Happy Mother's Day!

Feel so blessed to have the gift of children.

Sunshine Girl-all grown up holding Little Man

Little Man-what a sweet face!

Peanut- still my baby girl

Love is patient; love is kind. Love is not jealous; is not proud; is not conceited; does not act foolishly; is not selfish; is not easily provoked to anger; keeps no record of wrongs; takes no pleasure in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. ~I Corinthians 13:4-7

This is the type of love that I strive to give- love that is patient and kind. It is not always easy with the challenges of everyday life, but possible with Christ by our sides.


Happy Mother's Day!
Jen

Wordless Wednesday: Dear Lord...

Dear Lord,
Thank you for my big sisters, my mommy, my daddy, my stuffed doggy, my binky, my bottle, my.............
Amen

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Many blessings,
Jen

Easter Sunday!

What a beautiful day to celebrate Jesus' resurrection! Evidence of new life surrounded us from our new baby boy celebrating his first Easter to the Spring flowers blooming in our yard. I hope that you had a blessed Easter.

Our first photo together as a family of five


My First Easter!
We have photos of all of our babies next to these Spring flowers.


My precious girls!


Happy Easter!

Blessings from our family!

Jen

Good Friday through a Child's Eyes

"Today's not a very good day, Mommy."

"Why do you say that, hon?"

"Well, Jesus died today."


I explained to my 7 year old that even though it is sad that Jesus died today, there is hope in his sacrifice. That because of this, our sins are wiped away so that we can be with God. And that there is hope because he rose again.

How do you talk about Jesus' death and resurrection with your children?

Even though it was Good Friday and it is difficult to think of what Jesus endured, we had a wonderful day together as a family. Beautiful weather- new life all around us- baby bunnies, robins, and spring flowers. May you experience the hope of Easter with your children!

Happy Easter!
Jen

Wordless Wednesday: My Irish Baby Boy

My new little man is getting so big! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Irish Blessings,

Jen

Church- Almost!

With a newborn, getting to church on time or at all has been a little more difficult than usual. I can't wait to get back into a regular routine and attend church weekly. This past Sunday we missed church- I was up a lot throughout the evening before with the baby, so we decided to do church at home. I know that one of the main reasons why church is important is to fellowship and support other Christians in their walk and have discussed this with my children. If we weren't going to be there, I still wanted to be in God's word with them. They were so cute.

"We need to sing the worship songs first, Mom."

We didn't have our praise band to accompany us, but we still were able to praise God with our singing in our living room. After praying together, we enjoyed reading the bible. We are starting the Easter story. Then I had them do a devotional and an activity. Definately not the same as church, but glad to have this time together to focus on God and his word.

Blessings and enjoy your Monday!

Jen