Friday, March 29

ISAAC'S 5TH BIRTHDAY FARM PARTY

ISAAC'S 5TH BIRTHDAY FARM PARTY
The first thing that Isaac did that morning was to run to my bathroom to look in my full length mirror and called out in an unhappy voice....
"I DID NOT TURN 5yrs OLD!  I STILL LOOK THE SAME AS I DID YESTERDAY!!

How do I even begin to explain this
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MORNING
First we attend Holy Mass
For thanksgiving for our sweet Isaac
(Our priest gave Isaac a birthday blessing)

THEN HOME TO PREPARE FOR ALL OF THE KIDS
First birthday card in the mail from Aunt Karen
He wanted to make "funny hats" for all of the kids at his party to wear....I had already bought some....So Jesus blessed Isaac with acceptance

After Mass, we took Isaac for a Surprise Breakfast at Chick-fil-a
Savannah surprised him with balloons
He was super excited about his birthday and I think that when he got his balloons at Chick Fil A, he started to believe that he WAS IN FACT 5 yrs old

He was showing his balloons to all of the prople at breakfast
Then when a very kind adult would say something back to Isaac or ask Isaac how old he was....
Isaac would all of a sudden, hide behind my back and become shy

BACK AT HOME
Isaac received his very first birthday present of the day when we returned from breakfast
Isaac has really wanted a cardboard house to play in 
(he was actually trying to build one out of Amazon boxes)
Jeremy and I figured that he would tire of this project
BUT....
After months, when he was still making furniture for this "future cardboard house"....we decided that we had to take over and buy a cardboard house that was more than piles just of recycleable items strewn around in the middle of our front hall
So God
....in cooperation with Amazon actually DOES SELL a cardboard house, and we bought it for Isaac
He was very excited.  Nicholas installed a doorbell on the outside (it was really a bicycle bell)
God is Good

AFTERNOON PARTY PREP
Favor bags for all of the kids
Party cowboy hats for all of the guests
 Farm themed paper goods

 Farm-themed "Nothing Bundt" Cup Cakes
Snacks and refreshments

THE FARM ANIMALS ARRIVE

SETTING UP THE ANIMALS
Oh my goodness, the animals were so amazing
To watch these gentle animals just walking around our backyard eating grass was so very peaceful. 
The kids and i just watched, as we stood there in a silent awe of God's Wonder.
It was truly a wonderland
God's beautiful creation is so very amazing and pleasing to His children
Our Lord had so much fun as He so lovingly created all of His creatures. 
I always think about this whenever I am given the opportunity to gaze upon His abundant wildlife
The way He carefully formed them and painted His creatures in some of the most vibrant colors
Nature is beyond my understanding

I think that I definitely wanted to keep these sweet and fluffy little creatures forever




 We had lots of food to eat
...but it had to be Meatless (for Lent), Gluten free (for some), and KETO friendly (for others)
So we went with cheese/veggie pizza, big salads and yummy cupcakes

 All of the animals were all very gental and snuggable.  The kids (as well as us adults) were so blessed to experience, snuggle and pet any of the animals that we wanted
 All of the daddies were ESPECIALLY excited about this amazing and colorful turkey
He looked like a painted picture
Ugh....I did not get a lot of pictures once the party guests arrived....I was running around making sure everything was running smoothly


Sweet and soft goats
 A baby black goat named "Light Foot"

 Savannah with a VERY fluffy 2 week old kitten
The fluffiest bunnies and little genea pigs and super cute chickens
 Oh my bunnies

 BIRTHDAY CAKE TIME
We all sang Happy Birthday to our sweet Isaac
The cupcakes were all eaten up in a flash
We had a fabulous time filled with fun, catching up with friends and just the total joy of God's Grace

