Logan Turns One

Logan's first birthday was in early July, and we planned to have a big party for him.  I had bought all sorts of red, white, and blue decorations to have an "All-American Baby" birthday party.  Well, what we had planned did not exactly happen.  Instead of celebrating his birthday with a party, we celebrated his precious life in a hospital room.  Logan stopped breathing for about 30-45 seconds early on the morning before his birthday.  That time seemed like an eternity as we struggled to revive him.  It was absolutely terrifying.  We spent the rest of that night in the ER, and we were admitted to the hospital the next day (Logan's birthday) for observation.  All the many tests the doctors have done returned normal.  Praise the Lord! We are so thankful for this little boy and the joy of his life here with us.

Over the past few weeks, we have celebrated Logan's birthday on several occasions.  Here are some photos of Logan with his family...though this was not what we had planned, our joy was perhaps even greater during these celebrations than it would have been otherwise.  Thank you, Lord, for our precious son!  Happy first birthday, Logan.  We love you, baby brown eyes. 

 Mommy and Logan reading his new book from Grammy and Poppy

 Daddy and Logan playing in the doctor's office on Logan's birthday

 Big Brother and Poppy helping Logan open a gift in the hospital

 The boys with Grammy and Poppy in the hospital

New John Deere ride-on toy from Uncle Jonathan and Aunt Nicole

 Logan and adorable cousin Abby

Too cute!

 Logan playing with his new toy from Grandpa Roger

 The boys with Grandma Missi

 A birthday rice crispy treat!  

 

Yumm-o!

Mama's Best Kitchen Helper

Did you know strainers make excellent hats?  Daniel has long been aware of this, and Logan is already discovering it too.  When I was a little girl, I sat in my mama's strainer and spun around, causing it to break.  So, really, wearing a strainer as a hat is a much preferable use.  

Hello, Mr. Grasshopper!

Saved for His purposes

 

Thank you, Lord Jesus. 

Psalm 121

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

The Lone Ranger

Daniel-man has always loved to dress in costume, and lately he is fond of the Lone Ranger. 

 

Hi Ho Silver!  Away! 

Happy 4th of July!

Brothers goofin' around

Even though Logan is not even a year old, he so badly wants to wrestle and play with his big brother.  Daniel is his favorite person in the world.  I am praying that God will knit their hearts together and that their relationship will be blessed throughout their whole lives.  I love these two so much!