Jarrod is taking elementary Greek this summer, it's tough but he's doing so well. I think he finds it easier than Hebrew, praise the Lord! He's putting in lots of hours at geek squad and God continues to give him favor there. It's neat when ever Eliaya and I come to visit him and all the customers pause to ooo and aww over her. We've gotta be careful once she can understand.. wouldn't want her to get a big ego or anything :)
I've started back at work part time. We were really nervous about this transition (more so me I think), but the Lord has been so faithful to carry us and give us grace with each other through the stressful moments. It helps that my coworkers let him bring her up to visit so I can get my fix. I am officially off orientation and haven't been fired yet, so things must be going well, haha.
Okay okay... so now the part you're really interested in: Eliaya's pictures!
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| puppy love (10 weeks) |
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| 10 weeks |
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| 11 weeks, diaper changes can be SO tiring! |
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| Proof we're not always happy ... |
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| Cutest baby I know! |
At our 2 month appointment, she was 22 3/8 inches long, and 8lbs 14oz. Pediatrician said she would like her to put on some more weight (since birth she's dropped from 15th to 5th percentile) but that she looked absolutely perfect, we know that already of course :). We go back for a weight check next week, and I'm sure she's done her part: we've been in a huge growth spurt the past few days.. all the kid wanted to do was eat! She's talking up a storm, I'll try and post a video of that soon. Every day I am so blown away that God would bless Jarrod and I with her. More and more she reminds me of Jarrod: she's definitely a morning baby, loves to talk, and gets so excited when people come over. It has been a great joy to see Jarrod and E bond. She gets the biggest grin on her face when he comes home and snuggles her :)
We are so excited to get to spend some time with family this week, Jarrod's grandparents, mom, and brother are driving up from FL as we speak! We've prepped Eliaya, telling her she'll be spoiled big time and not have to lay on the floor at all this next week....
Please continue to pray for us. We're in a good routine now, but the fall schedule is a bit daunting. Pray that we (me especially) would trust the Lord to provide what we need and to show us what all can fit on the plate, and what's okay to take off. The Lord has not failed us in any way, we've been blessed far beyond what we deserve. He's growing us individually, in our marriage, and as a family.
"I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation for all who believe, first for the Jew, and also for the Gentile. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith" " --Romans 1:16-17
Thanks for reading! Love,
the Reeds
