The little things

Caleb's new interest!

Elijah eating his

favorite food-"Cobby"

This past week Gary and I lost two of our friends in an

auto accident. It was truly a tragedy. Their names were

Gary & Tracey Smith. We attended Hawthorn Nazarene

Church with them. They were big supporters of our

ministry in so many ways. They will truly be missed.

Their 8 year old little boy survived the accident, however he is

in Children's Hospital fighting for his life. Please keep Sammy in

your prayers. When you loose friends it is never easy. We know

that Gary & Tracey are in Heaven rejoicing with our Savior.

When things like this happen it makes you realize just how

precious life is. Even the little things like watching Elijah eat corn on the cob or "cobby" as

he calls it. Watching Caleb learn to play the guitar.

These are the little things that matter. We will forever remember Gary & Tracey and count

ourselves blessed because we were a part of their lives.

Summers end

A Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo!

Since summer has quickly come to an end

at the Keith home we decided to take one last day

and go on a day trip to the zoo.

Caleb has always liked the zoo. Elijah is just begining to show an

interest in animals. "moo's" as he calls them are his favorite.

Well, we didn't see any "moo's" at the zoo however he

enjoyed the penguins, the turtles, and the elephants.

He watched the animals in awe. And for some reason everything

was a "neigh" which is his word for horse. We bought him a stuffed

black bear which for some reason he named "boo boo"

Yes, it does sleep with him along with his large stuffed Nemo from

Disney, his large stuffed "babbit" and his "meme" which is his

large stuffed mickey. I often tell him something has got to go or

there will be no room in the bed for him. He just giggles.

He is definately a kid who knows how he likes things.

Usually he has all these large stuffed things arranged just so

when he goes to bed. It is quite amusing watching the process.

Elijah's First day of School!

8/14/09

Well, Summer has come to an end and Elijah has begun daycare again. Friday was his first day and he seemed to do okay. He is in the toddler room now. I took him that morning and stayed for an hour or so. My, it was hard to leave him. But he has become such a big boy. There are many more rules in the toddler room. Elijah had a hard time the first day getting that, but I have no doubt in time he will do fine. At least he is allowed to have his "dee dee" which is his blankie. I think sending him off to school is harder on Mommy than it is on him. He really seems to enjoy being with the other kids.