Friday, February 27, 2015

*Valentine's Day 2015*

What did your Valentine's Day look like?!?!

All I have to say is if we are going to celebrate LOVE - then God must be the REAL celebration since the Bible says GOD IS LOVE!  Outside of Him, we are not even able to agape LOVE!

On the Friday before Valentine's Day - Jayden enjoyed a big heart day fest/party at daycare.  Mama Long sent pictures and I couldn't help but get tickled.  Jayden almost looks as big as the bear.


Meet Jayden's buddies Layton and Brayson...


And this is a VERY typical face of Jayden :)


I like to think he is pointing to the AUTHOR of LOVE by raising his little hand to the heavens but maybe one day he will want to do that!


 
Jayden was 'bubbling' with excitement over his daycare friends!


 
I came home to a very intense scavenger hunt from my boo!  Don't even try to figure out the significance of each one of these items :)


The end of the scavenger hunt left me with THIS AMAZING hand-carved BEAR!  Hallelujah!
 

 

My brother and cousin came for a weekend visit; however, it did not turn out like one would expect.  Thankfully, I am learning to NOT set expectations :)



 


 
On Valentine's day, we ended up at the Urgent Care with little man.  He had a high fever, his 2nd ear infection and strep throat (which I'm afraid he got from ME).


He's just like me, you can always tell he is sick by his eyes.


 
 
While we spent the afternoon at the doctor, Rance and Travis enjoyed some time riding 4-wheelers!
 




 
 
 
By Sunday morning, we had a NEW child again!  It's amazing what an antibiotic can do.  I am so thankful because Saturday evening I thought my arms would break from walking and holding this 21 pound (I have no idea how much he weighs now) chunk.  I could do it for days if needed though.  




Jayden is telling Brooke to come back please since she spent her whole trip with sick Jayden.

 
 
My heart was still thankful in the mist of a crazy weekend!

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

*Grandma & Pa*

Oh grandparents are so much fun!  I know my parents are excited to see me and Rance when they come to visit BUT there is something about seeing Jayden that just sends them over the top oozing LOVE!  I love to watch them with Jayden and the amount of laughter he can bring. 

They came for a visit weekend before last and even though it was a short 24 hour visit, the weather was BEAUTIFUL, and the time together was QUALITY.  We spent a TON of time outside and just enjoyed every minute we had together.

They were here when Jayden was officially 8 months old!





 
I love Jayden taking that little finger and touching his grandma!




 
Jayden loves his Pa!!!!!!!

 
and he LOVES some sticks and leaves!

 
We don't even try to get Jayden to smile or look at the camera for a picture becauase it is nearly impossible.  Curious George is busy observing and being distracted by way more important things.




I love this picture of them all looking at one another





 
On Sunday after church, we headed out to do a short hike to Yellow Creek Falls!  Like I said, the weather was perfect and we were all eager to be outside.

 

 
Little man was in heaven on this hike!







 
One of my favorite pictures!!!
 









 




Here goes the monkey that is impossible to hold...










We love you Grandma & Pa! Come back already!