Jaydens Dedication



I know that Jayden is not really my child but Gods, and because of this I am so grateful that he would allow us the opportunity to raise her. It has already been quite the journey and I know it will just keep getting funner as the days go by. I know that getting her dedicated was more then just a ritual, it was a commitment that we were making to God. A commitment to pray daily for God's direction in our lives and hers. To teach her the truths of God's Word in our home, and to lead her by a positive and Christlike example. Our prayer is that she would come to know Christ at a young age and desire to follow him with a heart of thanksgiving and praise.

Trav and I decided to take a walk over by where we are having our new house built and decided to take a break at the park. It has been so nice out lately I hope it stays this way, we are definitely an outside family.

It could be worse

Sometimes I can get so caught up in life that I forget what truly matters. It is so easy to become jealous of people and there possessions, jobs, houses, lives. To lose sight of all I have been given and instead focus on what I don't have. The funny thing is all the don't haves are usually don't needs as well. When I truly realize all that God has given me I am filled with an over all contentment the only problem is it seems to be temporary.

I think we all have the desire for things and for recognition, we want to know that the things we do are appreciated and noticed. When I try to think of things I have done without having any sort of motive or desire for attention I seem to come up empty. No matter what the task may be helping someone carry groceries, giving someone money, or even just giving of my time for something I may not enjoy, I always want to be noticed and praised for the things I do.

After much thought I truly believe that is how we are created. At one time or another we all were under Satan's rule whether unintentional or not. However when we came to Christ we were made new and clean. Though are hearts are now pure we still have our sinful nature surrounding it. Romans 3:10-18 says "There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one." but Romans 7:15 says " I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do , but what I hate I do." I won't write the whole passage but if you get time it is great to read. The purpose in this is that our delight is in honoring God, however Satan hates this and is making every effort to frustrate us, tell us we need and deserve things we don't. What we do deserve is to be thrown into hell, but through Gods grace we have been given a new life. When I stop to remember this I know that all the possessions and attention I get are worthless. The only person I truly need loves me no matter what I have or what I do. It is good for me to frequently reflect on this and check my heart and motives. I hope that in me sharing this it will also be helpful for you.

Evolution of Dance

This video makes me smile, I thought you might like to take a look too!

We had such a fun time going back home to Glendive again. It's always fun to just get away and have fun with friends and family. We were able to be there for my sisters birthday and Travis and Jayden were having fun playing with the decorations.
My sister, my Mom, Jayden and I.
Jayden was helping Grandma play the piano.
Jayden with her Uncle Aaron. He got her a special treat he bought her some blueberry dessert, she loved it so much she gobbled up the whole jar, afterward however it made the messiest diaper!!
Jayden with her Grandma and Grandpa Schlepp. Grandma bought her this beautiful dress.

My best friend from high school Carli and her daughter Hannah came to spend the night wed. It was so fun to get to see her again and watch the two girls together. It is crazy to think that we are adults now with kids of our own. Some days I'm still surprised they let me out of the hospital with a baby. :)

Travis and I were able to take a nice break from life this week and go skiing. It was so much fun. There was tons of fresh snow.. it's fun but it is sure a lot more work. I'm still sore. ;-)

When Travis came home for lunch today Jayden was in such a fun goofy mood, it was a nice change because the last few days she has been pretty sick and just not happy with the world. unfortunately it didn't last long, poor thing I sure hope she gets to feeling better soon.

We helped Travis's mom move her office to their new one in there house. Jaydens cousin Janelle did a good job of keeping her entertained.

These pictures are from Jayden playing and Grandma and Grandpa Rykowski's house. Crazy Grandpa put her in the toy box. Easier to get to the toys!

I don't know what it is with this dog but she sure has Jaydens heart! She always wants to be by her and when she's not she just stares at her tell she is.

I am just amazed every time I look at this sweet little girl. She is so stunningly beautiful and I just can't believe she came from me. Although I am a little bias I'm sure.
This is her new thing she loves to suck on her lip it is so funny. She also learned what the word no means. Whenever we say it whether to Maddy or each other or whenever she hears it she shakes her head back and forth really fast it is the cutest thing ever.

BABIES BABIES BABIES

It seems like there comes that time when all the babies start coming out of the woodwork! Tons of our friends are getting pregnant and I am needing gift ideas, so I thought it would be fun to see what your favorite gifts were for all of you Moms out there. I would love to hear your ideas!