tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19742004176168990512024-03-13T11:19:40.483-07:00Tip's Included: A Family of 6Our beautiful mess of a life and how I'm ever so thankful!Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-8848442534288919872014-04-30T14:31:00.001-07:002014-04-30T14:31:13.352-07:00It's official... we are 6!I had every intention of blogging the night before baby #4 was born. It would have been interesting for me to read <i>now</i> what I was feeling <i>then</i>. My emotions were literally ALL OVER THE PLACE! I was terrified. I was anxious. I was nervous. I was excited. I was ready. I was most definitely NOT ready. I was happy. I was sad.<br />
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My OB, who I absolutely adore is in SF and with all my babies, with the exception of Pierce, I have had scheduled inductions. I think she doesn't want to risk me going into labor in Healdsburg and having to make the 1.5 hour drive into the city. Uh, me neither! I love my husband and have all the faith in the world in him but the thought of him helping me to deliver a baby on the highway… let's not even go there! Back to the morning of April 7. Mark and I left the house around 7 and got to OB reception at 8:15 and got checked in. Mark took off shortly after that and headed to the airport to pick up my dad. I was so thankful that he could be in town for the delivery of this baby! Not to go into many details but a few things that I want to remember… let's face it… with FOUR children now, chances of me remembering anything are slim to none. So… pitocin started at 9:30 and my water was broken at 10. Cue contractions. Mark and dad came back and sat for a little while and watched nascar. Lovely. Then they left again for lunch. I was actually thankful for a little quiet. I needed to be still and pray and have the Lord quiet my heart. I needed Him and His reassurance that He's got this handled. He's with me and He's in control. About 1:15 I was done with pain. Y'all, it was bad and I couldn't push that call button fast enough to get that glorious needle in my back. It was in at 1:30 and around 2 pm I was finally pain free. Oh, and at 1:45 I was dilated to an 8. I made it to an EIGHT. I'm a rockstar. Kidding. Well, actually I totally am. I seriously do not know how people have babies without drugs. Drugs are there for a reason. Free for the taking (not literally, I wish!). Anyways, at 2:20 I was ready to push and about 4 contractions later I was helping to pull out my baby… GIRL!!!!!<br />
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A couple things about that. Yes, I reached down and helped pull her out. Kinda. Back story. I did it with Macie and it was the greatest thing I ever did. There are no words to describe that incredible moment. I'll remember it for always. So with baby #4, I wanted to do the same. Baby girl came out with the cord around her neck and as blue as a smurf. My OB had to bring her back down and literally yank that cord. For about 7 seconds I was terrified. Once she got it unwrapped, I was able to take her and lift her up and see with my own eyes that this baby was actually a GIRL. I had another baby girl. Jesus had heard my silent prayers for Macie to have a little sister. I couldn't believe it (still can't!) and I have never been more thankful!<br />
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Several minutes later my dad walks in and with tears in my eyes AND in his eyes, I was able to introduce him to his new granddaughter! My parents have 3 granddaughters 14 months apart. Will we have fun or what?! Mercy, that actually kinda scares me :) About 25 minutes later, in walks my mom and Mark's mom. It was so fun being able to see their faces when we told them in person she was a she.<br />
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Margaret 'Maggie' Mae McWilliams. Born April 7, 2014 at 2:33 pm. 7.2 pounds. 20 inches long. A perfect teeny little gift straight from Heaven.<br />
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A few thoughts. Oh how the Lord is so good to us! How He provides in every way possible. How He takes care of our needs. How He whispers encouragement. How He pours out His love to us. How He dances over us. How He removed every ounce of anxiety the moment Maggie was put on my chest. It's hard to look back knowing I was so nervous about having this baby. But then again it's not. I just HAD a baby… 14 months ago. It's perfectly NORMAL to be nervous about how we are going to make this work. How I am going to be a mother to 4 kids. Thankfully, we have some amazing family and friends who have stepped up and helped tremendously these last 3 weeks.<br />
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So where are we TODAY? Today, miss Maggie is THREE weeks old. She is adored by ALL of us. Big brothers can't get enough of her. Big sister can't kiss her enough (in fact, she's the only one Macie will give kisses to). None of us can even imagine our life without her. We are in love with Maggie Mae and are treasuring every moment with her. Me personally, I'm holding her a little too much (which is impossible!) and at moments I can't take my eyes off of her. I'm honestly just enjoying every single second with her. <br />
