Wow, I really wish I had more time to blog! It's hard to know where to start when it's been so long, because there is so much to say!
Already, I have had some crazy health issues this year...ended up in the ER for Kidney stones (thought I was dieing!!) I still have 4 more hanging out in there so I am praying that I don't ever pass them! Also, Nate has had a few migraines this y ear so we decided that we are claiming this scripture over our family this year...
"Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning. Above all else, guard your heart, for it effects everything you do....Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil." Proverbs 4:21-23 & 24-27
So many times we read Gods word and don't really understand the power that His word contains! Speaking His word and understanding it's meaning is what gets things moving in the spiritual realm and I don't know about you but that makes me excited because it lets me know that i'm not helpless...that my God has given me the authority to speak His word and make things happen! They are not just words on a page but they are LIFE! Thank you Jesus!
I have been doing Pilate's now for about 2 months and am loving it! Even got my Mom doing it too! I am so excited because I set a goal for myself to be back in my pre-pregnancy jeans within 9 months of having Noah, since it took me 9 months to gain the weight, and I did it!
Nate and I also set a goal to run a 1/2 marathon by the end of 2011 and so we have started running 3 times a week to train for it! We are starting with a 5K in Brenham, April 9th, called the Blue Bell Fun Run! I can't wait!
Noah is growing like crazy! It is all happening too fast! He is 9 months old now and crawling everywhere! He has 8 teeth and is eating just about anything and everything! He is also pulling himself up to stand on everything and gets around pretty well! It's hard to keep up with him! :)
We have been trying to train him to sleep on his own but have been unsuccessful so far! He really fights sleep and we haven't been able to be very consistent because he got sick right after we started and was having a hard time sleeping because poor baby couldn't breath!
we are trying again and some nights are easy and some nights he really tests us! Some days he naps great, other days he won't hardly nap at all! It has been rather frustrating! :(
He has started testing us and definitely understands "no" and he knows when he is doing something he shouldn't be! I have always known we are all born with a sin nature and there is nothing good in us except what comes from God and raising Noah illustrates that so well! No one has taught him to disobey or hit and scratch and pull hair when he gets mad but he does! So that has been fun! Haha! Overall though I couldn't be more blessed...he is such a good boy and I am so in love!
Another new year surprise...I have gone back to work at New Life Women's Center, where I was the teacher before I had Noah! It is just 1 day a week and I am no longer the teacher but I am going to be the counselor! I am being trained by the director and am also going to get certified in a few weeks when I go to a 3 day training school in Houston! I am really excited about it, even though it is taking some getting used to! I really miss Noah on those days but I know it is good for both of us! He is getting to spend some time with different family members and I am getting to use the gifts God has given me!
Our photography business has slowed down a bit, which is nice after a very busy Christmas season! We have some senior portrait sessions booked and a couple of bridal shoots & weddings coming up so if you are interested in family portraits or anything let us know; we have some availability!
I am expecting many great things for 2011 and am excited to see what God has in store! He has blessed us abundantly and He is so good!
That's what is new with the Saffle's and hopefully I will be able to blog more often! :)
Love!!!!
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