It seems when I go too long without posting an update people start to wonder and get worried…that’s sweet! All is well around here. Just busy. Life is incredibly bitter/sweet. There are a million things I could write about every day but I just choose not to. I don’t usually force myself to write…I just let it come out when it’s the right time.
Sooooo…I guess I’ll just play a little catch up tonight.
I’ve meant to post something about Ava’s birthday but I just haven’t gotten around to it. We had such a wonderful celebration of her little life.
It was a Winnie the Pooh themed party (she is all about Pooh and friends right now) at a local play place and everyone had so much fun!
These are some of her 2nd cousins.
It was really a grace filled day and I genuinely enjoyed celebrating with my girl…and she had fun too which was so good to watch.
Her party was about her and not about being sad (a big thank you to everyone who made that possible).
There was a Josiah shaped hole in the day, but he also was very much part of it. Shortly before Josiah died, he wrote Ava a note in a birthday card. So on her birthday night as I was putting her to bed, I let her open the card and I read it to her. It was very precious and something I will keep for her to read again and again in the years to come. He was so proud of her….as am I!
Lincoln LOVES to be outside!
He gets very upset when he is denied freedom. He loves slides, swings, sand, dirt, and scaring his poor mother!
He thinks he can do everything his big sister does…and more. I love watching them play together and hearing them giggle!
They are precious. Lincoln is my little love bug and is always running over to give me a hug. He has always been a momma’s boy…and I am not discouraging that 🙂 He has been teething lately (his eye-teeth, which are his last teeth for a while, hallelujah!), and has been pretty grouchy and not sleeping well. But that also means extra cuddles for me. I am soaking them up! He “talks” all the time and always has an explanation for everything. The only words we can actually understand are please (sounds like cheese), what’s this?, Mom, Dada, and I think he says truck and baby. He signs bye-bye and eat (which also can mean please, or more, according to Lincoln). He loves dogs. He cuddles with baby dolls and says “awww”. Everything is a gun…and I mean everything.
I do see why he thinks this is a gun...but he's not picky.
He loves anything with wheels.
He is scared by random noises and battery operated cars. And he is never happier than when he is eating! Yep, I think that pretty much sums up my son 🙂
Well, this ended up being an update on my kids. I’m sure there are other things on my mind and heart but this will have to do for tonight! TTFN!
Beautiful Things 
I loved seeing all the pictures and hearing how you and the kiddos are doing. The picture of you and Ava together turned out great!!
O.k, so now you have to come out and visit! We have more weapons than you could shake a stick at (sticks are also good weapons!), a dog, cats, chickens, dirt, sand, lots of things with wheels, and too many things that ‘could scare his mother to death.’ Ava would probably have lots of fun, too 🙂 Loved all the sweet pics! Ava can’t take a bad picture, can she? Hope to see you soon-
Jen
Thank you for the update…I understand you are busy, but i love to know how things are doing with you and the kiddos. It is so great that Ava got to read a card from her dad on her birthday. I pray for your protection and provision to God and that he guides you in every step you are taking now that you are the leader of this family. Hope hearing more about you and the plans you are doing to lead this ship…take care… I am here for you.
great pictures! i love those smiles- you are all so photogenic and adorable. i pray that you find hope and promise in these verses 🙂 keep on keeping on, jessica- i’m takin you before the throne of grace today!
psalm 34:8-10 “oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! the young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”
So great to hear an update…I too have been wondering how you all are. The weather has been so beautiful! Thank you for sharing all the adorable pics. Days of routine and busyness are good and healthy. The Lord is gracing you with peace waves, my friend. PTL!! Keep sharing your heart as the Lord leads. Please know that we continue to pray for you each morning and frequently at night too.
HUGS,
Ava looks so beatiful in her b-day pic!!!! She looks older with her haircut!!!! That’s so sad when that happens!!!!! Looks like a fun day!!! Praying for you guys always…..Jamie
Look at all those sweet pics! I can’t believe Charlie’s 4th birthday is right around the corner…he is TOTALLY the almost 4 year old version of Lincoln. I understand completely. And the gun thing is not going anywhere. But that’s O.K. He’ll be a great hunter. Keep on keeping on girlie. Lifting you up.
What darling children! I cannot wait to meet Ava…she reminds me so much of my Miss Spenser who is all grown up now! The time went by too quickly…I admire your photographing and making memories…I wasn’t very good at that! Planning on putting their baby albums together when I am in the nursing home! ha.. ~ Donna
Love all the pictures of the kids. You look fabulous too! Praying for you and love you oodles and gobs and bunches. 🙂
Jude & I loved going thru all the new pics 🙂 Linc looks just like Josiah in the picture with the ‘gun’…Love it! Hope the poor little guy makes it thru those eye teeth…they’re aweful! Cely finally just got the top 2 eye teeth but can’t seem to get the matching bottom 2. It’s not fun for baby or mama! Miss you guys so much…hugs, lovin’ and prayers to all 3 of you!