July 4th

For the 4th this year we just relaxed, went to church, grilled out, watched a few fireworks, and had some chocolate vanilla swirl yogurt.  It was great!!  This weekend we also went to the park to play and did a few odds and ends at the house. 

This weekend Karis is also 11 months old!!!!  I can't believe how fast time has flown!  It's kind of sad to me how she's not really a baby anymore. :(  Karis is doing so good!  She's crawling all over the place, pulling up on anything she can manage, and she's "talking" away!  She does say mama, dada, pawpaw, dog, baby, and yea.  Her vocab is definately starting to grow!  She loves dogs and her baby.  She also loves her daddy!!  I love how she crawls up in his lap and lays on his chest.  It's precious!!! 

We've also had to start "loving" on her a little bit when she throws a fit or won't listen.  That's been a little difficult, but I definately want her to learn right from wrong.  I am starting to see just how much I don't know about raising a baby and how much I need the Lord's guidance.  It's a little overwhelming sometimes to think how I could make it without the Lord's help.  Thank you Jesus for being such a great, gracious teacher!!

Here are some pics from the weekend!