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Miss Maggie Mae McWilliams!</div>
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Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-28652155335712679162014-02-27T19:58:00.001-08:002014-02-27T19:58:20.896-08:00A MAJOR RecapWow! How on earth do I even begin to recap the past year and a half in one blog post and why start now??? With the world of Facebook and Instagram, I'm wondering why even start blogging again and then who will ever read this? It's not like I have the time OR the energy but I suppose it would be nice to be able to look back at our journey. Because, let me tell you, Mark and I are about to embark on a journey! It'll be a wild one for sure. It's a journey we both did not plan on or see coming. It'll be messy but beautiful (hence the new blog description)! It's a journey called, "We are about to become a family of 6!"<br />
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Yes, you read that right! My last post was about my miscarriage. Well, fast forward to today, we have a 3rd baby AND another baby (MAJOR SURPRISE) on the way!!! Baby #3 was a GIRL!!! Macie Jane McWilliams was born on January 31, 2013. I can't even begin to talk about how big of a blessing she is to our family! Her big brothers ADORE her! We adore her! And, I know I'm her mother but she's a cute as can be! She was the perfect person to conclude our family. I got my girl and was extremely thankful for a bundle of pink! <br />
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When Macie was 6 months old, I found myself staring at a pregnancy test. It was positive. I'm about to admit something that I'm not proud of. I cried. And those tears were not happy tears. I was shocked. My baby was 6 months old. I had just quit nursing (hello, statistic!). I was finally sleeping. I was back to my pre-baby weight. I got my girl and we were a happy family of 5. 4 children were never part of the plan. What on earth would people say. Yes, I was scared what people would think of us. I still kinda am after seeing their reaction when I tell them this is my 4th baby. I'm sitting here reading what my fingers are typing and actually I feel ashamed for the first time. I'm super sad that I was so sad about this baby. It's a baby. A perfect, precious little life growing inside of me. God chose ME to be this person's mommy. No, it wasn't part of MY plan but it sure was part of God's plan. It would have been nice knowing that ahead of time though :) So, in a mere 6 weeks I will get to meet this person and I know that within seconds of meeting him or her (another story, not finding out the sex...!) I won't be able to imagine that little person NOT being a part of our family.<br />
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We are almost a family of 6! When I finally <strike>got the nerve</strike> told Mark, he said, "Well, at least I won't have to figure out the tip at restaurants anymore. It'll always be included since we'll now be a party of 6 or more." I'll go with it :) Gotta find the humor in life, right?! Not that we will ever go out to a restaurant again - ha!<br />
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Our oldest, Jake is now 6! He's in Kindergarten and loving school. He attends a small private Catholic school here and has just the best group of buddies. Jake loves playing golf and watching football with daddy and riding his bike. He and his little sister have the sweetest friendship and I adore watching them play together. He is so sensitive and loving towards her. Jake and Pierce play so well together. They are BEST friends and I couldn't be more thankful for their relationship.<br />
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Pierce, is 4. He's in his 2nd year of preschool and will start Pre-K in the fall at the same school Jake attends. He's one of the funniest people I know, next to his daddy. He loves building his own creations with Legos, loves anything Star Wars, loves being outside playing right alongside his brother. He loves puzzles too, will sit for an hour and work them. I describe his love for his sister as being 'fierce.' It's strong and intense. He hugs and kisses a little too hard while at the same time his voice goes up a few octaves telling her how sweet she is and how much he loves her. It will be fun watching their relationship.<br />
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My sweet little girl, Macie Jane who just turned one. She is a JOY in our home. She smiles all the time. She loves her 2 little lovie bunnies. She loves her pacifier (which her brothers never did). She is obsessed with books. She loves shoes and my chapstick and my jewelry. It has been SO fun having something totally new in our house... pink! We have a pink purse, we have pink clothes, we have pink balls, we have a pink tea set. I LOVE it all!<br />
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There have been some memorable trips. I was able to visit one of my best friends in Doha in February 2012. Never thought I'd have a reason to visit the Middle East until she moved there. We took a little side trip to Dubai. I had a wonderful wonderful trip and was thankful for everyone at home who helped make it possible to leave the boys for 10 days. <br />
