The Walters 5

What a year it has been!! In January we made the big move to Louisville, Kentucky. We were welcomed by a crazy ice storm leaving us without power for 5 days. B.J. soon began his classes at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. When spring arrived we were pleasantly surprised with beautiful  blooming trees. The summer was a great break from the busy semester. Fall was gorgeous (check out earlier post for pictures). They really have four seasons here!! With the seasons changing, we are reminded that there are seasons in our lives and how each one is important for the next. This season of school and parenting is only preparing us for the next season of our lives.  We don’t know what the next season will hold but we are trying to be faithful and enjoy where we are right now.

Naomi, 6, had a busy year. She is in the first grade, taking piano lessons, and played soccer on a team that B.J. coached.  In November (on B.J.’s birthday) she fell after her last soccer game on top of her trophy and broke her collar bone. She is not wearing her sling anymore and is doing great.  We are so proud of her efforts and her positive attitude.

Ethan, 4, kept us entertained this year. Ethan is learning along side Naomi. He loves to play games, play catch, fish, or just do anything that involves moving. Ethan also played soccer this year and loved it. I think I am getting a glimpse of what B.J. was like when he was a little boy.

Levi, 1, has also kept us entertained this year. He is such a lively little boy.  He could be described as silly, stubborn, tough, active, noisy, and fun.  He is learning words, kicking a soccer ball, loves music, and laughs all the time.

I (Christin) am  staying busy schooling Naomi and Ethan, playing with Levi and Ethan, keeping Levi and Ethan out of trouble, keeping Naomi on task, and keeping Ethan busy.  A friend told me a saying that I think fits my home perfectly: “Cleaning the house is like brushing your teeth and eating an Oreo cookie at the same time!” So true!! With three kids and a dog, this saying describes it perfectly.   The duties in the home are never done.  I know I will miss it one day.

BJ just finished his second full semester at Southern Seminary. He loves the godly professors and the rich, challenging content of his classes. He recently changed jobs and works as a sales rep. for Verizon Wireless (anybody need a cell phone?). Although he’s very busy with school and work we’ve grown in our relationship this year and are grateful for God’s grace to us during this hectic time.

As Christmas is upon us we pray that your hearts are directed to the child who came to the earth to redeem us from the curse. May you bask in His goodness and find your satisfaction in Him this Christmas season.

Enjoy a few pictures from 2009.

So we recently got some XMas gifts in the mail from our fam and one of Naomi’s presents was in a gift bag. You know, the type that just has some tissue paper covering it. I was thinking that might be too tempting for the kids to take a sneak peak but I decided not to re-wrap it. I overheard the kids whispering about something and decided to look into the situation. Both kiddo’s denied any wrongdoing and plead innocent. I decided to investigate further. Here’s a transcript of the interrogation.

BJ: “Ethan, did you look at the present inside the gift bag?”

Ethan: “No” (with a face that basically says, “uh-oh”)

BJ: “What color is the box?”

Ethan: “Pink”

Busted.

This ridiculously silly video is courtesy of my wife. Enjoy.