Read this!

I must share this amazing blog that was shared with me.

http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/

It is amazing to see such a love for God and a willingness to bow down to Him thru anything that comes their way. It really makes all our "big" problems seem so small. Their faith is unwavering.

Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

It isn't the road that they would have chose, for sure. But it was the path given. They are a living testament of the grace of God in ALL things.

I serve an awesome God.

Nolan

Wanted to put a smile on your face....

I can't believe that he is almost 5 months old.
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Eating LOTS (as you can tell) and already almost sitting up by himself.
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Loves his johnny jump up and car rides...and his brothers.

Hates his face wiped and not much else!

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Smiles all the time.

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He is a WONDERFUL easy going baby!

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Couldn't have been blessed more.....

Wow! Sorry to the whole 2 people that actually visit my blog....This month has been quite busy with all the "little" stuff. Not much to report on. Just life...

Here are some pics to share what we've been up to:

Spirit week at school. We missed the first two days because of papa's funeral and viewing but came back just in time for zoo day (dressed as a bat) and class theme day. His is the "kingdom of Kindergarten" Gavin was a knight. Loved that the Halloween costume could be recycled :)

Now on solids....well sorta. This picture cracks me up....Nolan is actually doing really well with food. We stick to cereal most of the time but venture out to some veggies every now and then. He actually likes them unlike this picture portrays.We're potty training!! Sorta of....would love to share details but will spare you this time. Cameron is doing well it's me that needs to get with it...where has my baby gone?!? Speaking of Cameron...he has decided that every time he gets into bed he has to go potty :) Had to put a stop to it. He takes off all his clothes and waits....and waits....and waits. Too bad. This is how we found him one night. Guess he got tired of waiting. Hasn't done it again either.

Got to love the johnny jump up! It makes for a happy baby and mommy!

We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary on the 18th! Thanks to our good friends who came over and baby-sat. Imagine our surprise to come home to this and a clean house. I bet they slept good that night. I saw pictures of all the fun they had....imagine all our toys out at the same time :)

In our house since Christmas...a little (um...I mean big) car! The boys LOVE it!! It keeps them busy for hours. Last year it was the roller coaster car...this year this one! What's next?!? My poor walls. I think some touching up is in order this spring.

Our first loose tooth. OH MY!Just a few more priceless pics:

Until next time -me

Papa

My papa passed away this morning. We believe he was a believer. He is now at home with the Lord.

Please keep our family in your prayers.

2007: In Review

Wow! I can't believe that it is really 2008. Since this year seemed to really FLY by, I thought it would be fun to break it down and get a good look at 2007, where we've come and where we're going...


January came in with a boom! It was New Years Eve 2006 when we found out we were pregnant with baby #3. I really wanted a girl and was sure that THIS one was it. Me and Jason celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary on the 18th. We have a nice dinner out, but I am too nauseated to enjoy any of it!

February brought in lots of snow...our first blizzard as a family! It just so happened that we were housing a conference guest for our church's annual biblical training conference. Good thing he was good company, we got snowed in. I think we got over 2 1/2 feet of snow in 24 hours! February 20th, we celebrated Cameron's first birthday. On the 25th, we had a party to celebrate. We told everyone we were expecting with Cameron's shirt. It read, "I am the BIG brother" Took some longer than others....March brings warmer weather and lots of play time outside.

What good would April be, without good ol'baseball season. We make the trip up to Wrigley with both kids in tow! It was Cameron's first ballgame and he was LESS than enthused! We ended up hanging out in the city an extra day....seeing the children's museum and walking far more than we should have attempted with little ones. April brings good news of a sweet baby boy! I have my 20 week ultrasound and we find out we are having a little boy! Needless to say, once I saw his sweet little face, I wasn't at all disappointed that he...um...had extra luggage on board. We are officially due September 2nd..one day shy of Jason's b-day. In May we celebrate many milestones....It is one year since we graduated from Purdue! One year in our house! And my 24th birthday! We have made major improvements in updating the house, but still have lots of work to do.

June brings 2 big weddings. Let's just say 6 months pregnant and bridesmaid's dress shouldn't belong in the same sentence. Jess gets married in Key Largo, FL and me and Jason take the chance to get away for a whole week (thanks Big sis and dad for all your help :) Laina gets married in Mishawaka, IN 2 weeks later. I feel blessed to have such wonderful friends.

