#Hartz2021 Week 4

 A little bit of our life from Jan. 25-Feb. 1..

Reading to and from swim practice!

Looking for turtles

Date Night! 

Hiking and exploring in the beautiful sunshine!

Family worship-best band around:)

Sunday best!

Camo and boots to kick off Essay Boot Camp!

Car rider line! Love the time with my boy in the morning!

Day 32 of my reading through the Bible

#Hartz2021 Week 3

                                                         A little bit of our life from Jan. 17-24...

Lincoln is excited about his MOD sized pizza!

Having dinner in the Woodlands before going to cheer on Jackson.

Jackson swam great and dropped time in every race, but he didn't quite get the TAGS cuts he was shooting for. Those 11-12 times are tough.

Lincoln lost a tooth 2 nights in a row!

We spent Saturday at Brazos Bend State Park.

Lincoln earned all three Junior Natualist patches!

Can you spot the alligator?

We hiked and biked!

I really hope he never stops holding my hand!

We saw 10 alligators all together!

#Hartz2021 Week 2

 A little bit of our life from Jan. 9-16...

Bundled up in our vests to go to Church.

One month post open heart surgery!

The boys were hoping for snow, but all we got was a little sleet!

Jackson still lets his brother lay with him most nights!

This was my first time to lap count for Jackson. After I asked him how I did. He said, "He didn't even look until he heard the bell. But at least I got a 4D experience of his race!" 

Qualified for TAGS in the 200 IM!

Love watching him swim, even if we leave before the sun is up and get home when it is dark!

Another TAGS cut in the 100 Breast!!

#Hartz2021 Week 1

 A little of life happening from Jan. 1-8...

A walk to start the new year!

Jackson designed a desk and then Papa helped him build it!

We said goodbye to Papa and Grandma. They were such a help to us after Brian's surgery.

Sheldon Lake State Park is less than an hour from our house so we thought we would check it out.

It is a very small park with no camping, but we enjoyed exploring and a little hike.

Boymom!

Jackson is very responsible and always practices his trombone after dinner. Not sure how Lincoln fell asleep during it.

Car rider line! Love the extra moments with Jackson in the morning!

Brian got a new guitar and loves playing with Jackson.

Wrapping up 2020

The last week of the year was more eventful than we had planned.

I just can’t stop thinking how thankful I am. This date night was even more special, even if I had to drive and be his chauffeur!

I treated Brian to a pedicure. What will he do when I go back to school?

Appointments all day downtown, killing time shopping in between

The night after our appointments Brian went into AFib and I had to call 911. He was in AFib all night but his body went into normal sinus rhythm this morning. They were going to transfer him downtown last night but there were no beds available. His doctor from downtown sent another one to check on him. The doctor felt good sending him home because AFib is common after a big heart surgery. Prayers it doesn’t happen again.

Jackson was still awake when we called 911. After the ambulance left he asked me if I wanted him to lay with me. He got his Bible and began reading me story after story of God’s power, miracles, and faithfulness. Then, he turned worship music on for us to fall asleep to. I am weary, but I’m so thankful that my 11 year is learning and even reminding me who we turn to and put our trust in even during scary and uncertain times.

“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10

New Year's Eve celebration at home!

Jackson planned Minute to Win it games for us. He put them inside the balloon for Lincoln to pop each hour.

My favorite guys!

Lots of laughts

                                                                             Fireworks!

Cheers to 2021!

2020 was a hard year, but there was also so much good intertwined!

The top 3 things that stand out to me are:

1. God’s mercies are new each day and His promises are true. He is all we need!

2. The love and prayers of family and friends for our family were overwhelming in the best way and brought me to tears many times. Thank YOU!

3. Camping and time together- our family isn’t perfect but nothing is better than being together.

Praying that your 2021 is filled with the light, love, hope, and peace of Jesus.

Happy New Year!