Jackson is getting bigger and bigger every day! He was a month old on Wednesday! Wow, how time flew by! He's been lifting his head up and cooing...and smiling some too. I am sure it's gas, but he does smile! I love seeing all the different changes so much.
Jason is in bed already. He got home from youth camp exhausted physically and mentally. So, he hit the sack early. Plus, he has to be at the church around 9:15 am. :( Bummer. I missed him a lot, but hopefully we can spend some time together next week after church is over and college on Monday night is over. Tuesday seems far away, but I know it will be worth it.
Well, I wish I had more to say, but I am just not thinking very clearly I guess.
Peace out!
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
It's quiet
I am at my Mom's. I came to stay with her, but she thought I was at camp and went out of town. So here I am. Alone. Jason's at camp. I miss him. I saw him just this morning...at 6:00 am...and I miss him already so much. Crazy. I guess love makes you crazy.
Anyway, things are going pretty good. I left camp this morning walking away from an amazing experience with the youth worship team. As soon as I think that I have it figured out...bam...God says something different. I was looking for God to show me what he wanted and saw it in a place I was never even going to look. God is pretty cool like that though.
So, now I that I went through practice I have the weekend to focus on. I am leading this week and I am completely overwhelmed. It seemed like I don't have anything going right for me, but at the same time I feel completely confident about it. I guess that is how I know it's God.
So yeah....I am just tired. I want life to slow down. I have a lot going on. Something almost every night of the week and then a new baby. Ahh....Oh well though...it's a season. :) They come and go thank goodness!!!
Anyway, things are going pretty good. I left camp this morning walking away from an amazing experience with the youth worship team. As soon as I think that I have it figured out...bam...God says something different. I was looking for God to show me what he wanted and saw it in a place I was never even going to look. God is pretty cool like that though.
So, now I that I went through practice I have the weekend to focus on. I am leading this week and I am completely overwhelmed. It seemed like I don't have anything going right for me, but at the same time I feel completely confident about it. I guess that is how I know it's God.
So yeah....I am just tired. I want life to slow down. I have a lot going on. Something almost every night of the week and then a new baby. Ahh....Oh well though...it's a season. :) They come and go thank goodness!!!
Friday, June 23, 2006
Work
Jackson is sleeping so I figure I have a bit of time to update.
I started back to work officially this week. It's been a bit difficult with Jackson, but good to be back at the same time. I guess I feel like I am getting something accomplished when I am working. I have to say though being a Mom feels like a big accomplishment. I just don't know how juggling both of these things will work out. I know that I can bring him and I know that I can work from home, but it's A LOT easier said than done. I am sure there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Tonight is our college party. I am really excited and hope that people come. Mostly, I just hope that their lives are changed while they meet with us this summer. Many of them will leave and go back to school and I just hope that they meet God before they do. We have a great bunch of kids. Well, they're not kids anymore..duh. David, Jackie, Jeanette, Hannah, Kaitlyn....many more. I love you guys.
God is good...God is Love...and God loves icecream. Later.
I started back to work officially this week. It's been a bit difficult with Jackson, but good to be back at the same time. I guess I feel like I am getting something accomplished when I am working. I have to say though being a Mom feels like a big accomplishment. I just don't know how juggling both of these things will work out. I know that I can bring him and I know that I can work from home, but it's A LOT easier said than done. I am sure there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Tonight is our college party. I am really excited and hope that people come. Mostly, I just hope that their lives are changed while they meet with us this summer. Many of them will leave and go back to school and I just hope that they meet God before they do. We have a great bunch of kids. Well, they're not kids anymore..duh. David, Jackie, Jeanette, Hannah, Kaitlyn....many more. I love you guys.
God is good...God is Love...and God loves icecream. Later.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Be Passionate
I am looking at a sticker that says "Be Passionate". I want to be a person that lives life like that. I want to be passionate about God.
College group is going great. We are having a lot of new people come. I really feel so good excited about it. I feel like God really wants to do huge things with this group. I feel like God wants to change me through this group. The most exciting thing about it is doing it with Jason. It's really neat to be doing ministry together again. We always include each other in our ministries, but to be able to do one together...that's pretty cool.
