"I can only imagine"

Can you imagine what it will be like when we are in the presence of God. Seeing Jesus for the first time. What an incredible opportunity to look forward to. As the Lord allows different circumstances to enter into our lives, we look forward to the day when there will be no more tears, no more pain and our bodies will be perfect. No more diseases, cancer, or deterioration.

Catching Up!!

So, it has been a while since I updated the blog and since I can't sleep, what better time than now. Ben will be 6 months old on Friday, so it is almost 2 months since I blogged. I was hoping to add pictures from our birthday party celebrations for Jacob, however, I have misplaced the memory sticks.
We celebrated Jacob's birthday in Illinois 4th of July weekend. Great Grandma Schultz made him a birthday cake in the shape of a cow. He was thrilled. He also got to ride on the tractor and feed the cows. What more could a two year old ask for on his birthday. Oh yes, he also received toy tractors, trucks and a golf set. He loves the golf set, however, he likes to use the golf clubs to boss Molly around.
The weekend after we celebrated at Grandma Pat and Grandpa Tom's house. Uncle Andy and Uncle T.J. were there too. Grandma Pat made homemade pizza and got a Harley Davidson cake for Jacob and Grandpa Tom. Grandpa Tom turned 61 the day after Jacob turned 2.
Oh yes, and how could I forget. Grandma Pat got Jacob a new car seat for his birthday. It was time for everyone to move up. Previously I had been riding in the back when we traveled, Molly our black lab who thinks she is a person rode in the front seat. Did I mention Molly is afraid of bags and things falling. That is why she has the front seat, and honestly with all of us there is no room in the back of the Jimmy for her with all the luggage. So back to the new car seats, the boys both have plenty of room and fit comfy in their new seats. Unfortunately, no one can sit in between them now. So we ventured to Sheboygan in search of a luggage rack for the top of the Jimmy. So, we are now proud owners of a roof top luggage rack and I get to ride in the front seat and Molly has the back all to herself.
The day we got back from Grandma Pat and Grandpa Tom's house, I started working again for Milwaukee Stove. It is a huge blessing to be able to work from home and still be able to use my degree. So, we have been adjusting to having me working again. They must have missed me at Milwaukee Stove though, they have been keeping me pretty busy.
A couple of weeks ago we decided to build a sand box for Jacob. It is huge and he loves it!! My dad came down to help us pick up the wood. I will have to upload pictures later, it has been a great way to invite our neighbors with kids over to get to know them better.
Besides that Ben has been rolling and rolling and trying to crawl. He wants to run and play with his big brother so badly and Jacob wants to play with him too. They love to play on our bed. They look at each other and Jacob does silly things to get Benjamin to laugh.
Ben also has been sick the last week and sounds pretty rough. About a month ago he was diagnosed with croup. Then last week Friday they said he had the hand, foot, mouth virus. During this whole time he has had a cough, actually since the beginning of May he has had a cough it gets worse when he is sick. So on August 21st we have an appointment with an ears, nose, throat doctor to make sure he does not have a hemangeoma in his throat. He has one on the top of his head, so it is possible there might be one in his throat. If there is one there, hopefully it is small enough and will start to decrease in size so that they will not need to put him on steroids or do any surgery. So we are anxiously awaiting that appointment.
I think that brings us up to speed.