Our Trip to D Land!

So first I have to give all the Praise to our Huge and Mighty God! Thursday night we checked the weather and found out that from 9am on we would have rain, ALL DAY! Here's the deal, I never pray specific prayers, I don't know why, I'm afraid of dissapointment or something. But that night I prayed for God to place a circle of blue sky around Disneyland that day. We wanted so desperately to have an amazing day. I mean come on, you are certainly paying for it!!! So I asked that He give us blue skies for at least some part of the day so that we wouldn't be handing someone $130 to be drenched and miserable.
Well we got Caleb up at 6am and headed off. Gave him some breakfast in the car and told him we were off to Mickey's House. We have been talking about it all week. We even did a count down everyday on the calendar!! the whole way I kept turning around and asking Caleb "Are you ready to have the best day ever?" He couldn't contain himself. We were all so excited!

We drove through quite a bit of rain but as we drove into Anaheim...the clouds broke!! We could see the sun shining through and we began to Praise GOD!


We got all checked in and Caleb received a Button for his Birthday so all the well trained staff members could tell him "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" and Mom and Dad, who are the only ones paying attention could say "thank you" all day!


that morning was awesome. God placed a huge blue circle around us up until about 1pm. We rode lots of rides (mostly dumbo over and over), but the best part was just watching Caleb's face, the Awe and Wonder of a little one who is so captivated by everything he saw. There were moments I just held him and took a deep breath. I just wanted to soak it all in. I knew this would be an amazing memory.



Caleb at 9 months on dumbo with Daddy!






Caleb at 9 months on the Jungle Cruise
by 1pm Caleb needed his nap which was good cause it was right around that time that the rain came. We sat inside and waited to meet up with some friends of ours. Caleb woke up and we decided to all go on It's a Small World! (thanks Jake, you are such a team player)




By then the rain was pretty intense and we didn't see it letting up anytime soon so we went on a few more rides (dumbo in the rain) and then decided to head to downtown Disney to go get a Birthday Present for Caleb and maybe some dinner. We decided not get our hand stamped cause we figured there was no way we were gonna come back. We let Caleb pick out a gift and by the time we came out of the Disney store (45 minutes later) It was blue skies once again. We freaked out thinking they wouldn't let us back in but we gave it a shot. Praise God we got back in and spent another 6 hours there with no rain!!

God was so evident that day! It reminded me that no matter how small or silly or seemingly impossible our requests, it brings Him shear Joy just to hear from us and sometimes He answers with a Glorious "YES"! We had such a blast and we cannot wait to take Jack on his 3rd Birthday!





The Silliest Place on Earth :)

Last week in a nutshell!

Tuesday we had our friends Evie over for Story Time at the Library and play time! She is so sweet!

Wednesday we had our Friend Micah over. He has never been up here so we did everything. We played inside, out on the jolly jump, on the church playground where we found more friends, and out on the porch for lunch! I love seeing these boys play together!


Wednesday night me and my friends from our moms bible study had a baby shower for our friend Kristina. It was a good time of fun and fellowship!


Thursday our Moms Bible study went to a nursing home in ventura to pass out valentines and flowers to all of the Grandma's and Grandpa's. It was so sweet to watch them put smiles on all of there faces. It was such a blessing to watch

that afternoon the boys played outside while we got ready for Caleb's Birthday dinner!

That night we sang Happy Birthday and got Caleb all excited for his trip to Disneyland the next day!!



And that was our week in a nutshell! Stay Tuned for Disneyland!

My Kid's a Stinkin Genius!

Okay not really but he is really bright. I got Caleb this book for Christmas and apparently we have read it to him too many times. He has memorized it. He of course adds to it from time to time like saying "...in the morning?" after every question but I love it!! He is so amazing!

Wholehearted Moms!

 

I had the privilege of going to a "Mom Conference" this weekend. It was so nice to just get a way for a little while with good friends and lots of fellowship! The conference really gave me a new outlook on being a mom, showing me that it is a true privilege that these children have been intrusted to me. That God desires that they realize their purpose and mission in this world and that I get to come alongside and encourage, challenge, teach and pray for them. That they would trust God and step out in Faith. To excite the souls of our children of what they're going to do in the World for His names sake!! So grateful for the time. Thanks Lisa, I could not have gone if it weren't for you and your giving family:)

Birthday Weekend!