Jackson is great. He's getting bigger and more beautiful each day. Jason preached this weekend in "big" church and used us both as sermon illustrations. I guess that's what you get when you are a pastor's wife and kid. Right? Anyway, things are going well. Church was a little overwhelming for him, but I think he will eventually get used to it. It's amazing though that even at this young of age (3 weeks yesterday) that he can already be "overstimulated". He cried for like 2 hours on Sunday night. He didn't seem content until later on that evening. The thing is that he's getting too much attention!! Everyone wants to hold him, touch him, take pictures of him....not bad stuff at all. Probably just too much for a little bity baby. Aww...such is life.
I decided to pick random words from the dictionary and post one a day.
Moonshine - 1. Moonlight 2. meaningless talk 3. illegally distilled liquor.
College group is going great. We are having a lot of new people come. I really feel so good excited about it. I feel like God really wants to do huge things with this group. I feel like God wants to change me through this group. The most exciting thing about it is doing it with Jason. It's really neat to be doing ministry together again. We always include each other in our ministries, but to be able to do one together...that's pretty cool.
Jackson is great. He's getting bigger and more beautiful each day. Jason preached this weekend in "big" church and used us both as sermon illustrations. I guess that's what you get when you are a pastor's wife and kid. Right? Anyway, things are going well. Church was a little overwhelming for him, but I think he will eventually get used to it. It's amazing though that even at this young of age (3 weeks yesterday) that he can already be "overstimulated". He cried for like 2 hours on Sunday night. He didn't seem content until later on that evening. The thing is that he's getting too much attention!! Everyone wants to hold him, touch him, take pictures of him....not bad stuff at all. Probably just too much for a little bity baby. Aww...such is life.
I decided to pick random words from the dictionary and post one a day.
Moonshine - 1. Moonlight 2. meaningless talk 3. illegally distilled liquor.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
New Update
I realize that it's been awhile since I posted. I don't have the internet yet at home and hadn't been able to even connect to the world!!! We will have it by Wednesday so now my world will be complete. Yay! Actually, I am kind of wishing we didn't have to have it. Having the internet can be addicting. Especially when you have MSN Messenger and Email!
Anyway, now on to the stuff you really want to hear about. :)
Jackson is doing great. He's now a whopping 8 lbs 5 oz and 20 1/2 in. long. He had his 2 week check up and doctor says that he is a very healthy little boy. Jason and I are having more sleep. He's already getting on some sort of sleep schedule. (knock on wood) He typically only wakes up twice during the evening. Wonderful!!! Hey, compared to the 5 times a night it was...this is heaven.
Jason and I are doing really well. We love being new parents. I think it's hilarious though how many people will actually stop you and want to touch and look at your baby. Complete strangers! I never really saw that coming. There were like 3 people in HEB today who said "Congrats" and "Happy Father's Day" to Jason. Ha! It's really nice though. At least I haven't had strangers pick up my baby. My sister-in-law, Breanna, actually had a lady in Target pick Carson up out of his carseat because he was crying. People are NUTS!
So, that's about it. Life is pretty good. I start back to work this week. I'll be working from home in the afternoons. Pretty sweet deal. River City is great to me.
Here are some new pics of Jackson and his cousin Carson. Enjoy!
Anyway, now on to the stuff you really want to hear about. :)
Jackson is doing great. He's now a whopping 8 lbs 5 oz and 20 1/2 in. long. He had his 2 week check up and doctor says that he is a very healthy little boy. Jason and I are having more sleep. He's already getting on some sort of sleep schedule. (knock on wood) He typically only wakes up twice during the evening. Wonderful!!! Hey, compared to the 5 times a night it was...this is heaven.
Jason and I are doing really well. We love being new parents. I think it's hilarious though how many people will actually stop you and want to touch and look at your baby. Complete strangers! I never really saw that coming. There were like 3 people in HEB today who said "Congrats" and "Happy Father's Day" to Jason. Ha! It's really nice though. At least I haven't had strangers pick up my baby. My sister-in-law, Breanna, actually had a lady in Target pick Carson up out of his carseat because he was crying. People are NUTS!
So, that's about it. Life is pretty good. I start back to work this week. I'll be working from home in the afternoons. Pretty sweet deal. River City is great to me.
