Last night we dressed the kiddos up (a princess, a purple dragon and a cow) and enjoyed trick-or-treating, passing out candy, and eating dinner together with our small group across the street. I was surprised by how few houses in our neighborhood pass out candy, and how dark and intimidating most homes here are at… Continue reading A South Central Halloween
Category: Family
Discipleship and potty training
Mercy was just fifteen months old when Aaron was born, and around the time I delivered she suddenly decided that she wanted to potty train. It is a bit unusual for kids to have that much interest at that young of an age, but Mercy was adamant: it was time. I have very distinct memories… Continue reading Discipleship and potty training
I couldn’t make this stuff up
Erika: “Aaron, Elijah pooped! It’s so stinky…” Aaron: “No, Mommy. It’s not stinky. It smells like roses.”
How the other half pray
On Friday, we packed up the family and headed north on the PCH to Malibu. Doug had a group of DMin students at a retreat center there, and he needed to meet with them one last time before they left. In spite of a lot of traffic it was a beautiful drive, and it was… Continue reading How the other half pray
Out of the mouths of babes
Aaron the Baron has been particularly amusing of late. He is one of those kids whose verbal skills developed early, and we are consistently shocked by some of the things that come out of his mouth. The little baby development books and websites tell us to expect two and three word sentences from him, so… Continue reading Out of the mouths of babes
Giving thanks
I am struck today by how inadequate I can feel in my ability to truly offer my thanks and gratitude to those who give so much to me and to my family. A few examples come to mind: After two long and I am sure exhausting weeks of helping us out, my mom left last… Continue reading Giving thanks
Party of five
We have been home for almost one week with our newest addition, baby Elijah. Mercy is a tender, doting big sister who likes to hold and kiss and cuddle her baby brother. Aaron is a mixture of proud and intrigued big brother with a healthy dose of “what about me?” and “what would happen if… Continue reading Party of five
Welcome Elijah William Haub
Meaning: Elijah “The Lord is God” William “Resolute Protector” Born September 26, 2007. 9 pounds 9.1 ounces. 21 inches long. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts over these past months. Thank you.
A time to be born…
Some have asked for an update as a result of my obvious silence here these past few days. We are now onto day four of “I think this is the night” for our little one to come, so that is what has been occupying me both mentally and physically of late. Thanks to all who… Continue reading A time to be born…
Missional meanderings
There is a new nightly ritual in the Haub household right now. Every night after dinner, we throw on shoes and socks and head out for an evening walk together. Typically, dinner is followed immediately by the bath and bed routine for the kids, but since one of the ways to help bring about labor… Continue reading Missional meanderings