Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Baby Ellington #2 !!!!

Here is a photo of Sara's new sibling! The nurse said that the baby is very healthy and very very active! The baby kept moving and also opening its mouth to drink. The baby weighs 8oz. This is a great image of the head. (click on the picture to see a larger version) Sara was not too concerned with watching the screen but rather wanted to play in the floor with the ultrasound machine and the nurses chair. We did not find out the sex so everyone will have to wait for the big surprise with us; something to look forward to in this "gotta have it now" world we live in. Viewing this image reminds me of Jeremiah 1:5, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations." Enjoy and Dios te bendiga..... (God bless you)!

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Thoughts from Frankie

WOW! What a year! There have been many wonderful memories to reflect upon from 2007. (Check out the slideshow below for a review of special moments in our life) It has been an extremely difficult two semesters at school. I am about the graduate college with my Bachelors degree in Biblical Studies and History. My mind has been in so many different directions this year and sometimes I feel like I am unable to give 100% in anything. But all I can do is do my best and know that the Creator and Master of this Universe, the Lord Jesus Christ, will take my best and use it for His glory in the long run.
Giovanna and I see the world in a totally new light now that we have our little girl Sara. Giovanna is an awesome mother as she somehow finds the time to get up at 6:30am every morning with Sara, feed her, make breakfast, help me get out the door without forgetting anything, take care of Sara all day (which is a real adventure!), make lunch, make dinner, and then put up with me when I get home with all of my complaints and needs... What a woman she is! God is so awesome and full of grace to give me so great a woman that I certainly do not deserve.
Sara is growing so much. I feel like a kid again b/c I am her playmate. We play, laugh, giggle, act silly, and watch Sesame Street together. She will be probably be walking some time in January, when she goes to Peru to spend a month with her family there. They are really looking forward to meeting her and they are currently making plans for a birthday party for her. Her aunt Sandra is working hard making all the preparations.
It is Christmas and I hope you take the time to reflect upon what Christmas is. It is not about Santa Clause. It is not about children. It is not about eating and seeing people. It is not about gifts. (it's not our birthday anyway!). It is about what Paul describes in Philippians 2:5-11. Read it and see if you "get it". MERRY CHRISTMAS! -frankie

Memories of 2007

Sunday, December 16, 2007

FELIZ NAVIDAD, MERRY CHRISTMAS!



Es nuestra oracion que la luz de Cristo brille en sus corazones en esta Navidad. Cristo los ama y nosotros tambien!
It is our prayer that Christ's light shine in your hearts this Christmas. Jesus loves you and so do we!

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Playtime


Here is Sara looking nice dressed to go to church last Sunday. Usually, she is always the last one to get ready, otherwise, she would not look so neat and clean for sunday. She has different toys to play with, however, she likes to play with electronics things. I do not know what it is about this, but she loves it. We know is dangerous so we have to watch her at all times, otherwise she will get herself in trouble. As a little child she does not understand what danger is yet but hopefully as she grows she will listen to her parents voice. This reminds me that many times we as adults can not recognize our Heavenly Father's voice either; isn't that interesting?