Titus' Trick

Thanks Cousin Braxton for letting me take one of your toys home this weekend!

I think I'm really going to enjoy playing basketball.

Gotta get the ball.

I think I have this figured out.
Boy, this is going to be fun!

What, you didn't know I could pull myself up?

Are you ready for another trick?
Ta-da, look Mama one hand!

Totaled

Well, it's official, the insurance world is totaling our car. With $9,000+ worth a damage it's not cost effective to fix. We are so thankful that Titus and I walked away without a scratch. Thank you, Father for your hand of protection!

Happy 40th Anniversary!

My parents gave me many things growing up; shelter, food and love. All the things you need to grow and live. But one of the best gifts they gave me was their love for each other. Their relationship is and has been a wonderful example of steadfastness, sacrifice, compromise, devotion, and commitment.

Thank you, Mom & Dad, for choosing to honor your vows through all these years. I love you both so dearly and treasure the gift of your marriage.

Happy 40th Anniversary!

40 years ago

Today

It's offical

Titus Andrew Wolfe is a citizen of the United States of America as of August 25, 2010.

God is my refuge and strength

The last few weeks have been trying and stressful at the Wolfe home. God knows what is best, we do not. He understands the whole picture, and we can only see what is right in front of our faces. Even when we go along with him kicking and screaming, and none of it makes sense in our little minds- we just have to trust and rely on His strength. That is where I am right now.

Two weeks ago, Kevin was diagnosed with an abscess that was also staph infected. To further complicate and make the situation even more stressful, our doctor thought there was a 98% chance it was MRSA. As soon as Kevin called me after his doctor appointment to report his diagnosis I began spending hours researching staph infection and MRSA: administering herbs, vitamins, topical ointments, and of course his prescribed antibiotic, scrubbing the house, keeping Titus fairly far away from Kevin, taking every crazy precaution I could, and praying for God’s healing hand to cover our family. Based on my research and our doctor’s professional opinion things did not look positive. However, God is God and we are praising Him that Kevin is healthy, avoided a hospital stay, and is no longer infectious. What a mighty God we serve!

Also, during the same week our license plate was stolen off of our car. Seriously?!? It was stolen right in front of where we live. After filing a police report, dealing with paperwork, hoopla at the DMV we still do not have a license plate.

Two days ago Titus and I went to visit my parents (in the car without the license plate) we had a wonderful time. We had one last stop and then my parents and I departed ways; them south and Titus and me north. I was on the overpass waiting for oncoming traffic to clear so I could turn on to the highway, when I looked in my rear view mirror and saw a car coming up behind me way too quickly. I braced myself for what I knew was coming and then felt the impact. Titus cried the most horrific guttural scream, one I’ve NEVER heard from him before, and one that I hope and pray I NEVER hear again. I saw his pacifier fly past my head, bounce off the front windshield, and land somewhere behind me. The world stopped. The only thing I cared about was to get to Titus. I had to stop and make myself remember how to put the car in park. People were screaming, “Are you okay?”, I don’t know, I don’t care, I just wanted to get to Titus. I fumbled for my phone to called my dad, “Get back here NOW, we’ve been rear-ended”. I finally managed to get Titus out of his car seat and checked him head to toe. He looked all right, just scared. All I could do was hold him, try not to shake and cry and thank God he seemed to be okay. All the while, trying not to let my brain think about what might have been...

Once Titus was calmed down some, I was able to check on the woman who hit us, and look at the damage done to the car. She was upset, crying and 31 weeks pregnant. I reassured her we seemed to be fine, but she needed to sit down, try to relax and care for her unborn child. It was an accident, cars are fixable or replaceable, people are not.

Dad and Mom arrived, helped me hold Titus, deal with the highway patrol and EMT wait for all the paperwork to be filed, unload my car and then drove us home. Thankfully, they had a car seat in their minivan since ours is now deemed unsafe and must be replaced. They drove us home to be united with Kevin. It was so good to be home and hold my baby close knowing that God's mighty hand of protection had sheltered us.

For now we sit and wait on insurance companies to fix our car or total it, go to doctor's appointments, wait for all the red tape to dissipate, function as a one car family again, and trust God to once again work through all the details.

"God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

Happy 7 Months

My Titus Andrew,

Today you are 7 months old! It seems like just yesterday we were in Taiwan getting to know you and spending time in the beautiful country of your birth. I honestly can’t believe one whole month has gone by so quickly since we came home. I hope time starts slowing down so that we can savor all of these moments with you.

