A Moment with the Baxter's: Joy in every stage

I have been going through old pictures of the boys lately. Nolan and I looked at ALL the pics we had from when Jude was born until now. We laughed and almost cried at the fact of how fast life goes by and how fast the boys seem to be growing up. I often ask the boys"Can I keep you little forever?" They usually always reply "No, Mom". Even though I know I can't, it's hard not to find myself wishing life would slow down and wanting to savor their every childhood moment. The Lord says the same thing to me every time I ask the boys if I could keep them little. He reminds me that I need to find joy in every stage of their life and not pine for the time gone by. So that is what I have been trying to do, enjoy every growing stage and loving every change in their lives. It can be hard at times, but so fulfilling at other times. I do not ever want to be one of those moms that can't let their children grow up. I pray that they are one in a million kids and that they always want one thing in their lives: God's Will for them. If we are not in His will, nothing matters. Nolan and I love them so much but I never want to hold them back from His will and work in their lives. So with that said, here are a few pics as the boys have grown :)

Jude worships the ground Peyton walks on....