Tobias is 8 months old

As I write that, I am in utter disbelief. Has this precious child been a part of our family for only 8 months? Was it just 8 months ago that we brought our bundle home? So I embrace these truths, and moreso the truth that the Lord loves him and has an awesome plan for his life. AMEN!





Poor, miserably sick Tobias

This kid barely smiled for a whole week. I'm glad I caught this one with Great-Ma


Unfortunately, Tobias spent the majority of the past month sick as a dog. Both he and Lydia got sinus infections that drained down into their chests causing some serious coughing. I waited the 10-days (typical period for a virus to run its course) and took the kids in. After 5 days on amoxicillin, Toby’s condition was deteriorating so back he went for round II of antibiotics, stronger stuff this time. After 3 weeks, he’s finally on the up-swing eating and sleeping well.

We thought some fresh air would do our kids "good" so on an unseasonably warm March day we took them to the playground. Tobias didn't know what to do with himself and would not look up - too engrossed in the grass.


The volume around here has, once again, hit an all-time high! Tobias is exploring his voice thrilling us with “mama” and “dada” as well as his standard, “Gah, Nah, Bah”. He’s also blowing raspberries and repeating sounds. His sister brings him instant glee often eliciting a screechy-squeal response.



He definitely has the whole “object-permanence” concept down. He’ll throw a toy or cracker off of his booster seat tray then lean way, way over (often scaring us) to see where his precious item has landed. Most of the time, the bit of food is “permanently” gone – into Guinness’ gullet. His new-found absolute favorite food: crackers. He devours them.

St. Patty's Day: Toby really isn't "into" mommy's photo shoots, he'd rather be eating the props



This boy is certainly a social creature. He’ll crane his neck and body if he hears daddy or Lydia’s voices. Definitely wants in on the action. At Bible Study he captivates the room full of about 12 ladies with his eyes and smiles. He’ll look at one, then another, until someone pays attention to him. And of course, someone always obliges. What a little flirt!

Playing with his buddies (all born within 3 weeks of each other): Cooper & Jude


No real mobility yet – he still acts like a beached whale when on his tummy, flailing all extremities. In the past few days he’s started to pick up his pelvis (getting closer to getting himself onto all 4’s) with arms extended which causes him to move backward. So frustrating to be further and further away from his target! He also squirms his way around in circles on his tummy and rolls himself in the process – not the intentional rolling, just a by-product of the squirming. Every mommy loves to see their little one hit the next milestone and crawling seems to be taking forever. Yet, I know my life will change when he’s on the move so once again I’m thankful for the stage we’re in with patient anticipation of what’s to come.

Tobias continues to be bald and toothless. We love him just this way!