Funny slipper

One morning Levi decided to play with one of my slippers.
Right now, Levi is obsessed with slippers of all kinds.

Falling hard

It's been a long time, I know. I am trying get out of my blog writing block by just posting something in hopes that it will inspire more profound thoughts in upcoming days. After all, it is fall, a time for new beginnings. So until I come up with something brilliant to write, here are some of our latest pictures of our lovely 8 month old guy. He's keeping us busy and filling our days with laughter and joy.

Levi's favorite new toys are a metal mixing bowl and a wooden spoon. Who needs all those expensive toys when all you need to do is raid the kitchen cupboard?

Levi loves being in the water.

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I just can't resist that sweet kissable face.

Some new pictures

As I write Levi is happily jumping in his God-provided door-jamb jumper. Though at first it scared me a bit, he loves it and it now seems safe enough. I have to say, I am falling more in love with this little guy every day. He is wonderfully curious. He has a sweet, charming personality. His smiles melt me. We are blessed. Thank you, LORD.
Also, he now sits independently and has his two bottom teeth. He barely lets us get a look at them, so no pictures of them yet.

My little dilemma

Levi started eating "real food" a few weeks ago and I, deciding to be ambitious, have been making all of his baby food (except the rice cereal). So here's my dilemma: part of the process of making his food is freezing cubes of it in ice cube trays. I bought these cool ice cube trays at Ikea and they are perfect--just the right size and they are flexible so I can push the cubes out really easily.
Here's the catch: the other day as I was making his "food cubes", I realized that in small letters on the ice cube trays is written "for water only". So, I'm asking you, any idea why it might say that? The ice cube trays are made from synthetic rubber, which as I've looked on the internet, seems to be safe for food. Other ice cube trays of this sort from other companies don't have the same warning. Seems to me that if it's safe to use them for water, it should be safe to use them for food. And yet, the warning...
What do you think: should I stop using them?
This is the Ikea link for the trays: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00099888

Happy 4th of July from Levi

Mommy and Levi got into the 4th of July spirit today--dressed in red, white and blue! I took the time to tell him about the meaning of Independence Day and why we celebrate. He responded by drooling and spitting up on my leg. True American boy :~).



BTW: Yesterday, he started saying Mama. Could this be his first word?!?!?!?! Also, he laughs hysterically when Attila says Apa (Hungarian for Dad).

PS. We are in our new apartment in Vecsés. God provided an awesome place for us. Once we are moved in and the place is presentable, I will post some pics for your viewing pleasure! For now you'll just have to enjoy these pictures of our lovely boy

Levi started eating "real" food last week.
He likes it!

Gotta love those chubby cheeks!

Happy 4th of July!

Family pictures

I've been wanting to post these pictures that a friend of ours, Andy Isbell, who is a professional photographer, took while we were still back in the US. We think they turned out great. Thanks Andy!

We're back!!!

We've been back in Hungary for almost 2 weeks now. Its hard to believe. We've been pretty busy just catching up with people and getting settled in at our temporary home in Budafok. We've decided to buy a family car--a 2000 Opel Zafira--which will allow us to have 7 seats when we need them and when we don't we'll have a nice big trunk space. We're looking for an apartment or house in Vecsés but we haven't had much luck so far. God has been reminding me that HE is my dwelling place and its in HIM that I find my security. We are comfortable in this temporary living space and are thankful that God provided it for us!
Levi is doing well. He adjusted to the time change really well and is sleeping 10 hours again at night. We think he's teething so sometimes he's a bit cranky but, in general, we're all doing really well!
Here are some pictures of our trip:

Levi's first airplane trip--he did really well!
I think its because of all the prayers! Thank you!


Sleeping on the benches at O'Hare--it was a long day for all of us!

We scheduled a brief layover in Frankfurt so we could see Tamara's relatives who live there. We had a short but wonderful time with them!

Levi with my Aunt Walpurga

Levi with my Uncles Hannes and Dankward

Levi with my Opa