October

We have been busy and our weekends have been so much fun! Oh, how I love the weekends!

Pumpkin Pajamas, Celebrating Titus' 1st Birthday, Soccer and more soccer

Baking and frosting pumpkin cookies with Mommy, So big, 

Ghost hamburgers, and Happy Boy

Family birthday dinner, "30" cake balls, Date night

Fall Festival at a local Church; trunk or treating, face painting, 

and lots of fun!

Pumpkin Carving; Jesus is the light of the world!

Pumpkin Patch

We had beautiful weather this weekend! 

So, we visited a local pumpkin patch to snap a few pictures and pick out a pumpkin.

Blessed

LOVE

This time last year I was on bed rest. I am so thankful for His mercies and faithfulness in our lives!

Just to compare:)

Memorizing Scripture V2:20

Psalm 16:8 " I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

Life is busy right now. The saying "The days are long, but the years are short" is so true. Each night I am exhausted. To be honest I know The Lord is the only reason I have strength and energy to accomplish what must get done. With Him I won't be shaken! I am so thankful for His faithfulness, mercy, and love he pours on me each day.

And just because he makes me smile!

Lincoln loves to try and help feed himself. Yummy peas and prunes!

Five Months of Lincoln

I can't believe we are already at 5 months! Lincoln continues to be such a happy, happy boy. He smiles as soon as you walk into the room. He only fusses when he is hungry or tired.

He weighs around 16 pounds and is 26.5 inches long. He is still wearing size 3 diapers and 3-6 month clothes. 

We have made some huge gains in sleeping this last month. Lincoln is now eating vegetables once a day at dinner time. He has tried peas, carrots, and prunes. 

The solids have caused a bit of constipation which is where the prunes (and apple juice) have come into play. He stills drinks 6-7 ounces every 3 hours.

Sleep has been better this month. For the most part, Lincoln goes down between 8-8:30 in his crib and sleeps until somewhere between 4 and 5:30 in the morning. Every now and then we have to go in and put his pacifier back in early morning. 

Lincoln is getting stronger and loves to try and sit up. He loves to grab anything he can get his hand on and then put it in his mouth. I am pretty sure he is working on cutting a few teeth. He is content playing on his play mat or jumping in the jumparoo.

Lincoln,

You are such a blessing to our lives. Your smiles melts my heart and makes nothing else matter. I find myself talking about you all the time and missing you throughout the day. I can't wait to get home to play with you and your brother. Speaking of your brother, you think he is so funny. You laugh and laugh at him. I cherish the time I get to rock and hold you as I know it won't last forever. I pray that you know how wide, how high, how deep Christ's and our love is for you.

I love you forever and ever,

Mommy

1 week and 5 months

First Soccer Game

After two weeks of practice, it was finally game day! 

We weren't expecting much in terms of actually playing and scoring after what we saw at practice. However, team New Zealand surprised us! Coach Brian prepared them well:)

They play 4 on 4 with no goalie. The coaches are on the field coaching them.

Jackson scored 2 goals. I happened to catch one on video.

I am most proud that he tried his hardest and didn't cry. 

I think it will be a fun season, and I'm excited to watch his get better!

An Apple Crisp Kind of Weekend

There was some talk of cooler weather coming to town this weekend.

And it came, but not until after Jackson played his first soccer game in the 90 degree heat!

Would you believe Jackson is the youngest of the three?

The two teams we cheer for; Packers and Texans. Jackson is more of a Texans fan!

Cheering on the Pack!

Cutest fan ever!

We spent lots of time together at the movies, park, outside, and watching football. A perfect fall-ish weekend complete with taco soup, apple crisp, and caramel apples!

Sea World

We spent the weekend with Mel and Sharon at Sea World. We had year passes and wanted to get another use out of them. We thought if Mel and Sharon came with us, Brian and I would be able to go on rides with Jackson and not worry about Lincoln. 

It was a rainy Saturday and as soon as we entered the park it started raining. Jackson and Brian were able to go on a few rides first thing.

Lincoln's first ride on the Merry Go Round.

I snapped this picture before the ride and it never actually began. The storm came through, and they shut down the rides.

We were able to watch all of the shows, but the rides stayed shut down a majority of the day.

Jackson and a diver from his favorite show Azul.

We ended up eating dinner at Sea World so we could stay for the Shamu show. Good thing we did because the rides opened up after that and Jackson was able to go a few more before we left.

I was so proud of Jackson for not crying or getting upset about the rain. I know he really wanted to go on more rides, especially the River Raft one. 

Brian and I went back over to Sea World around 7:30, and Jackson and Lincoln stayed at the hotel with Papa and Grandma. Sea World was having Hallowscream so Jackson couldn't come back with us. We took advantage of a kids free night and enjoyed a fun date. We rode the roller coasters and went through the Haunted Woods.

Despite the rain (and humity), we all had a great time!

A Quick Visit

Mel and Sharon just returned home from a brief visit to see us. Jackson couldn't wait for them to get here. He stayed home a few days from school to play with Papa and Grandma.

Jackson talked Papa into getting him breakfast almost every morning! They also played a lot of soccer at the park. 

 Lincoln gave them lots of smiles and laughs. 

 We are all spoiled when they are here. 

 We are thankful for time with family,

and wish Wisconsin wasn't so far away!