Rett is baptized

Two Sundays ago (father's day) Everett was baptized. Our pastor Randy also asks for those of us that are walking alongside the family to come up there with them. Both Rusty and I were amazed at the stage... it was filled with our family and friends! When I was pregnant with Everett, I felt heavy to pray for community to surround him. It wasn't just up to Rusty and I to raise this child, but we truly needed a village. And I was reminded of that when I looked at all our community praying with us for Rett's salvation.

We had Rusty's family in town and my mom and step dad came in also. After the church service we had lots of grub at the Goodsell home. It was such a joyous and emotion celebration. We are so grateful for the community that surrounds us and the pivotal role they will play in Everett's upbringing.

Our sweet friends, the Haydens.

It was a wonderful Father's day too! Rett and I woke up Rusty with his gift. Once everyone left, we lounged around. It was such a great day with family and friends.

 I took these pictures of Rett at a park and put them in a frame. Rusty loves pictures of family around the home so I knew this would be a hit!

 

   

 We are so grateful for Rusty. He brings so much joy, laughter, love, and faith into this family. We love you Rusty!

8 months

So I'm a little behind on posting. Rett is actually 8 months and 2 weeks. I continue to be amazed at how quickly he is growing. Here are just a few things that my little man is doing:

-crawling: he is all over the place!
-pulling up
-pushing and walking with objects; this took place today! We have this stool in our kitchen and he pulled himself to a standing position and then started to scoot the stool and walk with it! I need to get him a walking toy!

Our little guy is growing big. I'm officially looking at new car seats because he's about to outgrow the infant carrier:( But I am so thankful for my healthy little guy!

Here was my 7 month picture... never got around to posting anything!

It's so hard to take a sitting shot by yourself! He's very active!

So interested in George. Before he didn't even realize he was taking a picture with a stuffed animal!

Uncle Greer

A couple of weeks ago we went to visit Rusty's Great Uncle Greer. He was like a Grandfather to Rusty since his Grandfathers' had passed or lived too far away. Since the time that I have met Uncle Greer he has welcomed me with open arms. He even gave me a nickname (which I'm sure I'm not the only girl he's given this nickname to, even though I like to think I am:)) "Little Bit" which he greets me with everytime we see him.

He holds a dear place in our hearts. So much that we wanted Rett to carry his name (or at least part of it). Everett Greer Goodsell. Such a strong mild name with so much history.

It was a long trip down to MS and a little hard on Rett but was so worth him getting to meet the man named Uncle Greer.

Beach trip

My family and I took a much needed (and redeemed) beach trip this past May. It was great. Good company, good food, great weather, and a good place to rest my head!

I first went down to AL to spend some one on one time with my sister Jes. It was a much needed time. I wish my sisters lived closer to me. I can only imagine how our days would plan out with all the kids.
Her boys enjoyed Rett so much. It was really sweet to have Brody ask if he could hold Rett for the 20th time. I think by the end of our 1.5 week travel, Rett was done with little hands, but it was still sweet. Even if it was every day:)

Once we had some sister time, we packed up the car and headed down to Santa Rosa beach. Yes; me and my sister with 3 boys. This trip made me realized what a big family could possibly look like... utter chaos. But it was fine. All 3 boys did pretty well in the 5 hour trip.

Once we got there my sister with her 3 kiddos and mom and stepdad arrived. All the hubbys came the following Wednesday. The house was equipped with a pool and just across the street from the beach. It was a little different having a little one to care for but I was still able to get some sun time here and there.

We had a great first family vacation.