. Of all things Manoah loves dirt most of all! It was truly fun watching him explore the earth with his bare hands :) He is walking and loving life- enjoy the video! 
Grandma and Grandpa Paschall have these copper tubs, which are the perfect size for Manoah to bathe in. He loved his Christmas bath :) 
In addition to motoring around grandpa and grandma's house, Manoah has taken to making first steps! Awesome, now mom and dad have to worry about him moving even quicker!
Our first Christmas with our son. With Christmas day rapidly approaching, running from store to store, juggling bags and finishing Christmas cards (hopefully before Christmas has passed), i forget that this whole season is supposed to be a relaxing and joyous time and not one to be ruled by 'to do' list. Manoah reminds me to slow down. When i want to accomplish my errands and rush from one place to the next i just look at him and stop. He helps me in this way- his delight in the littlest of things- like cheerios, sparkling lights, a plastic spoon, and the obnoxious dancing fake trees at stores that he finds absolutely captivating. While in the elite store Z-Gallery yesterday I bumped his stroller into a table that knocked off the giant window display mirror. I can certainly take the blame bc i was chatting away on my cell phone (bad me), but as the mirror was shattering to bits Manoah sat there reaching desperately for the broken mirror slivers on the ground. I bashfully and apologetically tried to become invisible while the store workers politely excused me. I guess it makes me laugh now. Here I am trying anxiously to get a million things done, i break an expensive mirror, and Manoah doesn't have a clue. I suppose everyone could learn a little something from Manoah this season- enjoy life a little more, even the small stuff, even the stuff that breaks and doesn't go your way :) So when you find yourself frustrated by annoying drivers in overcrowded parking lots, just remember to find a piece of happiness in the sound of your horn :) Merry Christmas!
Our first Thanksgiving with Manoah. Wow, it is so hard to believe that Manoah is already 8 months. We celebrated Thanksgiving with both the Paschall family and Maneevone family together. It was such a joyous time. Manoah sat at the feast table with all of us and made the dinner just perfect. We are so thankful for our family and especially our little boy. Okay seriously, look closer at this picture- how can he not make you smile :)
Yes, manoah is 8 months old. We can hardly believe it, the time has gone by so fast. Not much has changed in the little life of Manoah. He is still crawling like crazy and as strong as ever. He doesn't like to sleep and that is why i can hardly get these pictures posted- sorry for the wait. As for Sam, he is still working with the middle school students at Mission Hills and as of this morning I am without a job. (YES!). I worked for a couple months and it just because too much with Manoah... and Manoah. I just missed being at home with my little buddy. So as of Jan 08, I am again, a stay at home mom! I have to say that the picture with Manoah and the bat is awesome- Sam is convinced that Manoah loves baseball... i promise that this picture wasn't posed :) Okay- well i hope the fall is bringing you lots of joy.
Oh Yes. Notice, if you can, the stylish hair that Manoah has going for him. I loved that this day Sam and Manoah were dressed alike, clothes, hair and all. The picture with Me and Manoah was during the fires. Thankfully, our families and friends were all safe, but we did spend a whole week inside. I can't help but notice just how cute this kid is :)
