Survival

I use to look at those moms in the grocery store that had the children screaming limp in the basket making quite a disturbance, and think boy that mom is doing a bad job. Well I now have that kid. Though he is full of tenderness and love, he can throw temper tantrums like I couldn't have ever imagine. Embarrassing? Yes!! Humbling? oh Yea! I though being an ER nurse doing CPR on a 300lb man was hard!! Not anymore, it's a lot harder to be a mom 24/7 of a strong willed child. We pray each moment that we don't lose our temper and pray that God will make them not into juveniles some day.

I coordinated this group of mothers of preschoolers at our church and there has been many times in my two short years of being a parent, that I have considered quiting because of my own struggles in parenting. You name all the things parents have done wrong, I've probably done it at least twice. I've learned not to make absolute rules for myself in parenting so I don't fully disappoint myself when I break it 2 minutes after I made it. I will trust that God's intervention and grace will fill in for all my mistakes, that Noah and Jacob will grow to love the Lord. Well there is my venting... Pray that we all survive the early years...

Christmas Picture Preview

Halloween

One sleeping baby!

at cover's apple ranch by the hay maze.

Noah at Church for Trunk or Treat.

Fall in the Jefferson's home

Jacob's first bite of food.

Noah's 2nd Birthday

He wanted us to hold his hand on the way down.

The slide took up half our backyard, but the children had fun! Noah had a blast and is still talking about the 'water slide.' We also had cupcakes!

A new airplane for Noah

Creative play...

A new toy for Noah, now we know why they say small parts not advisable for small children. The missiles went right into his ears. Maybe he learned this from preschool...oh the things our son does.

Summer 2009

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2009-08-03

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Life with two Children

Cooking with Granna!
Jacob in his favorite position, sleeping!

Cam and her grandboys! Tyler's mom and dad came out to visit and spend time with their grandchildren.

Noah loving on Jacob. Noah has been really great for a 22 month old. I just need at least one more hand to keep him out of trouble while I am feeding Jacob.

Sometimes it is quite crazy...one's crying and the other is crying at the same time. Can I clone myself or talk family into moving in.

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He has arrived!

The day before delievery.

Alyson gave birth to a healthy baby boy on July 9th at 2:39pm. He weighs 7lbs 12oz, 19 3/4 inches long. It was a fast delivery. And the family is doing well. Noah is so excited that the baby is here. sometimes very jealous at the same time. We just pray that we can have wisdom in helping Noah through his transition as well.

Jacob Cameron Jefferson 1 minute old.

In Long Beach

Noah and I ventured down to Long Beach while Tyler is away. Update from Tyler, he is doing really well and enjoying his time there. He is busy seeing patients and exploring the area. He is going on a Amazon River trip on Saturday and a bike tour of the waterfalls. Each patient hears the gospel after they receive medical care. Patients are so grateful to get some care. Here are some pictures from Noah and My adventures to Southern California.

At the Rankin Ranch, Sarah and I both very pregnant!

Tyler's Trip to Ecuador

So Tyler is in the air right now. He left early this morning from San Francisco Airport, with a lay over in Atlanta and then to Quito, Ecuador. I am excited for him and will, wait already miss him a ton. The good thing about kids is you can't mope around for more than a second till a book is thrust in your face. Noah woke up at about 5am and would not go back to sleep. So I brought him in for cuddle time and instantly he goes daddy?? And went looking around the house for him. Well I am 35 weeks pregnant and my biggest prayer is that Tyler is safe and that I don't have a baby early. If Tyler sends pictures I will post them on the blog.

Mother's Day Fun

Easter picture

My new chore!!

They let me feed Jackson even though I have dropped the bowl at least twice. Look how proud I am!!

April

Noah's first picnic. Sorry only one photo because it takes way to long to down load.

Week with Russ, Dana, and Adam Jefferson

Our big boy splashing and playing in the kitchen sink. Thanks Dana for putting me in!
Our snow hike at big trees park. I don't think noah cracked one smile.

Dana and Adam in Yosemite.

Noah and I stayed home because he was so sick and then managed to get the rest of us sick one at a time.

Last few weeks

Tyler and my get away to San Francisco for the night without Noah.

February Adventures!

Bathroom remodel...I will put finished pictures up soon. We tiled the floor and painted.

Naked time before bed. Now when he sees a diaper he runs away laughing.

1 1/2 weeks ago we got a total of 1 foot of snow. Noah enjoyed it...mostly.

Here's dad pulling him down our street. When Tyler started running Noah started laughing so hard.

Till he tipped over.

Noah wanted to use the shovel so badly, to help daddy.