What was I thinking...

Erick's Valentine's Gift from Harry

2012-02-09T14:06:00.001-05:00

My first Delivery photoshoot - Welcome baby Levi Benjamin!

2012-01-24T16:39:00.000-05:00

I have to say that I was honored to be apart of Teri's home birth. I had never had the experience of seeing or being a part of a delivery since Harrison was adopted and was born early ending in a C-section. So this was so amazing for me. When I look back at these pictures I am taken back to the emotions that were going through my head. It was amazing. Life is a miracle

Overstimulated ?!?

2012-01-12T10:56:00.001-05:00

For those of you that are "pinteresters" are you in the same predicament that I am in? I have over "pinned"! I have given myself toooooo many projects that I have no idea what I would like to do anymore! The same goes with my recipe food section... I want to make too many things that I don 't. Does anyone have the solution to this? In the beginning it was "I AM going to make that for my home/son/

Overwhelmed . . .

2012-01-09T11:55:00.000-05:00

I am overwhelmed! I was doing so good last week getting in a good bit of organizing, and getting ready for when that call comes asking us to take in some foster children. But this week, after the weekend which entailed my garage being transformed into a bedroom for my brother who is moving in. I feel like I am working backwards. I am excited that my Bro is moving in, but a lot of stuff had to be

My first senior photo shoot

2012-01-04T20:52:00.000-05:00

This is my step sister Maggie! Isn't she beautiful!

2012

2012-01-02T13:30:00.000-05:00

Since 2011 is behind us, I will not mention how bad I failed at blogging. I resolute to blog more... I hope this one lasts. For my first post this year I wanted to share some pictures from my Thanksgiving. I did a photo shoot for my sister in law as well as my awesome friends the Doziers. I miss fall!

Ahhh

2011-11-07T13:07:00.000-05:00

We have moved again! This is the 4th place that Harry has lived in his little life. I really do not want to move again for a long long time! I hate moving. I have a lot of cool things that I will be posting soon. Like my colander lamp! My new collection of washboards, and a couple yummy recipes. I am going to leave you a picture of Harry in his costume. We didn't go trick or treating but I

Repurposed rake??

2011-10-17T12:38:00.001-04:00

When I saw what could be done with a rake, I got excited! I was instantly on a mission to find a rake. Hoping I could go to a local thrift store and pick one up, I was quickly discouraged! No one had rakes! I seriously checked over 10 thrift/antique places in the area and nada! Well God knew how badly I wanted to do this project, and I was able to get one from a friend of my Grandma's who

Co op inspired dinner and dessert

2011-10-17T12:18:00.000-04:00

Mmmmm who doesn't love a big plate of hearty spaghetti! I honestly could eat a pasta dish every meal of the day. Love them carbs! But my husband disagrees... but I have to admit if I did eat all the pasta my heart desires, I would probably look like a rigatoni noodle. Anyways I was able to talk my hubs into a spaghetti dinner. I had a nice bag of fresh organic mushrooms, some kale, and garlic

Hoot

2011-10-14T14:11:00.000-04:00

I am taking longer than I planned with my thrifty repurposing projects. I did finish this little guy the other day , just forgot to share him with you. When I saw this little guy I knew that I needed to bring him into the Sessions home. He had a lot of potential. He just needed someone to help him shine! So with a little washing and some pumpkin orange spray

Co-op inspired lunch

2011-10-14T13:39:00.000-04:00

The other day my awesome friend paid me in organic produce! I wish everyone would do that! Sometimes I think that if we were to go back to the barter system things would shape up in this world. But anyways... Today for lunch I decided that I wanted to make something different and differently. So I went back in to my pantry/ storage and saw my panini press! I hate when you forget you have

My little Harrison

2011-10-10T15:49:00.001-04:00

Family time at the park

2011-10-05T12:43:00.000-04:00

Lately I feel that if I don't edit my pictures then I am putting up junk! Ugh I don't know where I came up with that thought, but today that thought is junk and I am throwing it away. Why would I want to put that pressure on myself! Here are some unedited pics of the park last night! Man O man my little boy is growing up before my eyes. In some of these pictures I swear he got older between shots

Thirtfy finds

2011-10-03T12:24:00.001-04:00

Ever since I have moved into this house I have decided that I am going to be repurposing a lot of items instead of buying new. I have also rediscovered that I LOVE going to thrift stores! I forget what great deals can be found! I have hit up a few in the area as well as the "Bargain Barn" where my Grandma lives. Here are some items that I got for a steal! In the future I will show you how I

Weekly food: Spiced banana oat muffins - My revamped recipe

2011-09-28T15:55:00.000-04:00

Okay I am under going a revamp, in my house, my mind, my blog, and my kitchen. I need to add some excitement into my life and when I am in the midst of projects or cooking I feel. . . EXCITED! First of all because I am creating something for my family, but also because I am using talents that Yahwah has given me! We can give Him glory by just doing what we are made to do! Being the best Wife, mom

