Photos and Quick Update

All is well w/ Team Hatfield! 

Thomas is healthy, happy and our biggest blessing! We love watching him change, grow, and discover something new everyday.  This is a busy season of our lives as we are in the midst of a move and staying w/ Tommy's parents.  Even though we are living out of boxes and suit cases right now, I am learning to slow down and love right where we are in life. I am loving this special time w/ Hatty & Coco. I already have so many treasured memories from 1 1/2 weeks of staying here.

Tommy & Swede are working hard on our "new" house. THANK YOU!!!  Swede has been such a great friend and hard worker. So generous with his time and skills.  And Tommy is working so hard to prepare this home for his family. I just love him more and more everyday as I see how he serves us and provides for us. Thank you, honey for stepping out of your comfort zone of sporty to handy. We are excited and anxious to get moved in and work on the house and make a home for our family.  Our home is a blessing  and we look forward to opening it and seeing how God will give us opportunities to serve him there. 

Thomas is still sleeping through the night, although he did have a tough time adjusting the first few nights at Coco & Hatty's, but he is a trooper and doing great now. He had a great 4 month check up: 17lbs & a little over 25 inches. He started rice cereal this past weekend. The kid LOVES to eat. I will be sure to post photos & a video.

We had a wonderful Easter, celebrating our Risen Lord and Savior. I am looking forward to the upcoming years as Thomas will begin to understand the true meaning of this amazing celebration.

We pray that this finds you all healthy and happy. Please do not take one day for granted. Love on your family and friends. Don't get caught up on the small stuff that really does not matter in the end. Today I am so grateful for what Christ has done in my life and the sweet family and friends he has blessed me with. I am grateful for my health and the health of my family... I don't take it for granted. God is doing tremendous work in my life and I am more in love with Him today than ever before. I am hungry for His word and to embark on a path that he leads me. My prayer is that you too know God in an intimate way and know his love for you. 

Here are a few photos of precious Thomas:

With Handsome Dad at 4 month check up. 

Easter Sunday & 4 month Birthday 4-12-09

How can you not smile 24-7 when you have this bundle of joy in your life. 

1st time he rolled over from back to tummy. I think it was in March

3 month birthday 3-12-09
Thomas,

We love you very much and are so thankful that God placed you in our lives. You bring more joy and excitement to us than we ever could have imagined.  Love, Mom & Dad

Still Kickin'

Hey Family & Friends,
Sorry it has been a month since a post and more importantly updated photos of sweet Thomas. Team Hatfield has been mighty busy. We are on the move..YEAHHHH!!!!!! We close on a house tomorrow and the movers are due next Friday. We have a lot of work to do in the next week. Packing, painting, repairs, bathroom remodel, make decisions for tile, granite, and then bargin shop for it all. I am so excited I can't stand it! Excited to finally have my stuff unpacked and decorate a home. Most of my things have been packed for the past 3 years since Tommy and I got engaged. I am ready to create a home for Team Hatfield!! A home with traditions, laughter, family & friends. A home to serve the Lord!!! God has blessed our family w/ health, home, and happiness...this makes us wealthy! We can ask for no more. I will post photos soon! Over the next year I am sure my blog will contain lots of before and after photos of projects as Tommy and I attempt to paint every room, remodel bathrooms, kitchen, and more. Stay tuned because this could be comical... we are NOT HANDY, BUT WE ARE THRIFTY!!!

Thomas is great! He is still sleeping through the night. Growing way too fast. Teething, lots of drool, and chewing on anything he can pull into his gummy mouth. He is a beauty and I love everyday ... let me be clear.... I love every moment w/him.

I love Spring. Easter is my most favorite Holiday/Celebration. The resurrection of my Lord and Savior. The Cross! Forgiveness of my sins. For God loved me this much! Grace, Compassion, Sacrifice. He has risen, He lives!! I celebrate!!!

It is late and this momma is TIRED! I promise to update w/ photos soon!
P.S. Please continue to pray for my sister and her newborn son, Ian. They are healthy, but I know have a tough road ahead of them as K adjust to parenthood and all the responsibilities.