New New Englanders

Rachel's Birthday dinner at the Melting Pot!

2009-08-11T22:28:00.006-04:00

Rachel your birthday dinner was such a fun night! Some of these pictures are funny, too.

Ok, finally I post something new.

2009-07-28T14:16:00.005-04:00

So, I'm not very good at keeping up with my own blog, but today I will try to a little. This summer has been great here in New England, maybe to much rain but a lot of fun enjoying all the parks and beaches. Silas is learning and saying so much lately. Some of his new and old words are ride, road, animals, man, slide, swing, sand, Bible, Jesus, I love you, umm(this one is funny and makes me think if I use it a lot), well pretty much anything you say he tries to repeat and he can put words together. Here are some pictures of some of the things we have been doing this summer. I still haven't figured out how to add a picture with the heading on top:) One day I might just figure it out but until then sorry about the random pictures. Some captions that were going to go along with the pictures were: Watch Hill beach in RI, Silas playing with seaweed, Picking blueberries with our dear friend Rachel, Silas takes his cars everywhere with him, Silas using the kitchen cabinets as a playhouse.

Silas' Easter outfit

2009-04-13T12:41:00.003-04:00

Silas looked so cute in his new outfit Gran bought him yesterday. Thanks Gran and Grandad for the new outfit! When I put his outfit on he kept looking at himself in the mirror and smiling. He now smiles for the camera when we take his picture. He really is growing up quick:(

Sr. Patrick's Day Parade in Providence

2009-03-24T13:06:00.005-04:00

This parade was so fun for us. It was pretty much on our street. I think Silas really enjoyed it. We will definitely go back next year. He's also sporting his new backpack/leash. It's been really helpful and sometimes frustrating for Silas.

Our New House

2009-02-10T13:45:00.002-05:00

Here are some before and afters of the living/dining room and new kitchen.

Silas' 1st Time Painting

2009-01-19T15:25:00.002-05:00

Silas' Aunt Kristy bought him paint for his birthday and we decided to play with them today. Outside there is about a foot of snow and actually it's a little warmer today, at freezing or a little above:) Silas liked playing in the paint, but I think he liked playing in the water better. Thanks Kristy for the paint, I'm sure we will play with them more in the future.

"The Worst of Sinners"

2009-01-19T11:31:00.002-05:00

I have been reading this book by Dave Harvey "When Sinners Say I Do" and have learned so much. I recommend this book to all married couples. I am reading now about understanding I am the worst of sinners. Some other quotes from the book that I need to grow in are: "When I find myself walking in the shoes of the worst of sinners, I will make every effort to grant my spouse the same lavish grace that God has granted me," and "understanding I have an ongoing need of a Savior." You probably know we have been remodeling a house, and it seems like that is all I think about here lately rather than caring for my husband. I am thankful for this book and will hopefully finish reading it. I always start a book, get halfway through and start another one.

Silas' 1st Time Playing in the Snow

2009-01-13T09:51:00.008-05:00

It is definitely winter time here in RI. We took Silas out in the snow the other day and I don't know if he liked it, hated it, or just wasn't sure about it. We went to Roger Williams Park and tried to find a hill that wasn't very crowded. It was a fun site to see all the kids in the park sledding, it was like a winter wonderland! We found a hill close to where our friend Rachel lives. She came out and played with us. Silas loves Rachel and normally reaches for her the second he sees her. Enjoy!

New House Remodeling

2008-12-14T21:48:00.002-05:00

Our 100 year old house is getting a little facelift. We are moving the existing kitchen into another room and tearing down a wall to make it more open, and redoing the original hardwoods. Kevin and our friends here in RI have been working so hard at making this happen, we have a contractor doing the major work. We move in now not until Jan. sometime.

But just a side note, a lot of people here in RI have lost their job or are about to and it has made me really appreciate our home. I PRAISE GOD for his many blessings and reminded that he provides these things for us. I pray that we use these things for his glory and not our own. Please pray for these people who have lost their job.

"The Valley of Vision"

2008-11-13T20:51:00.003-05:00

This book was introduced to me while at our church in D.C. It really has aided me in my prayer life. It's a collection of Puritan prayers and devotions. Here is one of the prayers:

Need of Grace

O Lord,

Thou knowest my great unfitness for service,

my present deadness,

my inability to do anything for thy glory,

my distressing coldness of heart.

I am weak, ignorant, unprofitable,

and loathe and abhor myself.

