Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Some of my recent crafts
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 have also made a camera bag, a purse, and pillows. I think that I am addicted!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Spring fun
Harrison went into the baby pool for the first time today... He loved it!!
I love this boy!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Some pictures from the party
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
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
Monday, March 14, 2011
Where has Jen been?
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.
Here are some of the crafts for the Baseball themed party
- Home made banner (I really had this idea before I looked at a couple site where EVERYONE has them at their parties now! I am not a copy cat :)
- Home made birthday outfit! My friend Michelle embroidered/ appliqued the adorable shirt, and I made the pants.
- There will be yummy popcorn (ordered from the popcorn lady in Vegas!!)
Here are some of the crafts for the Baseball themed party
- Home made banner (I really had this idea before I looked at a couple site where EVERYONE has them at their parties now! I am not a copy cat :)
- Home made birthday outfit! My friend Michelle embroidered/ appliqued the adorable shirt, and I made the pants.
- There will be yummy popcorn (ordered from the popcorn lady in Vegas!!)
- I am making a cupcake cake as well as individual cupcakes. They will be decorated with the Rays decor.
Here is a glimpse of the pre party... there is MUCH more to get!
Monday, March 7, 2011
My little man is growing up
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 to celebrate more birthdays with you!
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 to celebrate more birthdays with you!
Friday, February 18, 2011
A little boys birthday is around the corner!!
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 that have decorations at good prices please fill me in!
By the way I can't believe this birthday has come up so fast!
Proud mommy!
Jen
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Harrison has finally said....
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
Loving this stage!
Jen
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
My little bare
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!
Monday, February 14, 2011
A Journey of Love
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 imagine that infertility can or will be a factor. You dream that you will have no trouble and will get pregnant right when you start trying. I mean, God did call us to be fruitful and multiply right?
Well in our family there are infertility problems, and it would have been a lot harder if I did not have a supportive husband. God knew that there would be problems and he gave me the perfect man to help me get through these problems. (I also like to think that I have helped him to get through the heart ache as well.)
As I look back from the realization of the infertility to now, I see my husband through a new lens. I see a man who was never frustrated with how I have rode this roller coaster, but instead he got in beside me and held my hand through the lowest and highest parts. I see a man who wasn't quick to try to find a solution or angry that he couldn't fix our problem, but instead he reminded me that our God is in control. I see a man who didn't ignore or belittle my dreams of a family, but was more than willing to start our family through fostering and ultimately adoption.
Oh I love the man that God has blessed me with, and I love him more and more everyday. My heart is full!
Harrison, besides being the most adorable little boy ever, was chosen for our family. (I am already crying... oh the Lord has been so good!) I have to be honest. In the early years of our infertility I was stubborn, I did not want someone else's child, I wanted MY own biological child. I wanted to see Erick and I's features when I gazed into that baby's face! Adoption was not an option for the longest time. Oh I am so so so thankful that God changed my heart. Money was not even a reason for not wanting to adopt, even though there was no way that we could ever afford to adopt if we wanted, it was selfishness and stubbornness.
God was takingus me on a little journey through that mental jungle of, lets call it, immaturity. Erick was always open from day 1, but he didn't pressure or bring it up a lot, instead he let God work in my heart. If you have been reading my blog over the last 2 years, you know the miracle that happened that brought us to Harrison so I won't go back into that; but as I just recently went back through I saw myself "grow-up". I saw a girl who was constantly look inward and outward, to upward. Make sense? God didn't just yank my face up towards Him, but gradually got my attention on Him and when I came to complete realization that he is the plan maker, not me, he revealed what he has had in store for my family since day one. A small package named Harrison.
Adoptions are hard, not only because of the money but also because of the time table. This morning I was watching adoption stories, and a couple was wanting to adopt a baby and they found out it could take up to 10 years ... seriously that is nuts! Our adoption was probably the smoothest I have ever heard of! First of all we did not have to pay a dime (Thank you to our anonymous donors!) and we didn't have to wait barely any time at all. We found out about Harry in mid October and got to take him home in March! That is 5 months! From start to finish! AHHH why was I blessed to have such a miraculous adoption?! I have no idea, which makes me so much more thankful!
Back to the baby, Harrison is my son. When I look into his face, I see my bright blue eyes, the cleft chin that both Erick and I have, as well as a nose that looks like Erick's. My child is beautiful, he was made to be our son. He is super active, stubborn, funny, adventurous, and I wouldn't want him any other way. Perfect!
Finally but not the least important I wanted to talk about my Abba Father. I know that the words that I am going to write about Him will not even scratch the surface of his influence and impact in my life, but I wanted to give Him credit, since he is the reason for EVERYTHING.
Okay where do I start? Here is my God who have fulfilled my hearts desire for a family. He didn't have to, but he did! Here is my God who gave me my hearts desire for a loving, godly husband. He didn't have to, but he did! Here is my God who gave me the amazing, yet sometime crazy, support system of our family and friends. Each person has been a much needed part of this puzzle and wow and I glad he picked who he did!
This just came to me... If you have the mind set that you need to be a perfect Christian to get blessing from God I am proof that God blesses because he loves us, not because we are perfect and deserve it. I still struggle with this fact because I am a people pleaser, but God is not into that. He blesses you because He loves you and we are a part of His ultimate plan.
