Falls Creek 2018

June 11-16

Nate and I don’t know when his time as a Youth Pastor will be finished, but we do know that Falls Creek will always be a part of our lives.  It is always a great week and this year was no different!  We have a younger group these days, but they are sweet and respectful and that’s all we can ask for.

Grandma and Papa were out of town for a family reunion, so both Mollie and Reed spent the whole week with us!  It went great because I am now able to shift my focus…. I’m a mom first.  The end.  That takes all the pressure off…. I know I’m there for the girls so if they need me, they know where to find me.

We got into a cute little cabin that’s really close to our cabin so that made everything even better!  Reed spent a lot of time in the wagon, stroller and baby k’tan carrier.  And Mollie loved playing and coloring with all the kids.  We were also very thankful for Shelby and her willingness to always help and entertain.

June 2017

Highlights Include: Having Reed with us!, Surviving a week without Daddy while he was at Falls Creek, Packing up the whole house to spend the night with Grandma and Papa, Lots of visitors, Lots of games with my girl, Reed’s first trip to Whataburger, and Mollie loving some bread.

Reed’s First Days

Reed’s first week was pretty sweet.  Exhausting for sure, but oh so sweet!  Most of the time Nate, Mollie and I took turns holding him…. one of us was always waiting for our turn. 

It included daily trips back to the hospital to have jaundice checks.  This was pretty frustrating because “there was a new computer system” and it took a long time to go to registration and have four different people “do this for the first time.”  After we went through registration, we would go back to the women’s center and wait for a nurse to draw blood from his little heel… and then wait for the results (which was also “taking a lot longer than usual because of the new system”).  This made all four of us pretty tired and we were ready for a whole day at home.

The good news came after our fourth check… his jaundice levels went down!  We were sure we would either be going back into the hospital or going home with a light, but God answered our prayers again and he was just fine.

We also had lots of visitors those first few days…

He was a pretty busy little guy… We had doctor’s visits, jaundice checks, lunch dates, visitors, newborn pictures and meals.  Then daddy had to go to Falls Creek and things got even crazier ;)  I was packing up the whole house to go to Grandma and Papa’s, even more visitors and even less sleep…. if I was ever going to have another baby, I would not do that again.  But, I was happy to have my little helper!  Mollie loved you from the start, Reed Isaac!  She has been the best big sister ever!

Falls Creek 2016

Falls Creek is something we always look forward to! This year, we had the largest group we’ve ever had and it was amazing. I am now totally comfortable with my roll as Mollie’s mom…. there’s no where else I’d want to be… So I took a step back this week and stayed in the new lodge with Mollie instead of upstairs with the girls.  It was different, but good!  I enjoyed all our time together and also the clean shower.

Grandmamma came and got Mollie for a night and she had a blast with Aubrey and Avery.  And, I got some unexpected time with my youth girls.  But, I was glad when I got my girl back.

Nate led selflessly and boldly, like always.  He is such a strong, humble, wise man and I love watching him lead.  We were able to strengthen good relationships and see a few decisions for Christ!  Can’t beat that!