Park Hopping

Since we are waiting for our park to be fixed, we have been visiting the other parks in our neighbor. Thankfully, there are quite a few.

 

At the Sand Park, as Jackson calls it

I may have enjoyed swinging on the wooden swing and sipping coffee this beautiful morning while Brian played with Jackson.

 

At the Green Park, again what Jackson calls it

 Silly face

 King of the Park

 Hopefully our park will be fixed sooner than later, but until then we will continue to park hop!

26 Weeks

A look back...

 Baby is growing!

Cravings: Grilled Cheese and just plain hungry

Sleep: Pretty good, minus the bathroom breaks

Symptoms: My gums bleed a lot

Movement: Lots and lots, love this constant reminder of my little boy

Maternity clothes: Yes!

Size of baby: Cucumber, about 14 inches

Gender: Boy, Lincoln Wayne

What I miss: Nothing, but LOVE Jackson kissing my belly and praying and talking to Lincoln. Might be the sweetest thing ever!

Looking forward to: Jackson's birthday, next appointment minus the glucose test (praying I pass)

 

So crazy that I am two weeks away from the 3rd trimester!

 

"Therefore stand in awe of God." Ecclesiastes 5:7

 

Weekend Happenings

Brian had off Friday to finish up a few things around the house, so he went to get me a coffee before I left for school. That is a great start to the weekend!

 

Friday evening we met some friends for dinner at Chick-fil-a and then came back to our house. The kids went swimming in the hot tub. Jackson loves having kids at the house to play with. Jackson was up way past his bedtime! However, that did not result in sleeping in on Saturday.

 

Saturday was another party day. We celebrated Huntley and Lilah's birthdays at the same time and place! Jackson went back and forth and enjoyed double the sugar!

Brian gave Jackson and me a much needed trim. The money he is saving us by cutting all of our hair is starting to add up!

 

 Sunday morning was spent at Church.

 Love my boys!

Jackson is starting to sing along with the songs on KSBJ in the car. Nothing sweeter than "worship His holy name" from your almost 4 years mouth.

 

We had a fancy lunch at McDonald's, ha!

And enjoyed a lot of time outside.

 (Sharon, yes we were playing Katy Caboose on our bikes!)

Why do weekends always go by way too fast?

Guest and Master Bath Remodel

Back in January, Mel and Sharon came and stayed with us for 2 weeks. Mel did a lot of work for us. He remodeled our guest and master bathrooms. Of course, he did a great job!

 

Here is a progressive picture of our guest bathroom. When we bought the house, a coat of paint, and final redo.

Wood tile floor

 Vanity made by Mel

Granite counter top, good bye seashell sinks

 

We had already redone our master shower, so that was our inspiration for our master bathroom.

Everything flows nicely now

When we bought the house, after remodel

Vanity by Mel

 Granite counter top and new back splash, again no more seashell sinks

 Paint color looks way better in person

Before/After of tub area

We also frosted the glass above the tub

 

We are loving our new bathrooms. The first few days we felt like we needed to keep walking in and checking it out. A big thanks to Mel for all his hard work!

 

25 Weeks

Cravings: Milk, apples and just plain hungry

Sleep: Pretty good, minus the bathroom breaks

Symptoms: Uncomfortable at times, overall feeling really good

Movement: Lots and lots, love this constant reminder of my little boy

Maternity clothes: Yes, really a mixture of both for tops

Size of baby: Rutabaga, 13.5 inches, 1.5 pounds

Gender: Boy, Lincoln Wayne

What I miss: Nothing, but LOVE Jackson kissing my belly and praying and talking to Lincoln. Might be the sweetest thing ever!

Looking forward to: Jackson's birthday, next appointment (hoping for a peek at Lincoln)

Love is...

Sweet notes and surprises,

Little gifts that mean a lot,

 

 

Treats for others,

 

Precious cards and morning wake ups, "Mommy, I have a Valentine for you!"

 

Smiles and a tie shirt,

 (he asked to wear it to look handsome for our date on Valentine's)

 

Valentine's for friends,

 

 and a dinner tradition with the boys who mean the world to me!

 

Valentine's day week was so fun with Jackson! He was so excited to take me on a date to Chick-fil-a and give me a rose. He opened my car door for me and his sweetness when he handed me my card almost did me in. Brian is doing his part in raising a true gentleman. So thankful for the LOVE I get to share with these two each and everyday!

