=)

As I've stated before, Baylor changes daily...sometimes hourly.  This past month she has really started changing!  She has become even more interactive.  She has eaten poptarts, grilled cheese, donut holes, whole green beans, jello!  Now I realize most of that is not appropriate for a little one to eat...but the fact that she can still suprises me!  She has started mimicking what I do, playing peek-a-boo, and even dancing!  I can also finally get a little bow to stay in her poofy hair.

She is officially starting to becom a little person.  I follow several other blogs...most being about their children as well and sometimes I think, "Oh, I remember when...". Other times I think, "Oh, I'm so glad we're past that."  And even, "Huh...maybe I should try that?"  Each have their own special story to tell about how our Creator has blessed us with a precious little life.   I know I will look back on these early stories when Baylor is 16 and paying me back for everything I ever did and think, "Where did that sweet kid go?!" Ha ha! Kidding! Kidding! Kidding!  Hopefully...

We have come so far in our journey that God is leading us on.  Can't wait to see what's next! =)

Where's Baylor?

Good thing we're not technically baptist anymore! ;)

And yes...she really did roll over when she was 3 weeks old. Here is one of the many videos we taped of it!

My prayer for Baylor- Psalm 139:14-I hope she will always know how special she is, not only to us, but more importantly, to the God that created her.

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

Busy!

Life is busy these days!  Mostly because Baylor is so busy!  Soccer season has come to an end for us...a little sooner than we'd hoped, but overall it was a great season.   They won their district and made it to the 3rd round of the playoffs.  Can't be too sad about that!

Baylor is a crawling machine and is EVERYWHERE!  It has kept me a little cleaner though because if there is a thread on the floor, she finds it.   She is a magnet to everything she is not supposed to have! =) She has also figured out how to pull up on things which has made her naptimes and bedtimes...interesting.  I'm so thankful for this little bundle everyday and we love her SO much!

Hello Mommy. I'm awake!

I think I'm such a big girl!  And yes, we have lowered her bed since this pic! 

How cute is this kid!?

Happy late St. Patty's Day!

Playing the "honk" game with Mac

Celebrating Colb's birthday with Jolea and Winnie the Pooh!

On our way to go feed the ducks! 

 It was a loooong walk.  Bit got a little sleepy.

She's gotten much quicker at pulling up even since this video!

Can you guess what this is?

If you guessed "owl" you are right!  I saw this pattern on the internet and it seemed simple enough.  I have to say though, the one on the internet definitely looks a lot better!  I took 2 of Baylor's newborn onesies to make the owl and then stuffed it with the left overs.  It's not the best looking thing every, but at least now I can say that I have sewn something for my baby and it has a little sentimental value! =) 

Blessed

We are SO blessed!  God continues to flood us with his grace, love, and mercy daily. 

8 months ago my daughter had a heart flutter that was so rare, that not a single nurse, doctor, or cardiologist at Baylor Dallas had ever actually seen it in an infant before.  They had read about it, were pretty positive how to fix it, but couldn't be 100% until they actually went in and tried.  As a mother...that is terrifying!  Today. Baylor Ann, is a healthy, crawling, babbling, and oh so lovable baby.

8 months ago my husband and I started on one of the scariest journeys God has ever taken us on.  We were starting a new family and a new job in a new town and did not know a single soul!  There was so much new and I was so overwhelmed.  Today my husband is coaching in his first play off game after winning District in the regular season.  I will be in the stands cheering him on and most likely I will not be holding my baby because God has placed so many new people in our life that love us and especially love Baylor that she will be getting passed around by all of the soccer moms who have fallen in love with her and want to hold her and love on her almost, but not quite as much as her own grandparents would. 

Also, today, I had lunch with friends.  Friends!  We have gone from not knowing anyone, to knowing several people, having several friends.  As a stay at home mom, I stay busy! It is God and God alone who has put these people we have come to love in our life because if you know me well, then you know my conversation skills are lacking at best sometimes! ;)

8 months ago we visited a church. A very nice church, full of very nice people.  When church was over and my husband and I got in the car, I cried.  Not cried, but bawled!  I did not think I would ever have the feeling of a new church feeling like my church home.  I did not know how important that really was until I no longer had it.  Since that time we have found a "church home" and LOVE it!  We love the people, we love the pastor, and we love the ministry of it. We are so thankful and blessed that God lead us here.

In the 8 months we have been here we have also had some health scares and financial scares.  God has always provided and God has always healed.  Yes, I'm a major hypochondriac, but every now and then I actually have something weird happen!  God is faithful and through prayer and God's grace I still breathe to live another day! And as the stay at home wife of a coach...we are not exactly rich.  In love, definitely, on paper...not so much.  I was joking with my mom the other day and I told her, "If you're poor then you better tithe because that's the only way you'll make it!"

We have an overwhelming support system.  My family, my husband's family.  They are all so supportive.  So willing to help if we call on them.  They come to Colby's soccer games, help watch Baylor if we need them.  Baylor's KK's and aunts keep her looking like quite the fashionista. :)  They pray for us daily and they are AWESOME!

Blessed is what we are.  In every way.   I know there will be drizzly times, rainy times, and scary thunderstorm times in our life.  But today I will celebrate the blessings.  Below are a few pics from Bay's dedication.  Thanks Minna and Lou Lou for taking pictures!

The Fam

Bay's dedication.  The scripture we chose for her. Isaiah 43:1b "Fear not for I have summoned you. I know you by name. You are mine"

Baylor and Mommy

Baylor and Drew...he got the best smile from her!  And he only holds her for like 30 seconds at a time!

