I'm going to try to start writing more on my blog about what's going on in my life/our family. I've enjoyed reading some of my friends entries on their blogs, and they've inspired me to start writing.
Today, I listened to the Christian song, "He's not just anyone, he's my son," on the radio, and it brought me to tears. The song is about a mom singing this to God in a prayer for her sick son.
Adjusting to having two kids these past six weeks has been hard, and I find myself just trying to make it through the day sometimes. But, I love when God gives me little reminders of all of the blessings in my life that I am so thankful for. Just to have two beautiful kids that are completely healthy is such a blessing from God.
Like the mom in the song, holding her son's hand as he slept and singing this prayer to God for God to let her take her son's place, I pictured myself ever having to be in that same situation with my son, Blake. Since having kids, I've realized how powerful a parent's love for their children truly is. It is beyond what anyone can ever describe. That realization has also allowed me to understand God's love for us so much better. It's hard for me to fathom that no matter what I've done or how unworthy I am, God loved me that much to send his son to die for me. But now I can see that a parent would do anything to save their child. They would gladly take their place if they could. Praise the Lord for His amazing love!
LYRICS: I'm down on my knees again tonight,I'm hoppin' this prayer will turn out right.See, there is a boy that needs Your help.I've done all that I can do myselfHis mother is tired,I'm sure You can understand.Each night as he sleepsShe goes in to hold his hand,And she triesNot to cryAs the tears fill her eyes.
Can You hear me?Am I getting through tonight?Can You see him?Can You make him feel all right?If You can hear meLet me take his place some how.See, he's not just anyone, he's my son.
Sometimes late at night I watch him sleep,I dream of the boy he'd like to be.I try to be strong and see him through,But God, who he needs right now is You.Let him grow old,Live life without this fear.What would I beLiving without him here?He's so tired,And he's scaredLet him know that You're there.
Can You hear me?Am I getting through tonight?Can You see him?Can You make him feel all right?If You can hear meLet me take his place some how.See, he's not just anyone, he's my son.Can You hear me?Am I getting through tonight?Can You see him?Can You make him feel all right?If You can hear meLet me take his place somehow.See, he's not just anyone.Can You hear me?Can You see him?Please don't leave him,He's my son.
Jack, isn't he a cutie :)
Lilly and Layla. Lilly was being a little shy :) We got more really cute ones of them together with my mom's camera though.
Grandpa Perry and Layla
Like father like son :)
Jordan and Jack
Got the beanie at baby gap. I just love it :) We are practicing keeping it on :)
Eric's cousin, Blake, his wife, Angie, and their two kids, Brooklyn and Riley, came down for a visit this past weekend. I didn't get very many pics, but here are a few. We went to the zoo. They had a halloween zoo boo this weekend. The kids were all dressed up in their costumes and they had trick or treating for them and other things too. Riley was a lady bug, and Brooklyn was the little mermaid. Their kids are so adorable. Blake is going to be a monkey this year. That's one of the animal noises he makes. He's so cute in his costume. I couldn't believe he stayed in it all day :)
Here are a few more pics of family when we were home a few weeks ago. My grandpa perry and his wife, Donna, and also, my uncle Larry. Love you all!
Grandma and Grandpa Valentine came over to visit when Layla was 2 weeks old. These are some pictures of our visit. Grandma made some beautiful things and one of them was a christening gown for Layla. Thanks again, grandma and grandpa :)
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We have a small airport across the street from our house that gives flying lessons. One of my friends gave me the idea of taking Blake over there to see the planes land and take off. There is a picnic table right up close. So, we went over last night, and a nice man saw us watching. He was giving helicopter lessons, and he let Blake come look at his plane and 2 of his helicopters. Blake loved it. He is really loving airplanes, cars, and animals right now. He puts his arms out like an airplane and goes "vroooom." It's so cute.
