Merry Christmas!!

Christmas through the eyes of a four year old is priceless. Judson is so excited about Christmas. He can tell you all about the Christmas story, from Mary and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem to pay taxes to the Wise Men brought baby Jesus, Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. He has also asked some pretty tough questions. How will Santa get in our house? (we don't have a fireplace) Why do we have to buy gifts for our Angel tree girl? Why doesn't Santa bring her gifts? It has really made me think about what I want him to believe. I want him to know that Christmas is about giving because of all God has given us. I want him to know how God wants us to be generous and faithful with what he has given us. I want him to know the true reason for Christmas, Jesus. But I also love the excitement of Christmas morning, waking up to see what Santa brought!!! Baking cookies to leave for Santa. I have prayed that God would give Neal and I wisdom in knowing how to celebrate Christmas. My desire is to honor Him, no matter how we choose to celebrate.

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. How you choose to celebrate is between you and God. He knows our hearts and that's whats important to Him!!

Mary Grace and her friend John Martin

Mary Grace and John Martin Stickler had a playdate. They were too cute. John Martin watched Mary Grace. John Martin has the cutest smile, when he doesn't have his paci in his mouth. They are destined to be best friends just like Morgan and Judson. I can't wait to see what their little personalities are going to be like. We are having FUN!!!

2 months

Today Mary Grace had her 2 month check-up. She weighs 9lbs 1oz and is 22 inches long. She is doing great. Still a little on the small side, but that is okay!! She is smiling and laughing. Her smile will absolutely melt your heart. She has Neal's big dimples!! The mornings are her best time. She loves to wake up and get in our bed. She looks out the window and just smiles. Although I am still tired, I love those mornings. Judson will usually come join us around 7:00. I really love these two precious ones. What a gift they truelly are. I prayed a lot before Mary Grace was born that I would enjoy every second with her. That I would not be so busy with the things of this world that I missed rocking her, holding her, making her smile. I have done very little sewing, blogging, checking email, all those things I love. But...I have really enjoyed my children!! Thank you God!!

Judson is learning to write his letters and spell words. He loves to ask me how to spell words and then try to write them. He is all boy!! He loves to wrestle with Neal, play tackle football, and get soo dirty!!

I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. I know that it is all from God and he deserves all the praise. Remember to thank Him this thanksgiving!!

Still Alive

Yes, We are still alive. However, finding time to update the blog, read other blogs, check emails, return phone calls, is impossible these days. So, I am just going to post some pictures!!

Super Judson

Judson had a birthday party Monday for his friend Tucker Lee. He wanted to dress up like SuperMan. I called around and found this SuperMan costume for him. He was so excited. To add to the excitement...One hour before the party, our back door was left open and 2 tiny birds flew into our house. They were in the playroom flying around. They kept flying into the windows. We opened the windows and took the screens off. My mom got a broom and tried to shew them out. One of them flew out. We had to leave for the party with one of the birds still in the house. We left the windows opened hoping the little bird would figure out how to get out. Thankfully when we got home the little bird was gone!! With all that excitement and a birthday party, I was pretty wiped out Monday night. Thankfully Monday night was a good night for Mary Grace. She went 3 hours between feedings, TWICE!!! It is amazing how much better I felt Tuesday getting just a few extra hours of sleep!!

Stomach Bug!!

We have been bitten by the stomach bug. It started Wed. night with Judson. He threw up most of Wed. night then had a fever all day Thursday. Judson and Neal spent the night at my parents to try and keep Mary Grace and myself from getting it. Friday Judson was still a little puny.

Saturday Neal and I both said we didnt feel great. By Saturday afternoon we were both sick!!

Mom and Dad came to the rescue and came and got Judson. I am praying that Mary Grace doesnt get it. I've washed my hand so much that they are raw!! I have heard of several others who have had it. It is short lived, but pretty bad while you have it!

Mary Grace is staying awake more. It is so fun to watch her looking around and discovering her surroundings. As hard as the night time feedings are, God has really used that time to connect with me. I spend most of the 30 minutes feeding her praying for my friends and family. It has truelly been a blessing!! Let me know if you need prayer! I have a lot of time to feel!!!

Very Powerful Message!!

This is a link to a message by Louie Giglio on Hope. It is a very powerful!! I pray it will bless you as it did me. We all face troubles in this world, but we can find hope and peace in Jesus Christ!! Louie does an excellent job unpacking this idea.
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