Flu-eww!

So we got the stomach flu this week. Blake first and then me...currently hoping that Justin escapes its wrath. It (other than the blood draw with Blake at 9 months) was one of the worst experiences as a mom-he was so sick and hurt so bad and all I wanted to do was fix it for him and tell him it would be over soon. A 13th month has some understanding of language and the ability to be comforted but I could just tell he was so confused and just kept wanting it to stop, it was as if he was asking "Why?" This then made me think of the process of growing up and letting your kids go, as he grows up bad things are going to happen to him, this world, and our sinful nature, doesn't let anyone escape it, and some things I won't have answers for, nor will I be able to stop them. I just pray that when we are in those moments I will have the wisdom to look to Jesus and faith to believe that he will help me comfort and love my son the way he needs me to. Who knew that lesson would come in the form of a stomach bug...God is funny!

One year photos

Here are some photos from our one-year photo shoot with Blake. It was exhausting but fun to capture moments in our own home. I can hardly believe that a year has gone by-time has never gone so fast-I everyday am amazed by him and his sweet nature. I am also amazed at how much he is a combination of Justin and I-and everyday fall in love with who he is which makes me more and more excited daily see the man that God will create him to be-I am blessed to be a part of the process.