Weekend with Leelee

2011-09-25T23:46:00.000-04:00

Harry seeing Leelee up on the slide Leelee giving me a silly smile Harry was loving his ice cream! His new cheeser face! Harry trying to get Leelee, she is a little bit faster than him! I see you! Trying to get up to see Mama. Yes, my little crazy girl! She was in her own little world Lee's was trying to wipe sand off Harry's cheek. So sweet She couldn't help

Whats up

2011-08-09T21:34:00.000-04:00

My smart phone has ruined me! I have not taken my camera out in a couple months because I have been capturing moments with my phone! I hate that I have become that person! Ahh... But here are a couple pictures of my little man, ugh he is definitely not a baby anymore :( I hope you don't mind the crackers in his mouth. Have you ever seen such a beautiful little boy, I mean seriously! I fall

Oh my what a selfish blogger I am

2011-07-11T12:05:00.001-04:00

I have been loving everyone's blogs, but have not posted any thing for a long time!! Shame on me ! Okay to do some catching up... Erick and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary on June 10th! Wow 5 years, 5 adventurous years! For our anniversary it just so happened that Erick had an office furniture convention, ummm yay?... at first I was not sure about it, but it was in Chicago. I had never

California Trip Pics

2011-05-25T21:31:00.000-04:00

I know that I am such a lame blogger lately. But I just don't have much that I want to talk about. But I do want to share my pics that can talk for me. The End :)

Take this in!

2011-05-12T10:40:00.000-04:00

You have everything it takes. You just don't know it yet. Whenever you feel exhausted, confused, incapable or at your wit's end...look within. Trust the God who let you be a mom. Harrison is at a hard age, at least for me this is a hard age. He is at the stage that requires a lot of energy, consistency, and entertaining. For some reason I find myself feeling incapable and like I am failing.

Is Yahweh leading?

2011-05-10T11:31:00.000-04:00

There are times in my life where I feel like Yahweh has my husband and I "stuck" where we are. Lately that is how we have felt at our church. That is not a good feeling to have, I must admit, especially at church. But as of late we feel He is calling us to another ministry, a house church ministry. There is a group of people that has been laid on our hearts that may only be reached this way. It

Random pics of what I have been up to

2011-05-08T22:54:00.000-04:00

May has turned out to be quite a busy month and I have soo much more to do this month! Like go to Cali for 10 days! But any how this bag I made for my sis in law. This is a wall of beer from this awesome little burger joint that I had always wanted to try ever since I have been little... Lindburgers. I shouldn't have waited so long it is awesome! Harry and I did some artwork in the driveway...

Everglades

2011-04-22T14:15:00.000-04:00

Last weekend Erick and I went with some friends to Shark Valley in the Everglades. It was beautiful and wasn't too hot. There were a ton of gators, but not as many as there will be in a couple months. This is a great time to go because it is still quite dry out and the mosquitos are no where to be found! Well I hope you enjoy some of my pictures that I took while enjoying what God created!The

Beaching it!

2011-04-20T21:33:00.000-04:00

Some of my recent crafts

2011-04-08T16:17:00.000-04:00

I made Harrison and his friend Andrew matching tool vests and belts. Boys need something to dress up in too! Here is Andrew's tool belt. My Step dad's niece is having a little girl names Mariah, I made this for her baby shower, and as her gift. I made this 15 ft long banner for Harrison's birthday party. I also made a 3 ft long one that had his initials and some baseballs embroidered on it. I

Spring fun

2011-03-31T15:00:00.000-04:00

Harrison went into the baby pool for the first time today... He loved it!! I love this boy!

Some pictures from the party

2011-03-24T13:51:00.000-04:00

I made a cupcake cake I also had some single cupcakes I wasn't the photographer for the party (Which was great, but I was itching to grab my camera the whole time!) But my point is I am waiting to get all the pics from the party and then I will update :) It was a good day with friends, family, and of course my little 1 year old! Messy boy

Where has Jen been?

2011-03-14T12:58:00.000-04:00

You will understand my lack of updating when I tell you that I now have an ACTIVE 1 year old and I am in the process of putting his party together. It will be happening this Sunday! I am so excited!! Yes I know his real birthday was on the 8th and his party is in the 20th. I wanted to make sure that all the family would be able to make it, and this date was the one that allowed them all to join.

My little man is growing up

2011-03-07T21:46:00.000-05:00

Harrison is turning one tomorrow! I can't believe how fast this year went. A year ago tomorrow, I got the call that Harrison was born... my life changed a year ago tomorrow. I became a mommy. God had answered my prayer. I still can't believe that I was blessed with such a beautiful, sweet, adorable little man. He has been a perfect fit in our lives. Happy Birthday to my Harrison! I can't wait

A little boys birthday is around the corner!!

2011-02-18T17:14:00.001-05:00

I am so excited to be getting things ready for Harrison's birthday party! I ordered his invitations today! They are so cute, I love them! I am planning on having a "sports" theme party. We are big Tampa Bay Rays fan, and so there will be a lot of baseball stuff. I am trying to get the menu in the works, and it will be a lot of finger food as well as ballpark food. If you know of any cute sites

Harrison has finally said....