Gavin started playing baseball this month and Jason was one of the coach's. Gavin really enjoyed it! The temps really heat up in July and so do the activities. My niece, Alyssa, and nephew, Evan, come spend the week with us. We are busy everyday with something! We hosted a huge Sunday school party with over 60 people. A kegger...Brown style....a root beer keg with lots of vanilla ice cream and LOTS of hot dogs. We also celebrate Gavin's 5th birthday! I can hardly believe I've been a mommy for five years..... Due in less than 4 weeks.... August is here before we know it and we are hard at work preparing for the baby. His nursery finally gets done by the end the month. The biggest accomplishment this month goes all to Gavin! He started Kindergarten at Faith Christian school. In September we welcomed the fifth member of our family. (A pic while in labor)Little Nolan William was born on September 2nd...my due date. Weighing in at 7lbs 3oz, he was my smallest :) I am smitten with my boys....Happy 28th birthday to Jason!!!!! Not much of a celebration with me in the hospital.

October comes and we decide that a "theme" is in order for Halloween....the Wizard of Oz. We go out with good friends of ours, they are here from Japan studying at Purdue. I think they enjoy our "American" holidays.November brings fall, but a few last days of unseasonably warm weather. We take advantage and head outside. Thanksgiving was celebrated at my sis's house with family that I don't get to see all at once. Cameron is talking more now and Gavin is almost reading. Nolan is getting bigger and bigger...almost 15 lbs! My photo card business is taking off. After making a friend's birth announcement I have already received quite a bit of orders...We celebrate our 5th year as Christians!

December is here already and we are looking forward to the holiday. Jason is off work from the 22nd to the 2nd of January. What a blessing to be able to spend time as a family. We make lots of trips up north and have lots of lazy days. No big New Years excitement this year. We spend the evening on the couch watching "the Office"

WOW WEEEEEE! That was alot! I can't believe how much my boys have grown and all the things we have squeezed into the year....and these are just the BIG things! Thanks for all the love and I hope that you and your family enjoy all the 2008 brings!

-Jaime

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone! We hope that take time out of your hectic schedule to reflect on the most awesome gift ever given...the Christ child! What have you done with this gift?!?

We love you all!

Jason, Jaime, Gavin, Cameron, & Nolan

Luke 2 (NASB):

1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, 5 in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. 6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 “This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” 15 When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. 17 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.

And so it went...

Christmas card pics the other day....FINALLY!

It says it all....

Be on the lookout for yours :)

-Jaime

Wow! I can't believe that it's the 15th of Decemeber...

Things have been busy around here.

To the suprise of many....I have started working this week!!!

Now, now...pull yourself up off the floor and back into the chair and listen...this is really my DREAM job! A few of my friends opened a dream dinners.

Check it out here: http://www.dreamdinners.com/

I am only working a few hours a week. But so far it has been alot of fun! Basically, my job is to make sure that they are having a good time and have what they need....Who wouldn't love to get paid for that!

I have also been very busy creating LOTS of custom photo cards. I have had almost 10 orders in the last few weeks and staying on top of emails and 3 kids has been a little bit of a juggling act. Let's just say that my house cleaning has been thrown by the wayside....as if there was just thing as a need and tidy house before all this :) Maybe I can make enough to pay a maid...hmmm.

The boys are doing well. Gavin is very excited about Christmas. He wrapped all the presents for me one afternoon...think birthday wrapping paper and LOTS of bows! He even "sounded" out everyones names...like evreywun!!! It's very sweet.

Jason and I are looking forward to Christmas too! He gets a lengthy vacation and I so it will be nice to relax and spend sometime catching up on things we put off all year.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. We are getting "snowed" in as I speak...there calling for a foot (a HUGE deal here!)

Talk to you soon
-Jaime

Accomplishments

Nolan got his first tooth on Friday! He also discovered his hands last week. Oh, the joys such little milestones bring! The little chunk weighs at least 16 lbs!!!

"Sometimes it's the smallish things in life that

take up the most room in our hearts"

-Winnie the Pooh

Best Friend Bear Hugs

Playing nice

Smores in the oven...yum!

Baby smiles

Getting everyone together...even if its only once a year :D

Watching "mobies" (with his blanket of course)

Catching bad guys

Getting all 3 to look...at the same time...

Learning to sound out words...all by himself

It says, "No persons in the museum" Which was set up on the table.

Helping self to snacks left on the counter

Hope these make your day a little brighter...Jaime