Please Pray

Please pray for my sweet friends, (Lindsay and James) and (Melissa and Greg). The last two weeks they have each been at Texas Children's Hospital with their precious babies. Melissa and Greg's baby Luke has a rare skin disease EB (check their blog for more info) and Lindsay and James's baby James Thomas has a rare blood disorder more than likely and has had several transfusions and will be have bone marrow drawn in the morning for further testing. I love these two couples and these two babies like family and I am asking for God's comfort and ultimate healing for these precious baby boys, but in the meantime praying that their treatment will keep them as comfortable and healthy as possible. I am also praying for their mommies and daddies to have the strength to give and give to them each day! Thanks to all who are praying for these precious baby boys.

Today's Soccer Game

I do not have any pictures from today, because my camera died as soon as we got there...I forgot to charge the battery pack! Jacob did awesome today. He ran all over the field and kicked the ball and almost scored twice! He has so much fun and was quite proud of himself. Hannah and Elizabeth cheered on their big brother. We celebrated the game with lunch at Prince's Hamburgers and a cherry milkshake

6 months old already

Our sweet baby girl is 6 months old today. I cannot believe it. I feel like she has been a part of our family forever, but I still feel like she should still be a little baby. She loves to sit up and watch her brother and sister play and run around her. She is not a big fan of being on her tummy or rolling over. I guess she feels like she misses out on too much action! She is so laid back and such a joy. Jacob and Hannah make her laugh constantly. As you can see by the pictures, she loves her carrots! We love you Elizabeth Ann and Happy 6 month birthday.

I'm officially a soccer mom!

Well today was our first soccer game! Jacob was excited to put on his purple uniform this morning. He was a little shy during warm-up...well actually during the whole game. Most of the time he just stood in the middle of the field! Oh well, we are just learning right! Hopefully in a few more weeks, he will participate in the games more! He did look cute out there!

Jacob before the game

Jacob warming up

Hannah sad that she can't go on the field to play!

Playing the game

After the game hand shakes

My baby is 4!

I know I am a week late on this post, but we have had a busy week and I have had a hard time dealing with the fact that my baby boy is 4!! Where have the last 4 years gone? When we were talking about Jacob's party, he told me he wanted a Lego party ! So we had a lego cake, lego waffles, lego candy, lego ice, and plenty of legos to play with! Jacob had a great birthday weekend. He told his teachers at Mother's Day Out on Tuesday that he had a wonderful time on his birthday. I feel so blessed and privileged to by Jacob's mommy (and Hannah and Elizabeth's). I was looking back at pictures from the last four years and how my little man has changed. He is a truly amazing little boy. I just want to bottle him up and keep him little. I plan on cherishing these last two years before he starts Kindergarten!

The Lego Cake

Lego Waffles

Pinata and other lego decor

My precious 4 year old boy!

Brady and Hannah in the sand box

(part of Jacob's birthday present)

Candy Time

Jacob and Oliver

Playing with Legos

Sweet boy blowing out his candle!

New Pictures

I just wanted to share a new favorite picture of my three darling children. Sweet Elizabeth's smile is contagious. She is so laid back and just a wonderful baby. I can't believe she is already 5 1/2 months old. Miss Hannah Grace is as prissy as can be (as if you can't tell that from the picture)! Her new phrase "Oh, wait mom, I forgot my purse!" I love the picture of Jacob sleeping! He rarely takes a nap anymore, but he was so tired on Sunday afternoon, he fell asleep. I am pretty sure that my parents have a picture of me sleeping on the floor like that! When I watch him sleep he is so sweet and innocent and still looks so little to me! I can't believe he is going to be 4 this Saturday! Where have the last 4 years gone. I am not ready for my little man to be 4!

Playtime with the Graessers

Our sweet friends, the Graesser children came over to play yesterday while their mommy and daddy had to go somewhere.  They all played so well together.  Strangely, it seemed easier having six kids in the house than my three! Of course that would be because they all had a playmate, so my job was fairly easy!  Here are some pictures of our afternoon.  There was plenty of dress up by the girls and Jacob put on his policeman costume.  The babies sat on the floor and looked at each other a lot! We are so thankful to have such good friends. 

Everyone was happy with PB&J for dinner

Elizabeth and Benjamin wished I would feed them instead of taking pictures!

All six children looking in the same direction...amazing!

Elizabeth was so happy to have someone on her level to look at!