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The whole McWilliams family took a trip to Maui in the summer of 2012. We were there for a week and had a ball! Boys were in heaven. I was in Heaven. We played on the beach, took a submarine and helicopter ride, snorkled, ate delicious meals, drank even better tropical drinks and just soaked up some precious family time. So thankful for my in-laws treating us to an amazing vacation!</div>
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Mark and I get to go to New Orleans every November for Emeril's huge charity wine auction. It's one of our favorite trips. Great people, great food, great wine and it's all for a great cause. The past two years I've been pregnant. Definitely looking forward to this year NOT being pregnant!</div>
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OH! I <i>finally </i>became an aunt!!! Bethany had her first baby, miss Holland Rebekah, in early December. We are all smitten and I cannot wait to spoil her rotten and watch her and Macie (10 months apart) grow up and become best friends, just like her mommy and me!</div>
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<br />Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-52248316781450665502014-02-20T16:40:00.001-08:002014-02-20T16:40:17.695-08:00A return!Considering making a return into the blogging world! Just trying to see if I remember how to do this! Stay tuned...Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-55180052308979404262012-07-23T16:22:00.002-07:002012-07-23T16:22:59.059-07:00Heaven is for Real<div style="text-align: center;">
Who has read the book, Heaven is for Real? I read this book over Christmas when my brother-in-law brought it over one night. It changed the way I think about Heaven. Let me go back to December 1. </div>
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My morning started with this...</div>
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We told our families and a few close friends and then hopped on a plane to Dallas for Christmas looking forward with much anticipation to another 'harvest baby' :)<br />
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A couple weeks later, on December 21, Mark and I went to see his cousin, an OB/GYN in Dallas to get the first glimpse of baby #3. Although we didn't get to see anything. I had miscarried. I was devastated. After talking to Richard, Mark's cousin, we decided that he would do a D&C a few days after Christmas. So on December 28, I checked into the surgery center and had my operation.<br />
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I don't want to dwell on this post any longer than I have to but there are a few things I want to remember and most of all, be THANKFUL for during this difficult time.<br />
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- I'm so thankful I was in Dallas and with my family. Only God could have known what was going to happen and He timed it perfectly.<br />
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- I'm incredibly thankful for Richard. He walked through the whole process with me. He and his family are so special to Mark and me and I knew that I was in great hands.<br />
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- I decided to let people know about my miscarriage, so I posted it on FB. Mark thought I was nuts but I realized that the more people that know, the more people that would pray. After all, this is now who I am. It's part of my story. I want to be able to encourage friends the way my friends encouraged me. Within seconds of posting on FB, wall notes, private messages, texts and phone calls started showing up. I was BEYOND blessed by each person who shared with me scripture, personal stories, and prayers. It was amazing to me how many people I know who had also experienced a loss, sometimes losses like mine. <br />
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God's plan is perfect and who am I to argue or disagree with His plan? Yes, I was sad, yes, I was angry and yes, I was confused but I never questioned His plan. His plan is perfect. His timing is perfect. Regardless of life's disappointments and challenges in the past and regardless of life's challenges in the future, one thing is certain, Jesus is my God and I will choose to praise Him.<br />
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<br />Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-44914308296959691092012-06-02T12:00:00.000-07:002012-06-02T12:00:02.308-07:00Christmas decorBefore I move on into January :), I thought I'd just put a few pictures of my Christmas decorations. It was our first Christmas in our house and I want to remember where I put things!<br />
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I'm most proud of my front door! I had so many fun comments on it!</div>
