My Birthday Tart!

~Make a Wish~

Wow!!

What a wonderful day!
My little sweet tart nestled in my belly is happy as a clam,
I just had some yummy apple pie and feel content all over. Today has been cram packed with things I love. Waking up to my little sweetheart, Bryce giving me a hug was the perfect start to a wonderful day.
Turning 27 couldn't get much better than this! My loving hubby made a wonderful breakfast this morning and had the kids make a wonderful display of gifts and cards.
What a sweet thing it is to be lead by two little ones to your birthday surprise. Of course they wanted to eat all the candy though. :) Chris gave me a Camera, Bryce a kiss me bear, my awesome parents who drove 9 hours brought me two tile wall hangings that are gorgeous, and my best friend and family gave me earrings and a necklace that's my favorite color. :)My gram gave me a yummy smelling candle and my siblings all gave me special cards and wrote nice things that I'll always treasure.
And last but not least my little tart gave me a glimpse into my future.
What a joy to see my littlest one wiggling around, I was delighted to see the growth and development, the heart beat, little fingers and toes, God is such an awesome creator.
Having gone to peaks gymnastics, and making apple pie,
as well as being at the hospital for 2 and a half hours for the ultrasound
and then out to Mazatlan for dinner and back home for a game and apple pie I'd say
YAY for Happy Birthdays!!
OH and did I mention it snowed!!
Bryce prayed for snow yesterday and guess what...
God answers prayer.
He sure does and what else did Bryce pray for???

Do any of you know???

A BOY!

That's right, Bryce from day one, November 11th has desired a Baby Boy. He even has a name picked out and has taken ownership by calling the baby "His Baby." What a little sweetheart! He is truly kindhearted, I love that he is so open with his love and affection toward others.
What a blessing.
So Chris and I would like to introduce to you our little
* Bundle of Boy*

I'm delighted, overjoyed and so darn pleased to be blessed with another little boy.
Just the last few weeks I've had it on my heart, "that this could indeed be a little boy" all my feelings lately have pointed to Boy. God prepared my heart for the sweetness of boyhood. After returning home from the ultrasound appointment my littlest sister brought me yet another gift. A keepsake Baby Boy Book, my mama had it on her heart to buy this precious gift. Boy was she spot on!!! So I've ended my day dreaming of what my blessing will be named and what colors to paint his room.
After reading my son his stories and kissing him goodnight I can't help but feel so proud of his growing faith in Prayer and the God that answers them. Of course not all prayers are answered the way we want them to be but lately I feel that the deep desires of Bryce's heart have touched the heart of God's and faith has abounded into the beginning of a relationship that I pray over often.

Just last night Bryce's prayer for the night was
"Lord please let Poppie and Poppy and Mama and Chris have no bad dreams tonight"

So my prayer for all of you wonderful readers is the same, a child's prayer and faith that, all will work out if I just pray.

* Flower Finder *

My first spring flower was picked by my little boy yesterday, February 21st! It means so much to be given a kissed daisy, from someone so special! He made my day by bringing me that little daisy... so spring begins. I've always loved spring and all the new life and color it brings back into our lives after the gray winter. It was refreshing to see my little man bringing me a token of his affection. His heart is so sweet and tender to his mommies needs and desires, such a thoughtful little boy he is.

These Precious pictures were taken three years ago, Bryce has always been my little Flower Finder.
Spring of 08
Bryce is just 2 1/2

Point St. George in spring is like a blanket of white and green, precious little treasures all waiting for little hands to pick!

He so cautiously picks the perfect flower for his mommy, each one inspected to be sure it's the right one. He takes his time, making sure to find the right one.

Each little gift has been kissed and sweetly placed in my hand for safe keeping. Forever to be treasured by his mommy

After finding all the perfect flowers it's time to enjoy the gorgeous view, Soft cool breeze makes for a nice day at the beach. Such a sweet memory. I love those quiet moments in time when all seems still and all seems right. Nothing but peace and satisfaction with the air, blue crisp skies, touch of white clouds, breeze, smells of salt and grass, each other. Bliss.

One of the many gorgeous views at Point St. George, Crescent City.

One more gift before we leave. My Flower Finder Bryce has given me so many treasures. At 2 and a half he melts my heart with his thoughtfulness and care!

Perspective

"Let my Heart be Broken by the things that Break the Heart of God" - Bob Pierce Founder of World Vision

These thirteen words have been running through my mind all day, mumbled under my breath and behind every thought this statement remains constantly flowing. I've taken such great care in relieving myself of the things that would break the Heart of God. I can't think of a single person that I know personally that is Starving, Abused, Naked, or Homeless. I've chosen to stay as far away as possible. The intense pain of seeing, touching, smelling or Loving someone in this position is overwhelming, so great in fact that it almost horrifies my senses! I have tears welling up inside me now, thinking of how much Christ loves me how much his Father sacrificed for me but not just me... Those in Need, those who I've intentionally avoided. I feel like a pain-in-the-neck sinner, to Jesus who wants so desperately to feel my love through my love for others. My love for Christ has been so faint, so quiet, so shallow. I'm bursting at the seams with gratitude that he has not forsaken me but waited patiently for me to rise up by his strength alone to grab hold of something much greater than my four walls. I will love Christ by loving Others.

"Lord open my eyes to each thing that Breaks your heart and let my heart be broken into motion" ~Nicole

Bryce's Room

!!Stripes!!

The stripes are complete!!
What a labor of love Chris bestowed on my little Buttons. This took many evenings to finish and in the end we still needed the help of a good friend's steady hand. She did the finishing touches and end the end it's perfect! We're very pleased with all the hard work and although Bryce's first words were, "where's the island with palm trees and volcano!" He loves the stripes and slept like a baby after weeks not being able to. :) In response to his request of island theme I told him we would be looking for a framed picture with those things in it. :) He said, "ah mom that makes me happy, that's a good idea. " Thank goodness, I don't know how much more painting Chris and I can stand. Glad it's done and we can enjoy the results. As for Bryce's quilt it's not finished yet, but hopefully soon. I'm so blessed to have a hard working hubby! He came home from work many evenings and worked on Bryce's room. I'm so Thankful for his commitment.

Hard working hubs!

The hard work will pay off in the end... I hope.
We're finding out, we'll never be professional painters.
At least we're having fun in the process of picking out colors and looking forward to it being finished. :)
Bryce wants it to be a beach in his room with sand painted on the walls. He says, "like an Island Mom. " I'd love to appease him but I just don't think I have that kind of talent. He's growing up so fast, I can't believe he'll finally be a big brother. He is so helpful and has an optimistic point of view on things. I'm so blessed to be his mommy. God is good.