Happy 8th Birthday Audrey!

Happy birthday sweet girl! Eight seems so much older than 7. What a wonderful day we had celebrating your birthday. You had lucky charms and orange juice for breakfast on the couch. We went together for you to get a manicure and pedicure. I was delighted to watch you select your alternating colors on your fingers and toes which bother included sparkle. You delighted in each step of the pedicure...soaking your feet, getting a massage and hot towels. Your feet were so ticklish when she scrubbed them. Your smile was priceless through the whole thing. For lunch you wanted lays potato chips and soft pretzels. We went to the pool as a family in the afternoon and then went to see a movie for dinner. You are so much fun Audrey! This year your big gift was a scooter (like Ava's). You were so mature and patient to wait until after your birthday for it to arrive. Somehow a lot of what you are interested in right now reminds me of myself and my childhood...scooters, playing outside, barbies, making baby food for my dolls, painting nails, swim team, playing with neighbor friends and just enjoying life. I love every day with you and am so thankful for you. Here's a little more about you, sweet girl. 

*You love candy and sweets and never seems to get full. 

*You are joyful and excited about whatever we are doing. 

*You are spontaneous and goofy. 

*You make great impressions. 

*Your best friends are Zaurie and Ava, but your real best friend is Kara. 

*You had a UNC themed birthday party this year at the pool. You invited Ava, Emily, Zaurie, Ella, Ruth, Lucie, and Emma. 

*You love Jesus and you love to ask others if they believe in him. 

*You are very talkative in class. 

*You are very friendly and make friends within seconds of entering a new situation. 

*You are a loyal friend to your brothers. 

*You are brave and will try new things. 

*You love watching Spirit, Barbie and the Worst Witch. 

*You want to keep your birthmark but you don't like that people make fun of it. 

*You are considering getting your ears pierced. 

*You are kind and inclusive of everyone. 

*You are a peacemaker. 

*Your eyes are bigger than your stomach (something my mom always told me.)

*You realllllly miss your daddy when he's traveling.

*You push the limits of my rules and are impulsive sometimes. 

*You love to cook and bake. 

*You told me today you want to be a soccer player when you grow up. 

*Gross medical procedures don't bother you much on tv. :)

*Your lying has reduced. 

*You sometimes become very sad when you think of others going to hell. 

*You are easy going and you go with the flow (moreso than others). 

*You are calm, sweet and respectful. 

*You bring so much joy and fun into our house. The rest of us can get pretty serious and regimented and you break us out of our routine. You are always smiling and joyful and know how to have fun! You also force us to socialize more when I'd rather just sit at home. LOL

Dear Lord, 

Thank you for this precious child who I get the privilege of knowing on this earth. She is a constant joy and I praise you for her life. I know you look at her and rejoice and I love seeing your plan unfold before my eyes. She is yours and only mine to borrow and love. It is such a delight to see her care for the souls of others and care if they know Jesus. I thank you for her boldness and courage and for the security she finds in you. I pray that you would continue to be near to her and reveal your plan clearly. I pray that she would follow you and find joy in the relationship she discovers. I pray that she would fall more deeply in love with you each day and that she would serve you all the days of her life. I pray that she would have a great impact on many people for your name's sake. I pray that she would give you all the glory and would not grow up to feel entitled. I pray that her heart would remain humble, that she would speak only truth and that her mission would continue to be to love others. I pray that she would love YOU and others more than herself. I pray that all she does would be done for you and not for attention or self-promotion. I pray that her joy would never leave and that she would bring her joy with her wherever she goes and that her joy would be found in you and nothing else. Lord, if it's your plan for her to be married, I pray that she would find her husband early in life and that she would be blessed with children. I pray that you would protect her mind, body and spirit and give Kurt and I wisdom and discernment from you as we raise her. Lord thank you for allowing us to be her parents and to know this precious person. Help her and her brothers to have a sweet relationship with each other filled with humility and forgiveness. 

In Jesus' precious name, Amen. 

