He assures me that the paw patrol characters go in the front.  Who am I to argue?

If Robin (from Batman) doesn't need pants, Jaxson doesn't need pants either.  Who am I to argue with that logic?

Proud Momma of Blue #2

Can I just start by pointing out that he finally got a haircut ?   (Hallelujah.)   He is completely horrified by the amount of attention that this simple act of obedience has brought him.  If you happen to see him soon, please tell him how handsome he is with his new do.  I assure you that he will really appreciate it.

I can't for the life of me put into words how much I love watching him play basketball.  In fact, more often than not I am holding back tears of absolute joy.  Watching him excitedly run onto the court with absolute confidence is an answer to many prayers.  For a period of time, I was afraid that anxiety would win.  Once again God showed me that I have no reason to fear.  He is in control, and this cutie patootie belongs to Him.  

My "Berfday"

About 15 years ago, the excitement over celebrating my birthday fizzled.  With that said, I am incredibly thankful that I continue to have reason to celebrate.

My only special request for my family this year was the gift of cooperation for a few photos.

I have been following along with Joey+Rory .  The fact that Rory captured so much of their life in photos is truly a gift for everyone.  My continued goal is to be the same kind of story teller for my family.  I only wish that I had his way with words.

I Can Do Hard Things

For the past 2 years, our family has tagged an expression to encourage personal growth within our home.  Last year our motto was practice hospitality.  This year I chose the phrase, I can do hard things.  For at least one of us, these two phrases are one in the same.  

Scott has definitely taken this slogan to heart.  To make a long story short, Andrew's basketball team found itself without a coach or even prospective coaches.  Scott decided to step outside of his comfort zone and coach this incredibly talented group of sixth grade boys in order to assure that Andrew had a team. 

This might be a good time to share that Scott has never played a single game of organized, competitive basketball.  He was scared to death. 

For several weeks leading up to the first practice, Scott read every book and article that he could find.  YouTube videos were watched around the clock.  

As the Jaguar's final game of the season quickly approaches, I am happy to report that he has done an amazing job with "his" boys.  In fact, he has taught them about much more than basketball.  He has taught them the importance of prayer, character, and playing like a team.  He has laughed with them.  He has yelled at them.  He has busted at the seams with pride.  He has learned that he is a coach at heart.

Scott is leading his family in doing hard things. 

Christmas Eve Family Photos

 I once again decided that family photos should be taken before our Christmas Eve service.  We had to wake Jax from his nap, and he never wakes up happy. Waking up needs to be his idea.  These photos reveal his true feelings that afternoon.

Christmas 2015

"My Clothes Are Such a Bore"

When reading to your child all of the time comes back to get you...

Jax approached me and proclaimed, "My clothes are such a bore!"

I knew exactly what I would find as I followed him to his room.

On Thursday, he sits in the middle of the floor and declares that his clothes are such a bore.