The Case of the Missing Sunglasses

Deeda came to visit me on Monday! He brought lots of new fun things to play with, like a froggie toy, a happy face toy, and even a toy for my car seat when Mommy and I drive around town (although Mommy doesn't always turn the sound on). He also brought me a new pair of sunglasses. They were so neat! I think they made me look like a star.

We went to the Waterfront to swing. Mommy took some pictures, and took my sunglasses off for some of them. She laid them on the ground.

After playing on the playground at the Waterfront, we went back home. Deeda left for his house, and I had my dinner. All of a sudden, Mommy jumped. The sunglasses! Mommy and I drove back to the Waterfront and walked to the swing where she took the pictures, but the sunglasses weren't there. Both Mommy and I were sad. Hopefully another little girl has them now and can play with them.

Right now I'm looking at books. I like to open and close and open and close them. Mommy thinks I should also share that Daddy saw me take 4 steps in a row on Monday night!

A Day at the Park

Today was really fun. Nonnie and Papa came in for a surprise visit yesterday, and today we spent the whole day together! We went to the park, and I had lots of new experiences. I saw ducks for the first time, I rode in my umbrella stroller for the first time, I found a stick, I felt the grass. It was fun to be outside and see all kinds of different people. I saw little boys playing with a ball. I hope I can do that soon.

I'm so glad Nonnie and Papa are here...I can tell they love me very much! Nonnie has fed me food and helped me stay clean, and Papa likes to whistle. I love you, Nonnie and Papa!

The Fact that Jesus Rose from the Dead Matters!

Easter is such a fun holiday...finding bright eggs filled with candy, eating peeps and jelly beans, dressing our baby up in a precious outfit with a hat, spending time together as a family...it's easy to be happy on this day. Even better, though, is the everlasting joy of knowing that, because Jesus rose from the dead, those who trust in Him are forgiven, we can know that He can handle any and all of our problems, and our future (our eternity) is secure. If Jesus hadn't risen from the dead, we would not have this hope, because the One who saves us from spiritual death...separation from God, would still be dead Himself. But He's not! He is risen, and we are forever grateful. Enjoy the pictures!

1 Corinthians 15:17 and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. NAS

Romans 10:9-10 ...that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.

Palm Sunday

Here's Phoebe in her special dress that she wore to church for Palm Sunday...isn't she just too cute? In the second picture she's waving...one of her new skills. She is also standing up on her own, without holding onto anything. We're thankful for a church with a pastor who speaks truth each Sunday about who Jesus is, even as we prepare to remember and celebrate His life, death and resurrection this coming Sunday.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. NAS

1 Corinthians 15:55-57 "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. NAS

Daddy's Face

My Daddy's face was scratchy for a while. When he gave me kisses, it felt funny. I liked to play with the stuff on his face. The other day, though, it wasn't scratchy anymore. Mommy said she really liked the scratchy stuff, but I like kisses that don't tickle.

Phoebe and Isaiah

Phoebe had a visit today from her downstairs neighbor, Isaiah. She wanted to do whatever Isaiah was doing...whether it was banging on the pie pans, walking along the edge of the couch (Isaiah is dusting the couch as well), or reading stories about Jesus, Phoebe was right behind him. We are blessed to have great neighbors!

All Hail Our Old Purdue

Phoebe is all ready for tonight's game. Go Boilers!