What is your full name? Audrey Day Trauth

How old are you? 8

Favorite color? Yellow

Favorite toy? Legos

Favorite fruit? Cherries

Favorite tv show? Spirit

Favorite thing to eat for lunch? Lays and soft pretzels with cheese

Favorite outfit? Carolina shirt and pink shorts

Favorite game to play? Rock monster

Favorite snack? Cheetos

Favorite animal? Winter foxes

Favorite song? Down to the River

Favorite book? Magic Tree House

Who is your best friend? Kara

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Go on a hike behind our house

Favorite drink? Chick-fil-a lemonade

Favorite holiday? Christmas

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Snoopy

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Fruit Loops and orange juice

What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Popcorn at movie

What do you want to be when you grow up? Dr. Pimple Popper

What is your favorite thing to do with daddy? Daddy daughter date

and mommy? Mommy daughter date

and Jack? Play Exploding Kittens

and Sam? Play Legos with him

If you could have any superpower what would it be? Shape shifting

Favorite super hero? Superman

Do you think you will get married one day? To whom? Yes, I don't know, who God chooses for me

Tell me about Jesus.  He died on the cross for me, he saved my sins, he answers my prayers, he got baptized, he heals me, he is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Jack is 10! Double DIGITS!

Dear Sweet Jack, 

Happy Birthday to my sweet baby boy so made me a mama 10 years ago today and about this time in the evening. When I think of you my heart swells up and I am overcome with joy and at the same time I grieve over you growing older. Knowing that one day you will move out and have your own grown up life is too big and heavy of a thought for me to bear. This letter is 6 months past due but honestly every time I thought about writing it, I became sad. You still tell me you want to build a tunnel to connect our houses. I tell you that your wife may have something to say about that and you just can't understand why that would be. Third and fourth grade have been quite an adjustment for me. The things you come home from school with are scary to be honest. You have such a strong ethical spirit that the inappropriate talk and behavior really really bothers you, as it should. My heart breaks for the kids at your school. I struggle every day with whether I am following God's will in sending you to public school. My heart and your dad's is for you to know how to live IN the world and not be OF the world. I am praying and praying that you will find friends who you feel comfortable with at your school. You have been through so much over the past year. Three new schools, which comes along with all new friends. It's been hard but I have seen amazing growth in you in your bravery and confidence. Every time we leave a school the teachers and students grieve over losing you. You don't see this in yourself, but you are a leader, amazing friend and a wonderful example. Just the other day you asked me what a certain song was that kids at school were singing. I looked it up and told you it was too horrible for me to even repeat to you what the lyrics were. You went to school and were so brave. You told your friend who was singing the song that it was really inappropriate and he should stop singing it. Your friend agreed and said it was horrible (or some word I can't remember). Go Jack! What a blessing for me to see you stand up for what's right. I am praying you will see the fruit of your goodness. We have talks long into the night about what you heard at school or what thoughts you might be having. My other prayer for you this year is for you to be free of feeling like you have to be perfect and accepting your humanness and forgiving yourself. You are so hard on yourself and get so upset when you make a wrong decision. I hope that one day your mess-ups will only be a sweet reminder of the fact that you need Jesus, like we all do. I love you Jack and I am delighted to be your mom. You make me cry with your sweet words and perspectives every time we talk it seems. I hope you will learn to enjoy the way that God created you and feel peace about the fact that you don't always fit in because of your goodness and gentle spirit. I cannot wait until one day when I see you become a husband and daddy. You will change the world in so many ways and you already have. I want to be like you when I grow up. Thank you for loving me in my own imperfection. 

Here is a little more about you: 

*You still really want to be little. You are torn between wanting to grow up but still be held in my lap and rocked. 

*You don't like that Audrey is getting older either. 

*You think that you ask a lot of questions but I think its a sign of a very smart person. 

*You love Fortnight and you love to talk about it. 

*But really you would rather not have friends who play video games. 

*You are a pretty picky eater. Still. You still cry when I feed you meat. 

*You take forever to poop and it's always when we are leaving the house. 

*You love to snuggle under your gray blanket. 

*You told me the other day you are less shy at school and church now and that you like our new church.

*You have great empathy for people, especially Marleigh's situation. 

*You love pizza and will eat til you are sick. 

*You still love your chocolate pie. 

*Your eyes are still greenish blueish grayish and you smile with your eyes. 

*You are worried that when I am old and die that you won't have anyone to help you talk through life's challenges. 

*You greatly miss your Aunt Carolyn.

*You have some acne now and are starting be pre-pubescent. I am terrified of this. Lol
*You ask me and your dad how we are doing frequently. 
*You call Sam by the name Ol Bebe. 
*You greatly miss San Antonio and all the loved one we have there. 
*You are so artistic and still draw any chance you get, including your homework. 

What is your full name? Jack Harrison Trauth 

How old are you? Just turned 10
Favorite color? Blue, wait light blue

Favorite toy? I don't know. I like a lot of my toys. 

