Part 2 - The Cousins

Levi's First Crandall Thanksgiving/Christmas Part 1

I just want to start out by saying we (I think I can speak for Andrew in this) are SO very grateful to Jan and Alan for hosting the WHOLE family this holiday season! Yes, all 17 of us!!! I feel so blessed to be able to get to know my in-laws better and love on all the nieces and nephews while showing off our precious Levi. I do want to mention that all these photos should be "Clickable" for a larger view and/or to save them in a larger format. I will be posting more soon as I am able.

This first photo is of another large statue we ran across in our 9 hour trek to Iowa. What is UP with Minnesota and their desire to put up large statues.

Here is Sadie's first opportunity to hold Levi. She really took to Levi and asked to hold him every day.Our proud moment taking over Los Aztecas. I still don't understand how they can milk those tiny little Chihuahuas to make the amazing Chihuahua cheese dipping sauce ;) We also enjoyed the Christmas Tree exhibit. I think the children's favorite part was this giant remake of "American Gothic". They ran around and around the legs. I guess this shows you that the large statue trend has spread from Minnesota. :)Levi loved this event the best I think because there were so many lights to look at.Proud Daddy! Gorgeous husband!

Sleep in peace

Interaction!

It was an exciting moment for me last evening when I was giving Levi tummy/roll over time and when he rolled over this time he started smiling and touching and watching the toys on his tummy time mat for the very first time! Here are the smiles that came out of the play time.

My Worship Moment

Some days I just feel like a bad Christian. I don't always pick up my Bible and read it and I feel guilty. Some days it feels like it is so hard to make it to church (either from lack of sleep with Levi, lack of sleep while pregnant or migraines) and I feel guilty about feeling that way. And some days I just feel like I am so ungrateful. Well, the song I have attached here is one that really speaks to my heart. I think I have cried every time I hear it. It inspires me to worship God all over again. It makes me re-remember that no matter the state I am in, Jesus wants to hear from me! I thought I might bless you all with it today.

Crandalls are Famous...Sort of :)

I found this book at a garage sale this summer. It is called "Oh, the things we can say from A-Z", by Dr. Suess. Though it doesn't portray us very attractively, it is fun. :)
And here is Levi lifting his head. (He has held his head up since he was born.)
Tummy time.

First Snow of the Season

This was what our front yard looked like yesterday. Anyone else had snow yet?