I hope you know how much I love you and what a delight you are in my life. I look at you swinging in your swing, trying new foods, attempting to crawl and jabbering and I smile. You really are the greatest gift from up above and I hope that I show you that daily.

You are growing up so fast! You already seem to be getting chubbier cheeks and I can’t wait to squeeze them! I’ll be gentle, I promise. I can’t wait to weigh you today to see how much you weigh now.

I want you to know that when you look into my eyes when I’m feeding you, I melt. You have the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen. So deep and dark. Just perfect.

There’s so much that I want for you in your life, but I guess we have time to get into that in the future. I don’t want to rush things… After all, you are only seven months old, so let’s just enjoy that milestone!

Just know that you are the most perfect little boy in the world for our family. Thanks for bearing with me as I learn this whole mama thing and I promise that things will just keep on getting better for all of us! One day at a time, right?

Some fun facts about you:

• You weigh approximately 12 pounds
• You are in the 6th percentile in weight and 25th percentile in height
• You wear 3-6 month clothes and size 2 shoes
  
• Your favorite songs are Jesus Love Me, Happy All the Time, and our special Good Morning Song
  
• You are still working hard to trying to figure out how to crawl
  
• Your favorite book is Barn Yard Dance by Sandra Boynton
  
• Dada got you to laugh for the first time since coming home on September 22nd. We hope there are many more laughs and giggles to come.
• Your new favorite toy is a little green dinosaur we call Dino
• You discovered Aly, our cat this month. She isn't so sure about you...but I think you'll win her over eventually. ;)
  

I love you little mister man and can't wait to see what your next month of life brings to our home!

Happy Grandparents Day!

Papa, Grammy, and the grandchildren

Grandpa & Grandma Wolfe with all the Wolfe cubs

We are so grateful for the Godly heritage that Titus has been given.

But from everlasting to everlasting
the LORD's love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children's children-
Psalms 103:17

Catchin' Some ZZZZZ's

I either wear him out because I'm so much fun or I'm just that boring... ;)
This is the third time Titus has fallen over asleep during playtime.

Wolfe Weekend

After an incredibly hot summer here in the Midwest, autumn can't come soon enough for me. Although, I wouldn't say that autumn has arrived yet, we are getting closer as the temperatures are slowly lowering. Autumn is my favorite season. I love when I start catching glimpses that it's almost here. And, in my opinion, Labor Day is the official start of the autumn season. This year to ring in the official beginning we had a Wolfe Weekend complete with a wonderful autumn tradition of a bonfire.

Titus was completely mesmerized by the fire

Titus' first bonfire. MAYBE next year he can try a tiny bite of a smore.

I think she liked it. ;)

Michaela's perfectly toasted marshmallows

There was lots of other family fun: competitive games, family pictures, lots of play time, talking and laughing. I wish I had taken more pictures to share, but I did get a few shots... Zane has such a sweet spirit and has been very kind and loving toward Titus. He even shared ALL of his cars with Titus.

My new job

This week I started my dream job. The job I have dreamed of since I was a girl. I can't say it enough, I have NEVER been happier in my whole life!

The pay is a WHOLE, WHOLE lot less than any job I've ever had.
There will be no raises or bonuses.
No annual reviews.
The hours are a LOT longer!
I have to work nights and weekends.
I don't get vacation time or sick days.
I can't call in for "mental health" days.
I have to work all major (and minor) holidays.

But my new co-worker is SUPER CUTE!
The person reporting to me - PRECIOUS!
The rewards and benefits- PURE JOY!
The eternal reward-PRICELESS!

Meet my new co-worker.

The little person reporting to me and I plan to have lots of "working lunches", "performance reviews", "coaching" and "team building exercises". I can't fire him, so we are in this for the long haul.

We've been busy this first week home with lots of firsts and activities. Titus seems to thrive being busy and with other people.

Kevin primarily does Titus bedtime routine: pajamas, diaper change, and Bible story time

First bath at home


First time eating solids-brown rice cereal


Johnny-Jump-Up time

First play date with Cousins Elle & Zane and new friends Lily and Maelynn


Aren't these some of the cutest little boys you've every seen?
We envision lots of adventures for these two cuties!
One of the best highlights of the week was celebrating Cousin Zane's 2nd birthday. It was so fun to celebrate Zane's first birthday at home. We have loved watching him become a big boy and can't wait to see what God has in store for this special boy.