"It's Baby Philomena!"

Meet Philomena Maria Jacobs (7 lb 8 oz / 19'' long)

No, Christina isn't starting a new job at Hostess.

So tired after her first bath.

Philomena and Mommy reunite in the recovery room

May Crowning

It was exciting this past Sunday at Mass.  Jordan and I helped put together May Crowning for the first time at our church.  The statue was donated by a woman in our parish.  I knew my sisters would want to see the pictures so here they are!

Magdalene (2 1/2) and Tobias (18 months) are excited for Mass and the May Crowning ceremony. 

Jordan getting everything ready.

Magdalene giving Mary a white rose.  

Tobias giving Mother Mary a white rose.  

Friends of ours at church 

There's my cute godson, Liam!

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Tobias excited to eat cake!

Magdalene took a long nap after church.  

Hello baby of ours!  We are excited to meet you soon!

A Mother's Masterpiece is Her Child

I have always desired artistic talent.  It seemed like the other girls in my class always seemed to have artistic or music skills, and I was the girl in class that would hide her artwork during art class.  I am way beyond that now, but it seemed like I wondered what kind of talents God had given me to use to love, honor, and serve Him. 

"A mother's masterpiece is her child."  

Magdalene Maria

Tobias Joseph

God has blessed Jordan and I tremendously by placing these precious children in our lives.  I may not have artistic or musical talent, but God has given me the special honor of being a mother.  I do not take that responsibility lightly.  Is it overwhelming to have another baby coming soon?  In about a week or so, Jordan and I will have three children to raise all under the age of two and half years old.  Prayer, patience, and trusting God's will has helped in our roles as parents and in the married state.  

When moments become difficult in the coming months learning how to be a mother to three little ones, I will remember my children are my masterpieces.  My paintbrush is prayer.  

Please keep us in your prayers.  We trust in God's plan for our growing family, and we know that He will provide us with the necessary graces to fulfill our duties.  

Countdown: 13 More Days Until We Are a Family of Five!!!

 We are so excited to meet our baby brother or baby sister!  We can't wait to kiss the baby!!!

 Magdalene has been such a good big sister to Tobias.  They have their moments, but Tobias is her best friend.  When Tobias was only a few months old, she was so excited when he would wake up from his morning nap.  "He wake, he wake!"  She still gets excited when Tobias wakes up from his nap.  I'm not sure if he likes her smothering him with hugs and kisses.

 For the most part, Tobias is playing somewhere near Magdalene.  In this picture, she is telling Tobias about his responsibilities as a big brother.

 Magdalene has been in this princess phase for some time.  She wants to put on a pretty dress and play in it.

 These are her new play shoes we found at Walmart.  They have gems you can attach to them, but Tobias likes to put them in his mouth.  She feels like such a pretty princess in her shoes and dress.

 I told Magdalene to smile in this picture.  This is what she did.  It's hard to get an authentic smile out of her in front of a camera.  JC Penney does a better job than me.

 Just in case you're wondering how long her hair is now....well it's getting long!!!

You can usually find this adorable boy at a window playing with his toys.  He likes to see the cars and animals outside the window.

Please keep us in your prayers for a safe delivery.  We feel very blessed that God has entrusted us with raising His precious children.