Hartz2020 Week 51

  A little bit of what we have been up to Dec. 7-13...

We made an impromptu trip after school to Santa's Wonderland. We wanted a family night of fun before Brian's heart surgery later this week, and this was exactly that!

Ice Skating was a blast!!

The boys loved it!

Sweet memories!

Hayride time

Probably not really worth the money, but the memories are so I guess the trip was priceless!

Twas the night Before Christmas

2020 Ornaments-

Lincoln- swimmer with a speedo and a fish for Mikey

Jackson- swimmer with a speedo and a trombone

Brian and I spent the day together before his surgery.

We worshiped, prayed, and gave the boys bunnies with Brian's voice the night before his heart surgery.

Up bright and early to check in

Right before they wheeled him back for surgery. Surgery started at 9:13.

While I was waiting I filled my mind with scripture, worship, and sketch noting.

Dr. Reul came to talk to me around 3:25. Every thing went well with surgery. He was able to keep Brian’s valve and replaced the aortic tissue.

Hoping I’ll get to see Brian for a few minutes in an hour or so.

Praising God for answered prayers, the best doctor and care team, and support from all of you. “For He who is mighty has done great things for us, and holy is HIS name.” Luke 1:49

I did get to see Brian in ICU before I left. He was still trying to wake up but did squeeze my hand. I just talked to his nurse, and he is still doing well. Throat is sore and in some pain. Please continue to pray for his recovery and no complications. Also for us all of us as no one is allowed to go up and visit him.

I’ve always believed in the power of prayer, but today I have again seen miracles, mercies, and experienced peace that surpasses all understanding.

The first few days after surgery were really hard for Brian. No one was allowed to go see him, and he was in a lot of pain. Lincoln loved being able to FaceTime Brian.

This bunny was a life saver for Lincoln.

Loved getting to see this smile! It was so hard on me not to be able to go be with him.

Hartz2020 Week 50

  A little bit of what we have been up to Nov. 30-Dec. 6...

Elf Day at school

Learning at AAI

A quiet date night at home

Swim meet with my boy!

Great swimming and hard work earns ice cream :)

We found some snow in Houston

Christmas sights

Hartz2020 Week 48

                               A little bit of what we have been up to Nov. 23-29..

We were able to spend most of our Thanksgiving Break camping with our friends at Garner State Park. 

~A few highlights and favorite pictures~

Great hiking with incredible views!

Night hikes and caves

Frio River swimming and rope swings

Bike rides and lots of wild life

A visit from the State Park Police

Games with friends

Slow mornings and campfires

Happy Campers ready to head out!

The boys' Victory climb!

Crystal Cave night hike

Gorgeous views everywhere!

On our way to the top of Old Baldy

We made it!

I loved our morning bike rides filled with wild turkeys.

Thankful for sunny and hot afternoons to be able to swim in the Frio River.

Brian found a rope swing and the boys loved it!

Not the best fishing, but with views like that can you really complain!?!

Savoring every moment!

I’m so grateful we were able to take this trip as a family and with the Loucks. I was constantly in awe of God’s beauty all around us, and His faithfulness and provision for this gift of time! So much fun and so many memories. We loved Garner!