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just picture a big red candle in my lantern :)</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-54560123470720667942012-06-01T21:19:00.000-07:002012-06-01T21:19:01.812-07:00Here we go...<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh my word! I'm Jennifer, remember me?!? It's sorta ridiculous that it has been 6 months since I posted last. I'm basically almost closer to Christmas 2012 than Christmas 2011. It's sad, really. I've debated just giving up on this blog but I'm going to give it another try. It's daunting knowing that I have so much to catch up my 2 readers on- ha! :) And the fact that Blogger has TOTALLY changed does not help!</div>
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We went with some of our favorite friends on the Santa train again. This year, we didn't do the Skunk <a href="http://markandjenmcwilliams.blogspot.com/2010/12/skunk-train.html">Train</a> but did the Napa Valley Wine Train and loved it way better. Maybe because we had some wine to drink :) </div>
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Our matching flip flops from Luke with a picture he had taken. CUTE :) </div>
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Pierce on a Pierce firetruck :) </div>
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(Whew, I did it! Let's see if I can keep it up- ha!)</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-52671633811480892722011-12-14T20:09:00.000-08:002011-12-14T20:09:45.575-08:00Preschool Celebration<div style="text-align: center;">I forgot to add a few pictures from Jake's birthday celebration at school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, I realize that I just finished saying that Jake won't sit still. Well, after seeing these next few pictures you may disagree with me but this is exactly WHY I took these pictures! He is like a different person here. So focused! :)</div><br />
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</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-64816045897758136462011-12-14T20:00:00.000-08:002011-12-14T20:00:33.362-08:00Jake is FOUR!<div style="text-align: center;">I know every mom says this but I just cannot get over the fact that my firstborn is FOUR! Jake has brought so much joy to our life and Mark and I are beyond blessed that the Lord chose us to be his parents! We celebrated early again with daddy and the McWilliams because the boys and I were headed to Dallas a couple of days before his birthday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">In Dallas: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bdCLybe-Sco/TueMlMWe7ZI/AAAAAAAACjw/J5bCS6SufSw/s1600/DSC_3456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bdCLybe-Sco/TueMlMWe7ZI/AAAAAAAACjw/J5bCS6SufSw/s320/DSC_3456.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">November 4, his actual birthday and the day that changed my life forever!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Look at the grown up smile!) </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">FOUR YEAR OLD STATS:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Weighs 36 pounds</div><div style="text-align: center;">Is 40.75 inches tall</div><div style="text-align: center;">Vision is perfect</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hearing is perfect (I realized that he does, in fact, just ignore me at times- ha!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">He was so grownup looking to me while the nurse was doing all her measurements.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet guy is really just that, sweet. So sensitive and caring about others but mostly about his little brother. Still loves everything that moves- tractors, trains, trucks, buses, airplanes. He is constantly moving, therefore doesn't really sit still for very long. Except when he wakes up from his nap and wants to snuggle. Yes, he's still going strong in the nap department (from usually 2-4:30)! He also loves going to school to do "his wuk" (work)</div><div style="text-align: center;">On the downside of being FOUR... the whining. Oh dear Jesus, help me! The whining leaves me wanting to pull my hair out. He could yell and scream all he wants and it wouldn't phase me but his bottom lip that sticks out past his chin and the fake sighs and acting like he's trying to catch his breath send me straight to a bottle of Arista :) We are also having such a frustrating time at the dinner table. The child would rather do anything but eat (he has been like that from the beginning). We will eliminate anything we can think of at the table but he will find the smallest crumb on the table and "play' with it. Yall, I'm serious! My child will not stay focused on eating. Mark and I are always saying, "jake, take a bite" or jake, man, seriously, chew your food." Once we get back from Texas I'm going to do a sticker chart or start using a timer... or anything else YOU may suggest, please :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">All that aside, I couldn't be more in love with my FOUR year old. He makes me smile, he makes me laugh, he makes me remember what it's like to be a little kid, he makes me be patient, he makes me be forgiving, he makes me so thankful for his little life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, Jesus, for Jacob Ross McWilliams and for allowing me to be his mommy!