My Ethan

My little Ethan has been struggling so much lately.  I've been storming the gates of heaven like only a mother can, that is with a mother's heart & passion for her child's well-being.  I've been seeing breakthroughs, and I'm so grateful to God!  I'm so grateful that even though I can't be with my child 24,7, God can and IS!!  Then it got me thinking about all the little ones of the world that don't have a mama praying for them.  

Moms, this is a call to action: Ask God to give you another child (that's not your own) to pray for.  Once God gives you a child to pray for, pray for them as though they were your own.  Call out God's power over their life.  Unfortunately, every child does not have a mom that is fervently praying for them.  Moms, lets starting praying for them!!

My birthday gift from God

After we went out to dinner for my birthday last Monday night we came home and washed the car as a family (per my request).  As we worked on the car this sunset developed into a stunning piece of art.  Then it dawned on me, it was my birthday gift from God!  I took some pictures of God's gift.  It only seemed right.

The Pumpkin Patch

Ezekiel & I went with Ethan to Cobb Ranch Pumpkin Patch for his field trip.  It was nice.  Here's a few pictures....

The Cutest #40 that you've ever seen!!

Jackson is playing football at Fresno Christian this year.  It's REALLY cute!  I love watching him play.  He loves playing.  It's been fun for our family.  It's been a huge commitment though!  He practices from 5:30-7:30PM Tues, Wed, & Thurs. nights.  With games every Saturday night & most of the games are out of town!  It's dominating our time right now, but seems to be worth it.  Jackson is making some good friends on the team and that was the whole reason that we decided to sign him up to play.  We're thankful for some good boys who've invited him over and are hanging out with him at school.  He even spent the night with a friend (for the first time).  I just thought you'd like to see some pics of him in his football attire.

Avila Beach

Last Friday we decided to drive over to Avila Beach for the day.  We really didn't get a family vacation this Summer or last Summer.  We were missing the beach. I guess our year at Hume was kind of like a year-long vacation, so don't feel too sorry for us.  Nonetheless, we wanted a day at the beach before everyone started school.  We had such a delightful time as a family!  Marshall & I are having so much with our boys.  They're getting so big & so caring for them is not nearly as hard as it used to be!  Honestly, now they serve us a lot.  It's been such a great time lately just enjoying the people that they are becoming!  To those of you who still have real little ones, just know that the training you do now DOES PAY OFF!! 

We had a blast together........some more memories to add to our mental files.  It was good.  Thank you, Lord, for my family!!

Ethan's SIX!!

Dear Friends & Family,

Thank you for all the presents!  I used the money that you all gave me to buy Prince Caspian action figures from Target.  I love playing with them.  I've wanted them for a long time, but its a good thing that I waited until now to buy them because  I ended up getting them on sale which saved me a lot of money.  I still have $75.43  leftover!

Hunter, Pop, & Ma, Uncle Ryan & Aunt Karle, Rod's, and Mom, Dad, Jackson, Jonah, & Ezekiel, thank you for going out to breakfast with me too!  That was fun.  

Sara, thank you for remembering to bring me a birthday present!  I was glad that you remembered to bring it, and I was glad that it was money.

Hall Family, THANK YOU very, very much for the streamers, and the sign, and the cake, and the toys, and the movie.  That made me so happy.  I really liked it all, and I'm never going to forget it.  You are so nice to me!  It was a great birthday at Hume Lake!

I love all of my friends and family.  You are special to me.  

Love, Ethan Joseph Hamm

Can you hear the Bell's ringing?

My boys & I had such a nice time with the Bell girls today.  Jen, thank you so much for having us over!  I really enjoyed our visit, & my boys loved swimming and playing with your BEAUTIFUL (inside & out) girls!  Thank you for lunch too!  Jonah said that your "healthy" meatballs were "awesome"! You have such a lovely family.  You are doing a wonderful job with your girls.  May God continue to bless you in your efforts to raise exceptional, godly women who love the Lord with all their hearts. 

I look forward to hanging out again.