Well Happy November to you all! I haven't written in a while, as I was reminded oh so gently, and therefore have tons of pictures and lots of 'Life' to share! So forgive me if my thoughts are

random and pictures out of order.

Benjamin has gotten so old! He has personality popping out of everywhere and more smiles than he knows what to do with. He had his 6 month check up in the beginning of November and is in tip top shape! He only grew about a half a pound since his last visit which dropped him from 95th % to 87%. Hes around 27.5 inches, with a long torso and short little legs! He started sitting up about two weeks ago, and LOVES it. I kind of love it too. I just set a tub of toys in his reach and he is content for a very long time!

Naps are going fantastic. Nights are a little different. He went from getting up once, to 2 - 3 times. This mom is not cut out for getting up that many times, so we started baby food, and are supplimenting with a little more formula in a addition to nursing. Benjamin doesn't love baby food 100% of the time, but as long as he is still nursing, thats ok with me. We'll play a little hit and miss! We have it down to once night feeding again, so that makes me pretty happy. And he has been sleeping in past 7 this last week, and that is priceless. No more 5 AM!

I am so very excited for the holidays, and cant wait to spend time in Sully with family there, and WAY up north at Joel's parents new home. It better have beautiful snow or I might cry!

Well here are some random pictures of the last month of the Lewicki life.

Have a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

My Grandpa Earp is celebrating his 90th Birthday this year. My mom and her siblings threw Grandpa an Open house birthday party. It was so good to see my relatives from Texas, Missouri, Cedar Rapis, Ankeny etc...

The Methodist Church in Lynville IA is where my Grandpa, Grandma (who passed away in 03) and all 7 kids grew up attending. They were able to dedicate half of the service to my family, and we had a make-shift "Gather-sing-along". My Uncle waren sounds just like Jonny Cash, and almost all my aunts sing, so it was a wonderful gift to my grandpa to hear his kids prais'n Jesus! Here are some photos!

Grandpa and the kids

Cousin Jonah watching T.V. with Benjamin

Such a good cousin

Benjamin learned to sit up right after his 6 month apt! Here is a picture of one morning when he got up WAY too early, and I plopped him in front of the T.V.



Our front yard was Beautiful this fall. It was great for "photo shoots".

Our little Pumpkin!
So Vibrant!

Our October/November Trip to Florida was so educational, motivational, and challenging. God used many disciples in the Navigator ministry to speak to both Joel and I about ministry and our personal relationships with HIM. Here are some photos!

Benjamin killing time in the lobby

Mr. Dapper

Lov'n the weather and scenery

The view from our window in the condo