Jenni Clayville » Children

Paxton at 18 Months

jenni — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:19:19 +0000

Here’s just a bit of my sweetpea, Paxton, before bedtime the other night.

He makes my heart sing.

This kid is a clown.

Wonder where he got THAT from…

30 Seconds…

jenni — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:10:15 +0000

… of my life.

Yes. Welcome…

Don’t call the authorities on me. Really… my kids like this.

What weird things do your kids like?

Christmas Trees For Kids

jenni — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:46:09 +0000

Our church, Church at Bethany, is raising money a different way for Christmas this year. In fact, the money we’re raising isn’t even FOR our church… but ALL of the proceeds will go toward the helping homeless children in our community and towards aiding children in orphanages.

If you’re in the Portland area, and are planning on getting a tree for Christmas this year… please consider purchasing it from us. Your money will go to those in greater need. There’s no BETTER way to get a Christmas tree this year!

Below is the press release I pulled from Matt’s blogsite.

PRESS RELEASE

Church! at Bethany, a 3-year old church that meets at the Stoller Middle School, is selling Christmas Trees For Kids.

100% of the proceeds will go to help children. 50% will go to the Beaverton School District Homeless Student Fund and 50% will go to Children of the Nations, which is a Seattle based organization that works in Africa to care for orphaned children.

The sale will take place at 16260 NW Bronson Rd Beaverton, on November 28th, 29th and December 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th

Hours of operation are Saturdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sundays 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Trees are available starting at $25.

Donations are accepted and can be made online here!

Check out our Facebook Page and invite your friends!

Happy 1st Birthday, Paxton!!!

jenni — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:14:20 +0000

Today is Paxton’s FIRST birthday.

His first year of life has flown by, but it’s as if he’s ALWAYS been a part of our lives.

Pax has got 6 visible teeth right now — 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. He’s walking EVERYWHERE and can get up the stairs in less than 5 seconds. His talking sounds like gurgling and babbling ALWAYS brings a smile to Brian and my face.

He’s gonna be a big blogger, obviously!

Paxton Joel,

YOU are cherished. You help me look outside myself. You give Mommy hope that I can be a better person… for you, for Chance, for Daddy AND for myself. Your smile melts my heart. Your cry breaks me into a million pieces. All I want to do is make your world right for you. And I know I don’t have that kind of control, so I just hold you… and drink in your presence.

“Pax” means “peace” and you have brought JUST that into our lives. You have no idea the kind of restoration you’ve brought into Mommy & Daddy’s life just by existing. I thank God EVERY DAY for letting me be a part of your life. There is NOTHING you could ever do to make me stop loving you. NOTHING!!! And when I forget to tell you I’m proud of you, or that I love you… I hope you’ll know by my actions that you mean the world to me.

Happy first Birthday, sweet Paxton… my darling peacemaker. You came just in time.

Love Forever and a Day,
Mommy

Paxton – 10 months

jenni — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:18:27 +0000

My baby is growing up faster than I’m okay with.

He is now 10 months old. He’s the sweetest little spirit. I’m praying God BURNS all these sweet moments into my mind and heart forever.

I’m afraid I’ll forget.

How do YOU remember?

Pray for Kate McRae

jenni — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:02:20 +0000

If you haven’t heard by now, I thought I’d just post this to help continue spreading the word:

Please pray with me.