</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-58644727328117862762011-12-13T09:27:00.000-08:002011-12-13T09:27:58.048-08:00My second pumpkin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JJsqkffdQ8U/TueK75Lih5I/AAAAAAAACi0/RubmiLWax_Y/s1600/DSC_3427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JJsqkffdQ8U/TueK75Lih5I/AAAAAAAACi0/RubmiLWax_Y/s320/DSC_3427.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>I just had to remember him in this little pumpkin outfit. Cute thing :)Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-49510030185933287602011-12-13T09:24:00.000-08:002011-12-13T09:24:47.011-08:00Fall DecorationsIt has been especially fun really getting to 'decorate' for all the holidays in our house this year. Here are a few pictures of how it was decorated for FALL!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I must have not taken any pictures of the thanksgiving decorations... will be a problem next year when I look back at this post trying to remember how I decorated :) </div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-45337763821021032152011-12-05T15:21:00.000-08:002011-12-05T15:21:52.833-08:00Pumpkin Patch visits<div style="text-align: center;">I'll just combine our couple visits to Grandma's Pumpkin Patch this fall. Lots of fun had by all!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-15604431383362631542011-12-05T15:10:00.000-08:002011-12-05T15:10:42.554-08:00Gracious! He's TWO!<div style="text-align: center;">I've had exactly 2 months to get used to saying that but I still can't believe it! Pierce turned 2 on September 30 but we celebrated his birthday a week early because Mark was going to be traveling. Figured it's safe to do now while he doesn't know when his actual birthday is :) We had a fun day of playing with new toys, sitting and reading book in his new chair, and playing outside. Mark's family came over that night for some more presents and hamburgers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My last post about Pierce was when he was, well, I can't find that one so who knows when it was. Can we say 'terrible mom'... sigh...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pierce is really just the sweetest little boy. He has the most sensitive little spirit in him. He loves to snuggle. He loves to sit in your lap and read books. He LOVES his big brother, 'ake', wanting to do everything Jake does. He loves to be outside. He is so great about saying, 'chank chu' (thank you) without hardly ever being prompted. Speaking of talking, little stinker finally started saying his firsts words back in late July- 22 months old. We were a little nervous that he wasn't talking but he is definitely catching up and he has the most adorable little voice, I seriously love it! We are working on putting 3 words together now. Pierce is definitely our little scaredy cat. He wants to be held when we are outside in the dark. And thanks to big brother, Jake, he's terrified of 'osts' (ghosts)- working on convincing him they aren't real and telling Jake not to mention them. Pierce will clench his little fists and shake while saying, 'carry' (scarey). It's precious and sad and I love that he wants to be in my arms when he's scared. Pierce has started praying at dinner (in his own way) and I know that it brings the happiest tears to Jesus' eyes listening to a 2 years old talk to Him. I love that my kids know Jesus at a young age.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">TWO year old stats:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Weight: 28.2 pounds (50%) Jake was 28 pounds at two</div><div style="text-align: center;">Height: 37 inches (75%) Jake was 36 3/4 inches at two</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-38256325480666272332011-11-25T15:38:00.000-08:002011-11-25T15:38:10.262-08:00Harvest TimeIt's that time of year again. Harvest time! It's sorta like a love/hate kind of time. Love eating the grapes. Love knowing what those grapes will become! Love watching my kids with their daddy walking row after row learning about those grapes. Love seeing truck load after truck load of grapes (HATE being behind those trucks on a one lane road- ha!) Love smelling the smell of grapes being crushed and turning into wine. Love having friends and family come visit during those few weeks. However, I hate being a 'single mom' for a little while. Hate that Mark leaves at the crack of dawn, sometimes WAY before the crack of dawn. Hate that he sometimes comes home after the boys are asleep. But then again, I love that Mark loves his job! I love watching the excitement in his eyes when he is in the vineyard and at the winery. But I do hate that he is gone so much during harvest. But we survive, for which I'm thankful :)<br />
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Here are some pictures from picking grapes at our Mononi vineyard. Mononi, is one of our single vineyard Pinot Noirs.<br />
