The Zoo

We had some beautiful weather this weekend, read not in the 90's!

I had been wanting to take Lincoln to the zoo because I knew he would just love the animals, and he did! I watched him more than looked at the animals. 

He loved crawling through the fish tunnel and stopping to look at them!

Cheese:)

 Checking out the animals

He wanted to walk and do everything on his own!

 Lincoln was making faces and noises at the giraffes 

 Love them!

 We decided to go on the train after we left the zoo, and again Lincoln wanted to be Mr. Independent and sit on the seat by himself. He clapped each time the whistle blew and the train moved.

What a fun family day, thankful for the time together!

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 39

Day 266: Jackson's first football practice

Day 267: See you at the pole. Loved starting the school day with prayer!

Day 268: Fun and beautiful evening at the with my crazy boys!

Day 269: Jackson rocked the Fun Run today and loved having lunch with Daddy!

 He cheered on Jackson, brought him lunch, cleaned the house, and now is taking me on a date!

Day 270: Pizza Party at my aunt's church...love these two!

Day 271: "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Psalm 19:1

Day 272: Just a little snack after school

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 38

Day 259: Someone stole my Texans slush :)

Day 260: Starting our day out right with God's word, praying he hides it in his heart.

 Day 261: Girl's Dinner Out

 Day 262: Don't want to forget Friday nights like this!

Day 263: Brian's work sponsored a Family Fun Day downtown. 

 Lines were long, but Jackson thought he was a real ninja on the rock wall!

Day 264: "Great is our Lord, and might in Power." Psalm 147:5

Day 265: Picture Day and leveling 70 new books, #teacherlife

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 37

Day 252: Thankful for morning that we are all smiling and not rushing out the door!

Day 253: I finally got to go to an Elizabeth Martin writing training, fun times in 2nd grade!

Day 254: He loves to read his books! He even already "turns and talks"!

Day 255: We're all pretty happy it's Friday!

Day 256: The boys slept until 8 o'clock this morning and the weather is just beautiful. What a great Saturday!

Day 257: We're ready for worship and Sunday school. He is love!

Day 258: We have a Kindergarten star in the house this week!

16 Months of Lincoln

Lincoln is 16 months! How?

He is at such a fun stage right now and learning something new everyday!

At his 15 month appointment (or really 16 month) he was 32 inches tall and 24.6 pounds. 70% for both.

He loves to eat, but only what he wants. One day he likes something and the next day he won't eat it because he wants something else. His favorites include; waffles, french toast, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, pizza, crescent rolls, crackers, and yogurt. Vegetables are not a favorite. I will try to hide them in his food, and he will spit out just the veggies even after chewing them up a bit.

He is a HAPPY boy! He wakes up with a smile on his face.

He is saying a lot of words and "talking" to us. He says; Jackson, Mama, Dada, cracker, shoe, sock, ball, car, cat, more, done (and more I can't think of them all right now).He understands everything we say and is always making us laugh!

He loves, loves, loves Jackson! He asks for Jackson the minute he wakes up, when we pick him up from school, and all day long. He loves to follow him, play with him, and just be by him.

He likes school and does not cry any more when I drop him off. He even sits at a little table in a chair and eats breakfast.:)

He is a great sleeper! He takes one nap, usually from 12-2 and then goes to bed around 7-7:30 and sleeps until 7-7:30. We rock him for 5 minutes and then lay him down. He loves being outside, playing at the park, and swimming in the pool. He also loves reading books. He knows his alphabet book, Peek a boo book,  and 8 Silly Monkeys and does the motions and interacts with them. I love it!

Lincoln,

We absolutely love you! God gave us such a special gift in you. You have such a strong and sweet personality. I pray for God to use you in a big and mighty way for His kingdom. I am so thankful for you and love when you come running to me with your arms out when I walk in the door after school. Nothing is better than seeing you smile and screaming, "Mama". I hope you will always be a Mommy's boy.

I love you sweet boy,

Mommy

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 36

Day 245: Jackson is in training for a 1K, and he is pretty serious about it. He thinks he's my trainer too! Hilarious

Day 246: I had a great birthday and was spoiled by many. But, these boys of mine (and Brian) are the bests gifts of all! I am blessed!

Day 247: Pool fence and first home study meeting complete! Adoption here we come!

Day 248: All it took was 2 weeks of Kindergarten for him to learn to swing on his own. We have been trying to teach him for years.:)

Day 249: Birthday party fun, sweet friends!

Day 250: Love getting to see and chat with Sam at church everyweek

Day 251: When Daddy is in charge...Team Underpants!

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 35

Day 238: Love having a backseat companion with me everyday to and from school!

Day 239: First day of no tears at drop off, too busy eating!

Day 240: Long week at school, but making with my boy makes my heart happy. (Yes, I have shorts on)

Day 241: A fun ending to a great first week of Kindergarten. Go Astros or Rangers!

Day 242: Thankful for down time with my family

Day 243: Playing at the park with our friend Titus

Day 244: Random Labor Day Fun