Baylor and her Lou Lou.  The two red heads of the fam.

On the move!

Well this has been a BIG week in the Peek household.  First of all, my hub's soccer team is the District Champs!!! Woo-hoo!!!  AND Colb got Coach of the Year for our district. Yay!!!!  So proud of him and the team! I am also just relieved that we made it through our first regular season of soccer.  We definitely had a few learning curves along the way, but overall it has been a dream season!  On to playoffs!

Another HUGE milestone we have hurdled this week is crawling!  Baylor can finally go forward!!!!  Now...it does resemble more of a breast stroke that you might see in swimming, but it's forward!  Hard to believe she came into this world so little and fragile and 8 months later she is chubby and busy! 

In the video there is some commentary by me, so you might just want to watch it with your mute button on...

I have 2 doctors appointments on Monday that I am just ready to get through, so any prayers you could send my way on that day would be much appreciated!  Not expecting anything out of the ordinary, and am praying it stays that way! =)



My Little Orangutan

See any resemblence?

    

Oh my sweet baby girl and her red poofy hair!  I love it!

The Peek household is staying busy as usual!  Colby is busy with soccer and I am busy with a busy little 7 month old!  She is moving all over the place these days, but not quite in the right direction...yet!

She's up on all fours!

She's in a bear crawl position...ready to take off!

And backwards we go into the entertainment center!

And back again under our bouncer!

And even backs up under her lion....are you sensing a theme here?

Yes, my sweet Little Bitty can crawl backwards with the best of them.  It's forwards we need to work on!  I am positive though she will wake up one morning or after an afternoon nap and just start crawling...then, life as I know it will again change forever! =) 

Baylor also has 2 little bitty bottom teeth.  You can't see them very well yet, but you can definitely feel them if she catches you off guard!  I will miss her little gummy smile, but I am happy she is reaching milestones. When people told me how quick the time passes and how quickly they change I thought they were all liars for the first 6 weeks of her life.  Then, one day, she just came to life and has not slowed down since!  Sometimes I swear she's gotten bigger just during her nap!

Oh yes...I would like to take a moment to apologize to all the people who thought I was pregnant from the title of my last post.  I am not.  Just thought it was a catchy title.  I had no idea so many people actually read this blog until the comments, texts, and emails that started with, "I thought you were...".  My bad.  I will try to think my titles through a little better for future blogs. :)

We have been doing a study on "The Art of Marriage" in our life groups recently.  I have loved it and have been reminded of many truths in God's word and having a God centered marriage. Today's lesson was on conflict and forgiveness.  There was a great quote by one of the speakers saying, "Harboring resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die."  Another great quote that is so true and so simple, "Love God. Love People."

"When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly." 1 Peter 2:23

Be blessed!-E



It's Confirmed!

Two things have been confirmed for me this week:

1.  I am not suffering from a brain tumor, but merely a sinus infection.

2.  Parents at Colby's soccer games actually did think that I was a teen mom who had gotten pregnant by one of the players!  Granted at the beginning of the season the only person I knew to talk with was a highschool teacher and I hadn't met any of the parents yet.  Since then, we have had several team meals and I have met the parents and introduced myself as the Head Coach's WIFE! =)  They, of course, have fallen in love with Baylor and she now has lots of  "baby-sitters" in the stands.

Speaking of soccer, Colby's success has continued throughout the season.  His record now is 17-1 which is AWESOME!  We give all glory to God.

Baylor had a pretty eventful Valentines day for only being 7 months.  She woke up with a note and a rose from her Daddy. =)  We then went and had a Valenties lunch at Colby's school...KFC $1.99 Monday Meal Deal style.  That night while Colb and I went on our Valentine's date, Baylor got to stay home and have a Valentine's date with her Paw-Paw.  I was a little nervous leaving Baylor with her Paw-Paw since she is still so little, but luckily she just loves him!  And he just loves her as well!

Lunch date with Daddy!

LOVE her smile!

Here are some pictures we recently took at JC Penny...I hadn't ever used them before, but they turned out really cute!  Thanks Shannon for the coupon! =)
Baylor Pics

Here lately

Hello All!  Here is a quick update from the Peek fam. 

Colby's soccer team has now been in 3 soccer tournaments.  They placed 2nd, 1st, and 1st.  Woo hoo!!!!  They have started the season strong with several wins, a few ties, and only one loss to their name.  We are so blessed!  In the pic below, Colby was passing out trophies and awards from the tournament, but hadn't seen Bay in a few days so he held her while he worked.  So sweet! =)

Baylor changes daily.  I am so so SO thankful I get to be home with her during this time.  It is crazy how one day she can't do something and then all of a sudden, the next day she can!  Here she is sitting up like a big girl at the grocery store.

And here is her latest trick...

She looks so cute, but then...

She finds her bow...

And it becomes an instant chew toy.  They don't stay on her head for too long these days!  Baylor also LOVES our dog Tink.

                                          Tink could really give or take Baylor. =) 
I've also been making Baylor's baby food.  It is cheaper and healthier and something I enjoy doing for her.  My latest baby cooking food was an acorn  squash...pretty sure that's what I bought... ;)

                                       Bake it, blend it, freeze it, and you get...

                                       Lunch for 2 weeks for only $.88! And you get...

                                                    One chubby, happy, baby!


                                         Here is a pic from our last snow day.

                                                What a cute family I have! =)

                                            And here is her Daddy's latest trick....

            Please Lord help us make it through the toddler years with out killing her!!!!!!!!

Wishing you all warm blessings!