I am at a loss to know what thou wouldest have me do,

for I feel amazingly deserted by thee,

and sense they presence so little;

Thou makes me possess the sins of my youth,

and the dreadful sin of my nature,

so that I feel all sin,

I cannot think or act but every motion is sin.

Return again with showers of converting grace

to a poor gospel-abusing sinner.

Help my soul to breathe after holiness,

after a constant devotedness to thee,

after growth in grace more abundantly every day.

O Lord, I am lost in the pursuit of this blessedness,

And am ready to sink because I fall short of my desire;

Help me to hold out a little longer,

until the happy hour of deliverance comes,

for I cannot lift my soul to thee

if thou of they goodness bring me not night.

Help me to hold out a little longer,

until the happy hour of deliverance comes,

for I cannot lift my soul to thee

if thou of they goodness bring me not nigh.

Help me to be diffident, watchful, tender,

lest I offend my blessed friend

in though and behaviour;

I confide in thee and lean upon thee,

and need thee at all times to assist and lead me.

O that all my distresses and apprehensions

might prove but Christ's school

to make me fit for greater service

by teaching me the great lesson of humility.

Birthday cake pictures

2008-11-13T20:18:00.003-05:00

Silas' 1st Birthday!!

2008-11-13T16:10:00.003-05:00

Silas had a great First Birthday. His grandparents from VA drove up for the weekend and he got lots of new toys. Here are a few pictures of the big day and our weekend.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Recipe

2008-10-30T09:29:00.003-04:00

This might sound weird, but it was really good. It has a kick to it of course with buffalo sauce and actually Kevin thought it would be better with a little less buffalo sauce. Click here to see the recipe. You might like this blog too, it's all crockpot recipes.

More Fall Pictures

2008-10-30T09:21:00.003-04:00

Silas and Daddy

2008-10-30T09:13:00.002-04:00

These are my sweet boys!

Fort Fun!

2008-10-30T08:46:00.003-04:00

Resources

2008-10-20T12:17:00.002-04:00

Here are two books that have helped me to think of things to do with Silas.

1. The Toddler's Busy Book by Trish Kuffner

I love this one because you don't buy a lot of things to make the crafts or games or you already have it on hand.

2. 365 Games Smart Babies Play by Sheila Ellison and Susan Ferdinandi

This one is good because he has games and ideas from birth to 15 months.

Also

3. Super Baby Food by Ruth Yuron

This one is really helpful for making your own baby food, how much food for what age, and recipes

Pumpkin Pancake Recipe, Yum!

2008-10-20T12:10:00.002-04:00

Silas loves these right now.

- 1 1/c cup all purpose flour

- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

-2 tbs. brown sugar

- 2 tsp. baking powder

-1 tsp. ground cinnamon

- 1/2 tsp. salt

- 1/2 tsp ground ginger

- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

- 1 1/2 cup milk

- 1/2 cup pumpkin

- 1 egg white lightly beaten

- 2 tbs. oil

Mix dry ingredients first and than add wet. Sometimes I use Whole Foods whole wheat pancake mix and omit the first 4 ingredients and salt, you might want to still add a little brown sugar.

Enjoy!

More Pictures from Apple Picking

2008-10-16T22:57:00.002-04:00

A day in the life of Silas McKay

2008-10-16T21:36:00.004-04:00

Here are a few things Silas likes to do in his day - eat, crawl around, and play with flour.

Waterfire

2008-10-16T21:15:00.003-04:00

Providence does this cool thing called Waterfire. The river runs through the middle of the city and certain months of the year baskets in the water are lit down the river. It really is a neat thing to go to, music is always playing, gondolas are floating down the river, chandeliers are outside (yes, outside so pretty!) it's like you're in Italy or Europe, and all together it's such a neat atmosphere. Here are a few pics of it.

Our Apple Picking Trip

2008-10-14T21:31:00.003-04:00

So here goes me trying to do a blog. Our first adventure to tell about is apple picking. Silas and I went the other day. The day was gorgeous and the trees were too. Everyone has been telling us the falls in New England are awesome, and so far we haven't been disappointed. It was so cute watching Silas play with the apples and the pumpkins we found. He even stood on his own for a second, but I don't think he realized what he was doing. It won't be long until he's walking. He's actually really fast crawling, I mean if you turn your head and he'll be gone in a second. Anyway, we ate a lot of apples along the way and Silas found a basket to play in too. Here are some of the pictures we took, hopefully I can get the other ones.