Connor's First Flight

On Thursday, we will be flying to Michigan to visit Jeremy's grandma, so Jeremy had to make sure that he took Connor for his first flight before then.  We couldn't let someone else introduce Connor to flying!  So last week, Connor and I joined Jeremy in the Kodiak for a short flight.  Connor did great!  He was a little fussy while we were waiting to take off, but once we were in the air, he happily held his bear, looked out the window and sucked his pacifier.  I hope this indicates that he will be a great traveler on Thursday when we fly to Michigan and when we fly to Indonesia in five weeks.

Pilot (Daddy) and passenger (Connor)

First family flight!

Connor still wasn't quite sure what was going on.

Waiting to take off.

Connor looked out the window for the majority of the flight.

Safely back on the ground.

Connor was just about asleep at the end of the flight, so he is slightly out of it.

It can't get much cuter than that!

Daddy's headset fits Connor perfectly!

Spring 2013 Newsletter

Singing at Bedtime

One of my favorite times of the day (though there are many) is when Jeremy and I sing a couple of our favorite hymns together to Connor before bedtime.

Last night, we sang "Because He Lives."  We have sung that song many times, but last night, on Mother's Day, the second verse struck me like it never had before.

How sweet to hold a newborn baby

And feel the pride and joy he gives

But greater still, the calm assurance

This child can face uncertain days

Because He lives.

(chorus)

Because He lives

I can face tomorrow.

Because He lives

All fear is gone

Because I know 

He holds the future

And life is worth the living

Just because He lives.

I'm so thankful that Connor can face uncertain days because Jesus Christ lives!  What comfort that brings to me as his mom.

Highlights from the Past Three Months

I realized today that I hadn't posted in almost three months.  I thought about explaining why I have slacked off, but I'll pull the "mommy card."  I don't know how my days fly by so quickly, only getting done the necessities of life.  So I thought I'd catch you up on our lives through pictures from the last three months.  I can't guarantee when I will write again.  Hopefully it won't be another three months.

February

What a cute, happy 3-month old!

March

Having fun with Grandpa Cherry

The whole Cherry clan at Easter

Fun at the park with Grandma Cherry

April

Spokane Turbine Center's April Class. The pilots were from Spokane, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Alaska

Connor meeting Grandpa Toews

Connor with Grandma Toews and Grandma Cherry

Connor with Grandpa Toews and Grandpa Cherry

Family picture before Connor's dedication at church

Connor's dedication (he really liked the lights on the ceiling)

Four generations present at Connor's dedication- Great-grandpa and Great-grandma Toews, Grandpa and Grandma Toews, Jeremy, myself, Connor, and Grandpa and Grandma Cherry

Snuggles with Grandma Toews at Frank's Diner