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.

Easter Egg Hunt

As tradition requires we had our annual easter egg hunt complements of my dad. Much to my chagrin Brandon slaughtered me. Come to find out I have only won the last two years because I was "pregnant"... and here I thought I was the ultimate easter egg finder...person. Alas, it was still fun to watch Caleb be completely uninterested in the eggs as he was having too much fun picking up sticks and playing in the dirt. Maybe next year? Zach was perfectly content chewing on his eggs and watching the fun play out. I think he grinned a little too happily as my title as Champion was cruelly stripped away. I will have to start training for next year. Ha!

Easter Blessings

Happy Easter everybody. We hope that this post finds you all well. If you have a few minutes to spare check out this song. It expresses beautifully the sacrifice God made for us and how grateful we are this Easter.



Here I am humbled by your Majesty
Covered by your grace so free
Here I am, knowing I'm a sinful man
Covered by the blood of the Lamb

Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice

Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed, but alive in your hands
Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by your love
In the presence of your Majesty

Here I am humbled by the love that you give
Forgiven so that I can forgive
Here I stand, knowing that I'm your desire
Sanctified by glory and fire

Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice

A Day at the Park

I love weekends! Cabe has so much fun with daddy playing catch. We are also learning how to go down the slide. Fun times... Zach relaxed in the shade and slept the afternoon away. Great fun was had by all. I am so thankful for sunny days! There is nothing better than being together and enjoying these precious moments as a family. I am so incredibly blessed.

March Madness

In honor of my favorite month in sports... isn't college basketball the only basketball that really matters? It was such a beautiful day today so we spent most of the day outside enjoying the sun. Here is Caleb practising his dunks, after all you never know when a scout will happen by. Ha! Here is to great games and KU success!

Zachary

Our Sweet little Cheese ball. What Joy he brings us!

Pudding Fest

While Brandon was away skiing the slopes with his brothers last weekend in Bend, Caleb and I decided to have some fun of our own. What did we do you ask? We started a masterpiece painting with lemon pudding. Surprisingly, more went on the canvas then in our mouths, and we had so much fun. Stay tuned for the next installment of pudding painting as we will be adding to our current canvas with chocolate. It is looking pretty good and we might even frame it when it is done!