Friends and family who read this, first of all sorry for all the bad grammar and run-on sentences, (my husband always laughs and then sighs when he has to read something of mine. Probably just did) but I hope that you have realized that God is good to all of His children. I also hope that you have taken a good look at your life and can see the hand of God in all areas of your life, especially in the area of those who love you!
Ultimately blessed,
Jen
My Husband is perfect for me. When you are talking about starting a family with your soon to be spouse, you never imagine that infertility can or will be a factor. You dream that you will have no trouble and will get pregnant right when you start trying. I mean, God did call us to be fruitful and multiply right?
Well in our family there are infertility problems, and it would have been a lot harder if I did not have a supportive husband. God knew that there would be problems and he gave me the perfect man to help me get through these problems. (I also like to think that I have helped him to get through the heart ache as well.)
As I look back from the realization of the infertility to now, I see my husband through a new lens. I see a man who was never frustrated with how I have rode this roller coaster, but instead he got in beside me and held my hand through the lowest and highest parts. I see a man who wasn't quick to try to find a solution or angry that he couldn't fix our problem, but instead he reminded me that our God is in control. I see a man who didn't ignore or belittle my dreams of a family, but was more than willing to start our family through fostering and ultimately adoption.
Oh I love the man that God has blessed me with, and I love him more and more everyday. My heart is full!
Harrison, besides being the most adorable little boy ever, was chosen for our family. (I am already crying... oh the Lord has been so good!) I have to be honest. In the early years of our infertility I was stubborn, I did not want someone else's child, I wanted MY own biological child. I wanted to see Erick and I's features when I gazed into that baby's face! Adoption was not an option for the longest time. Oh I am so so so thankful that God changed my heart. Money was not even a reason for not wanting to adopt, even though there was no way that we could ever afford to adopt if we wanted, it was selfishness and stubbornness.
God was taking
Adoptions are hard, not only because of the money but also because of the time table. This morning I was watching adoption stories, and a couple was wanting to adopt a baby and they found out it could take up to 10 years ... seriously that is nuts! Our adoption was probably the smoothest I have ever heard of! First of all we did not have to pay a dime (Thank you to our anonymous donors!) and we didn't have to wait barely any time at all. We found out about Harry in mid October and got to take him home in March! That is 5 months! From start to finish! AHHH why was I blessed to have such a miraculous adoption?! I have no idea, which makes me so much more thankful!
Back to the baby, Harrison is my son. When I look into his face, I see my bright blue eyes, the cleft chin that both Erick and I have, as well as a nose that looks like Erick's. My child is beautiful, he was made to be our son. He is super active, stubborn, funny, adventurous, and I wouldn't want him any other way. Perfect!
Finally but not the least important I wanted to talk about my Abba Father. I know that the words that I am going to write about Him will not even scratch the surface of his influence and impact in my life, but I wanted to give Him credit, since he is the reason for EVERYTHING.
Okay where do I start? Here is my God who have fulfilled my hearts desire for a family. He didn't have to, but he did! Here is my God who gave me my hearts desire for a loving, godly husband. He didn't have to, but he did! Here is my God who gave me the amazing, yet sometime crazy, support system of our family and friends. Each person has been a much needed part of this puzzle and wow and I glad he picked who he did!
This just came to me... If you have the mind set that you need to be a perfect Christian to get blessing from God I am proof that God blesses because he loves us, not because we are perfect and deserve it. I still struggle with this fact because I am a people pleaser, but God is not into that. He blesses you because He loves you and we are a part of His ultimate plan.
Friends and family who read this, first of all sorry for all the bad grammar and run-on sentences, (my husband always laughs and then sighs when he has to read something of mine. Probably just did) but I hope that you have realized that God is good to all of His children. I also hope that you have taken a good look at your life and can see the hand of God in all areas of your life, especially in the area of those who love you!
Ultimately blessed,
Jen
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Prayer for my son
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 probably won't stop until he has his own kids, so Lord load me up daily, actually how about second by second. Next I pray for protection over his sweet little body. Lord he already knows how to stick his fingers in the sockets not to mention climbing and then diving or falling head first into the floor. (Thank you for the protection you have had over him so far, as he has already fallen off of two beds, yikes!) Third Lord begin to give Erick and I wisdom as how to react towards him and how he sees Erick and I react towards eachtother. I want to be an example of Christ to him, I want him to see his parents as being wise, confident, and in love. There are many other things that need to be brought to you in prayer for this little darling, but Lord at the moment help him to stop biting... he is going after my toes right now and it hurts.
Thank you again Lord for the opportunity of being a mommy, I love it and would not want any other job title in the world!
Love,
Harry's momma
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 probably won't stop until he has his own kids, so Lord load me up daily, actually how about second by second. Next I pray for protection over his sweet little body. Lord he already knows how to stick his fingers in the sockets not to mention climbing and then diving or falling head first into the floor. (Thank you for the protection you have had over him so far, as he has already fallen off of two beds, yikes!) Third Lord begin to give Erick and I wisdom as how to react towards him and how he sees Erick and I react towards eachtother. I want to be an example of Christ to him, I want him to see his parents as being wise, confident, and in love. There are many other things that need to be brought to you in prayer for this little darling, but Lord at the moment help him to stop biting... he is going after my toes right now and it hurts.
Thank you again Lord for the opportunity of being a mommy, I love it and would not want any other job title in the world!
Love,
Harry's momma
Monday, January 17, 2011
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