baby's first christmas

I have not posted anything since December 17th, cause things have been CRAZY to say the least...but I think they are going to finally start slowing down again. It was all worth it to see Liam experience his first Christmas. He really enjoyed all the festivities, and had more fun opening presents than I thought he would! The next task...re-organizing the house since it has seemed to explode with toys :). Holidays are so much different, but SO much better now that we have Liam. I have just been reminded so many times in the past few weeks how incredibly blessed that we are to have him this year. He has just brought more joy to our lives than even thought imaginable. Here is a link to look at a lot of the pictures from Christmas, but I will also put a few of my favorites below :)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=92305&l=596b1&id=510530691

the zoo and the snow

Follow this link to see some recent pics of our first trip to the zoo!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89643&l=5464d&id=510530691
And here are a few pics of us playing in the snow! I tried to pull him around in this yellow tub to try to 'sled', but that didn't work so well :) It was sure fun to try though!

director of technology

Just an update on Jeremy's job. The meeting yesterday went well, and Jeremy is now the director of technology! Which is definitely a promotion for him. Jeremy said he was really encouraged by the meeting. He talked with the head pastor about going full time, and after the first of the year this is probably going to happen. They always review the budget at the first of the year and will have to get that position approved for full time, but he didn't act like it would be a problem. And on top of going full time there is a chance he will also get a raise! Which would be a great blessing. So thank you for those of you who were praying for him yesterday. You can just keep praying that his position will get finalized to be full time at the first of the year, and if it is in the budget that Jeremy might get a raise also! Jeremy was pretty excited that his new position also gets him a church credit card :) haha. I am pretty excited that the church might provide a cell phone for him, which would save us more money cause we could drop him from our plan! Anyways...those definitely are not the important things, but added bonus' :). Jeremy also talked with Dr. Gardner (the head pastor), and just confirmed that he would still be able to have his flexible schedule so he can have time with us, and he can be home with Liam when I am at work. Dr. Gardner said that would not be a problem. Since Jeremy is salary, he is responsible for getting his work done and does not have to be there 8-5.

prayer req

Just a quick note to ask for prayer for Jeremy's job. We got word on Friday that, the head video guy at First UMC is no longer there. The head pastor was clear with Jeremy that his job was not being effected by this. I know Jeremy will really miss his old boss; he was always so flexible with our schedule and understanding of our needs. But...now that he is gone, it opens up new opportunities for Jeremy and his work there (which sounds terrible...but true). The head pastor told Jeremy a couple days ago, that he knows his skills could be used more than they have been in the past. So today, Jeremy and the head pastor are getting together to talk about job responsibilities. Jeremy is still technically part time, working 30 hours a week. So Jeremy plans on telling him he would love to be able to go full time, and take on more responsibilities, which would in turn mean a pay raise. Which would be a huge answer to prayer for us. So I guess I am just asking for you guys to pray about this with us if you wouldn't mind. We could really use the extra money if he gets a raise, and Jeremy is pretty excited about the possibilities of taking on a little more responsibility.

dada

Someone is a pretty huge fan of their daddy :)

to take to the nursery or not

This evening Jeremy, Liam and I all went to church together. It was so nice to have Jeremy along. We went for the Christmas program to watch Rosann and Amber singing in the choirs. So we had Liam in the service with us for about 20 minutes, and then he started getting antsy so I decided (after WEEKS of deliberation) to put him in the nursery. You would think this would not have to be a very big deal, but it is to me I guess. I have been pretty nervous to leave him in there...dumb I know. But I went ahead and did it. I took him to the nursery. Once I went back to the sanctuary I pretty much just sat there worrying about what I didn't tell them he might need. So during intermission I went to check on him, and he was doing fine :). But about 5 minutes into the second half of the program our number (#3) showed up on the little ticker indicating that that baby is unconsolable and that baby's parents should come and get him :). The older lady taking care of him (he was the only baby in the infant part of the nursery) said she tried to lay him down for a nap like I had told her to, but he just cried. The other mom in the nursery whispered to me..she just doesn't like to let them cry :) haha. I decided part of the reason he could have been crying (and yes he was tired) was because he had spit up ALL over the front of his shirt, soaking it...and still all over his mouth. No one had bothered to change it. Even though I left the diaper bag and told them there were plenty of extra shirts and burp cloths in the bag. So....all of that to say, I was a little disappointed. And probably because I am just a tad over protective of my little boy, but unfortunately now I am back to square one on the whole issue of leaving him in the nursery.