Fall is Here!

ok, so admittedly, this post has nothing to do with Corban's little adventures. But I couldn't help myself- Fall is here! Even if we relapse into an indian summer, we've had a day or two of beautiful clear sunshine with cool breezes. Nights are getting chillier (in comparison to 105, anything is chillier!) There's something about this season that makes me smile and want to curl up with tea on the couch all day.

I was reflecting this morning on God's provision and how ABDUNDANTLY He's provided for our needs. Perhaps it's the anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas that makes it special, but this season reminds me so much of God's grace and mercy. I woke up thanking Him that though times are lean and paychecks aren't what we're used to, He's shown Himself faithful. Despite my temptation to get caught up in the things I would like or really really want, my Abba has begun that refreshing of my spirit, a 'change in the wind' just like this wonderful season. I have asked to have a heart like His and He has been slowly, in the heat of summer, changing my heart to see the abundance and 'haves', rather than the 'have-nots.'

"Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.

You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.

Whom have I in heaven but you?

And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.

My flesh and my heart may fail,

but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Psalm 73:23-26

San Diego

Hello Daddy-

I was such a good boy in San Diego this week! I had a blast with my cousin Tembie and my Aunt Angie :)

We went to the beach AGAIN- only this time the waves weren't so wild. Mommy felt better about me playing in the water, but I got bored.

So I started playing in the sand and ended up with a sand unibrow!

Beach Day!!!

There are no words. NO words. My son is a maniac for water. It's just that simple. We visited gorgeous Zuma beach today and he was unbelievable. He RAN past the other screaming toddlers, took a face plant right into the sand, then continued to crawl into the breakers. Did I remind you that this kid is only a year old????? a YEAR, people!!!! He went STRAIGHT into the BREAKING WAVES!!!! :D I couldn't be more proud....... or more scared! haha..... I see surfing lessons in our future....

Although I missed getting to take pictures of my soaking-wet-from-head-to-toe son actually playing in the water (I was occupied trying to keep him alive- seriously), but I did get a couple of shots after he spent an hour jumping and yelling and splashing.

So as if the water wasn't enough, Corban decided that eating the sand was a delightful activity!! I don't think I've ever laughed so much in one outing with him. :)

He actually dipped a banana in the sand, chewed and swallowed it with batting an eye!!

All in all, a great way to spend our day!

When Daddy's Away....

Corban and I are fending for ourselves this week, so we're keeping him updated with pictures via blog. Needless to say, we miss him already!

I always have trouble sleeping when he's not here, and with the baby on the way, insomnia's a bit worse this time around.

But Corban is still bright-eyed and bushy tailed!