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As you can see, the boys love all this!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Taking him to preschool this year was totally different from our experience last <a href="http://markandjenmcwilliams.blogspot.com/2010/09/first-day-of-school.html">year</a>! I was so thankful for a great morning with nothing but happiness. My heart and mind were fully focused on my precious firstborn.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so looking forward to watching Jake grow and watching him learn this year at Live Oak!</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-22819336063196224662011-10-05T12:00:00.000-07:002011-10-05T12:00:04.053-07:00Lake SonomaOne of the things we, the whole McWilliams family, love to do during the summer is rent a boat and spend an afternoon on Lake Sonoma. Here is the post from last <a href="http://markandjenmcwilliams.blogspot.com/2010/07/lake-day.html">summer</a> (if you even care to take a peek). This year we rented a "double degger" boat and Jake was dying with excitement. The weather was perfect, and the water, still freezing.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A result of a FUN day!</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-38981197689717504052011-10-05T08:53:00.000-07:002011-10-05T08:53:00.645-07:00Dinner time TANTRUM<div style="text-align: center;">All over one bite of dang quesadilla (which he loves!)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2tIf_wSsUo/TovVanNCTdI/AAAAAAAACTQ/2sn8n1S6aig/s1600/DSC_2940.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2tIf_wSsUo/TovVanNCTdI/AAAAAAAACTQ/2sn8n1S6aig/s320/DSC_2940.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">then I actually laughed, which made him even madder... :) </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--9Qc7vWzQNo/TovVeGlUSLI/AAAAAAAACTU/VLZuvfUB2CY/s1600/DSC_2942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--9Qc7vWzQNo/TovVeGlUSLI/AAAAAAAACTU/VLZuvfUB2CY/s320/DSC_2942.JPG" width="212" /></a></div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-23319319194522041822011-10-04T20:48:00.000-07:002011-10-04T21:40:12.050-07:00Build-A-Bear<div style="text-align: center;">Preschool started late this year, like the week after Labor Day late. I don't know who was more ready for school to start, Jake or his momma. I'd be willing to bet it was me though! My sweet friend, Sara, and Ruby made plans to head to Build-A-Bear one morning and I decided that it was a great idea. I love that place and have been waiting for the perfect time to take Jake. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, the perfect time was NOT that day! :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">I assumed that he was at a good age to go. Assumed he would love picking out a stuffed animal, filling it, dressing it, naming it, yada yada yada. He has never had a stuffed animal before that he loved so it was a good time to go. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well I assumed wrong! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yall, my child COULD. HAVE. CARED. LESS! </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was really quite hilarious how unamused he was. All he (and Pierce) wanted to do was chase each other around the store, digging through the basket of hearts that actually beat. I was just trying to keep the store from being destroyed. I knew the moment we walked in that it was going to be a WAY different experience than what I had pictured in my head.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I should mention, that sweet sweet Ruby LOVED every moment of being in that store. Picking her animal out with such care, filling it with such love. I adore that girl! She kept telling Jake, "Jake, you better pay attention"- ha! She is, without a doubt, his second mother! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, I left exhausted and sweating but laughing at what had just gone down. I have a feeling that we won't be back for awhile, if ever. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Regardless, it was a memory I don't want to forget!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">From the looks of the pictures you would think he had a great time ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cXeArtVV2CU/TovG3XRCxQI/AAAAAAAACRk/sJzNWzvALEA/s1600/DSC_2863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cXeArtVV2CU/TovG3XRCxQI/AAAAAAAACRk/sJzNWzvALEA/s320/DSC_2863.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<i><span>"The day begins at 11 a.m. as the iconic White Swan float — a re-make of the original 1908 float — comes down the Russian River and passes under Memorial Bridge followed by 24 more floats.</span></i><i><span> "</span></i><br />
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<i><span>"The day will include live music, food trucks and old–time activities such as the ‘Whiskeroo’ and Period Bathing Suit Contest. There will also be live music, food trucks, and the city of Healdsburg's Parks and Recreation Department will be running children's activities on the beach."</span></i><br />
