#hartzeveryday2014 Week 2

Day 8: Farkle is one of Jackson's favorite games. We play it almost every night. He is going to be able to count by 50's and 100's like no other!

Day 9: We made cookies for Grandma Sharon's arrival. I have the cutest helpers!

Day 10: Ahh! First week back and only 3 hours of sleep last night= TGIF and Mommy needs a large latte!

Day 11: Demolition has begun in our kitchen 

Day 12: Enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the park

 Day 13: Coughs, runny noses, ear infection- Resting and watching Despicable Me 2

Day 14: 8 months old

Eight Months of Lincoln

We are starting month 8 with an ear infection and an upper respiratory infection. No one has been getting much sleep at our house! 

 Lincoln weighs 19 pounds and is around 29 inches long. He is still wearing 9-12 month clothes and size 3 diapers. 

. He takes a bottle around 5 or 6 in the morning, eats breakfast around 8, takes another bottle, eats lunch around 11:30 and takes another bottle, has another bottle around 3:30, eats dinner around 5:30 and takes another bottle, and has one last bottle around 7:30. He then goes down for the night.  He tried puffs for the first time and seems to like them. He even got a few in his mouth on his own!

 Lincoln loves school, but will not nap there. He sleeps 30 min-1 hour all day. We had such a nice schedule going during Christmas break. (Hurry up summer vacation!)

He has 2 teeth on the bottom and is cutting a few on top.

He gets where ever he wants to go by scooting himself with his left leg while sitting up. I'm not sure he is going to crawl at all. Lately all he wants to do is stand up.

Lincoln,

You are quite the mommy's boy, which I don't mind one little bit! I think you even can say "ma ma". I pray daily that you will feel and grasp just how wide, deep, and everlasting the Lord's love is for you.  Waking up at 5 am is only bearable because I get to spend more time with you. Your smile and hugs melt my heart. It breaks my heart to hear you cough and see you uncomfortable. I am praying that you get well, but I am SO thankful you have no serious health issues! We couldn't imagine our family without you. Lincoln, you are very loved!

Love,

Mommy

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 1

I decided to try and take at least one picture each day and post on Instagram to document our life.

We'll see how I do!

Day 1: New Year's Day was spent at the park and bowling

Day 2: Costco trip; How is Lincoln big enough to sit up in the cart?

Day 3: Barnes and Noble Date and Jackson got an extra special treat Pete the Cat!

Day 4: The Zoo 

Day 5: Our Sunday Best before Church

Day 6: Back to work I went. I am going to be honest, my heart is hurting. I miss my boys SO much, but I love my job!

Day 7: Lincoln loves his baths. He squeals when you undress him in the bathroom and splashes the whole time in the tub.

Brothers

There are some days Lincoln reminds us a lot of Jackson and other days when we see no resemblance. 

Here they both are at 7 months. 

Jackson was 9 months at Christmas time and Lincoln was 7 months.

I am not sure they look like each other, but I DO know that Jackson is great big brother. Lincoln already looks up to him and smiles when ever he sees Jackson. 

Love these pictures of them

"Sometimes being a BROTHER is even better than being a SUPERHERO." Marc Brown

The Zoo

Saturday we went to the Zoo. I love going at this time of the year. The weather was perfect for walking around and the animals were up and about.

Lincoln's first trip to the Zoo. He is the best accessory!

Pete the Cat even made the trip:)

Lincoln did great! He loved looking at animals through the glass. As we would go past animals he would kick his legs and scream.

Jackson said his favorite animals today were the monkeys with blue and red faces and rear ends. The male one decided to mate with the female one while we were there. Jackson laughed and asked why they were fighting each other! I think I am still traumatized!

Silly boys!

Having a great time together!

Brian and Jackson watched Ice Age Christmas 4D.

The boys were all smiles when left. I call that a successful day!

What a fun family day!

Thankful

I am so thankful to have spent the last 16 days at home with my little guys. We enjoy the Christmas festivities, a few play dates, Target trips, but mainly hung out together at home. 

I love having no agenda but playing! 

(And being able to do the laundry and have a somewhat clean house during the week.)

Here are a few iPhone pics from our time together:

Playing at the park

Early morning cartoons and playing

 Playing in our pajamas

Mommy working out, brothers playing

 Story time

 Craft time

Movie nights and snuggles

I tried to savor each moment and be present with my boys. I rocked Lincoln to nap each time and held him for a long time, slept a night in Jackson's bed, and did only what needed to be done for school. I know tomorrow my heart will hurt when I drop my boys off at school. How many days until summer?:)

The New Year

2013 was a year I will not forget! God's faithfulness, protection, healing, and love were wildly evident in our life this year. May was the biggest month of the year for us. Brian went to the ER, spent a night in the hospital, and a few days later Lincoln joined our family 3 weeks early. The peace and strength I had during that time only comes from the One who is worthy. 

We celebrated the end of the year with friends and fireworks.

Jackson said the fireworks were the best thing of the whole year, ha! 

New Year's Day was spent as a family. I love our little family and our time together.

It was a beautiful day! We spent some time outside playing at the park.

We also did some bowling. These boys make everything so much more fun and challenging.:)

LOVE

I am praying for complete healing for Brian's body and that God's plan is done in our lives this year. 

And, because Jackson is such a challenge I am claiming the verse below as my verse for the year. I am praying that Jackson will grow in the Lord, his heart will be transformed, and my boys will see more of Him in me.

Hello 2014!