Life in Alabama

I am slowly getting used to being a "southerner." Yesterday I learned what the annual Syrup Slop is (I think that's what he said anyway, with the accent it sounded like "sip sop"). I am LOVING the season change here. I've discovered that biscuits, lima beans and anything fried are the main staples, and not to mention the beloved glass of sweet tea, which is really a glass of sugar water with a little tea added. We often have a visitor that brings some brownies or a homemade loaf of bread. It is quite difficult to find anything healthy in this town, but it is all so yummy. Auburn football is a way of life here. The mascot is officially the tiger, but everyone says "war eagle" instead of "go tigers" and I'm not exactly sure why. I've learned not to question a loyal fan about this phenomena or he will get offended.

Micah's latest ... He's about 6 1/2 months old now. He is becoming much more curious. He will not stay in one position very long. He longs for the day when he can jump out of my arms and run from me. I can see the look of determination in his eyes when he sees something he wants. He's not crawling yet, but getting closer. My favorite time with him is tickling him. He just laughs and laughs and it's just precious. Feeding him solid foods has been fun. He makes the funniest faces when he swallows. I usually find dried oatmeal in strange places hours after I fed him.

Micah is 4 months!

Micah is now 4 months old!! He's eating well and sleeping through the night. He will grab anything and everything that is in front of him and then it eventually ends up in his mouth. He laughs when we tickle him, and he's very attentive. He likes eating, books, walks in the stroller, ceiling fans and lights, anything with music, his Auburn mobile and hanging out with Mom and Dad. He has been such a bundle of joy.

Our move to Auburn

Wow, I didn't realize how long it's been since I've been on here. It's been a whirlwind of a time since we got here 2 months ago. My first Mother's Day was spent moving 8 hours away from sunny Florida, the only place I've ever known as home. I never thought I'd be considered a "southerner" but here I am in Auburn, AL.

In case you are wondering how we ended up here, here's the story.....About a year ago, we started praying about where God wanted us in the future. We were pretty sure that God was leading us in a different direction, as far as working with Campus Outreach. But we just were not sure where that new direction was. So we prayed and waited and prayed and waited some more and still were not sure. So we finally decided, at about the time Micah was born, that we needed to step out in faith and just see what would happen. With all the change that comes along with having a new little one, I wanted to stay put, but Todd was sure that God wanted us elsewhere. Todd grew up here in Auburn, and all of his family is here. We jokingly considered moving here but never really thought it would actually happen. In a matter of weeks, God opened many doors and made it very clear that this is where He wanted us. These are our praises...Todd got a job with a family construction business and the salary they offered was exactly (within $1000!) what we had budgeted and were trusting God for. Some friends are renting our house in Orlando. We found a house in Auburn and closed on it quickly (I, Kim, didn't see it until the day we moved in). Some money was given by a family member to help us with the down payment, which was also exactly what we needed. All of the family has showered us with love and help. The church here, Lakeview Baptist (yes, I'm now a Baptist) has been a huge blessing as far encouragement and fellowship.

I read Romans 8:32 today which says "He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?" and it just reminded me of how good God has been to me. I have a Savior! What more do I need? Praise Him that He graciously and abundantly gives us everything that He knows we need at the right time.

Some other cute stuff

Micah is 6 weeks old this week. We've been having so much with him! He likes looking around at the lights and fans. He's been holding his head up really well. He loves his mornings with Daddy. Daddy has been such a big help. Micah slept 2 four hour stretches last night. Hoorray!

Some of Micah's 1st's

First trip to the beach was windy and cold, so we only stayed a few minutes. First bath was successful. And I don't think he knew we even left the house for his first walk. He's been a great baby. He slept 6 hours straight only 1 time so far. We are praying for more nights like that.

Micah's 1st 2 weeks home

We got home on the 7th. We've had lots of laughs, tears and sleepless nights. He still has his days and nights a little mixed up. He's been a great baby-very content and eats and sleeps a lot! We are proud parents. We still can't believe he belongs to us...forever. Daddy has been such a huge help cooking and serving us, and Grandma is here this week.

Micah's birth

I went to the Doctor for my 37 week check-up and he said I was already 6cm dilated and we needed to head to the hospital ASAP. We got there at 1pm on March 5. They broke my water at 4pm. We labored ALL night long (Micah is a stubborn boy already) and he was born on March 6 at 6:39am. He was 7lbs, 7oz. He had jaundice for the first week, but he's better now. Our first drive home was a little nerve-wrecking. Daddy was very nervous :)