Saturday, September 22, 2007

All getting older

Today is the last day of the summer. That means that Carson is a bit over 6 weeks old, Stacey just turned 27 and I am still 25, for a few days:). Carson has been changing every single day, it seems. Losing his hair from front to back, starting to "talk", and entertain himself with his flailing arms are a few things that we've been enjoying watch happen with our little friend. Life in general is about the same, although, everything is a bit different with a baby. We look forward each day to watch God's continuous plans unfold for us. As most of you know, my passion has become music, in the last couple of years; between leading music at our church and writing some of my own - I'm excited to see how God will choose to use me. Although this is has never been my ultimate goal, I have been encouraged to look into recording the songs that I have written, which is a new venture... In all of this, you can please pray that God would show us the path that He would want us to take - and that we might have eyes to see the doors that will open before us. My dad once said (dad, you probably don't exactly remember this) - My paraphrase: You are the most fulfilled and happy when you've followed God's leading in your life. I guess that means that you have to first listen and have Faith! Stacey is a natural at being a mom (nice transition, huh?). Even though we have now known each other for 6 years, it was hard for me to imagine her as a mother. To literally spend 24 hours a day with an infant is something, but to watch her love and care for Carson over and over again ,in the way that she does, has impressed me. This new chapter in our lives is such an exciting one. Ok, this resembles something more like a e-mail - so we shall now come to a close. Hope to talk to you all soon.
Carson 6 weeks

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ben, Stacey, % Carson,

We oohed, ahhed, laughed and cried a little as we looked at the newest pix of 'our baby' and his precious parents, as well as signigicant others!! What a dolly (as Great Gramma Batten would have said) Loved your musings Ben- how true- God uses babies to give us a new perspective on our life, and causes us to see those around us in a new and clearer way (even our mates).

We love you guys,

Nana (and PopPop)

Anonymous said...

loved the new pictures - he is already changing so much! can't wait to HEAR all the sounds he seems to be making! :) it was great to read what you're learning - isn't it interesting that God can teach us the same lesson eventhough the roads we're walking are different! i'm encouraged to see where He is leading you! can't wait to see you guys! MUCH LOVE! (mandi)

Anonymous said...

Hey Stacey it's Andrea Patterson. My sister sent me this link to your blog and your son is so adorable. Our little boy is now 9 months and it's wonderful. I love the picture. Hope you are getting some sleep.

Anonymous said...

I hope you all post soon I miss seeing new pictures of that little cute pie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Love you all, Katie