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<span>this was all part of the healdsburg newspaper the week of the carnival and of course we had to go check out this historic event that hasn't happened in several years.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bYma3yPyg8U/Tl14NNe5ryI/AAAAAAAACRY/qqoiTxYaezs/s1600/IMG_4251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bYma3yPyg8U/Tl14NNe5ryI/AAAAAAAACRY/qqoiTxYaezs/s320/IMG_4251.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span> it was seriously such a random water carnival but it was something different and kinda cool and most importantly, the boys loved it :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>we didn't stay for the activities on the other side of the river because we were already late for a birthday party so until next year! </span><i><span></span></i></div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-67586219282726793512011-08-30T16:35:00.000-07:002011-08-30T16:35:25.710-07:00CampingIt's not news to anyone that I don't like to camp. I don't like sleeping on the ground (and I know that is what they make air mattresses for...). I don't like being dirty. I don't like using the bathroom outside. I like my house and my bed and my shower. Not going to lie. I am a city girl all the way! And fortunately, Mark is kinda sorta on the same page as me- not so much the "city girl" type but the not a fan of camping type. But we figured that we should introduce Jake to camping for a night but that we should do it at Arista and it was going to be quick and easy. The house was close enough that they could sleep there if things didn't pan out or go there to have breakfast. Mark wasn't quite ready for Pierce to join in so I offered to stay home with him- phew!<br />
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Well, Jake. Had. A. BALL!!! Of course he did, Jennifer!! They went after dinner. Made a small campfire and had smores. Told stories. Listened for coyotes and raccoons and finally fell asleep after 10. Both of them tossed and turned and didn't sleep that great but loved it nonetheless. I don't see a weekend camping trip in our near future but it was a fun first experience for Jake and Mark!<br />
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Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-39380339254274218192011-08-30T16:11:00.000-07:002011-08-30T16:11:09.292-07:00Smiles and snuggles<div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><em>Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above... James 1:17</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><br />
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</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>thank you, Jesus, for my two little gifts!</em></div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-86730152109721235412011-08-30T15:59:00.000-07:002011-08-30T15:59:32.096-07:00"What are you boys doing out there?"<div style="text-align: center;">i heard some giggling coming from my back patio after i asked the above question... never a good thing...as soon as i took a peek i ran to get my camera...</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oBP3d3HT9Bg/Tl1pdUms_wI/AAAAAAAACP4/OZuC2Dj3RJc/s1600/DSC_2847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oBP3d3HT9Bg/Tl1pdUms_wI/AAAAAAAACP4/OZuC2Dj3RJc/s320/DSC_2847.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-af0FHbdqEqU/Tl1pl8r2chI/AAAAAAAACQE/nCXNJ9SxMjY/s1600/DSC_2854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-af0FHbdqEqU/Tl1pl8r2chI/AAAAAAAACQE/nCXNJ9SxMjY/s320/DSC_2854.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">almost everyone asks me "where does Pierce get his BLOND hair". well, not from his parents :) my best guess is from some of our siblings who had blond hair when they were little. but it's seriously so funny to me and it's one of the things that i love most about him! i know he won't have it forever so i'm loving it LOTS now!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jAdOif-jqvQ/Tl1qBSzI6gI/AAAAAAAACQU/6z8f6FVV13w/s1600/DSC_2848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jAdOif-jqvQ/Tl1qBSzI6gI/AAAAAAAACQU/6z8f6FVV13w/s320/DSC_2848.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">"ta da!" a sticker masterpiece on the legs of pierce</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i hope they continue to love each other the way they do now! it's precious to my heart!</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-61312155647530166552011-08-30T15:48:00.000-07:002011-08-30T15:48:43.721-07:00Fourth of July Flag<div style="text-align: center;">I forgot to post a picture of the flag I made for the Fourth! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> ( I combined a couple of different "tutorials" to come up with it but I made it out of beadboard.)</div><br />
