Dedication

John praying over us

James mom and dad

Jake had his dedication at church on Sunday. Like Dana, I did not hear much of what was said by our pastor due to one little man's desire to be napping:) But it was a great day in that James and i got the opportunity to publicly announce before our church family that this child, this immense blessing, is truly the Lord's child and that He has entrusted us as his parents to raise him in the wisdom and instruction of the Lord. We are so blessed as well to have dedicated our little Jake among a family of believer's who have cared for us so well these last 4 years, and whom we know that in this huge responsibility and blessing of parenting, they will continue to speak into our lives with encouragement, prayer, humble correction and love.

This was James first father's day as well. We gave him a fun card and the ''The dangerous book for boys.'' Right up James alley! I know he is so excited to do most of the ideas in the book, yet it will be awhile.

Just a prayer request - my back has been continually hurting since the car accident and I have been on mild muscle relaxers for a week now. It doesn't hurt that much when I take them but when it wears off I really feel it. I had been going to the chiropractor and after a visit 2 weeks ago I almost felt paralyzed! I could not bend over or pick Jake up. that is when I went to the doc. and she said my muscles were inflamed....anyhow. I am praying for complete healing and not to have to take the medicine continuously. The chiropractor is quite expensive to go to so please keep my back in your prayers!

Jake loves his paw-paw!

Hiding in the dryer(don't worry, we don't let him play in there) Stella and Godiva napping together
Play time!!!!

update

We have been very busy lately here in the Hasty house! In the past 2 weeks, we have dog sat for Stella Nilson and Merlin(Godiva's brother). I will include some pics of Stella. Godiva and her were the bestest buds and played the WHOLE time she was here! They even took naps together on Godiva's bed! so cute! We also started car hunting since we found out our car was being totaled! James attended his very LAST day at school today!!!!!!!!!!!!! hoooray! now just to study for the big test in July! It is SO GOOD to have my husband back!
My little Jake, my what a young man he is becoming! The other day he had his first major anger fit over daddy feeding him and not momnmy! It was then that I realized training had begun!!!!!!Oh how the baby faze quickly comes and goes! I am confident that God will give us as parents huge amounts of grace and wisdom to train our little man in the ways of Christ.
Jake has been so fun lately(even through the temper parts:) He still is a very happy boy. His favorite things include:
1. HIS MOMMY!!!!!(I'm so serious! he's totally a momma's boy!)
2.daddy play time
3.Godiva greeting him when he wakes up
4.Ritz crackers
5.drinking from a cup.....NOT a silly baby sippy cup!
6.nursing times
7.being naked
8.hearing the water run for his bath...he gets ssssoooo excited he starts to squeal!
9.my car keys he seems to want above ANYTHING else! so they seem to be always full of drool.
10.the sunshine song and the zacchius song... he LOVES those two songs!
11. trying to get stranger's attention with the chuckie face/nose snort!
Also I would like to congratulate my dear sis with getting engaged!!!!!!
Her wedding is in December and i am her matron of honor.I am so very honored! I love you autumn and can't wait to see you again!!!!She lives in Colorado so i don't get to see her far enough.

this is jakes new face he does to try to get us to laugh...it always works! it's like he's snorting like a pig and wrinkling his nose.

my little daredevil

my first mothers day

this is the result of jake and daddy's gift making for me!

yes...that is jakes butt print! :)
jakes 8 month pic from the picture people

I will try to write about this mother's day without getting too teary-eyed! This was my first mother's day that I got to actually hold my sweet baby.I have been pregnant the last 2 mother's days. Most of you all know that we lost our first baby right after mother's day 2005. I was pregnant last year with jake so that is why this mothers day is SO special this year! I am so very overwhelmed with thankfulness to God for my little jake! he has been such a joy to us and mommyhood has been way more rewarding than I ever dreamed possible!

James made me french toast, 2 eggs over easy, bacon and coffee...and cleaned it all up for me! this was all before church! he got up really early to start. he also gave me a card from jake that they had made the night before with paint. jakes hands,feet and..butt prints! he helped jake write a letter to me too! its was such a blessing! james totally tops me on creativity. he know exactly how to make me feel appreciated and loved! I had such a wonderful day with my 2 men!

All day long I felt a special prompting to be in prayer for all of the women who are struggling to get pregnant,particularly one dear friend. I know somewhat what its like to have mothers day roll around and be even more so aware of your intense desire for a child. It was such a temptation to be discontent or question God's plan for my life when mothers day came every year. I pray that God encouraged you all on sunday and used that day to draw you even closer to him.I hope that you find comfort in knowing that he is in control over every detail of our lives. you all are continually in my prayers!