• Not talking too much but sounding like she is putting sentences together.  She can say “Do That” and “Again”.  
• Last night before prayer time she grabbed Craig and my hand and bowed her head to pray.  Tears of Joy overwhelmed us both.
• She likes to color and to see her name written.
• She loves to give kisses and hugs
• If You Are Happy and You Know It is her favorite song.  She loves to sing and clap along to other songs.
• She is INFATUATED with shoes!
• She is learning to use a fork.

We just love her so much.  She is so active and so much fun.

This morning I just fininshed my last day of the Study of Esther.  Today at Bible Study we will watch the video.  I am have been amazed at the story and treasure it in my heart.  Even though God is not mentioned in the book, HE is all over the book.  You can see HIS PROVIDENCE on each page.  God has put us in certain circumstances “for such a time as this”.  I know that if I wait on an event to happen, I will be zapped.  But if I wait on the Lord my spirit will be strenthened and renewed (Is. 40:31).  I know that if _______________ happens, I will praise my God with my inmost being and with every breath I have.  It is amazing how many different ways the blank can be filled in.  And how scared I am to fill it in.  Because I think if I do fill it in, then it is real and will happen.  Yes I have filled it in on the privacy of my heart and on the pages of my book.  But I do know that GOD IS GOD and He will get all the praise and honor and glory.  That I cannot deny.  I may question it but I KNOW. 

Craig and I are still living at his parents house while ours is under construction.  Things are going well.  We have been to Charleston for a week together.  That was so nice.  Craig had a class to take and I had a mini vacation.   Ellie stayed with mom and dad.  This past week Craig was in Orlando for another class and Ellie and I went to see my parents again.  We had a great time.  On the way home Ellie got sick in the car as soon as we got on I-85 in Atlanta.  I started to panic and did what I could to get off to a gas station and get her cleaned up.  It was just a one time deal.  She then slept for a while while I fought the urge to be sick myself.  Crazy how psychological that is.  She was fine after we got home and bathed and ate.  Yes I broke down in tears but I did the best I could. 

So for now, I will do better to update.  Also, check out the new link to Beth Moore’s blog.

Then the other day, a lady asked me if Ellie was a girl or boy. (I DO dress her in girl clothes.)  I told her a girl, and she said, “Now a days you just can’t tell.”  Which brings me to ask…At what point in life did people stop telling if they are boy or girl?  Any thoughts or comments?

Friday we head to Clemson with Eliana feeling better and mama feeling yucky but hanging in there.  We had a great time at the tailgate with our usual crowd.  We could not have asked for a more perfectly shaded spot in all of Clemson.  Eliana had a good time playing and showing her limited skills to all.  She did have a short nap…better than nothing.  So we pack up to go to the game at 6:00.  I missed kick off for a reason and Craig has Eliana in the stands.  I go up and she is doing great taking it all in.  She sits in my lap and sucks her thumb with her blanket.  At the end of the 1st quarter I take her down to feed her supper and then go up at the start of half time to see that it has started raining.  Seriously?  Who knew this would happen?  Why?  Why tonight?  So under the stands Eliana and I go for the rest of the game.  She was no longer sleepy and went wild.  All the other kids were with their moms sleeping or sitting quietly.  Not OUR child.  She was ready to go and off she went making people laugh.  She was filthy by the end of the night.  Got back to Brandon’s and laid her down while she was asleep in her pack n play and she woke up screaming and coughing.  Ended up spitting up lots of mucus.  And yes, she and I slept in the recliner…AGAIN.  It was okay.  I did not even get my clothes changed or (hold your breath) teeth brushed.  Long night but worth it if she was comfortable and feeling okay.  It is amazing what you do for your kids.  I now know.

So, we are home and I am about to go to bed.  I will post pics from the game later on.  I have to get the site updated.

Visit the above site to see Eliana’s one year photos.  They are great!

The weekend was low key and I was happy about that.  Craig bought a new weedeater.  He was proud of it.  Me?  I just want to buy a HAAN.  Tomorrow night we have a showing of our house.  I am excited about it. 

Eliana has enjoyed going to the pool.  I bought her a float at Target.  She enjoyed playing and splashing. She has learned to wave bye and waves to EVERYONE!  She has also learned how to yell really loud.  I may be using the services of my workplace sooner than I thought!