So we were able to go to LA this weekend and my sister Corban. She watched the boys Friday night so John and I could go to dinner at TOAST and then off to Largo to see Jon Brion. It was a fabulous night!

Then saturday morning we went to breakfast at Home, a really yummy place a few blocks from Corbans

and then headed to the LA Zoo! It was really fun! Caleb has not stopped talking about it. I am so glad I took pictures cause we have already sat down and looked at them three times. (too see more pics go to my facebook)

Days don't always work out as you plan

So we got up this morning with plans of taking our friends Evie and Evie's Mommy to the Library for storytime and then to the park. But days don't always go as you plan...Poor Kristina locked her keys in the car. Instead we played in the Jolly jump and enjoyed hanging out at the house while waiting for AAA to show up. Please pray that Caleb doesn't remember that he was supposed to go to the Library today...that's a conversation I am not in the mood for. Maybe tomorrow :)

I have goofballs!

If you look close you can catch Jack's classic squezzy face ;)

Our week in a nutshell!

So I haven't been able to get on very much this past week and here are 10 reason's why!!
10. Caleb finished up a lovely, but luckily short, pink eye!
9. We got a Dog! Well John's mom and dad got a dog and we get to play with her!
The boys love her! Caleb talks about "molly" all the time :)He likes to take her
for walks around the house. She is so good with the boys!!


8. Jackson started the week with nightly fevers that would go away during the day ??
7. Despite the fevers we still tried to get out of the house. We went to storytime at the library and the theme was "birthday party" so we came home and made birthday cake!

6. By Thursday night Jackson's fevers spiked up to 104. and we became concerned.
5. We took him to the doctor friday and he ended up having a double ear infection :( I am just so grateful we went to the doctors instead of trying to wait it out. Doctors just aren't fun with out health insurance but you gotta do what you gotta do!
4. The meds made Jack really sleepy. we found him passed out in the living room

3. despite the chaos of sick boys John and I made efforts to spend time out! we went to see Australia at the $2 theatre! I do not recommend it :)
2. John performed at Starbucks in Camarillo on Saturday night! So Awesome! He is just so talented :) Thanks to all our friends who came out to support. It was a really great night of fellowship and music


1. I am really tired!! I have had plenty of naps this week but when your spirit is tired sleep doesn't always help. The stress of your little ones being sick can really wear on you and I just haven't had a lot of time to myself. I think I need a
"Me Retreat" :)

Day 3

Sunday January 18th. Day 3 of Jack's New Adventure!

Walking the Plank!

Jack is finally walking!It came as such a shock. I was just playing on the floor with him and he started taking longer and longer steps. By the time I got the camera he was pretty pooped. But he tried:)

Fun at Micah's

short video but I just love hearing all three of them giggle together. They had so much fun!

Have you met this guy?

 

For those of you who have never met the coolest cat here he is....Jackson James! He has to be one of the funniest 15 month olds, I know I, have ever met. He is always smiling, always making people laugh, always dancing, always climbing, always hugging, always making his "squeezy face", always kissing, always playing, and if he is not doing all those things then he is always EATING! I love this little man and even though he "will never leave me alone!!" I can't get enough of him! (click on the collage to see the pictures enlarged)

Naked Horseback Riding!

 

These are the moments I cherish. The boys running from their towels that were wrapped around them and hopping on their horses to ride off to a place where being naked is a lifestyle. Oh to be young and shameless again!(click on the collage to enlarge the picture)

It's been a while

So it's been a while. Life has been far too crazy and frankly I just don't have time to spend on the computer. But I thought I'd update you a little of what's been going on!Can I just tell you how truly amazing God has been this holiday season?! Don't get me wrong, He is always amazing, but He has truly revealed to our family His real and active presence in our lives. We have been so blessed by so many anonymous people this Christmas season. So many faithful and giving hearts that felt led by the Holy Spirit and were obedient. Thank you! Thank you to all of you out there that have taken care of our family this holiday season. God has also blessed our family with a full time job for John! We will have medical insurance and a steady income!

It has been a crazy couple of weeks with Lots of family, and friends around which is always such a blessing but also so exhausting!! We had an awesome Christmas (too see pics see my facebook)! The boys are the greatest gift we have ever received. I am so grateful everyday to have happy, healthy boys who are learning and growing all the time. My hope and prayer for this new year is that We love, serve and glorify our God and that we desire to know Him more!