Stella's Baptism

Westminster Confession of Faith 28.6
What do you believe concerning the efficacy of baptism?

The efficacy of baptism is not tied to that moment of time wherein it is administered; yet notwithstanding, by the right use of the ordinance, the grace promised is not only offered, but really exhibited and conferred, by the Holy Ghost, to such (whether of age or infants) as that grace belongeth unto, according to the counsel of God's own will in His appointed time.

Stella was baptised this past Sunday, I don't have any pictures of Stella in the dress (beautiful gown made by Jeremy's mom). All of the pics with her in the gown are on other cameras. We had a party at our house after with family and friends. It was fun, Stella pretty much napped through the whole party. It has been a while since we had people over after church, it was good. Here are a few pics from the party.

I have been busy with lots of projects around the house and some scrapbook projects. I hope to post some pictures of those soon.

the game plan

I have been trying to figure out a routine for me and the girls....today we will try this:

wake up
morning routine -this involves making beds, getting dressed, starting laundry, opening shades,
unloading dishwasher
craft time with emma
room time-emma plays by herself in her room for a little while
monday chores with emma ( today we need to dust, vacuum, put laundry away and do finances)
lunch
start crockpot for dinner
more playtime or chores
nap/scrapbook
play and get ready for J to come home

We will see how it goes today, as of now Emma is still asleep it is about 8:30, she had a late night last night at community group.

the girls are still asleep

It is 9 am and both girls are still asleep... I don't know what to do with myself. Emma hasn't slept in this late in a long time. Of course, it could have something to do with her late bedtime the past few nights. On Tuesday, she received candy and valentine's from her friends at Mother's Day Out. She had two pieces of chocolate and was bouncing off the walls all afternoon and evening. We knew we needed to wear her out so we played chase and hide and go seek through the house. It cracked us up to hear the things she was saying during this game. "Come on people, this way!," "Come on people, run this way!," "We have to get the monkey!" (Side note: the monkey is the current animal that receives the most recognition in our daily lives. Monkeys have been known to lurk in her craft cabinet, hide out in the bathroom, and hang out on the roofs of the houses in the neighborhood, while eating the houses.) The game ended with several family "dog piles." Daddy, mommy, Emma and Bella...don't worry Stella didn't participate in the pile, she was sound asleep in the bassinet that she is quickly outgrowing.

So for the past few weeks our mail has not been exciting at all! No new magazines to do the "initial" flip through, not even a Potterybarn catalog to see the same furniture in again. Both Monday and Tuesday have made up for the past few weeks. The postman knocked on or door with 2 boxes, and then we went to the mailbox to find another package! Tuesday we come home from picking up Emma and another package was sitting on our porch! All were special valentine gifts for the girls and sweet valentine messages for the family. Thanks family for sending the love and some exciting mail. Kelly, those adorable cookies were soooooooo yummy.

So, I have to post a picture of Stella. The other night before her bath, I layed her down to get her undressed and she would not lay flat! It was so funny.

The Weekend

The girls have colds so we stayed home from church today. I thought the other parents would appreciate the girls not hacking and sneezing on their children, at church. I decided to have a mini photo shoot for pictures to send in valentines for the family.


Yesterday we were busy making valentines for Emma's mothers day out class. This is my first time to send something for her whole class and I have always looked forward to this part of being a mom. The hearts are little pockets with some candy and the straw sticking out and I put a little note from Emma on the back.

Inside Scrapbooking