interaction, game time requires real interaction. We hardly get to know one another when we watch a movie, or a TV show. However, playing games together allows us to interact in ways that go beyond the surface.

2. Game Time Protects Family Time. Interaction with members of our household is important. However, that time is difficult to come by. If we are not careful, we will spend our time in the house together without ever saying a word to one another.

3. Game Time Reveals Sin and Provides Opportunities for Teaching and Correction. With small children in the home, it is important to find opportunities to teach important interpersonal skills. Game Time puts children in situations where we see their selfishness, competitiveness, and impatience on display. This is means game time is an important tool in the arsenal of the conscientious parent who wants to address the great need for the "fruit of the Spirit" (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, etc.) in a context that normally brings forth the "Works of the Flesh."

4. Game Time is (dare I say it) Fun. Laughing, playing, competing, screaming and shouting (with excitement, of course) are all joyous expressions that make game time fun. I don't know about your family, but around the Baucham household, we can sit for hours just laughing about previous game times!

8.08.2010

~Bored~

Aylah and I were making the most of our time while we were waiting for the car to start. We have a few problems with the car every once in awhile and this is nothing new for us. We actually enjoy the extra minutes in the car doing nothing.









~25 Weeks~


My belly is growing. I love this little girl and certainly can't wait to wrap my arms around her!

8.06.2010

~The 4th of July~

Better late than never.
We went to Cicero this year to celebrate the 4th and it was Aylah's official first fireworks show. She was a little hesitant at first, but after a lot of encouragement from her daddy, she quickly became a big fan!