I can feel a tooth!

oh my! last Wednesday I felt a swollen lump where Israel's bottom right tooth is and last night when he was violently munching on my wrist I felt a little sharp thing poking me. I am not sure if it has actually broke skin yet but it sure feels like it. The only symptom he has had is shorter naps. I can't believe he is getting his first tooth....he is growing so fast.....already 5.5 months...yikes! I am sure the other one will be coming in soon.

He is one active little guy with the way he rolls around the room. He is getting pretty good at sitting alone, he can sit unsupported and alone for approx 5 minutes as long as he is not tired or in a new surrounding where he would rather observe things. He still topples over so I keep pillows nearby to soften his falls. He is talking much more, saying dada, mama, baba and other random squeals and babbles....how fun!! I love him so!!

Jer and I are stilling teaching 1 John to the youth group kids....what an amazing book that forces you to examine yourself and walk with the Lord. My prayer is that the kids would grow in their relationships with the Lord through this study. I have had some really sweet times with the Lord lately and he is challenging me to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and what He would have me do.

God Bless!

5 months

Israel is 5 months old today....wow....it is hard to believe he has been with us this long, yet I can barely remember life without him. He is getting more of a personality by the day. He really loves his daddy.....daddy is always making him laugh so everytime Jer even talks or looks at him he starts laughing. He is starting to look to mommy for approval....he watches me a lot and loves when I praise him. When he was 9 weeks old he started rolling from belly to back then a couple of weeks ago he rolled from back to belly and didn't do it again until this Monday. On Monday it was like something clicked and he realized he could get around the room by rolling all over the floor. He is loving that he can explore now. I came in the room the other day and found him trying to pull himself up to a sitting position using the leg of his swing with one arm. He is one strong little guy and I am starting to realize that it won't be long before we have to really start baby-proofing. It is so exciting to see him learn new things....I am so proud....but at the same time it makes me sad because it is the beginning of him growing out of the baby stage. I love him so much and I thank God every night for him.

In other news, I have started to plan a lock-in for the youth group. I think we will have it on New Year's Eve. It should be fun.....the kids have been wanting to have one so we thought we would see what we could do. I found some game ideas online and it should be a lot of silly fun. We will probably go bowling, have pizza, jer will give a message, and lots of games. Not sure yet what I will do with Israel....I could have him sleep in the playpen at church but it might be easier if I have someone stay at the house with him so he can sleep in his own bed. I have never left him overnight, but I guess I could still put him down that night and probably be home in time for him to wake up....we will see!