Bjurstrom living and an update!

Boy the months sure fly by!

Here's an update:

Ethan is a fantastic helper around the home...we are working on the phrase "work is play."

Helping mommy!

He's always helpful in sampling my creations!

Helping Daddy in the garage! He just loves to be around his dad!

Helping Samuel when he cries in the car seat; rocking him and giving him toys!

Sporting our aprons together!!!!

Just a fun moment!

Playing with play doh

My creation, a piano, which Ethan likes to pretend play.

Steve's creation! He's so good at art stuff!

Water painting!

There always seems to be an animal in our back yard; this day it was a beaver!
The Scherb girls were over and got to witness this as well!
How fun!

We live in the Lower Beaverdale area, and there was the Beaverdale Fall Festival a couple of weeks ago. Here we are at the Saturday morning parade!

Ethan and Dad at the parade!

Just sharing life with our friends Luke, Lauren, Corbin, and their son coming in January or February!

Ethan enjoying all the things they threw at the parade!

The boys in early September

Sammy!

Kitchen sink bath time! Always fun!

Super cute shoes Sam wore to his first football game! Hoover!

Sweet boy!

Just hanging out!!!!

He is smiling now! HOW WONDERFUL!

He has such a charming smile! It melts my heart!

This is ETHAN in the same outfit about 2 years ago! HA!

You can tell they are Bjurstrom brothers!!!

And our sweet Samuel again!

"For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy."

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 NIV

My Boys!

Here are my beloved boys!

Ethan is VERY excited about his new brother Samuel!

Ethan and his amazing Dad!

Samuel and Daddy!

A sweet kiss!

The family

such a cute grin

my precious Samuel

cousins born 14 hours apart: Avalyn and Samuel

My parents with the babes!

silly Ethan

Silly guys playing

The boys on a bear hunt!!!

deep in search

 The boys' first of MANY baths together! I enjoy bath time very much already!

Cutie pants Samuel!

Ethan and Dad trying to catch the frog in the pool!

Ethan is excited about it; but a bit hesitant.

taking a peek

Oh man I love this boy!

My sweet sweet oldest son Ethan Riley!

Some things I want to remember about Ethan:

1. I was sitting at the lunch table, I think hormones had me a bit sad that day- I cant quite remember. Anyway, Ethan looked at me and said, "Jesus loves mommy." I smiled and was reminded of the Lord's great love for me. Then Ethan said, "Jesus loves me." I love my son Ethan, he is so sweet. I told him, "yes, Ethan, Jesus does love you and me."

2. Samuel was crying in his car seat when I ran QUICKLY to the bathroom. Suddenly I heard him stop. When I came back to the kitchen, Ethan had left the table where he was sitting eating his lunch and was rocking Samuel in the car seat; and Samuel and fallen asleep again. How sweet sweet! Ethan has been so helpful to me; rocking Samuel, bringing him toys, and bringing me water or a burp rag when needed.

3. Finally, a crazy day when Samuel would not sleep; for about 6 hours during the day- Ethan woke up from a nap, I was crying and Sam was crying. Ethan said, "mommy want some water?" We give Ethan water at night when he cries. Then he said, "I go help Sam," walking into Samuel's room. Then, last resort, Ethan said, "where's Daddy?" He opened the bedroom door where Steve was sleeping, he works nights, and runs in yelling for Dad, "Daddy come on!!!!" Ethan is so funny and knew exactly how to help us! Run for Dad if nothing else works! I love him and he has been wonderful!

I have been thinking about the following verse during this not always easy transition in life:

Psalm 26:3 NIV

"for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love
    and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness."