He seemed happy in his PJ's all day.
As Elijah leans on my leg, those are my pink pj's, I wouldn't dare put a picture of me in my pink flannel pj's! :0
Friday, January 25, 2008
Pajama Day!
I have to get use to going out in this cold weather, otherwise I will be held hostage in our apartment until Winter is over! Yesterday, Elijah and I spent the whole day in our PJ's (no pun intended).
He seemed happy in his PJ's all day.
As Elijah leans on my leg, those are my pink pj's, I wouldn't dare put a picture of me in my pink flannel pj's! :0
He seemed happy in his PJ's all day.As Elijah leans on my leg, those are my pink pj's, I wouldn't dare put a picture of me in my pink flannel pj's! :0
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Adiós Abuelita ...
I know Elijah will miss his Lola. It was very generous of her to fly here to DC, to make a special delivery to us. We had a nice time together. She also had the opportunity to tour DC a bit. I'm also grateful to the Martinez' for accompanying my mother-in-law and for their tour DC too.
On our way to lunch with lola. Elijah is not use to being bundeled up so much, in California he usually wore diapers at home and ran around, like Mowgli
Elijah helping me choose our lunch.
We'll miss you Lola! See you and the family in June, Lord willing.
On our way to lunch with lola. Elijah is not use to being bundeled up so much, in California he usually wore diapers at home and ran around, like Mowgli
Elijah helping me choose our lunch.
We'll miss you Lola! See you and the family in June, Lord willing.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The Tibayans date with Josh Gadd
Josh is such a delightful person to be around with. He came to CHBC two Sunday's ago, and after church we went out to lunch with him and our new friend Ian. We went to Fuddruckers, I've never been there and accidentally ordered a 1/2 lb. mushroom burger, forgetting that it is a 1/2 lb. of meat that I would stuff down my tummy! Oh boy, did I regret that! I felt sick the rest of the day. 
After stuffing a 1/2 lb of meat...Josh is crazy :)
West side for life!
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We usually have our date night on Friday's now, but this past Friday was different, we had a special guest.
PJ found this great little homey Italian restaurant...very yummy for my tummy (and for Key).
Our engaging conversation with our guest. 
The garlic cheese toast were so good.
I had the fettuccine premivera. I love how PJ is stuffing his mouth in the background...silly lovely.
I made sure I had some room for desert, because I thought they had tiramisu, but they didn't that night :( so I settled for this scrumptious desert (I forgot the name of it).
It was a great night of talking and laughing with good'ol Josh. We are all excited that we have a familiar face to hangout with. He will soon get married and we hope to be there. I can't wait to meet his future "lovely". Thanks Josh for being a kind brother in Christ. We look forward for our double date with you and Amy.
After stuffing a 1/2 lb of meat...Josh is crazy :)
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We usually have our date night on Friday's now, but this past Friday was different, we had a special guest.
PJ found this great little homey Italian restaurant...very yummy for my tummy (and for Key).
Our engaging conversation with our guest. 
The garlic cheese toast were so good.
I had the fettuccine premivera. I love how PJ is stuffing his mouth in the background...silly lovely.
I made sure I had some room for desert, because I thought they had tiramisu, but they didn't that night :( so I settled for this scrumptious desert (I forgot the name of it).It was a great night of talking and laughing with good'ol Josh. We are all excited that we have a familiar face to hangout with. He will soon get married and we hope to be there. I can't wait to meet his future "lovely". Thanks Josh for being a kind brother in Christ. We look forward for our double date with you and Amy.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Finally, the Rock Has Arrived
This past whole week, PJ and I were a bit nervous expecting our son again (the first one being his birth). We would talk about different scenarios of things Elijah would do when he arrives. I really was feel nervous at how he would settle in with us, and in our new place.
I cleaned our little place well. Tried disinfecting what I could...I know I have issues (bacteria and I are not friends).
Anxiously awaiting our little boy.
PJ and I were literally right by the gate waiting for the first glimpse of him.
Once he was face to face with us, he seemed dazed and didn't know what to make of him seeing his mommy and daddy again. He smiled nervously.
He was shy around us a bit, but was warming up to the fact that he had his mommy and abba again! Mommy was very emotional and cried a little when they reunited.
He was scared walking into our place, but once he got comfortable, he ran everywhere.
He loves and missed his Abba so.
Our first whole day together was nice, but weird. Elijah still has to get use to the routine here. He went to the nursery for the morning and evening service and he did fairly well. They have lots and lots of cool toys and lots of kids his age (18-23mths). Everyone that knew we were waiting for Elijah was excited to met him. He wasn't as excited. He talks more and his pronounication is better. Man I missed him so much. It was so cold this morning, he was not happy with that, he would tell me in a half crying voice "is cold, is cold." Poor baby. We all need to get use to the cold weather here.
God is so kind in allowing us to see Elijah again. I have to keep reminding myself that he is a "loaner."
The message today-"Pierced for Our Transgressions" Michael Lawrence
1. Who forsook Jesus
2. What does it mean to be forsaken, and
3. Why was he forsaken
Michael said several quotes I was strike by. He spoke about the reality that Christ had to be the God and Man on the cross, not just man, because Christ had to bear the infinite punishment for our sins, he had to bear "the judicial stroke of eternal judgment." That hit me. I was just imaging a blow from God on his son and how I could never perceive the damage Christ endured. God's perfect judgment on Christ. Thank you Lord for saving me and others.
I cleaned our little place well. Tried disinfecting what I could...I know I have issues (bacteria and I are not friends).
Anxiously awaiting our little boy.
PJ and I were literally right by the gate waiting for the first glimpse of him.
Once he was face to face with us, he seemed dazed and didn't know what to make of him seeing his mommy and daddy again. He smiled nervously.
He was shy around us a bit, but was warming up to the fact that he had his mommy and abba again! Mommy was very emotional and cried a little when they reunited.
He was scared walking into our place, but once he got comfortable, he ran everywhere.
He loves and missed his Abba so.Our first whole day together was nice, but weird. Elijah still has to get use to the routine here. He went to the nursery for the morning and evening service and he did fairly well. They have lots and lots of cool toys and lots of kids his age (18-23mths). Everyone that knew we were waiting for Elijah was excited to met him. He wasn't as excited. He talks more and his pronounication is better. Man I missed him so much. It was so cold this morning, he was not happy with that, he would tell me in a half crying voice "is cold, is cold." Poor baby. We all need to get use to the cold weather here.
God is so kind in allowing us to see Elijah again. I have to keep reminding myself that he is a "loaner."
The message today-"Pierced for Our Transgressions" Michael Lawrence
1. Who forsook Jesus
2. What does it mean to be forsaken, and
3. Why was he forsaken
Michael said several quotes I was strike by. He spoke about the reality that Christ had to be the God and Man on the cross, not just man, because Christ had to bear the infinite punishment for our sins, he had to bear "the judicial stroke of eternal judgment." That hit me. I was just imaging a blow from God on his son and how I could never perceive the damage Christ endured. God's perfect judgment on Christ. Thank you Lord for saving me and others.
Friday, January 18, 2008
The Son is Coming
Elijah is coming tomorrow at 6pm. Jesus' last words in the Bible are, "Surely, I am coming soon." I can't wait for Elijah to come. I'm so excited and eagerly anticipating his arrival. Jesus is coming soon too. Who am I more eager for? Sadly and honestly, I look forward to my son coming more than God's Son. Why? Maybe it's because I know with a high degree of certainty my son will be here tomorrow. Maybe it's because I have already seen my son face to face. Maybe it's because I'm sinning and my mind is set more on earthly things. I fear it is the last one. I want to be more eager in anticipating the return of King Jesus! That doesn't mean I should lessen my excitement for my son's arrival, but by God's grace, raise my excitement for my Savior's arrival.
Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
"when I was 11..."
Yesterday was our first snow fall. It was amazing and beautiful. I was too scared to drive in it or go outside (I must have looked like a nerd, peeking through the door, haha) just looking at how it made the city look was beautiful. Poor PJ walked home from church, but thank God it was only 4 blocks. Can't wait until Elijah plays with it and sees it, oh what joy in Lord!
This was the beginning of the snowfall, as you can see the ground was bare...
Then woohla, there's snow everywhere!
Funny story:
PJ was in a group discussion with Mark Dever and the other interns, and while they were talking PJ was looking outside through the window (very distracted), amazed at the snow.
Mark stopped the discussion and told PJ "that is what we call snow PJ...when is the last time you saw snow?"
PJ replied " when I was 11 years old"
Mark, not at all mad "Well, then please go, go, go look"
PJ gets up and goes to the window and admires the snow, as the discussion proceeds.
Moral of the story: We are so obvious that we are not from here :)
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There's a catholic church across the street, no it is not the one we attend. Please pray for us as we try to build a relationship with our landlords. I think they might be catholic. They ask what PJ does but never really share about themselves. PJ, and I have to show Christ to them. We asked them if one day they'd join us for dinner, they gladly accepted. The lady is so nice. Lord if they are not saved, please save them.
This was the beginning of the snowfall, as you can see the ground was bare...
Then woohla, there's snow everywhere!
Funny story:PJ was in a group discussion with Mark Dever and the other interns, and while they were talking PJ was looking outside through the window (very distracted), amazed at the snow.
Mark stopped the discussion and told PJ "that is what we call snow PJ...when is the last time you saw snow?"
PJ replied " when I was 11 years old"
Mark, not at all mad "Well, then please go, go, go look"
PJ gets up and goes to the window and admires the snow, as the discussion proceeds.
Moral of the story: We are so obvious that we are not from here :)
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There's a catholic church across the street, no it is not the one we attend. Please pray for us as we try to build a relationship with our landlords. I think they might be catholic. They ask what PJ does but never really share about themselves. PJ, and I have to show Christ to them. We asked them if one day they'd join us for dinner, they gladly accepted. The lady is so nice. Lord if they are not saved, please save them.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Hastie Wedding 1/12/06 at Capitol Hill Baptist Church
This was our first wedding at CHBC. PJ and all the interns had to be there, perhaps it was part of their observation time. All members were invited to the Hastie Wedding. We came to find out that if you use the building at CHBC, you also have to happily welcome the members to attend. CHBC looks at the wedding as a worship service, so you wouldn't stop a member from coming to service, then you shouldn't stop them from coming to this worship service. I like the way the church looks at weddings and how that spills over to the congregation. Yes, it was a wedding but their was something different about it, it did feel like a beautiful worship service too. I thought this to be very interesting. I like that. It makes sense and it builds this church to look at weddings differently (and marriage), not just say it does but really implementing that into the congregation and in the wedding service.
The groom as he first looks at his bride-to-be
The small court
Her beautiful gown!
This picture reminds me of my idol Jackie O.
Michael Lawrence officiating the wedding.
Another Jackie O moment.
I missed the actual kiss but I like how she looks at him after it :)
She was a pretty bride.
The Hastie's!
The appetizers after the wedding. I believe they had a special reception for the family after.
I was fascinated with these cute little star decorations
so much detail...
I took to many.
I took a lot more but they came out blurry :( and we didn't stay long after. I want to get better at taking pictures, I thank God for the opportunity to use and try to get better at using an SLR (thanks Booty!). Maybe at the next wedding I can get better :) JP and Owen would have had a blast here taking good pictures.
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