Comparing Baby Pictures!

So this is kind of the same idea that Curtis had but I have more pictures to choose from. Here are all three kids right after birth and then at two weeks old. I think that they all look completely different. What do y'all think?









































Here is everyone at 2 weeks old

Andrew Mark

"I Will Rise"

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise, I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise, I will rise


My heart weeps again for Andrew and Grace Mark. God is a God of miracles, I have no doubt about that. He can heal Andrew as he lays in the hospital bed for possibly his last day. God is big, even if He chooses not to, God can still heal Andrew. This morning as I drove Hannah to preschool, I was praying for Andrew and Grace. Just like the doctor had predicted, the hole in Andrew's neck reached the main artery in his neck and he started to bleed out. He is in the hospital now, the doctors are saying that this will be his last day. E-mails have been sent out asking for prayer. Blogs that reach across the globe have been posted. Many prayers of brothers and sisters in Christ are unified for this family, and that is comforting. Soon, we will all be rejoicing, either in Andrew's homecoming or God sustaining his life! Praise to God for making His glory known!

How Does This Happen?

Well, we are currently getting everything ready for the next Wentling to arrive and organizing our garage and attic again as well. Part of that process includes going through all of our baby clothes and seeing what we need before the next one arrives. It seemed like such a simple task. Well, that was before we saw just how many clothes that we have! Box after box, tub after tub kept on getting brought down from the attic. The next thing that I knew I was surrounded between 14-16, 18-20 gallon tubs! That is a lot of clothing, all 4T and under! Now, before you jump to the conclusion that our spending is out of control, you have to understand that we have maybe bought 5-10% of it, the rest have been given to us. The only thing that I really buy consistently is boy jeans and shoes. This is unbelievable! For any other mothers out there, please tell me that I am not the only one that this has happened to! So, my house is a disaster area right now. Here are a few of the pictures that I have collected

One VERY Preganant Mommy

No, I am not referring to me but to Hannah. Yes, my four year old child delivered her first this week! Her first sheep that is. Here are some pictures right before the blessed event!

On a Snowy December Morning

We had a great morning playing in the snow. When I called everyone in for lunch I decided to give my kids their first cup of hot chocolate. They both loved it! Ben thoroughly enjoyed every drop. Here are the pictures from the morning and then Ben's hot cocoa face!

Can I Just Say.....

That I love my family!

So Frustrating

I am not frustrated, I am border-line mad, angry, not ETP-ing, however you want to put it. This is the first Sunday in four weeks where the kids are healthy enough to go to church, HOWEVER this ALSO happens to be the first time in four weeks that I get a migraine. This sucks lemons