Jacob's 3rd Birthday

Well, It is hard to believe that Jacob is already three years old! Jacob is really into tractors this year, and REQUESTED a tractor party! He's been saying he wants a John Deere Tractor for his birthday for probably a month now, and we had a blast celebrating with friends and family! This little boy really had a terrific party with lots of friends and family.

Big Daddy covering Jacob's eyes as Daddy wheeled in his big John Deere gator power wheels!

He was in heaven! I had a hard time getting him to look at the camera or do anything but examine and play with his tractor after this!

Mimi showing Miss Morgan



Yup! That's a John Deere Tractor on her bow!

Gas Tank from Mimi and Papa

We had mason jar glasses...

We had Muddy's Cupcakes and Cake -- DELISH! I just added a little décor to the top!

BBQ -- We catered in pretty much everything this year, and it made for a much more enjoyable party for all (I think :))
Beef and Pork BBQ from Tops... When in Memphis ... BBQ

My sweet man wanting to hold the girls hands!

Mimi's BFF

Our friend Claire

Morgan was not so sure about the bounce house

Owen helping Jacob drive

I could not believe he actually blew out the candles!!

NeNanny and Madison

The two were having SOO much fun!

Jacob and Drew again -- The cake face is such an added bonus! LOVE IT!

At the end of the party (after all the wild big kids got out...), this little lady decided she LOVED the bounce house!!

 

Morgan's Dedication

We had a wonderful weekend celebrating with family. It was SO nice to have everyone in town with some time to just enjoy everyone's company! Since everyone lives so far, we decided to have a BIG weekend in Memphis. We celebrated Jacob's 3rd Birthday on Saturday and dedicated Morgan on Sunday.  In our church, a baby dedication is a ritual, in which, we as parents place Morgan back in God's hands. It signifies our faith in Jesus, as parents, and our desire that Morgan may early know and follow the will of God. As Nazarenes, we do not baptize babies and leave baptism as a public testimony of your faith in Christ, which is done after a child asks Jesus into their heart. I hope I did a good enough job explaining that! :) I grew up in the Lutheran church (which does baptize babies), so I felt I needed to clarify a bit for some family and friends.

We are so thankful for a church family who truly takes the name "House of Prayer" to heart. Not only is Calvary Church truly a house of prayer, but it is a FAMILY of believers! I am honored to be able to raise my babies with the love, support, and prayers of not only our blood family (who also have a wonderful Christian legacy) but our family of believers. Thank you to each of you who pray for us as we try to raise our children in a Godly home, and help them early come to know Jesus as their Savior!

WE LOVE YOU ALL!

The invitations... I just loved them... I know I am a bit of an old-fashioned, girly-girl ;)

LOVED her dedication gown... Although, I had a hard time getting Miss Morgan to sit still for a pictur

Mr. Serious... I think he was still on Cloud 9 from his tractor party.

LOVED his suit... I wish I could pull his jacket down in this picture!

Mimi with Miss Morgan.... Isn't that gown gorgeous?!!

Maybe one of my favorite pictures of all time!

Love this one!

She was listening so INTENTLY to the pastor pray!