Here are some new pics of Jackson and his cousin Carson. Enjoy!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
It's 5 AM
It's 5 AM...sounds like a good song title to me. Well, that's another blog, another day.
Just finished feeding Jackson. He's sitting in his baby papasan chair. I wish they made them for me. He's just sitting there sucking on his binkie....chilled, relaxed, full and probably making a dirty diaper. Actually, that sounds more like the life my husband would love to lead. :) He he.
In the middle of this early morning feeding I found myself remembering. I remembered the times God spoke to me most and how they were in the quiet times like this. Seems that 5 AM is the only time God can get my attention. The world hasn't quite gotten into the swing of the day, yet God wants me to start mine with Him. Seems almost perfect actually. I thought about God's amazing love most of all. One of my favorite songs to do in worship is "Amazing Love". I have always seemed to connect so much to the words. I think I've known this song since 7th grade. It was that "bring me down the aisle" song at youth camp, but really didn't know why. Honestly, it didn't seem to really sink in until now. Having a baby seemed to change the meaning it took on for me.
Amazing Love How Can It Be
That You My King Would Die For Me
Amazing Love I Know It's True
And It's My Joy To Honor You
In All I Do, I Honor You
Now I guess I can see why God would die for me. I can see the love that it he has so deeply for me.
Wow.
Just finished feeding Jackson. He's sitting in his baby papasan chair. I wish they made them for me. He's just sitting there sucking on his binkie....chilled, relaxed, full and probably making a dirty diaper. Actually, that sounds more like the life my husband would love to lead. :) He he.
In the middle of this early morning feeding I found myself remembering. I remembered the times God spoke to me most and how they were in the quiet times like this. Seems that 5 AM is the only time God can get my attention. The world hasn't quite gotten into the swing of the day, yet God wants me to start mine with Him. Seems almost perfect actually. I thought about God's amazing love most of all. One of my favorite songs to do in worship is "Amazing Love". I have always seemed to connect so much to the words. I think I've known this song since 7th grade. It was that "bring me down the aisle" song at youth camp, but really didn't know why. Honestly, it didn't seem to really sink in until now. Having a baby seemed to change the meaning it took on for me.
Amazing Love How Can It Be
That You My King Would Die For Me
Amazing Love I Know It's True
And It's My Joy To Honor You
In All I Do, I Honor You
Now I guess I can see why God would die for me. I can see the love that it he has so deeply for me.
Wow.
Friday, June 02, 2006
A good night
We had our very first...somewhat-of-a-schedule night!!! Yay!!!
Everything is going great! Starting to feel the 37 hour labor and sleepless nights hitting me today. I am sore all over and can't keep my eyes open, but again it's worth it. Jason is a GREAT daddy and helps out sooo much.
I'll probably be starting work back in a couple of weeks! I am so blessed to be in a work enviroment that lets me bring him and work from home when needed.
The college group, known as "Underground" is starting in a couple of weeks. We are so excited to start it all. Pray for Jason and I as we tackle on this new ministry. With a new baby, work, and everything else we do it's going to be crazy, but we know that God will always see us through if it's what he wants for us. I had such a confirmation of that last night....let me tell!
As a new momma I find myself worrying about a lot of things (even more than I already did). Last night Aaron and Bre came over with her Mom. It was our first visit with Carson and just really wonderful. I have never really gotten to talk a lot with Bre's mom, but for some reason we just seem to hit it off last night. I know that God was speaking to me through her. "He just wants us to come to Him", she said. Wow! At that moment, standing there in the kitchen, it was the most profound thing I had ever heard!! Ha! I know I've heard and said it myself so many times, but lately have really neglected doing it. How many times do I plead and complain to God, but yet I never really just sit down with him.
So whatever ends up coming this next year....Work, Ministry, Baby, Family...I know that when God is first it really does all work out.
Everything is going great! Starting to feel the 37 hour labor and sleepless nights hitting me today. I am sore all over and can't keep my eyes open, but again it's worth it. Jason is a GREAT daddy and helps out sooo much.
I'll probably be starting work back in a couple of weeks! I am so blessed to be in a work enviroment that lets me bring him and work from home when needed.
The college group, known as "Underground" is starting in a couple of weeks. We are so excited to start it all. Pray for Jason and I as we tackle on this new ministry. With a new baby, work, and everything else we do it's going to be crazy, but we know that God will always see us through if it's what he wants for us. I had such a confirmation of that last night....let me tell!
