Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Movin'


Elliana does a combination of rolling and pulling herself across the floor to get where she wants to go.

BLAH!

Elliana watches the Baby Mozart Video (Baby Einstein) and knows that in this section the puppet sticks out his tongue and say, "Blah!" So Elliana starts doing it when she sees the puppet.

Just Cute!

If you like watching video of Elliana, she is just being cute and funny in this one. Enjoy!!

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Eating a Bagel

This is Elliana's first attempt at eating a bagel. There is a longer video, but it was taking forever to upload. In the longer one, Elliana puts her finger in the bagel hole and attempts to take a bite out of the bagel. She is so cute.

Cake Bites

Brent's Birthday Cake
Out of about 45, I only thought 1 looked like I thought it should.
I saw this idea on Martha Stewart. Got the recipe from Bakerella. I made it with red velvet cake. Yummy!!!
Elliana, so wanted a piece of cake.
Happy 33rd Birthday Brent!
I love you!!!

Eating a waffle

Hmmm... What's that?
How fun, new food!!

Okay, I'll try a bite.


How silly!!







Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Thought Provoking

Today I've been reading a blog by Angie Smith. Some of you may have already came across it. My friend Robin told me about it...audreycaroline.blogspot.com. As some of you know, but probably few of you, before I had Elliana I worked in the Palliative Care department at St. John's in Springfield, MO. Just months before Elliana's birth, I started working with Robin to develop care plans for parents who were pregnant with a child who had a terminal illness, or one that could possibly have serious complications upon arrival. The care plan was an opportunity for the parents to think of what medical treatments they would want for their child, knowing the diagnosis. It gave them a chance to think things through, plan, but also enabled us to let the hospital staff know, so at the time of delivery these parents could cherish their time with their child and not be forced to make decisions no parent wants to make.

This blog by Angie is an amazing record of one family's journey with such a diagnosis.

I was inspired as I read the faith and strength portrayed in her writings. Only my God could give such courage. I am challenged to love my child unconditionally throughout the years (even when she makes me really mad); to cry out to and cling to Jesus; to know Him so intimately that I hear His voice in the everyday; to grow in stature.

I pray that as you follow along in my blog, or if you choose to take a look at audreycaroline.blogspot.com, it will take you one step closer to Jesus.

Blessings,
Amanda

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Play Ball

We Got Elliana a new ball today. She gets so excited

when she rolls it. We sure enjoy her.

Hope you enjoy the video!!

Friday, April 11, 2008

Blogspots

I'm learning and trying to figure out all this blog stuff. But as I come across blogs or sites that I find interesting, I'll place a link to them. Some may have to do with family, food, church, friends, etc. I hope you enjoy checking out some of my favorite blogs/sites.

Brent, Elliana, and Amanda Fairchild

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Who Are We

Thank you for viewing, "Our Family." This blog will be a little bit of everything pertaining to our life. So you can get to know us a little better, let me introduce "Our Family."

Amanda: Wife and Mother who currently volunteers as the Children's Ministry Coordinator at their church, Lifeland Community Church. AND who is currently working on getting her nursing license so she can bring home some extra money to pay the bills.

Brent: Husband and Father who currently works at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a resident there in the chaplaincy department. He also is a HUGE assistant to the Children's Ministry Coordinator at Lifeland Community Church in Mason, OH.

Elliana: First born Daughter to Brent and Amanda. A delight to have around, bringing joy to our lives in ways we never imagined.

I hope you enjoy following along with us. And feel free to offer comments/suggestions as the opportunity arises.