Memorizing Scripture V2:4

Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to the Lord."

 

I am not one who worries a lot, but I do tend to be a planner:) Lately, there a few things I that I fear (healthy pregnancy and Lincoln, Brian's health, Jackson, etc). I know that I can do absolutely nothing and worrying does not add a single minute to my life. So, instead of worrying or even analyzing over it I will present my requests to the Lord. I am looking forward to God's grace and peace that will wash over me.

Happy Valentine's!

24 Weeks

 

Cravings: Peanuts (thanks Lindsey!), and just plain hungry

Sleep: Better this week
 

Symptoms: Uncomfortable at times, I think I there is a foot between my ribs

Movement: Lots and lots, love this constant reminder of my little boy

Maternity clothes: Yes, really a mixture of both for tops

Size of baby: Ear of corn

Gender: Boy, Lincoln Wayne

 

What I miss: Nothing, feeling good besides a cold that is creeping in. So, maybe I miss being able to take more medicine than Tylenol and Sudafed

 

Looking forward to: Picking out fabric/finalizing ideas for Lincoln's room

 

Comparison picture: I think my belly really popped this week. However, I think my belly might have been bigger with Jackson at this point. I have gained about the same amount of weight.

We continue to be so very thankful for the gift of Lincoln and stand in awe how the Lord worked everything out in His time. Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy for Lincoln and me.

 

"God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." Hebrews 11:40



More Bowling

Uncle Mike is down here visiting. We were going to go to Brazos State Park, but since it was a rainy Sunday we went bowling.

Jackson had NO objection to that!

 He remembered exactly what to do. He even got quite comfortable watching his ball go down the lane. Silly goose!

 Uncle Mike and Jackson

 He had a little less patience in between turns with so many people bowling, but nothing a few Skittles couldn't take care of between turns.

The Dentist

Jackson had his first visit to the dentist.

 

All week we talked about it and read Little Critter Goes to the Dentist. All the way from preschool to the dentist office he talked about keeping his mouth opened wide and being good enough for a sticker.

 He mostly kept his eyes glued on the TV. Every now and then he would reach out and touch me. They were able to even take a few x-rays.

 The dentist said no cavities and all looks good. Of course he was shy, but other then that did great!

He jumped right up at the end when they asked if he wanted to pick a toy from the treasure chest.

Proud of my boy for sitting so still and being cooperative.

23 Weeks

Cravings: Nothing specific this week, just hungry

 

Sleep: Better this week
 

Symptoms: Heartburn

 

Movement: Lots and lots, love this constant reminder of my little boy

Maternity clothes: Yes

Size of baby: large mango
 

What I miss: Nothing 

Gender: Boy

Looking forward to: Figuring out what to do with the nursery

 

Everyone mentions the connection of presidents to both Jackson and Lincoln. Lincoln is obvious and Jackson never crossed our mind as a presidents. Either way we don't care and LOVE his name!

I had to share this email from my mother-in-law it is just too funny.

For the record we do like Kennedy, so if there is a girl you just never know.

From The Mouth of Jackson

I keep a running list of the funny things he says on my phone, but I still forget to put of few of them down. Jackson keeps us laughing!

 

"I come before you in the name of The Lord." One day when playing battle with his trucks and me.

 

"I am a million happy, Daddy." After Brian told him we could put up the Christmas tree.

 

"When can we go to King Burger? I haven't been there since I was born." He would ask this at least once a week after Burger King remodeled by Kroger. We finally fulfilled his dreams last weekend!

 "I have to give you a kiss and hug so I won't fight with you." To Brian and me after we were talking about obeying the first time.

 

"The AAA man only has a little magic, God is a a lot of magic. " After the AAA guy had come to get my keys out of my car.

 

"Well, actually." How he starts most of his responses now days.

 One day when I asked him how are you so big. He answered, "God just makes me grow like crazy."

 

"Mom, I am just making L's." His comeback when I asked why he was pointing his fingers at me and making a mean face.

 

Brian was singing "Victory in Jesus" and Jackson got really upset because Victorie is his friend's name from preschool. He told Brian to sing, "Victory and Jackson in Jesus."

LOVE this silly, sweet, sensitive, and dramatic boy!