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Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-10085339537667105842011-08-30T15:44:00.000-07:002011-08-30T15:44:30.662-07:00Dallas in July<div style="text-align: center;">We spent the first 2 weeks of July in Dallas and left just as temps were creeping into the 105+ temps. WHOA! The biggest deal for me personally on this trip was... I traveled with the boys BY MYSELF! I did it! Buying Pierce his own seat was my lifesaver. Everyone had their own seat and really we all did great :) I had enough people praying for me and I know it worked!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We spent every morning in the pool. We spent every afternoon after naps in the pool. And we spent the last hour of the day in the pool. And many nights the later counted as baths. Does that make me a bad mom??! :) And we LOVED every second! (and i'm so mad at myself for not taking any pictures... all i have are videos- ugh!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some highlights of our 2 weeks in Dallas...</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">we spent a morning visiting the GINORMOUS cabella's store in allen- boys. loved. it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yea7OYEjkMk/Tl1iJ5d2yZI/AAAAAAAACOs/Tv1sRX-SnrA/s1600/IMG_4100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yea7OYEjkMk/Tl1iJ5d2yZI/AAAAAAAACOs/Tv1sRX-SnrA/s320/IMG_4100.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">we rode the DART train down to northpark and saw "cars" (on my birthday- my how birthdays have changed- ha!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b8BacResnls/Tl1ieyntGWI/AAAAAAAACO0/LN_hbkfeZzU/s1600/IMG_4120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b8BacResnls/Tl1ieyntGWI/AAAAAAAACO0/LN_hbkfeZzU/s320/IMG_4120.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">please look at Jake's face- priceless excitement :) </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">spent 4th of july with my family watching fireworks from TCA (my school from 1-12 grade) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AiBIzFOqEP4/Tl1i3XGz-pI/AAAAAAAACPA/mZ1aulW1PB8/s1600/IMG_4146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AiBIzFOqEP4/Tl1i3XGz-pI/AAAAAAAACPA/mZ1aulW1PB8/s320/IMG_4146.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">had a family "first"- took the boys to their first baseball game. it wasn't the rangers but the roughriders (minor league team here in dallas) and it was just as fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ergHxIktChg/Tl1jUjcb-cI/AAAAAAAACPU/1GExdBDy_ZI/s1600/IMG_4157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ergHxIktChg/Tl1jUjcb-cI/AAAAAAAACPU/1GExdBDy_ZI/s320/IMG_4157.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">mark and i had a date :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-11dtxfBxrGQ/Tl1jjTebTAI/AAAAAAAACPs/g-TWMGTFg68/s1600/IMG_4169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-11dtxfBxrGQ/Tl1jjTebTAI/AAAAAAAACPs/g-TWMGTFg68/s320/IMG_4169.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">and what's a trip to dallas without visiting the john deere tractor store?!? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V_UQAj2Lc30/Tl1jxQm9LQI/AAAAAAAACPw/30v3QfVRM28/s1600/IMG_4175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V_UQAj2Lc30/Tl1jxQm9LQI/AAAAAAAACPw/30v3QfVRM28/s320/IMG_4175.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">As always, our time in Dallas goes way too fast! My parents go above and beyond in loving us and spoiling us and every moment is treasured! Until November...</div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-4623366325962832642011-08-30T15:13:00.000-07:002011-08-30T15:13:38.946-07:00Father's Day<div style="text-align: center;">We had a wonderful day celebrating Mark on Father's day. He is an incredible dad to both Jake and Pierce and we ALL just completely adore him!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eVpzmVumaNc/Tl1gKYBaOWI/AAAAAAAACOk/eONloz52Bs4/s1600/DSC_2785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eVpzmVumaNc/Tl1gKYBaOWI/AAAAAAAACOk/eONloz52Bs4/s320/DSC_2785.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Jennifer McWilliamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975411536426903405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974200417616899051.post-63109305294101242592011-07-28T10:12:00.000-07:002011-07-28T10:12:00.317-07:00Hot Air Balloon Classic<div style="text-align: center;">I would say that we woke the kids up at the crack of dawn to come to this but sadly, my kids normally wake up at the crack of dawn... one day they will sleep in, right??? sigh...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Every year in Sonoma county there is a hot air balloon classic and we went for the first time this year. The boys loved it!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53Je9-s9Xnk/TjBV5RrpzII/AAAAAAAACOA/wu2eCCyksEY/s1600/DSC_2735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53Je9-s9Xnk/TjBV5RrpzII/AAAAAAAACOA/wu2eCCyksEY/s320/DSC_2735.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>we found a perfect spot to sit and plopped down to watch. they were so close to us being blown up. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zeIZubXizS4/TjBV_NGIOFI/AAAAAAAACOI/0QlJmgOWLWM/s1600/DSC_2736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zeIZubXizS4/TjBV_NGIOFI/AAAAAAAACOI/0QlJmgOWLWM/s320/DSC_2736.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">a little glimpse of <a href="http://www.hisskyministries.org/balloons/about_us.html">Jesus</a> in Sonoma County! :) </div><br />
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