Splish Splash!

After all these days of 90+ degree weather, we decided it was time to take Jacob for his first adventure to the pool. He had so much fun! He loved splashing at the water and playing with his pool toys. These are some photos from his day at the pool.

Day at the Arboretum

Yesterday we had so much fun at the Dallas Arboretum!

It was just Derek, Jacob, and I and we loaded up the car and made the trip down there. It's so far from our house, but definitely worth the drive. If we lived closer, we would be there several times a month.
We had a nice picnic on a blanket and just enjoyed God's creation all afternoon. Jacob had fun rolling around on the blanket. It was so funny because no matter how many times we put him on the blanket, he still managed to roll onto the grass!

What a Blessing!

This past Sunday I got to celebrate my very first Mother's Day, and I have never felt so happy. Well, actually, my dog "children" have honored me over the past few years, but this year was so special because I got to celebrate as a real mommy this time!

As deeply as I yearned for children while waiting for Jacob to come, I never knew what true happiness there could be by becoming a mommy. I feel so blessed by him - he is absolute sunshine and joy and I love him so unbelievably much! What a precious treasure and gift that God has entrusted to Derek and me.

Speaking of Derek, he did so good for Mother's Day! It started Friday night when we went out for a date. When he opened the car door for me, there was a gold-wrapped box sitting on my seat. I opened it and he got me the journey diamond pendant - so beautiful! Then on Sunday, I got to open the gift Jacob made me (with Daddy's help). They made a statue of Jacob's hand and foot! Derek set it up on a mirror and then attached it all to a wooden plaque that he stained. Then on the back of it, he has a poem as well as part of the Proverbs 31 verse. I love everything so much!

Here are pictures of the statue he made. I love this man so much. I could never have asked for a better husband!

My Sis

Here are some pictures of my sister Jennifer. Jacob, my mom, and I met her for lunch yesterday to celebrate her birthday.

It's a long story, but after almost 13 years of no contact with her, she came back into our family's lives in late December. It was such an answer to prayer to hear from her, and we are so thankful that God has kept her safe all these years. I am so happy to have her as a sister and Jacob just loves her too! He loves his Aunt Jen!

He Sits Up!

Jacob just started getting the hang of sitting up on his own. It happened sometime over the past few days and we are so excited! He's still a little wobbly, though. If he leans too far back or too far to the sides, he'll fall over. So we stay very close for now, but he should be able to do it on his own pretty soon. He's sitting so good! He can stay in the position for a long time.