There are a million things I could be (and maybe should be) doing tonight...like ironing our Sunday clothes, or writing thank you notes, or straightening things up. But I'm not. I find that although I'm zonked at the end of every night I will stretch myself to the limit just to have a moment to myself or a moment with Jonathan even if it means less sleep. Priorities right? :)
The party was held at the church after all. As I was picking up the cake at 9am (t-minus one hour until party time) I looked out the window and saw the sun beginning to peak out. Stress! We had already declared storm location after seeing the forecast for rain and the sun was confusing me! So the whole way to the church we discussed...should we, shouldn't we...park or church...is it gonna rain or not? Ultimately we played it safe and good thing because it did rain after all. We had a fun easter egg dying party and were pleasantly surprised at the number of friends from school that we had there. I was able to talk to and get to know the moms who came which is really nice. We even set up some play dates! Big girl had so many gifts from all our family and friends. Thank you all so much for coming out and celebrating our "first birthday"!
We also had another celebration (couples party) tonight for my cousin Stacy and her fiance John! Congrats! They will be getting married in June. It was nice to have a few hours out tonight...just me and Jonathan. We told the girls we were going on a date which seemed to be just as exciting to them as it was to us (lol). They wanted to hear ALL about it when we got home (what did we do? who was there? what did the bride do? And so on). Thanks to Nana for keeping the girls so we could be there!
And lastly, tomorrow is palm Sunday. I'm waxing nostalgic tonight as I prepare the girls for waving palm branches tomorrow in "big church". It's amazing to begin raising these girls in our faith. I love how excited they are about reading their bible with dad each night. And hearing them sing "Jesus Loves Me"...Mmmm...makes a mom's heart smile. Yes He does my sweet girls.
My number one wish:
Please, time s-l-o-w down.
3 comments:
I have never seen a happier little girl.... I will never forget her precious, smiling, happy, happy face as we sang "Happy Birthday." You and Jonathan did a wonderful job with her party. love you all, gg
Dear Jess,
What an awesome day! The smiles on the girls faces today (and on GG's face) said it all. I am so happy and proud of you. You are a wonderful Mom! I love to hear the girls say mom and dad. God is so good! It seems like yesterday we were at birthday parties for you at that age.
I am so very glad you got to come to "the Brides" party. The joy of this entire day would not have been complete without you and Jon there with us.
We love you all!
Aunt Debbie
ps Tuesday will become an extra prayer morning!!!
I am sitting here crying. I have so much respect for you. What a wonderful heart you and your husband have. God bless you both. I will continue to pray for you and your girls! Love, Alli
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