As a new momma I find myself worrying about a lot of things (even more than I already did). Last night Aaron and Bre came over with her Mom. It was our first visit with Carson and just really wonderful. I have never really gotten to talk a lot with Bre's mom, but for some reason we just seem to hit it off last night. I know that God was speaking to me through her. "He just wants us to come to Him", she said. Wow! At that moment, standing there in the kitchen, it was the most profound thing I had ever heard!! Ha! I know I've heard and said it myself so many times, but lately have really neglected doing it. How many times do I plead and complain to God, but yet I never really just sit down with him.
So whatever ends up coming this next year....Work, Ministry, Baby, Family...I know that when God is first it really does all work out.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Day 4
Well, now that I have posted some pics of our precious baby I thought it was time for the "Now that we are home" update.
Day 1 At Home
We arrived home (well at my Mom's. We are staying here for the week) around 6:00 pm from the hospital. We were excited to get him out of there and in our arms for good. After the long labor and 48 hour stay at the hospital it was time! So our first night.....HARD! Jackson was up most of the night, but around 3:00 am daddy took him to the couch and he fell asleep with him. Around 6:00 am it was time for Jackson's feeding so it was my turn. It was a long night. As new parents, I think you tend to just worry about EVERYTHING when it is absolutely NOTHING. I wish I could say that one of us was one of those "calm" kind of people. Unfortunately, we are both pretty much...okay not that. It ended up being good though and we both realized by the end that it was still worth it all. :)
Day 2 At Home
Phew!!!! Day 2 was much better. Jackson finally slept some more in his bassinet through out the day. That was a big issue the night before. He wanted to be held the entire time. So, after a good day we prayed that the evening ahead of us would be much better. It was much better!!!! Still a rough night, but we can tell that things are looking up.
Day 3 At Home
Well, today has been great. Jackson slept in his bassinet this morning from about 9:00 - 10:30 and then another nap around 12:30! Yay!!!! So now we have this evening ahead of us and are ready for it!
All In All
All in all, it's the classic "first couple of weeks". It really is so worth it. My heart just breaks when he is upset and I guess that is just what keeps you going. There really are no words to explain how much we love him. It was instant!!! Jason is a very hands on daddy. He wants to help out with everything and just dotes on him like no one else. We are very lucky and blessed to have this little baby boy!
This is probably the only posting I will ever do like this (I am sure you are all glad), but I thought you might want a look into the life we are living right now!
Stay tuned for more. Ciao!
Day 1 At Home
We arrived home (well at my Mom's. We are staying here for the week) around 6:00 pm from the hospital. We were excited to get him out of there and in our arms for good. After the long labor and 48 hour stay at the hospital it was time! So our first night.....HARD! Jackson was up most of the night, but around 3:00 am daddy took him to the couch and he fell asleep with him. Around 6:00 am it was time for Jackson's feeding so it was my turn. It was a long night. As new parents, I think you tend to just worry about EVERYTHING when it is absolutely NOTHING. I wish I could say that one of us was one of those "calm" kind of people. Unfortunately, we are both pretty much...okay not that. It ended up being good though and we both realized by the end that it was still worth it all. :)
Day 2 At Home
Phew!!!! Day 2 was much better. Jackson finally slept some more in his bassinet through out the day. That was a big issue the night before. He wanted to be held the entire time. So, after a good day we prayed that the evening ahead of us would be much better. It was much better!!!! Still a rough night, but we can tell that things are looking up.
Day 3 At Home
Well, today has been great. Jackson slept in his bassinet this morning from about 9:00 - 10:30 and then another nap around 12:30! Yay!!!! So now we have this evening ahead of us and are ready for it!
All In All
All in all, it's the classic "first couple of weeks". It really is so worth it. My heart just breaks when he is upset and I guess that is just what keeps you going. There really are no words to explain how much we love him. It was instant!!! Jason is a very hands on daddy. He wants to help out with everything and just dotes on him like no one else. We are very lucky and blessed to have this little baby boy!
This is probably the only posting I will ever do like this (I am sure you are all glad), but I thought you might want a look into the life we are living right now!
Stay tuned for more. Ciao!
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