Favorite fruit? Oranges

Favorite tv show or movie? Teen Titans Go

Favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a smoothie and oranges

Favorite outfit? Probably my dinosaur t-shirt that I got the day before my birthday

Favorite game to play? Exploding Kittens

Favorite snack? Sour Cream and Onion Lays or Pringles

Favorite animal? Tiger

Favorite song? Jesus Loves Me This I Know

Favorite book? Right now it's Land of Stories

Who is your best friend? Jackson, Owen and Thawban

What is your favorite thing to do outside? I like playing basketball and tennis and soccer.

Favorite drink? Sprite mixed with lemonade, wait no Coca Cola too

Favorite holiday? Halloween and Christmas

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Two pillows and Garfield and my big bear and my UNC pillow

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Donuts with milk and oranges

What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Soft pretzels with chips and smoothie with oranges

What do you want to be when you grow up? I don't know. There's lots of things you could do. 

What is your favorite thing to do with daddy? I like playing video games or Rock Monster or sports

and mommy? I like talking with you and playing Mario Kart and snuggling with you

and Audrey? I like playing games like secret spies or other stuff

and Sam? I like playing super heros and bad guys and cars

If you could have any superpower what would it be? Shape shifting so you could turn into anything

Favorite super hero? Black Panther and Batman and Superman and Spiderman

Do you think you will get married one day? To whom? Yea probably, I don't know, maybe Hermione when she was younger.
Favorite famous person: Jesus and Harrison Ford
Tell me about Jesus. He died on the cross for my sins and I'll go to Heaven because I believe he did that and I am really happy to go to Heaven. I really love him too and I know he loves me too. 

How much do you think Jesus loves you? Infinity and beyond

Dear Lord, I thank you for allowing me to be Jack's mom. What a gift he is to our whole family. I completely understand why you made him the first and oldest. I honestly admire him and want to be like him. I thank you for how you made him in your image and I have been realizing recently that being made in your image helps me to understand more of what you are like by studying those around us. Jack no doubt was made in your image and shows me that you are kind, gentle, loving, trusting, trustworthy, self-controlled, tender, fun and pure. I cherish each day I have with him as a child. He longs to stay little in a world that wants him to grow up too soon. I pray Lord that you would meet him here in NC and provide sweet friends who will be there over time and will reassure him that he's not the only one who longs for goodness. Give him friends at school and at church who long to please you and who want to act with integrity and be of good character. I pray that his heart would break for his classmates who don't know you and I praise you for the progress I see in his confidence level and standing up for what's right. This world is hard in many many ways, and I sometimes grieve over having to raise children in it. I pray that you would help me protect him and guide him in your ways. Lord protect his heart, his mind, his body and spirit. I pray that he would grow old and spend every one of his days serving and loving you and those around him. I pray that never once would he walk away from you or doubt your presence. I pray that he would walk closely with you in humility and seek to know you better and become more like Jesus. I pray that you would use him in mighty ways to further your kingdom. Lord prepare my own heart to let him go wherever you lead. I am already grieving over him leaving my home. I pray that you would prepare him well to be a good and faithful husband and that you would protect his future wife. I pray that she would come to know you at a young age and that they would be equally yoked. I pray that their children would be healthy and happy and give their lives to you. Lord give Jack strength to live in this world and also your eyes to see those around him the way you do, with grace, love and mercy and a deep desire to see them saved. Lord protect his body from harm as well as protect him spiritually, emotionally and mentally. Give me wisdom on how to parent him and the words to council him in your ways. Lord thank you for the privilege of raising this child and for all that he's taught me. I love you Lord and thank you again for the blessing of Jack, who I still vividly remember being laid in my arms and feeling so full of joy. 
Amen. 

Sam is 4!

Sam is 4!

February 6, 2019

What is your full name? I don't know...Sam Samuel Trauths

How old are you? four

Favorite color? back

Favorite toy? Spiderman 

Favorite fruit? backberries

Favorite tv show? Bubble Bubbies

Favorite thing to eat for lunch? Hmm...maybe backberries

Favorite outfit? Superman

Favorite game to play? Legos

Favorite snack? Popcorn

Favorite animal? Back leopards

Favorite song? I Love You (?)

Favorite book? Astronauts

Who is your best friend? Jack

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Jump

Favorite drink? Orange Juice

Favorite holiday? Halloween

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Marshall and Batty and Mo Mo

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Gapes

What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Pizza and Cupcakes

What do you want to be when you grow up? Chuck E. 

