Life is busy!

I truly have wanted to post so much on the blog, but I have failed miserably. I keep thinking I will have time to do a detailed individual post, but let's face it, its not going to happen anytime soon.

Here is the update on the Lohrer Household.

A good friend of mine says this a lot, "Parenthood is not for the faint of heart." I absolutely agree! Its by far the most challenging, yet rewarding job ever! I love every minute of it. Until you become a parent you will never understand what truly being a parent is all about. I have a whole new appreciation for my parents. My understanding of God's grace has immensely increased. I am humbled that God has chosen me to be a mom, especially the mom to Jaycee and Jackson. I am so thankful that His grace has been sufficient through the early years of parenthood. I know His grace will be sufficient through the rest as well. I can't imagine tackling parenthood without God being my Rock, Shield, Strong Tower, and Strength. I can't imagine going through this journey without my amazingly wonderful and loving husband. Also, the support of our great families and friends.


Jaycee is growing every second of the day. I can't wait for us to hit Fall weather. She is down to very few Summer clothes that still actually fit. As of a month ago, she is 44 in tall and weighs 46 lbs. We are homeschooling Jaycee for Kindergarten. We are LOVING it!!! We just weren't ready to send her to school. Kindergarten in Oklahoma is all day everyday! We just weren't ready to venture down that road. She is also playing soccer for the first time! Byron is the coach. He is doing an amazing job with the girls. Their first game will be this coming Saturday. There are 6 girls total on the team. They play 3 on 3. Its going to be the cutest thing ever watching these girls run around on the soccer field. Jaycee will also be a Flower Girl in my sister's wedding this Friday night. So we have one busy weekend ahead of us. Jaycee is going to love being a Flower Girl. On Friday she will have her first trip to a Salon for her hair to be all done up and also to have a manicure and pedicure. Besides all of Jaycee's activities she is becoming quite the little girl. She is sweet and compassionate. She is kind and loving. She welcomes everyone with a great big beautiful smile. She is the best big sister. She is Daddy's little girl. She is Momma's little princess. She loves Jesus. She loves to sing. She loves to draw, color, and make cards for people. She loves to tell stories. She is an animal lover. Our world was greatly changed when Jaycee entered our world and we are forever grateful for the gift God has given us in Jaycee Ann.

Jackson is almost 3 1/2 years old which totally doesn't seem possible. Time has flown by with him joining our family. He is 39 in tall and weighs 36 lbs. This little guy is full of life! He keeps us on our toes at all times. He will test the waters at all times. God has given him a big personality! Once he is comfortable he let's it shine! He will do anything to get his sister to laugh, and that is his greatest joy. He adores his big sis. He would be lost without her. He is also growing up on us. His tantrums are becoming few and far between. He is still our strong-willed child, but he is starting to understand the consequences for his actions. He is all boy! He plays with cars all day everyday. He loves to be with Byron or my dad. If we are ever down around my grandparents' house and Byron and my dad are working I guarantee Jackson is right there with them. He is also into building his own pumping units. He loves when he is able to make the rounds with Byron. He really is becoming a Daddy's boy. I knew the day would come and I am thankful. He has an incredible daddy! There isn't any man better suited to teach Jackson how to grow up and become a man, husband, and father than Byron. Jackson loves all things with wheels and the bigger and louder something is the better. He plays hard and sleeps hard. He has stolen our heart a million times over. We are so thankful for the gift God has given us in Jackson Alan.

Tomorrow Andy and Marilee arrive! We are so excited! Its been a little over 5 months since we have seen each other! Extremely way too long in my books! We are thankful that they will be here for almost 2 weeks. Since they are driving down maybe we can convince them to extend their stay! In the next few weeks, I am sure I will have lots of posts to share with you if I can find the time!