The Fish Tank

Well, it happened. Our first tornado warning. We have had storms and watches but never an actual warning with a rotation in the storm. We had two major storms today; one way south of us and one that passed right through Frisco. I was home alone with Jackson. He was napping so I began to do my tasks that I do during naptime; one being dying my roots (yes, I'm not a natural blond). I had just gotten out of the shower when the meteorologists began showing the horrible storm heading our way! I began to get a little nervous! I called Mike and Bre and asked what they were doing when all of a sudden the sirens went off. I hung up, headed upstairs, grabbed Jack out of a dead sleep, grabbed some toys and the phone, and headed to our closet. Thankfully Jack's played in the closet a lot so he was fine going in there with me. I was trying to listen to the weather radio while frantically texting Bre to get updates (my satelite went out and they have cable) and talking to Scott on the phone ...

"And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory..." 2Cor. 3:18 Ah, to be transformed! I love that I am always changing, growing. I don't want to stay in this place stagnant. I want to be renewed. We studied this verse yesterday at church and it was so refreshing. May we all grow, change, and mature in our walk!

Jackson is 22 months today!!! Can you believe it? The countdown to 2 is on. He is such a blessing in ou lives! He is talking in full sentences, counting to three (and sometimes 5), learning his colors, and much much more! His new thing is to sing constantly! His favorites are, "Twinkle Twinkle," "Itsy-Bitsy Spider," and some rap song that Auntie Bre taught him.:) He is hilarious and keeps Scott and I on our toes constantly! He is a total boy and always into some sort of mischieve! We cannot fathom our lives without him! Happy 22-month day big boy!!! We love you!

Yesterday I was able to drive about 2 hours south to Belton to visit my best friend, Jennifer, and her son, Jakob. We had such a great time catching up and enjoying some much needed girl time. The boys had a blast and even let us shop a little. Enjoy the pictures!!! Oh Tigger, poor Tigger! Jackson LOVED, wait, was OBSESSED, with the "meow meow." He'd run around like a crazy person chasing the poor cat he was so excited. Tigger meowed at our door at 7:30am this morning and Jackson sat up out of a dead sleep and said with a HUGE smile "meow meow." That was it. He was up. Tigger was a sport! Jack and Jakob hanging out:) Jack giving Jakob loves. Hmmmm....look at all that candy Jake! Watching a movie together.

1. I am not in control, God is 2. God really is faithful 3. Everything does actually happen for a reason 4. Change is good and is needed 5. There is nothing like the love of/for your child 6. Having a child changes EVERYTHING-for the good! 7. I have a truly amazing husband and partner in this life! 8. Trials stink but are necessary for growth 9. I can live in another state where everything is unknown and be happy 10. I am stronger than I give myself credit for 11. After tragedy you must live the "new normal" for your life 12. This country is a beautiful place with so much to see, learn, do, & people to meet 13. This life is much bigger than me and the here and now!

Every Tuesday my friend, Lindsay, writes a little anecdote about her toddler. I love the stories she shares and thought this was a fantastic idea. So, every Tuesday I will share a little story about what life with a toddler is really like! I hope you can all laugh a little and relate to the everyday new discoveries of being a parent to a toddler! Today I Made Jackson his lunch and placed him in his booster at the table while I made my lunch. Everytime I looked over at him he would give me a funny look and move his arm really fast away from his side. Well, I sat down and began to enjoy my lunch with him proud of how much he had already eaten of his hot dog. I let Jackson down after we were done eating and began to clean up. While doing so he began to look in the hole on his booster where the tray would go. I was curious to see what he was looking at so I peered in the hole myself. To my surprise I found a stash of hot dogs. That's right folks, he was shoving his hot dogs down the ti...