Hugs all around

The other day Jack and I went up to the waterpark to swim with our kids. As we were getting ready to leave, Jack decided to give them all a hug goodbye. They were all thrilled to have a Jack-hug! He just couldn't get enough of it either:) It's fun to capture sweet memories like this on film...

Eating 2 cupcakes

I have to laugh as I write this blog because today we celebrated Jack's 2nd birthday at the plateau (park) with some of our kids. We picked the Thomas the tank engine theme since Jack loves trains and there is a Thomas train at the park in TM that you can ride, of all places! We spent all week trying to figure out how to build a Thomas cake big enough to feed everyone, pick a time and date that would work for kids' schedules and not rain....in the end, we ended up baking 50+ cupcakes, moving the date and time the day of, and it rained 20 minutes into the party! But all was well because all Jack really cared about was going to his party and eating cupcakes...2 to be exact! He didn't want to open gifts. He didn't mind the huge storm and winds blowing dirt everywhere. He didn't mind the many Romanians fleeing the park as the storm came. He didn't mind that he didn't get to run around and play. He didn't mind that we didn't ride the train...and he didn't mind the heavy rain...all he wanted was to eat his 2 cupcakes! After we ran from the park we went back to the houses to play games and sing songs. It was a wonderful, rainy night that I will always treasure. I am thankful to Aunt Sarah and Aunt Bex for helping up pull all of it off...even the 22 minute 2nd birthday party!

Yeah! I am 2!

Our Momo

Praying for our sweet Momo...she turns 82 tomorrow...or as she says 39! She is one of the most precious women I have ever met and been privileged to love and call family. She is Jeff's Grandma. In her 82 years she has left a tremendous legacy of family and friends who love the Lord because of the life she and Grandpa lived. She defines love...humble, patient, eager to love, generous with her time, a servant, kind, giving of her sweet spirit, and woman who cherishes her deep relationship with the Lord her God. Although she is ready to go home and see her Savior and dear Grandpa, we will all strive to continue her legacy and miss her sooooo. In the 10 years of being a part of the family, I have rarely seen her rest. She is always chasing grandchildren and great-grandchildren, washing dishes, cooking, cleaning, and making sure we all have plenty of everything! She is always ready with a hug, a kiss and many, many blessings. Her gentle eyes let you know how much you are loved. When He does call her home, we know she will be at peace. In the meantime, every moment, every skype, every hug is a gift that we cherish. Every song we sing together, every prayer overheard, every night of sharing comfort, every meal blessed...is a gift. Tomorrow is her birthday and we celebrate her life. She is an incredible woman and we are thankful to have her as our Momo. Happy Birthday Momo! With love from Romania....Jeff, Jen and your Jack Edgar

Jack is 2 much!

Jack is officially 2 years old. Not many kids have 10 million posts on the family blog about their 2nd birthday, but this is how our families get to be a part of these sweet moments sometimes! After Jack's nap, we skyped family and opened presents sent from America. Jack LOVED opening up his gifts...he had so much fun! Thank you for the big boy watch, fun things to color and draw, cool dude cape, Thomas backpack!, soccer ball from Northern Ireland, soccer goal and little ball, golf set and many, many more fun gifts, books and thoughtful cards! Jack has even learned to "play" his guitar shirt as he watched Geza play his guitar. He got to skype lots of family, spend time with Aunt Bex and Aunt Sarah and then ended the night with our dear friend Laura who watches Jack when we both have to be gone. It was a special day! More to come on the second official birthday party coming this week:)

Jack's birthday morning

Today Jack is 2 years old! Or as he would say when asked how old he is..."2 much!" This morning Daddy made special birthday "pan-cakes" since we aren't having a real birthday cake today. Jack was so excited to help mix up the 2 batches of batter, watch daddy cook his 2 pancakes, and then blow out the 2 candles as we sang Happy Birthday...2 times. Check out the video in the previous entry. Daddy even made 2 Mickey Mouse pancakes, one with "chocolate..ummm...good..yessss" and one with "Booberries!" Jack's favorites.

 After playing around the house this morning, we took Jack to eat at the only restaurant in town we can take him, McDonald's. The picture below is Jack showing off his numb tongue after eating a cup of ice. This afternoon we will head to the park...and then next week once camp is over we will have a birthday party with all of the kids. Happy Birthday Jack! You are my little peanut and sweet baby boy. I love you so much....the day you were born was a day we will never forget...you area true gift from the Lord! You fill us with laughter, joy, and amazement each day as you learn and grow. I am so proud to be your mommy!

La Multi Ani Jack!

Digging Ditches!

The other day we were at the houses and they were digging ditches to build a soccer goal for the kids. They were just the perfect size to play in! Here are Levi and Jack in the dirt....where boys love to play!