It has obviously been far too long since we have posted a blog. It seems the older Afton gets, the busier we get. But let’s get right down to the juicy stuff…the most important recent happening: the birth of my nephew, Bennett Aaron, who was born on November 14th at 1:46pm weighing 8lbs. 1oz and measuring 21″ long. He is simply beautiful and I can’t wait to hold him in two days! My brother and sis-in-law are so excited that Bennett is finally here and he is already such a blessing to them. I know they are going to be amazing parents that raise Bennett in an environment that is Christ-centered and full of love.
Brad, Jenny & Bennett
Bennett Aaron
Now to Afton, who is 15 months old and running all over the place. Afton is so full of energy and loves to laugh. She enjoys being outside, dancing and listening to music, playing the piano, watching movies, being chased/tickled by mommy or daddy, giving hugs, and reading books. She is now starting to hold her own spoon to eat and is holding her own food to take bites. We know it is inevitable that she grow up, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Her vocabulary continues to increase all the time. Some new words include:
moo=movie
ney=the sound her horse makes
mow=the sound her kitties make
bah=bath
beh=bed
rah=rock
bleh=blanket
sha=socks
sigh=outside
shi=sit
figh=high five
I’m sure there are a few more I’m forgetting. Afton is doing so many cute things right now. She walks straight to the bathroom door when it’s time to take a bath, goes to her bedroom door when we tell her it’s time to go to bed, says “moo” while pointing at the TV/DVD player when she wants to watch a movie, points out the window and says “sigh” (see above for translation), and walks to the garage door when I tell her we’re going to check the mail. Everyday, I cannot imagine our lives without her. Hopefully sometime in the future, Afton will have a little brother or sister to play with. We are really looking forward to adding to our family…just don’t get your hopes up quiet yet! I will close with some recent pics of sweet Afton.
Amy
