The other day, Brian put together a new entertainment center for Lance! Since Lance loves to stand up and loves to have his hands free to bang things, this seemed like the perfect time to introduce the walker.
He loves it!
Unfortunately, Lance has short legs. So we used a book to give him a little boost.
Despite temperatures over 100 in the afternoons, mornings here in Dallas have been quite pleasant this past week. I’ve taken Lance out to enjoy the weather a few times recently in hopes of nurturing a love for the outdoors 🙂
Lance wasn’t real thrilled with the texture of grass – though I have to admit I wouldn’t want to lie where my eyes were in danger of being poked out by grass blades.
Turned over on his back was a little better but it took a while to recover from his first experience.
Sitting up and away from the grass gave Lance the opportunity to assess the situation and make a better judgment on whether the grass be friend or foe.
A tentative sample proved to reinforce his first impression.
Phooey on the great outdoors – fingers are much tastier!
The grass withers, the flower fades but the word of our Lord stands forever!
Baby performs two stunts in one evening!
After being put down for a nap yesterday baby reaches new milestone while parents eat dinner. Mother says, “For a while I could hear his little ‘not sleepy’ noises as he settled down, then came a mad cry so I went to see what was wrong…” The baby had rolled over, much to his surprise! Further inquiry confirmed that the stunt was repeated this morning.
In other news…..
Baby Cahill has learned how to play a new game! Parents are delighted with emerging talent. “We can’t get anything done because we’re always watching his next move” says Dad. Both parents are convinced their son has excellent chances for the 2026 olympic games.
Well, I have finally caught up on things around the house enough to sit down and catch my readers up on life as it has happened.
Katie was here for two weeks and we tried to theme some of our activities around Titus 2:4-5:
That they (the older women) may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discrete, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
…love their husbands…
We straightened the house and made a yummy candlelight dinner for Brian. While we were working we discussed things we admired about Brian and Dad.
…love their children…
Katie did a wonderful job taking care of Lance – even jumping up to volunteer if I mentioned changing his diaper. Lance got sick one day, crying and running a fever. He wouldn’t nurse but did take a bottle. Katie and I took turns holding the hot, miserable little guy for over six hours. Such work can be exhausting. 🙂
We also checked out books at the library for Lance and his summer reading program.
…keepers at home…
Baking day made for a busy morning as we turned out bread, rolls, buns, pizza crust and muffins.
As a special treat, we made calzones and took them to Brian’s work for a lunch date.
…obedient to their own husbands…
Katie was very good about entertaining herself and Lance whenever I had a project from Brian or needed to edit his papers for school. She was also excellent about remembering to water the plants.
…good…
We helped out at a Bible club at an apartment complex near our church. Katie and I ran games and she helped out with snow cones on the last day while I supervised the bounce house. Here Brian is playing “wink” with some of the kids.
We also put together a meal and took it to a friend that just had a baby – funny thing was, except for being more filled out, Lance was smaller (in length) than the week old baby!
All in all, I enjoyed having Katie here and I hope we can do it again!
