And if you have had children you also know that it is a wonderful job. Tired I may be.. but nothing could outweigh my gratefulness to God for such a rich life. My children are healthy and strong and as a family we are continually growing in our knowledge of and relationship with our God... and really, nothing is more rewarding or satisfying than knowing God intimately.
Here are some pictures from John Michael's birthday party! We had a sports ball theme since he's borderline obsessed with balls. We could've just as easily chosen to have a motorcycle theme... but I didn't want to encourage idolatry in his heart! :)
He was so excited about his cake... but like last year, he was a bit shy with all the attention. (There were 25 people waiting for his reaction.)
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Not to be forgotten:
My little mimickers:
going full force!
Getting some lessons from Uncle Donnie
i love this one. :)
"Digging in"
He ended up with an orange mohawk that lasted until his bath. We couldn't wash it out otherwise!
PRESENT TIME!
John Michael had such cute responses to his presents. He'd grin, raise his eyebrows over and over again (that's his signature goofy face) and say "Yaaah!!!"
The Idol.
DD & Beth got him that motorcycle. It looks just like DD's! He rides it EVERY DAY. And falls off of it just about every day too. But, just like idolatry, no matter how many times you get burned you always seem to be drawn right back to it!
And finally, the pinata. The kids just loved the pinata - even though it was a blazing day outside!
I realize there are way more pictures of Adeline with the pinata but her response was just too comical not to capture!
My little hoarder. I wonder where she gets it from?
John Michael also got a trampoline for his birthday! Thanks to everyone who went in on it. They are on the trampoline almost EVERY SINGLE DAY! But, surprisingly, I have not gotten any pictures of them on it yet! Its a little hard to do through the cage and I haven't gotten on the trampoline since we first got it (and even then you KNOW I wasn't jumping!) So, here's to hoping I have some pictures of them on the trampoline before the summer is over!
And regarding the rest of the growing family, this baby is growing right along with us. Everyone, everwhere loves to comment about how huge I am. I'm hoping they're referring to my front side and not my backside... which seems to have gotten confused as to which side of my body is supposed to look pregnant! :)
I'm definitely having those 9th month aches and pains but as far as we can tell the baby is healthy and strong and will come when its ready. I've not delivered early in the past so I'm not expecting to go early this time either.
Please pray for a safe delivery! We live an hour away from the hospital so we're slightly nervous about making it there on time.... but a baby in the backseat always makes for a good story, right?
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yeah lets save the baby in the back seat story for another time. I wish I was only an hour away...hope to make it there in time : )
Nice to see pics of the kids! Looks like a great party. Addy has the most priceless expressions! Very cute!
Cute pictures, as always. I am sure that everything will be fine with the labor and delivery. I will be praying for you! Looking forward to seeing if you get a little Nick ...
Hi! Not sure if you remember me, we met at church a few times. Enjoyed seeing your beautiful family photos and wanted to reassure you about your labor! I think we chose the same hospital (west sub.) and we're both on baby #3 - that was my biggest fear, that I wouldn't make it! We are in Lansing and made it in time ; ) And I cannot say enough good things about the hospital/nurses/midwife!!! I am not into hospital births (prefer to be at home) and I highly recommend this place! I hope you will too, sooner rather then later!
Maybe u and Amy can have your babies at the same time, poor Gayle ha ha!
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