First Real Booboo

I do not post this post to make the individual feel bad, I post this post to show what I have learned. What Jesus has taught me...

It was a total accident.

Owen was accidentally burned. Not by me, but it could have been a mistake that even I could have made. It broke my heart to see his skin bubble up in first and second degree burns. The doctor comforted him, and us. Owen was fine. But there was still a mark. I had to put ointment on it at each diaper change. My heart broke every time I saw it. It was a mark on his sweet perfect skin that was there because of someone elses mistake. Someone elses accident. Someone elses sin.

Then one night, I sat rocking him sweetly before bedtime. I was thinking about his scar from his burn. This scar was there and it was totally not his fault.

This reminded me of our Heavenly Father...

God sent his Son to earth knowing that he would receive scars. He would get these scars on purpose. Jesus could have denied his calling and gone free of scar, but Jesus had a divine role to play! God knew what His Son would have to do to save the world. It must have been so difficult to send his Son to earth to bare these scars. You see, Jesus was not at fault, he was innocent. Jesus got his scars because of someone elses mistakes, someone elses accidents, someone elses sin.

I praise my God for loving his people so much that He made a way for us to be SAVED! I praise Jesus for baring scars from the cross because of everyone elses sin. What a mighty God we serve!

So, my son has a scar, it was not his fault. But we all learned something from it.

Mothers Day!

Since having my own child I have come to realize just how amazing Mothers truly are! I have two of the best motherly examples a girl could ask for

I can not even begin to explain the cherished moments I have had with my own mother! And the story is similar with Mike's Mom, Judi. I will tell you that having a child has made me understand JUST HOW MUCH you had to sacrifice to raise your kids! Being a mom is tough work! I am glad I have both of you to show me how its done!

Love you both and Happy Mothers Day!

6 Months!

WOW! Half a year! That is remarkable! Boy how time sure does fly! It is incredible to think that just 6 months ago we were welcoming our sweet baby boy Owen! He is a true gem in our lives. He is already sitting up, rolling around, and is so much fun to play with!

So different...

Life is so different with a baby. Just to run out to the store you have to think of 8 million things that need to get packed and carried into the car. I always joke that being a mommy means being a pack mule.

Yesterday I went to the grocery store. I bought a bunch of groceries, packed Owen and the items into the car and then I was stuck. What do I do with this cart???  I cant walk it all the way back to the cart return and leave Owen in the car. (Mind moves to the movie Courageous when the car gets stolen with the baby inside.) I cant just leave it here in the middle of the parking lot. I was so desperate. Where was the cart guys that collect the carts? I got the guts to ask a man walking by "you don't happen to need a cart do you *smile*?" He replied "as a matter of fact I don't" and walked on. I was frustrated- HOW COULD HE NOT KNOW!? I needed help, it was an easy little favor. What was wrong with him!?! I thought.  

I sighed and went to unbuckle Owen. I got him all the way out of his car-seat. I walked over to the cart and grumbled away from the car. This woman came up to me and asked "are you coming or going" I said we are trying to leave but... she interrupted and took my cart and said "I will take the cart for you."

That was all... I got back in the car and thanked God. I know he put that woman in my path. I learned that God takes care of even the small things in our lives- like who is going to take this cart for me. I wish I could have said that I prayed for that to happen. But the truth is I didn't, God just took care of me without me asking. And you know what, he does that every single day. I don't have to ask him to take care of me. He does it without question. He is a God who deeply loves his children. Praise the God who is the best caretaker imaginable.

Dedication Day!

This past Sunday Owen was dedicated at our church. (DCMetro Church) He was so brave. We were honored that BOTH his Godparents, Tom Wojcik (Godfatha) and Rebecca Coleman (Godmommy) could attend and join us on stage. Tom flew up from Florida so it was extra special. We stood on stage before our congregation to commit to raise Owen in a Godly home, to teach him how to walk with Jesus, and to be a MAN OF GOD!

Our Commitment:

Deuteronomy 6:4-7

6:4 Listen, Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! 5 You must love the Lord your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and all your strength. 6 These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind, 7 and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.

Our Inspiration:

Proverbs 22:6

22:6 Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Owen is wearing a Christening Cap that has been in my family for 4 generations. Children in my family have been wearing this special cap for as long as I can remember. I wore it, my father wore it, and even my grandmother wore the cap. It is very special. 

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Cinco De Mayo!

Happy Birthday Brian and Mike!

We love you!

Snuggle Boy!

Sweet Boy loves to snuggle! As you can see here, he has rolled to the corner of his crib, got his monkey and is snuggling with his foot. So precious. I read that baby's feel safe when we snuggle them. I was a little jealous of the monkey when I saw this picture. I wish I was snuggling him right now.

Side note: look at those biceps! Built like his daddy for sure!