Goodbye, Baby Job

Well, I've thought of a name for our baby number two. Norbert just didn't seem to fit. Job, one of the greatest men in the Bible (in my opinion) was tested over and over by Satan. He lost everything, his family, his belongings, everything to his name was taken from him, yet his faith never wavered. Today we found out that our sweet Baby Job has gone to be with the Lord, actually he's been there for several weeks. Tomorrow I will have a DNC to have him removed. While we're saddened by this, I can't help but think of Job, and his unwavering faith. Even though mine may waver at times, I will do my best to know this is God's plan, and that our precious baby is already singing praise with his Heavenly father. So until we meet again, goodbye Baby Job.

Job 1:21: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised."

A Little Bit of Chicken Fry

Over the past few months, we, as a family have grown to love this song. No matter where we are, the three of us break out in dance, whether it's in our kitchen or in the parking lot of Target. (Yes, people do stare). The funny thing is, it's not just Dustin and I dancing, Zoe has grown to love this song as well. When we were in Phoenix, on our way back to the hotel from lunch with a friend, Zoe had fallen asleep and this song came on. We turned it up slightly, and when the chorus came on, up popped Zoe's head, and side to side she danced, it was great! This song seems to be written about our family, we just love it! And since I don't know how to upload a video from YouTube, here are the lyrics and the link! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Chicken Fried

You know I like my chicken fried
Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I`ve seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman`s eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother`s love

Well I was raised up beneath the shade of a Georgia pine
And that`s home you know
Sweet tea pecan pie and homemade wine
Where the peaches grow
And my house it`s not much to talk about
But it`s filled with love that`s grown in southern ground
And a little bit of chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I`ve seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman`s eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother`s love
And its funny how it`s the simple things in life that mean the most
Not where you live or what you drive or the price tag on your clothes
There`s no dollar sign on a piece of mind this I`ve come to know
So if you agree have a drink with me
Raise you glasses for a toast
To a little bit of chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I`ve seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman`s eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother`s love

I thank God for my life
And for the stars and stripes
May freedom forever fly, let it ring.
Salute the ones who died
The ones that give their lives so we don`t have to sacrifice
All the things we love
Like our chicken fried

Cold beer on a Friday night
A pair of jeans that fit just right
And the radio up
Well I`ve seen the sunrise
See the love in my woman`s eyes
Feel the touch of a precious child
And know a mother`s love

Glad to be home.

The Chalfant's spent the week between Christmas and New Year's in Phoenix this year. We left on the 27th and got home on the 3rd. I sincerely apologize about the idleness of "All Things Chalfant". We had a good time in Phoenix with Dustin's family. It was the first time Zoe and her cousin Gabe had spent any real time together. We saw them this summer but only for a short weekend in Kentucky (Yes, where the Hyper-color bag came from.) While we were in Phoenix we had the opportunity to attend the KU-Minnesota Bowl game. It was a fun experience, especially since I (K) am a KU alum, and D is a Minnesota alum. Other than that, we hung around the resort, tried to catch some rays, even though it was a bit too cold to go swimming. We also were able to see my good friend from high school, Paige, who now lives down there. While it was a fun trip, I am definitely glad to be home.

On another note, Christmas...

Went by way too quickly, but we had a great time. Zoe got her first trike, along with enough stickers to last her for years. It was fun watching she and her cousin Bridget play together. They're about 10 months apart, and finally have reached the age where they can actually play.

I hope all of you had a great Christmas and a wonderful, safe New Year! Here's to 2009.