The Big 1

Happy birthday, Micah!! On November 11^th, our little guy turned the big...1. It’s so hard to believe that he’s a year old already! We helped him extend his birthday celebration as long as we could. For instance, he opened presents with my parents about two weeks before. Then he opened presents on his actual birthday. And then we had cake the day after when Tim’s parents, aunt, sister and nephew came to our house.

The Lord certainly has blessed us by giving us Micah. He has brought so much laughter to our home. It’s been so fun to watch him learn and become more aware of his surroundings during this first year. He loves slamming his toys against the hard surfaces, especially the kitchen floor (the noisier the better)! He also loves it when Daddy chases him and lifts him through the air. He absolutely loves bananas! He can eat a whole one in one sitting… along with the rest of his meal, of course. His bottle is now a thing of the past… even that nighttime one. He’s officially graduated to a big boy sippee cup, and he’s even eating what we eat…and boy does he eat!!

Happy birthday, Micah! Your mommy and daddy love you so much and can’t imagine our lives without you!!

Happy Birthday!

Back North, Eh!

Wow! It has been a busy month! Where to start? Well, first, we moved! We are now living in Wisconsin and are getting settled in. We’re so thankful for the many friends who came to help us load up in Virginia, for Mom and Dad Ahtila who helped us move, for the safety on the roads, and for the friends who came to welcome us and help us unload here in Wisconsin. Micah did really well during the LOOOONG car ride, and somehow adjusted to the 2 hour time change (Daylight savings ending in there) much better than his parents did!! We also enjoyed a day layover at the Ahtila’s house. Mom and Dad Hill and my brother, Jeremy and our nephew, Ethan, were all able to visit as well! We had a great time visiting, resting and breaking the news that we were expecting Baby #2 at the end of May.

Tim is diving right into serving here at Timberland Bible Chapel. We’re enjoying getting to know the people of the church better. Tim is definitely keeping busy, but loving it!

Also, Micah turned one year old on November 11^th. He had his 1 year doctor’s appointment, where we were told he’s on the “skinny side”, which made me chuckle! I think that’s the first time anyone has called him skinny! We’re thankful for a happy, healthy boy (not so much a baby anymore!!), who’s developing well.