May 30, 2012
I found a butterfly in the building. I caught it. Mommy thought it was a moth, but I said it was a butterfly. I thought it was a Monarch. I looked it up in a book. I thought it was a Silver-Washed Fritillary. I let it go. Now, I think it was a female Great Spangled Fritillary. What do you think it is?
By: Jacob 😉
Hi! I am at the park. Today, I caught one crawdad, a water strider, and I saw two big grey salamanders.
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(This is what they looked like, but these are not the ones from the park).
Do you want to know something funny? Two little salamanders got in my shoe. I hope we can go back next week.
By: Jacob 😉
5-28-12
Dear James,
Today was such a special day. You are a big three year old now. You stole my heart the first time I saw you, and you continue to tug on it a little more each day. Actually, your sweet personality has captured a lot of people’s hearts. So today, I want to make sure you know how much I love you.
I love you because while helping me make your Aztec birthday cake today, you said, “I’m the best cooker, Mommy!”
I love you because you say, “I’ll hold her, Mommy.” And then, you hold your baby sister and give her a hundred Eskimo kisses. Or, when she whimpers or cries, you’ll say, “Mommy, Baby Jayla needs you.” I love you because you always remind me how much you love your older brother and sister by saying, “J.J.’s my buddy.” or “Jacob’s my buddy.”
I love you because you make me feel special when you tell other people, “Mommy didn’t say so.” or “Yes, Mommy said so.” I love you because you give me sweet kisses with those big “Elvis” lips as you say, “I love you, too, Mommy” or “I missed you so much, Mommy.”
I love you because even when you are sick on a church day you say, “But Mommy, I want to go to church. I want to go in J.J.’s class.” I love you because you take time to admire God’s wonderful creations by saying, “Look Mommy the moon!” or “Aww, new baby chicks, Mommy.”
I love you because you pick me dandelions, buttercups, red clover, and even maple leaves, and you say, “Here you go, Mommy.” or “These are for your birfday!” I love you because without even asking you to, you say, “Thank you so much.” or “No, thank you.” I love you because when I explain something to you, you say, “Oh, right!”
I love you because as you play with your horses you are so cute when you say, “Eeeeee…”
I love you because even though I still call you Baby James, you remind me that you are not a baby anymore by saying, “Mommy, I’m a big boy now like Jacob.” But, you will always be my Baby James. There are so many reasons why I love you! Keep stealing people’s hearts Little Buddy. I love you so much.
Love Always,
Mommy
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” James 1:17
Thank you Jesus for our Sweet Baby James!
James and I are fixing up for the party. The party is in two days. It is James’s party. James is going to be 3. We only invited our grandparents to the party because Baby Jayla is little.
By: Jacob 😉
Have you ever tried to be a bird watcher? Jacob loves to watch for birds, so I promised him we would be bird watchers this morning. We crawled out of bed, had quiet time with God, and with our bird guide, binoculars, camera, and a little brother and sister in hand, we headed out the door. I had been listening to the birds chirp and sing all morning, so I thought finding birds would be a piece of cake. I just knew we were going to get tons of great pictures and be identifying all different types of birds. Boy, was I wrong.
As we walked through the pasture their chirps, songs, and tweets were beautiful, but we didn’t see one single bird at first. They were hiding way up in the tops of the trees. As we patiently listened and watched, I couldn’t help but think about how we can’t see our amazing Lord, but if we listen, we can hear Him. He will speak to us!
He speaks to us through His word and the Holy Spirit nudges us gently every day. No, we can’t see our God, but through faith and by listening to his cues, we know He is here. He is directing us, guiding us, helping us to take the right path. So, this morning the birds were a great reminder that even though I can’t see God, I cannot hide from Him. I choose to continue trusting and obeying Him! I choose to continue seeking His will for my life and for my children’s lives.
Through faith we have to take the time to listen to Him. If we listen and pray long enough, we will no longer be scared. We will realize that we can’t hide from Him just like the birds finally realized they couldn’t hide from us! Will you join me in stepping out and accepting God’s will for your life?
Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
So, why am I doing this? Why am I starting a blog so the whole world, if they wish, can get a little glimpse of our lives? Well, everyday as I watch my little monkeys (children) grow, I think to myself will I remember that cute saying, activity, or special event that just took place? Will I remember them tomorrow, next week, next year, five years from now? And the answer is No!
Lately, every time Jaden (my 5 year old) smiles at me, I long to remember the things she did and said when she was 6 months, one year, two years, etc. And no, I don’t have amnesia, and I can remember some things if I sit and close my eyes and really go back in time. But, I can’t see or remember everything that I want to.
There have been several times in the past two weeks where James (my two year old) has been so cute, and I even told myself to take a mental picture of what he just did. But, guess what? I have already forgotten what he did that was so cute! So, from this day forward, I want to be able to record all of those cute sayings, activities, and special events with pictures and words. This blog will be created by seeking God’s wisdom in order to express exactly how our little family is feeling on any given day. I have quickly realized that these precious gifts that God has let us borrow are going to grow up. They are growing up! I see them changing and growing everyday. *Sigh* And, I want to record the changes, smiles, hugs, and trials. So, will you join me in praying that I fulfill the Lord’s will in this journey that the He has given me?
This is for them: 
Hi, I am Jacob. I like to watch birds and play basketball. I like to go to Sunday School. I like to use my imagination.
By: Jacob 😉
Learning God's Way 