13 months and Walking

Well, this week Natalie decided she would walk. It has been quite the excitement around our house. She is just too cute, and Nick and I laugh every time she takes off. It's like watching someone who's been spun around about 10 times,and then let out of the gate! She is a bottemless pit it seems. She is such a great eater, and we just don't know where she puts it all. She jabbers a lot more these days, and can now identify many different things if you ask her. She can point to eyes, ears, mouth, and nose as well as giraffe, sheep, and monkey (stuffed animals) - when she wants to, of course. :) Her hair is getting longer, but she isn't really a fan of leaving her bows in. She did pretty well with leaving her clips be today, though. Maybe I'm biased, but is she not the cutest thing ever? This Friday, we will be heading to Texas to spend the Christmas season with the Lubkes. We are so excited to see everyone and have a BREAK! I just received a promotion to "Cash Processing and Reconciliation Manager" at Marriott Vacation Club, and have been going full speed ahead. It will be a great opportunity, it will just be insane until I get settled. Nick has been busy as well helping with Advent services and our Boar's Head Christmas production as well as High School and Middle School Holiday Party/Servent events on top of his regular duties. We look back on this year and can help but praise God for all the bountiful blessings he has bestowed on us. He takes care of us and supplies our every need yesterday, today, and always. Merry Christmas everyone!