shadow puppets and toe crawling

this past week stinker discovered his shadow! it was so fun to watch him wave his hand wildly to watch his shadow wave back :)

he also has been gripping the carpet with his fingers and putting his butt up in the air and inching forward on his toes - we have tried to show him how to use his knees but that just doesnt seem to be his style. and of course he still jumps in his jumper but sometimes he tires himself out....

Happy New Year

I look forward to many things this upcoming year......

....Stinker turning 1!.......getting more involved at our church and giving monthly for the first time to the FAITH PROMISE campaign....Speedy being trained in for a promotion....flying home for Christmas and reconnecting with old friends and family....trying not to drink pop and drinking more water....another year living by the beach....becoming more patient....growing in grace and the knowledge of GOD....investing in deepening our friendships out here...