He's back...and better than ever!

Mommy did it!

That's right. I attempted my first haircut as a mom. Until now I have been scared to try and for good reason. The last time I tried to cut Brandon's hair I only got half way done and then froze... Really... I left poor B sitting there looking rather pitiful covered in hair with one side of his hair a lot shorter than the other and flat out refused to finish it. Not one of my finer moments. Until last week I have had a friend cut Caleb's hair. She makes it look so easy and I guess some of her confidence rubbed off on me because I did it! Such a handsome boy if I do say so myself.

Sweet Little Z

For those of you who have been praying for our sweet Zachary... We had good news at the Doctor's today. Zach is doing much better and the Dr. was very pleased with his improvement. We will continue to do the dreaded breathing treatments for the next week and a half or so, which I think is much harder on Brandon and I then it is on Zach. Other than that he is doing really well and is as smiley as ever. Yeah! I am very thankful today!

I love this picture of Brandon and Zach. Zach is getting so big, he makes Brandon look small. I have been told I am a funny sight to see carrying around one in each arm. Caleb and Zach that is.. not Brandon.. Now that would be funny.

Grace

A friend shared this poem with me and it blessed me. One thing I have noticed about having kids is how God uses them to work on me. I realize everyday how broken and flawed I am and how much I am in need of Christ. How thankful I am to receive His Amazing Grace...


When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean
livin'' I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'


When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with
pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!'

Uncle Jake Comes to Town

Last week Brandon's brother Jake came to stay with us for a few days. Caleb took to him right away and was very sad when his new best friend left. Jake is going to be a great dad someday. He is so kind and attentive. He sang to Zach (strange song choice) and even humored me with a facial in preparation for his big interview. Fun times were had by all.