The weather was unexpectedly perfect and eveyone
seemed to have the good time
Jesus knows exactly what our little Isaac desires inside oh his heart and just because Our Lord Jesus Christ is Such an Amazing Father to all of His beloved Children....He, while still Divine, literally became Flesh and Blood...and He too, was 5 years old
Jesus Christ God of Heaven and of earth is amazing indeed
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY ISAAC
I FEEL SO BLESSED TO BE YOUR MOMMY
GOD IS GOOD

MY SWEET ISAAC IS 5 YEARS OLD TODAY

ISAAC IS 5 YEARS OLD TODAY
He told me that when he tells people his age.....NOW he has run out of fingers 
(TRANSLATION: He is on his LAST finger, before having to move to the other hand)

5 years and 39 weeks ago, Jesus answered a most precious prayer, by blessing our family with a new little soul.
After 9 years of constant prayer!!
THIS WAS ALL JESUS
.....as it ALWAYS is, but this time, He showed His Mighty and Loving Face in a most profound way, when He breathed new life into my sickly body.....that, at the time seemed to be barely keeping ME alive
God can do Anything 
(Isaac's very first warm and safe home)
Do you see Isaac's nose and mouth....this is a super close up sonogram picture (it looks like his nose and mouth are pressed up against a window)
if you are having trouble seeing it.....the 2 little holes are his nostrils
Such a grumpy face
Oh my sweet baby boy......absolutely ALL babies smell EXACTLY the same.....
That is so powerful when i really think about it...
It is totally miraculous.....God is Amazing in EVERY WAY.  Some of His Divine Mightiness, passes us by without us even realizing
Isaac and Daddy
 Isaac and Savannah
Isaac and Nicholas
Isaac and Madison 

YOUR MOST HOLY BAPTISM
The day we offered you up to our Lord, and as you became a member of Holy Mother Church, we promised as your parents, along with your Godparents, to guide you back home towards Him



 Isaac and his Godparents
Msgr E. James and Mrs LaDorne Hart
What a blessing and honor to have such special and holy Godparents
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MORE PICS DURING THE LAST 5 YEARS



Me and Isaac 
Isaac's passport picture
.....this makes me laugh every time. We were told that our "baby" had to look straight into the camera and NOT smile....
Yeah!  That's easy

Nicholas and Isaac

 PLAYING THE ROLE OF "BIG BROTHER"
Isaac can be such a stinker
Everything is fine. Everyone is calm. Everyone is happy 
 Isaac getting a little crazy and "upsetting the apple cart"
 Isaac is wondering WHY is Gracie Ann crying?
 Brothers are best Friends
snuggling
Matchers
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BLUE EYES
Those blue eyes



You are NEVER without a smile Isaac
(your name literally means: "laughter")
Isaac's very first experience with "The Ice Cream Truck"....its a right of passage 
 Isaac is such a funny little fellow....he will do ANYTHING for a laugh.....he just brings joy to everyone




Father snuggles
Mommy smooches
Those eyes 
Oh,,,,those eyes again!
 Isaac smooches*Daddy smooches


Boys will be Boys....why DO boys always do this???
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You for the gift of this child and for the Gift of motherhood.  Isaac is a true joy.  He is funny, super caring, super snuggly, and just loves You Jesus so, so much
He made our "Lustig party of 5"....into a "Lustig party of 6."  
You are so good to us Jesus and You are always finding new and surprising ways to bring us undeserved joy after joy after joy.  We see Your image within Isaac.  
We are so grateful to You for this blessing.  We promise to always teach Isaac to Love You above ALL ELSE.
Lord Jesus Christ, please help us to guide this tiny and precious lamb back to You Lord....You are his Heavenly Father, his Savior and his Creator
 I plead with You to never allow Isaac to be plucked from Your Grasp

i love You Jesus
today.....tomorrow....and forever
with everything that i am and everything that i will ever be.  i will praise You Lord until i take my very last breath
....and in that very moment, i will say Your Name and praise You
love,
kerry ann
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HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY BOY ISAAC
Jesus, I Trust in You