gotta have it.

Right now, I am currently coveting these gems.
I know it's a sin, but I just can't help it.
I WANT THEM.

my favorite little man

This is my favorite little man. Ash.
(In this picture, he is literally lisping out: "Cheese!")
Adorable.

Every Monday night, Matt and I head down the mountain to spend the evening hanging out with Ash while his parents go to a class at church. And I cannot get enough of his little face, little self and little chatter! We play outside: swinging, sliding, throwing, running and most of all laughing. We play inside: singing, rocking, reading, building, driving and -- of course -- laughing. Then, as I get him ready for bed, the little guy sits in my lap chatting on and on in his little Ash language. But then, we do my favorite thing... we climb into the rocking chair and read a few bedtime stories.

Tonight, Ash wanted to read some of his story book Bible. So we opened up and read about Daniel and the Lion's Den. About how Daniel was faithful to the Lord, always-- even when faced with terrible danger. About how the Lord was always with Daniel, and how the Lord protected and Loved his son, Daniel. Ash liked the story, but of course wanted to get another book. But as I laid the little guy into his bed, I thought of how the Lord was watching Ash, just as he watched over Daniel. And that is how the Lord watches over me.

Monday nights are always one of my favorite nights of the week. Hanging out with my favorite guys is a hilarious time. But tonight I am thankful that Ash let me read Daniel to him, because I needed the reminder that the Lord is watching over me, and that he loves me.
Oh, how he loves us!