What is your favorite thing to do with daddy? Play dress up

and mommy? Make dinner

and Jack? Play dress up

and Audrey? Play tag

If you could have any superpower what would it be? Bats

Favorite super hero? Batman

Do you think you will get married one day? To whom? Yeah, I don't know. 
Tell me about Jesus. We are healthy. Jesus is alive. He's healthy. 

Who is Jesus? God.

How do you get to heaven? We die.

Who loves you Sam? Jesus. 

How much? (Arms up and wide.)

Sam! You are four and I cannot believe it! You are a precious child and I am so blessed to be chosen to be your mom! I wish you were still a baby but it's so fun to see you grow and change. You are growing up to be such a wonderful boy who loves the Lord. Here's some more about you darling boy!

*2 days before you turned 4 you were going to bed and you had your eyes closed and were groggy, but you knew Papa John was coming to visit the next day and you said with a smile, "I am so happy to have Papa.". 

*You always chose to hold Papa's hand over mine when he was visiting. 

*The night before your birthday, I told you I was sad that you were getting older and turning 4 and you said, "It's ok, we can still snuggle."

*On your birthday morning, after your breakfast in bed (chocolate muffin and OJ) and seeing your streamers and presents, you said "Thank you for my birthday." and "Thank you for my presents!". 

*I told you that YOU were the greatest gift I could ever get. You hugged me and said, "You know, you are the greatest gift ever too."

*I read you the book "Are You My Mother?" and at the end after the bird says, You are not a kitten, you are not a dog, etc and then says, "You are my mother!", you wrapped your arm around my face and said "You are my mother." Made me cry. 

*You love to talk about farts and you give all the family members names related to farts (farty person, stinky man). 

*You love your preschool friends and you love your preschool playground.

*Last semester you helped Dani up from the ground and she gave you a kiss on the lips.

*At the neighborhood playground a little 2 year old girl fell down and you helped her up. She proceeded to fall over and over so you would help her. You then led her all around the playground by her hand and you showed her the flowers and bikes and helped her go down the stairs. 

*You still nurse in the morning when you wake up and when you go to bed. 

*You love to dress up as an alien, bunny, cowboy or a combo of all. 

*You love God and you love reading your Bible stories at bed. 

*You love going to church and usually you can tell me what you learned. 

*Every day after preschool you climb the wall next to the stairs, and even once you left the school and climbed all the way to the top by yourself. 

*Yesterday at the park you tried to go home with another family. 

*You are quite dramatic...you said "Yes!" when you get your way and are gasping all the time in wonderment. 

*You are brave and social and also shy at times. 

*You are loving and always give your teachers hugs goodbye. 

*You sleep with Momo and Battie or Marshall.

*You are still in speech therapy and are continuing to have a hard time with Ls and letter blends (ground, slippers, etc.).

*Your teachers say you are kind, proactively share with your friends and that you don't often answer questions in the circle time even though you know the answers. 

*You are fully potty trained although you don't like to stop to poop...you pooped at the playground the other day and Audrey was so upset she had to leave. 

*I have neglected to teach you to count. Sorry! I'll try harder. 

*You love to wear your cowboy boots. 

*You kiss me randomly which means more than you know. 

*I still make daddy wash your hair with Mustela shampoo because it reminds me of all my babies. 

*You love love love sugar...again this is my fault. 

*Your hair is darkening, which I am sad about. I really wanted it to stay light blonde. 

*You like to hide things from your siblings. 

*You love to bake (and taste). 

*You like to say "That's so inpopiate (inappropriate)."

*You are an excellent fake crier. 

*You prayed the other night at our meal with Papa even though no one could hear what you said. We were all proud of you. 

*You LOVE Legos! You received your first set (Fireman) for your birthday. You love to build new minifigures and could do it for hours.

Dear Lord, I praise you for sweet Sam. He is such a gift to our family. He brings great joy and laughter to the house and has taught Jack and Audrey how to care for little ones. He is a constant reminder of how you bless us with miracles after tragedy and I thank you for choosing to give us this little boy. I pray that he would come to know his Savior at a young age. Lord draw him to yourself and like the other children, I pray he would deeply long to be with you in Heaven forever. I pray that once he accepts you as his Lord that he would never once stray from you and would remain in you always. I pray that he would never doubt you and that he would feel compelled to tell everyone about you. I pray that he would grasp how much you love him as much as a human can. I pray that he would be a might warrior on your behalf and that he would draw many to your Son. I pray that you would protect him physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Lord command your angels to guard him and give us, as his parents wisdom in how to parent him according to your will. I pray that suffering in his life would bring him into a closer relationship with you. I pray these same blessings over his wife, that they would remain pure and protected. Lord, again I praise you for allowing me to be this boy's mom. What a privilege to be entrusted with this sweet soul. Thank you for teaching me to trust you through motherhood and for being the perfect parent when I am not. Lord forgive me when I wound my children and convict me of my own sin. Lord continue to grow my relationship with Sam and keep us forever in a right and forgiving relationship. I pray that you would also work to keep Jack, Audrey and Sam together as siblings forgiving one another and seeking reconciliation. Lord bind them together in love. I love you Lord and I trust you with Sam. 