2011-02-17T21:54:00.000-05:00

Momma! It only took him 11.5 months! I am loving everytime that beautiful words comes out of his mouth. Now I just hope he learns that this is not a random sound and that I am momma! Loving this stage! Jen

My little bare

2011-02-15T20:12:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I walked in to get Harrison from his nap... this was not the sight I was expecting to see. Lets just say his sheets were soaked, but thankfully he didn't explore his poopy diaper. I think that he will be in onesies from now on during his nap times!

A Journey of Love

2011-02-14T11:59:00.000-05:00

On this Valentines Day I find myself counting my blessings of those the Lord has put in my life. Wow! God is gracious and I don't think that I can thank Him enough for how He is working in my life. I can see God at work just by thinking of how he brought 2 certain men in my life. My Husband is perfect for me. When you are talking about starting a family with your soon to be spouse, you never

Prayer for my son

2011-01-18T14:20:00.001-05:00

Lord, As I am learning more about this little boy that you put in my life there are a couple things that I will be asking of you. First of all Lord I am still in awe that you have chosen Erick and I to be Harrison's mommy and daddy, we are so thankful and so in love! Lord I pray that you would give me patience, Harrison is at that testing stage that will only grow until . . . well actually it

I am getting so big!

2011-01-17T16:56:00.000-05:00

Valentines Day (early)

2011-01-17T15:09:00.000-05:00

I already have that heartbreaker look! I will always be a silly boy!

Harrison's first Christmas

2011-01-04T18:04:00.000-05:00

Resolution time

2010-12-31T12:53:00.000-05:00

So here are my 12 NEEDED changes that I plan to make this upcoming year. I already shared these... but I put some notes from how things are going. 1. Quiet time- I have let this go to the wayside for far too long and I am feeling the parchness of not getting to spend time with my Abba Father. Ugh I really need to kick myself for not being more diligent this past year doing this! Being a new

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-23T10:32:00.002-05:00

My year in facebook statuses... What a year!

2010-12-09T15:13:00.000-05:00

Part 2

2010-11-27T23:44:00.000-05:00

Today we went to a Christmas tree farm... It was beautiful and freezing!

Part 1 of our Georgia trip

2010-11-26T12:53:00.000-05:00

Isn't this the cutest and happiest little man!

2010-11-21T21:55:00.000-05:00

We are baking!!

2010-11-21T17:59:00.000-05:00

Here is a look in to JenErick's bakery! We are trying to make some creative and yummy cupcakes. Here are some Candied Pumpkin Cupcakes... they are yummy!!

New Years Resolutions.... yes I am starting early!

2010-11-17T11:25:00.000-05:00

If you are a stay at home mommy and if you are like me, you have many occasions where you wish things were different. I am not talking about going back to work or to not have the precious little ones that are running rampant around your house, but you wish you were more into crafts, healthy food, more attentive to your husbands needs, and being more diligent in your quiet time. If you are not

My little man is growing up so fast!

2010-11-15T21:40:00.001-05:00

When we first met Harrison this dog was huge compared to him! You would never believe this little man was a preemie!

Baby blue eyes

2010-11-12T15:08:00.001-05:00

This is a feature that I am so thankful for on my little man. This is something that I wanted soo much in my children, blue eyes! I mean if Erick and I were to have biological kids, I would assume that their eyes would be blue. But when we found out we were adopting and I saw a picture of the birthmom, she had brown eyes. I also saw a picture of her kids... brown and hazel eyes. I didn't think

More fun in the fall... too bad it is still 80's during the day

2010-11-11T21:48:00.000-05:00

Fall friends

2010-10-31T22:15:00.000-04:00

10-20-10 Adoption Day

2010-10-20T22:51:00.000-04:00

Sunsets are a great place to have a photo shoot

2010-10-12T22:26:00.001-04:00

Our make believe fall

2010-10-11T15:31:00.000-04:00

Isn't he adorable!

2010-10-08T15:22:00.003-04:00

My beautiful gift from God

2010-10-02T21:30:00.000-04:00

I am still amazed that God has blessed Erick and I with Harrison! He truly is a gift from God! Thank you Lord!

Making baby food!

2010-08-23T13:55:00.001-04:00

3 easy steps to making your own homemade squash baby food! Step 1- Roast a halved winter squash for about 45 mins to an hour, at 350.Place upside down in a baking dish, pour water to cover up to 1/4th of the squash. Step 2- Take the roasted squash and scoop it out with a spoon into the food processor. Puree to baby's perferred texture. Harrison likes his smooth.Step 3- Take the pureed squash and

Here I am!

2010-08-18T20:34:00.000-04:00

Hello fellow blog friends, so sorry for not entertaining you with any blogs in the last month or so... life is crazy!! My little man Harrison is a little spit fire, which I love, but I don't get much down time. He doesn't nap very often, and when he is awake, he wants to be right there with you and the majority of time wants to be held as well. So that makes for a hard time typing. So what is

Revised Sessions' HOPE testimony

2010-07-15T15:10:00.001-04:00