Honor’s Dress: Gap (Similar) | Raegan’s Dress: Gap (Similar)
I know I have not written on my blog for a while, but if you follow me over on Instagram or Youtube then you already know about this bit of good news in my life — we welcomed Baby No. 3 in September 2022! Honestly, my pregnancy was thrilling and terrifying, and it pushed me to my limitations in almost every way.
My husband Joshua and I just celebrated our fourth (!) wedding anniversary! This week, I’ve been feeling sentimental about our relationship and our marriage, remembering just how much we’ve overcome and how God truly gave us one another. To be honest, Joshua and I have so much to celebrate because there were times our marriage…
Nearly a 10 year age gap and they’re so sweet together 😍
Do you have a big age gap between your kids? Here’s what helped the girls form a bond:
• letting the oldest help with her little sisters (so that they see the oldest as another safe place PLUS the oldest feels excited and engaged)
• giving undivided attention to each child to let them know they’re seen and loved (so resentment doesn’t build between children)
• letting them play together (play works just as well when there is an age gap!)
• teaching younger siblings to respect the oldest’s space
Honor is in her “I can do it myself” era. Listen, as long she’s fully clothed, I’m not about to fuss about this. I have 3 kids, I choose peace 🤷🏾♀️
Noah turned 4 months old this week 💗 She’s the calmest and most relaxed baby ever so far, and she laughs at everything. NoNo Baby is thinking about rolling over (she’ll lift her legs up and then decide against it), but for now she’s content scooting around during tummy time. Noah Grace is one chill baby and our family adores her. 💗
Hiking date at Mt Rubidoux with my husbae today was magical 🫶🏾 Investing time into my marriage = worth it ✝️
SONday with my daughters 💗 Josh and I talked the other night about what we see in each of our girls, and what God is doing in our own hearts by giving us daughters. I believe the Lord gave me girls to guide them and show them the beauty of womanhood, to see their worth, to see that God made womanhood so much bigger than the box the world created. Their beautiful personalities and gifts reflect God in so many ways. They’re unlimited and powerful, just as God made them. My Grace Girls 💗RGJ + HGJ + NGJ
I hope you’re all having a happy new year so far.
We’re in the thick of raising 3 girls 💗a “tween” + two that are 2 years old and under. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. It’s by Your grace that we can lead and love these sweet girls.
Happy engagement-versary to the one whom my soul loves. 6 years later and I still say yes to you.
Merry Christmas from The Jordans!
Love,
Joshua, Melonie, Raegan, Honor, and Noah
You’re the best part 💗
Noah turned 3 months last week! Baby girl took her first flight, laughs out loud and squeals, and soothes herself back to sleep.
We made it through the 4th trimester! Lord we thank you because y’all, it was a doozy!
The season of Advent is upon us — a season of anticipation of Christ’s first coming (His birth) as we long for Christ’s second coming.
I feel a deep desire this year to pull back and rest in the magnitude of Jesus. I just want to sit and be still and know that He is God.
This little Advent calendar is such a sweet daily reminder of this. For the last few years, we’ve spent December counting down to Christmas — we pull open a drawer, read the verse tucked inside, and enjoy a sweet treat. Just being together enjoying the story of Jesus’s birth spread out in each box, with sweet anticipation for Christmas Day.
I think this practice is symbolic of what is and what is to come — I just want to enjoy the One that matters more than anything, while awaiting His second coming. I’m so glad we are living in Advent this month, and each day.
Thanksgiving in Louisiana 💗
Happy 10th Birthday to Raegan Grace! These past 10 years have been full of so much joy and sweetness. When I was pregnant with her, I remember God telling me she would be bring life wherever she goes, and she’s done just that. She’s brought so much life and light every day of her life — she’s full of love, kindness, intelligence, grace, charm, wittiness, and friendliness. She’s been blessed with so many talents and gifts, and yet she’s humble and sweet. She’s a friend to everyone she meets, the quality I admire most about her. I am so thankful and grateful for that cold Black Friday evening in November 2012 when my Rae of Sunshine burst into my life. I love you daughter. Happiest of birthdays to the Little Queen.
Raegan, my Sunshine Girl 💗 It’s my oldest girl’s last day as a 9 year old. She’s the most gorgeous little girl inside and out — it’s been absolute privilege to raise her so far 💗
Noah turned 2 months old last week 💗 Our laidback girl coos and smiles for days. Life is so much sweeter with our Noah Girl 💗
Weekend photo dump: that left me inspired and full of wonder, including our first family photo where we’re all looking at the camera 🥹👏🏾🙌🏾
Back at the Getty for another birthday trip and I’m not bad about it. This year vs last year at the same-ish spot, but the lady in the photo feels completely different on the inside 💗
About last night 💗 Me and my girl @_faithelyse feasted and chatted for HOURS about life, kids, marriage, Jesus, you name it. We went to law school together but never got to hang out, but look at God! He reconnected us and now she’s family! Thank you for being one of my best friends and celebrating my 32 trips around the sun (Son)! Love you girl!
Happy birthday to me 💗 I’m entering into year 32 living out my God-given dreams and my soul feeling rest like never before. #happybirthdaytome
So, I did a thing🙃 After waiting three years, I finally took the leap into this chocolate-y copper brown and I’m head over heels in love with my hair 😍 I’m usually pretty conservative with my hair, but baby my birthday is nearly here and I decided to go for it, and I feel LIBERATED. Fall color courtesy of the amazing @kelleytresses. #meloniebygrace #naturalhairjourney #naturalhair
Nearly a 10 year age gap and they’re so sweet together 😍
Do you have a big age gap between your kids? Here’s what helped the girls form a bond:
• letting the oldest help with her little sisters (so that they see the oldest as another safe place PLUS the oldest feels excited and engaged)
• giving undivided attention to each child to let them know they’re seen and loved (so resentment doesn’t build between children)
• letting them play together (play works just as well when there is an age gap!)
• teaching younger siblings to respect the oldest’s space
Honor is in her “I can do it myself” era. Listen, as long she’s fully clothed, I’m not about to fuss about this. I have 3 kids, I choose peace 🤷🏾♀️
Noah turned 4 months old this week 💗 She’s the calmest and most relaxed baby ever so far, and she laughs at everything. NoNo Baby is thinking about rolling over (she’ll lift her legs up and then decide against it), but for now she’s content scooting around during tummy time. Noah Grace is one chill baby and our family adores her. 💗
Hiking date at Mt Rubidoux with my husbae today was magical 🫶🏾 Investing time into my marriage = worth it ✝️