Amen. 

Audrey is 7!

Dearest sweet Audrey Day! Happy birthday to my sweet ray of sunshine who brings so much joy into the world and truly is a light! Here are a few things about you dear one:

*You love to ask your friends at school if they believe in Jesus. Since moving to NC, we've found more that do not. You are so brave!

*You make friends quickly.

*You love to snuggle and are very affectionate.
*You make super sweet cards and pictures for mommy and daddy all the time. 

*You are reading really well.

*You love sports. 

*You love to help in the kitchen.

*You are motherly and naturally helpful with Sam. 

*Miss Tiemann really misses you. 

* You love comfy clothes but we still compromise by letting mommy choose hair and clothes a few days a week. :)

*You are growing your hair out. It's past your shoulders now. 

* You love horses. 

* You love pugs. 

*Your laugh is contagious. 

*You still love group hugs.

*You love nature and are not afraid to pick it up...frogs/turtles, etc.

*You are very creative and artistic. 

*You are willing to try new things. 

*Your freckles are adorable. 

*Your two front teeth are half way grown in. 
*You've been doing better with your lying. 
*You asked for a big art set for your birthday.
*You've been asking a lot about where babies comes from...guess it's time to have that conversation! 
*You are doing well with memorizing your Bible verses. 
*You are doing your quiet time each morning as part of your checklist and you seem to enjoy it. 

What is your full name? Audrey Day Trauth

How old are you? 7

Favorite color? Blue and white and green

Favorite toy? I don't know, Snout and Snoopy. My lava lamp

Favorite fruit? Rasberries

Favorite tv show? Harry Potter

Favorite thing to eat for lunch? Nachos

Favorite outfit? Exercise clothes

Favorite game to play? Laser Tag

Favorite snack? Popcorn

Favorite animal? Monkey

Favorite song? Down to the River

Favorite book? Harry Potter

Who is your best friend? Kara

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Go bike riding

Favorite drink? Root beer float

Favorite holiday? Christmas and Halloween

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Snoopy

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Chocolate Cocoa Kristpies

What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Soft pretzels

What do you want to be when you grow up? I don't know

What is your favorite thing to do with daddy? Go on a bike ride

and mommy? Go horse back riding

and Jack? Draw

and Sam? Play pirates with him

If you could have any superpower what would it be? Shape shifting

Favorite super hero? Batman

Do you think you will get married one day? To whom? Yes, Leo

Tell me about Jesus. He forgives us even when we sin. He died on the cross so we didn't have to. His parents were Mary and Joseph. I feel kind of weird  because Heaven is going to be forever. 

Lord Jesus, I thank you for this ray of light in my life that encourages me to be a better mom and follower of Jesus. She is such a delight and I am so thankful that you blessed me with a daughter. I pray that she would always carry the joy of the Lord with her and never turn away from you, her Savior that loves her more than I ever could. 

Happy 3rd Birthday!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Sweet Sam!!

What is your full name? I don’t know mommy

How old are you? Bee (3) 

Favorite color? Boo

Favorite toy? Datnono (Iron Man) 

Favorite fruit? Hmm...me like bapple

Favorite tv show? Eeta (PJ Masks)
*continued at 3 years 4 months

Favorite thing to eat for lunch? Apple

Favorite outfit? Pawmee (Spiderman)

Favorite game to play? tic tac toe

Favorite snack? Twowho (Pretzels) 

Favorite animal? Reggie

Favorite song? Rudolf the Reindeer

Favorite book? P-ta (PJ Masks)

Who is your best friend? Ra-ree 

What is your favorite thing to do outside? At beach

Favorite drink? Wa-Wa

Favorite holiday? Wa-ween (Halloween)

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Reggie, Nemo, Ma-ho (Marshall), Ty (Skye)

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Apple

What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Dot-no-no Tay (Darth Vader Cake)

What do you want to be when you grow up? Fireman! 

