#hartzeveryday2015 Week 14

Day 92: The cutest bunny I've ever seen and total mom fail at Jackson's baseball practice. At least I had extra diapers and wipes:)

Day 93: Jackson created the top part all by himself. So thankful he knows the truth! At the cross we are healed and set free. Oh how he loves us, His love ran red!

Red, yellow, orange, and blue

Dying eggs is fun with you!

Day 94: Easter Egg Hunt at church with friends.

Day 95: Easter goodies! One was more excited about the treats and the other his watch!

Day 96: When Daddy is in charge you may get a text of them eating at McDonald's!

Day 97: He was so excited his teacher let him check out Jack and Annie from the library. He read to me all the way home and finished the book right after dinner. Love his excitement for reading and the expression, phrasing, and self correction he was using!

Day 98: Jackson finally lost a tooth at school #4. Papa also flew in for a few days. So, of course the boys went fishing!

Easter 2015

I believe in the son
I believe in the risen one
I believe I overcome
By the power of his blood

Amen
Amen
I'm alive
I'm alive
Because He lives
Amen
Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends
Because He lives

I was dead in the grave
I was covered in sin and shame
I heard mercy call my name
He rolled the stone away

Amen
Amen
I'm alive
I'm alive
Because He lives
Amen
Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends
Because He lives

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
Every fear is gone
I know He holds my life my future in His hands

Amen
Amen
I'm alive
I'm alive
Because He lives
Amen
Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends

Because He lives

Because He lives

Happy Easter!

#hartzeveryday2015 Week 13

Day 85: Spirit Night at Spring Creek BBQ. I even received a $2 tip from an older couple:)

 Day 86: Another 9 weeks of smiley faces for Jackson! Lincoln only cares about the ice cream. Ha!

 Day 87: We spent the day at a friend's beach house fishing and playing at the beach. 

Day 88: Love his smile and being his mom!

We played hard yesterday, so we had to work hard after church!

Day 89: When the blow dryer turns on, Lincoln comes running. He laughs with glee when I pick him up, silly boy!

Day 90: Check out my new ride! Who said they would never drive a minivan? Eating my words:)

Praises to God for providing us with an amazing deal.

Day 91: Love my quiet time and Beth Moore's Scripture Memory Team.

Memorizing Scripture V3:7

Joshua 1:2

"Now then, (Hartzlers) get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give you. I will give you every place where you set your foot."

God is guiding us every step of the way in this adoption process. We are ready to cross the "Jordan" probably many "Jordans" with Him as our strength and song. We are ready to discover the Power of His Name, become more dependent on Him and less on our own abilities, and have our hearts stripped of any remnants of pride and judgement of others. He will be faithful like He has always been and take out to the other side, giving us what we need along the way, and never leave our side.

Later in this chapter He commands us several times to "Be strong and courageous." Thankful to serve a God who will be with me wherever I go.

#hartzeveryday2015 Week 12

Day 78: A good day all around! No tears in the morning, park with friends, fishing for Jackson and Daddy!

 Day 79: Jackson drew this on the way to school this morning!

Day 80: Birthday party 

(please pray for my sweet friend and her family as her husband battles leukemia) 

 and Movie Night at school!

Day 81: Christ is enough for me. The cross before us, the world behind us. No turning back, no turning back.}We are stepping out in faith and adopting 3 kids. We have never been more sure of anything. God is directing our steps. } "For he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones." Proverbs 2:8

*This deserves its own post, coming in the near future. For now, please pray for our family.

Day 82: Another tooth bites the dust, #3, and he got a character bound necklace at school for responsibility. Awesome day in the life of Jackson!

Day 83: His cuteness and independence kill me:)

 Day 84: We all love bedtime stories!

#hartzeveryday2015 Week 11

Day 71: Thankful for time with my family!

Day 72: Daddy is home and gets to spend the day with us!

Day 73: Just a little fishin' on a beautiful day!

Day 74: Happy Sunday! Praying my boys walk in the ways of the Lord and do big things for His glory. Psalm 143:10

Day 75: Just one more snack before bed:)

He had his 6 year well check today, 4 ft 3.5 inches and 58 pounds. Still 100% for height!

So thankful for a healthy and sweet boy.

Day 76: My silly leprechauns!

 Day 77: School. Dinner. Bike Ride. Park. Bath. Snack. Repeat. 

Spring Break Candids

Despite the clouds and rain we made the best of our time with my parents.

We hit up the Zoo on the one halfway sunny day. Lincoln loved running from one animal to the next. 

The animals were very active and fun to watch.

We fed the giraffes; Lincoln wasn't to sure of them so close!

Blue Bell factory

Papa riding in the back with the big boys

Chuck E. Cheese, park, and we tried to play outside as much as we could

Papa and Grandma took the big kids to Monkey Joe's one day while Lincoln napped.

We are so blessed that our boys have two sets of grandparents who pray for them and love them dearly!

Just like that Spring Break is over and the countdown to summer begins!:)