Letter to Jackson

Mama is not having an easy time the night before your first day of kindergarten. I wanted to write you a quick letter:

Dear Jackson,

     I am so proud of you. We have been through a lot together. A fire before you were even a year old, not being able to speak because you were tongue-tied 'till you were three, and more recently 10 episodes of strep with terrible blisters and your tonsils coming out (and having to go to the hospital for dehydration after getting your tonsils out). You have always been a mama's boy, and have cried many times when I have dropped you off (unlike your sister).
     Tonight as I list your strengths to your teacher it brings tears to my eyes. The three strengths I listed were that you were a great problem solver, great story teller and sociable, and great on the ipad playing games (especially x-box games). My sweet buddy who could not talk until he was three is one of the best story tellers I have ever heard. I know you will reach many people for Jesus, as you already have. You can tell anyone who will listen all about Adam and Eve, Moses, Joshua, and especially about Jesus.  We are very excited about you being right across the street from David Baptist and looking forward to meeting lots of people to invite to David. It seems like the entire church already goes there and you know so many people. Your kindergarten teacher was one of the first people we met when we moved here, and you played soccer with her daughter. She goes to First Baptist, and from what I can tell loves Jesus and her family very much. You dressed up like Woody the year her daughter dressed up as Jessie and I actually have a picture of y'all from that Halloween.

 
     Tonight we had soccer practice. You are so good at soccer! You really have some moves. I guess the hardest thing for mommy tonight is that I just really enjoy being with you. You are so enjoyable and  a sweet boy. You hardly ask me for anything. Mommy is going to miss you so much for seven hours of the day, but excited to see you learn to read and write better and excited for you to make more friends. God has such great and mighty plans for you.

Love,
Mommy

Video of my Babies Dancing --- Hilarious

Abigail's New Princess Bed-Thanks to Mimi!

Around December, Abigail started waking up in the middle of the night and coming in our bed. It was rough. I even bought a book the No Cry Sleep Solutions for Toddlers and Preschoolers (it is a fantastic book). Looking back, I really think she was just uncomfortable in her crib turned into a toddler bed. Mimi (Charlie's mom) found this princess bed (Cinderella is Abigail's favorite), and painted and decorated it all! We are so thankful, and have almost got the girls rooms complete. The kids love playing on her new bed and one day had bible study time on her bed but for some reason Star Wars was in their Bible as a story...

Quick update on this pregnancy: At 30 weeks I measured 33 weeks, and at 32 weeks measured 34 AFTER losing weight after the terrible stomach bug. I have never measured ahead especially not three weeks ahead, but they said I am still in the "normal" range. They will let me have her as early as March 22nd when I will be 37 weeks, or I will be induced around April 12th. So sometime between those dates we will have our sweet baby girl. I bought Annabeth a princess walker at Tot Trade at Charlotte and a little sleeper. We also are planning on getting a 3d ultrasound with my parents tomorrow since we are here for the week while Charlie is getting his decorate at North Grenville. It has been way busy and Jackson will be registered for kindergarten by March 30th...wow...where has the time gone?

Some December 2011 Pictures

Video of the Kids Singing in Their Christmas Program

I got a new digital camera on black Friday that takes hd video, and could not figure out how to upload such a big file. After 80 minute of uploading on you tube (private setting), it is finally up. Wow, does anyone else have any other suggestions? Enjoy!

or click here to see full screen on you tube here: http://youtu.be/flwFml4UWCE

Portrait Innovation Photo Shoot

So, once a year, I have started going to Portrait Innovation in Spartanburg for my Christmas card picture and yearly pictures. I have been VERY happy with them. I love Christmas card pictures and the kids did the best they have ever done. Which one is your favorite?

Jackson's 5th Birthday Party Pictures!

Finally! Only a month plus late...haha!

All summer I tried to plan Jackson's 5th birthday party. Last year, we just had a small family party and so for his 5 year old party I wanted to do a big party (especially since he has like 17 kids in his Pre K class). So, I talked with friends, got to borrow a bouncy castle, and since this summer he went crazy over Cars 2, the theme of the party was easy. I also had friends bring their power wheels and we did power wheel rides around the church, and little roller coaster ride inside the church (again borrowed from a friend). I also made pigs and blanket and meaty cheese dip (just finger food). It went great! I think we had 40 people come. Jackson will always remember it!

Now of course Abigail is begging for a princess party. Any ideas? I really do not want to do a big party since she only has few kids in her class.

I am so proud of Jackson this year. He is doing great in school and writes his name every time he signs in. He is doing so great in soccer as well, really turning the ball around and scoring. But most of all, I am proud of how much he knows about the Bible and how he already seems to be preaching. Last week, I caught him reading his Bible on his own and preaching. When he had strep throat at the beginning of the school year, he told a man in the doctors office that Jesus died for his sins and really started witnessing to him. I know God has a very special plan for Jackson, and I can't wait to see God's glory keep shinning through my precious little boy.

Stay tuned for another post tomorrow! I turned 15 weeks yesterday and we think as of now we find out what we are having the week of Thanksgiving, but I will know definitely next week on Tuesday when I go for my 16 week visit. Abigail cannot wait for this baby to come!

I love Him SO much!

He is hilarious!

Hopefully a new post tomorrow. This month has been crazy busy with Homecoming, soccer, Fall Revival and now church directory pictures. I am already 14 weeks, and will be 15 weeks on Sunday. Keep praying for him or her to be grow healthy!

Grandparents Day at Preschool

At the beginning of September, we they had Grandparents Day at Preschool where Grandparents came to lunch (Preschool is so awesome). Wow, September has been busy. I am so thankful for my babies grandparents. Today, my parents met me half way (Gaffney), and took Jackson to get his hair cut and to see the Lion King at the movie theatre. We are so blessed!

Celebrating My Birthday!

We had a great time celebrating my birthday on Saturday in Spartanburg with my family. More pictures will be posted tomorrow!