What is your favorite thing to do with daddy? Pay (play)

and mommy? Pay mommy too

and Jack? Pay da too

and Audrey? Doe park

If you could have any superpower what would it be? Be Batman

Favorite super hero? Batman

Do you think you will get married one day? To whom? Huh? Dat mean? Mommy
Tell me about Jesus. Eena died, Eena see Thomas, in Heaven, loves me

Sam, Oh sweet Sam. You are the third child and so it's taken me 4 months to complete this letter. You are such a delight and make us laugh every day. Here are a few things that we know and love about you:

*You still have your blonde hair which is such a constant reminder of God's sweet blessing of a third child. If you don't know the story then ask me!
*You love to be nake-nake and grab on to daddy's leg when you are naked.
*You are currently potty training and you are doing a really good job!
*You still nurse 3 times a day but it is very painful...teeth!!
*You love Jesus (Eena) and you love for me to read you your Bible stories at night.
*You love Paw Patrol, Peter Rabbit, Puppy Dog Pals, and Bubble Guppies.
*You are obsessed with ni-ni (anything sweet).
*You love super heros and wearing your Superman pjs with the cape.
*You are very affectionate and love to give hugs and kisses. You'll even give me sugar after I do it to you (lots of kisses).
*You always say you are doing to dream about eating Marshall cookies with Jesus.
*You blow me kisses at night and catch mine and put it on your cheek.
*You are very social and make friends with any kids playing in Chick-fil-a.
*You love to roughhouse with your siblings.
*You are still in your crib...we'll move you once we move into our new house in October.
*You always ask Daddy if he mursed (missed) you when he gets home from work.
*You are very easy going when it comes to going into your childcare class.
*You love no-no holes and you always seem to know when it's Saturday.
*Is it a ni-ni night?!
*Mommy ree me books? Yes, Sam, I read to you every night.
*You love to read the story of Jesus dying on the cross.


Lord I pray that you would continue to bless Sam with a healthy body, mind and spirit. I pray that he would continue to grow in his knowledge and love for Jesus and come to know you as his Savior at a young age. I praise you and thank you for the fact that he loves you already at age 3. I pray that you would give Kurt and I wisdom on how to teach him about you and how to love him the way you want us to love him. I pray that you would protect him from harm and keep him safe all the days of his life and that he would live a long full life full of joy and peace and walking closely with you. I pray that he would never doubt your love for him or doubt his salvation. I pray that he would be a bold witness for the work that you have done is his life and that he would unashamedly proclaim the gospel in a loving way to all he knows. I pray that he would be a peacemaker and be accepting of all the people you have created. I pray that he would remain closely on the path you have picked out for him. Lord I thank you for allowing me to be his mother. Help me to enjoy every day and every season with this young sweet blonde-haired boy. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for being given the privilege of being his mama. Lord I praise you and love you and I trust you with his life. Amen

Love You Forever

Today Jack gave me this note as his act of love. It made my heart swell up. This boy is so tender and I will miss him more than words can say when I grow up. 

Jack is NINE!

Happy Birthday my dear sweet boy! 

What is your full name? Jack Harrison Trauth

How old are you? 9

Favorite color? Light blue

Favorite toy? Legos

Favorite fruit? Peaches and watermelon

Favorite tv show or movie? Harry Potter

Favorite thing to eat for lunch? Pizza and maybe uh breadsticks and peaches

Favorite outfit? My Under Armour shirt and Under Armour pants

Favorite game to play? Rock Monster

Favorite snack? Hot Cheetos

Favorite animal? Owls or tigers

Favorite song? I don't really listen to the songs in the car. I just relax. I like Toby Mac.

Favorite book? I like actually Harry Potter

Who is your best friend? My cousins and my brother and sister

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play in the snow

Favorite drink? Red Flash, I mean Coca Cola

Favorite holiday? Christmas

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Grinch and Bacon

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Donuts

What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Soft pretzels with cheese dip

What do you want to be when you grow up? Artist

What is your favorite thing to do with daddy? Play with him

and mommy? Give you hugs and kisses

and Audrey? I like playing secret spies.

and Sam? Teaching him how to do things

If you could have any superpower what would it be? Going into any movie

Favorite super hero? Batman and Superman

Do you think you will get married one day? To whom? Yes, a girl at church in my class
Tell me about Jesus. He died on the cross for my sins and rose again and I believe in him and I know that I am going to go to Heaven one day. 

How much do you think Jesus loves you? Infinity more times than I love him.