Apparently I'm not much of a blogger

So, I haven't done this in years, but it seems like the time to actually begin moving forward.  My family is amazing, my memory is terrible and I would really like to be able to hold on to so many of the things that happen daily in our lives.  I can't imagine that anyone else would care very much, and the idea of drawing people's attention to this blog embarrasses me, but I'm going to do my best to keep up with this blog in spite of all of that - we'll see how it goes.

2013 is moving along.  Before long, it will be gone altogether.  Aletheia (Elle) is going to be 3 years old in 2 months and Amelia just turned 4 months old yesterday.  There is something about having 2 kids that makes me feel like we are a "real" family.  I'm not sure what we were before.  Maybe it has more to do with the fact that with each child our family feels more and more complete - as if this is how it is meant to be.  Obviously, this is how it is meant to be for  us at the moment and I am excited to see what else God has coming around the corner.  I'm always looking forward to the next phase but I do not want to miss a second of what is going on all around me.  I have to say, I really do love my life -- even the parts I don't like, I still love!

Here they are - my little loves!  Princess Elle and her sister (Amelia's princessesness has yet to be determined, but I'm sure it won't take long).  Elle is the best big sister ever.  Who would have thought that a 2 1/2 year old could be so self-sufficient and helpful!  She really is absolutely amazing.  I am working hard to form good habits now.  We read her Bible just about every morning and she has already memorized 10 Bible verses!  I pray that the Word of God will sink into her heart now as a child and will stick with her forever.  My hope is to have Amelia gravitate to the Bible the same way, and maybe even younger since she's already a part of our daily reading time.

I want to homeschool my kids, but I am so afraid that I won't be disciplined enough to do a good job.  Elle and I have already started in many areas - for me, I think it is mostly about establishing habits.  I'm definitely not doing a great job at the moment, but little by little, we are making progress!

Here's the proof - at least we're trying :-)  Elle loves to do art projects - painting, drawing, coloring, play dough, cooking, etc. etc.  She has one of the most active imaginations I have ever seen!  She has begun to play with her "Calico Critters" set.   I love to see her replay out her day and our conversations between her squirrel family.  She is obsessed with princesses and will often refer to me as Miss Highness when I ask her to do something.  Apparently, I'm the queen.

Our family is amazing and I am so thankful for God's grace.  He has been so good to us in every possible area!  I try to be mindful of the many extra blessings - food, air conditioning, a home - things that I so easily take for granted.

Sadly, Jin and I never end up in pictures together... mostly because it is one of us who always has to take the pictures (Elle tried to take pictures of us the other day but we both came out headless).  So, here's the best that I can do for now...

And this is all for now - I'm tired, so I'll have to wait til next time to start recording all of our funny stories :-)  Goodnight!