Mother's Day

I am so super lucky that these girls are mine! I had a wonderful day. Nathan and the girls really let me relax and do absolutely nothing. It was glorious. I am beyond blessed to be their Mommy and couldn't imagine life without them! 

My Sweet Ladies

I worry about their futures and the future of the world. Tragic things just keep happening. I want to pick up and move us to a private island and not look back. Keep their innocence in tact. I know this isn't possible and it scares the crap outta me. How will I tell them about bad things when they get older. Will they understand that there are more good people in the world than bad? That those stories just aren't blasted all over the news. 

These girls are just so precious to me. Am I teaching them to love like they should? To love each other, themselves, and even people who aren't very loving themselves? Am I doing enough for them? 

We are thinking about, praying for and loving the victims and their families of the recent tragedies in Boston and now Texas and all over the world. 

Embrace the Camera

I hope I haven't shared these pictures already. But I love them and wanted to Embrace the Camera today. 

Sometimes I look at these girls and just can't believe that they are mine. Like last night when Lily put on her pajamas all by herself and brushed her hair. Like such a big girl. And when Avery reaches up to me and says "hol me, hol me, hol me". It's impossible to say no. All the tantrums, discipline and hard work are so worth it. 

They are beautiful, goofy, sweet and smart. And they are mine. 

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Embrace the Camera

We have had a lazy day around here. Lily came down with a fever and sore throat, so she missed school and we pretty much just cuddled and watch way too many cartoons. 

Avery was so good too, she just went with the flow. She is feeling fine by the way and I really hope she doesn't catch whatever Lily has. 

This did give me the opportunity to get some sweet pictures with my babies. Which I don't do often enough. 

I love these monkeys. 

Wisdom From Grandma-4

" Every morning you are handed 24 golden hours. They are one of the few things in the world you get free of charge. If you had all the money in the world, you couldn't buy an extra hour. What will you do with this precious treasure? Remember you must use it, as it is given only once. Once wasted you cannot get it back."

Little Artists

These are about the cutest little artists ever. This is the first time Avery actually painted with a brush and without trying to eat the paint. 

She is excited to proudly display her first masterpiece in her room. 

She may have painted her belly a little, but hey she's a cute little canvas. 

I just had this realization that my littlest baby is going to 18 months this month. How did this happen? Half a year has already gone by since her birthday. Craziness I tell you. She will be 2 before I know it. I don't know if I can handle it.

Wisdom From Grandma~2

"Hope is not pretending that troubles don't exist. It is the trust that they will not last forever, that hurts will be healed and difficulties overcome. It is faith that a source of strength and renewal lies within to lead us through the dark to the sunshine."

Wisdom From Grandma

My sister happened on a notebook at my Grandma's house a couple months ago with handwritten notes, quotes, verses and clippings. Things that she loved and felt important enough to keep and refer back too. I am going to start posting some here as a pick me up for myself and maybe others. 

"Lord, give me the wisdom to be thankful for the small things; home, family, a warm fire, a loaf of bread, a cup of coffee, and friends."

January 7, 2010

I love this picture. Taken by Grammy and sent to Mommy and Daddy on a long Thursday away from their Lilybear.