Children's Museum Fun!!

We had a full day at the new Children's Museum with Bebe and Nana! It is truly a beautiful place with so much for the kids to enjoy and explore. It is however extremely cost prohibitive...couldn't believe it. Anyway, the kids had so much fun. Here are a few pics from our trip.

Wordless Wednesday

My Sweet Babes Off to First Day of School

Sam and Kate are both going to "school" two days a week from 8:15-12:20 and man my house is quiet...I can only imagine the withdrawal I will go through when they go to kindergarten. Now, I didn't say I wasn't enjoying the quiet and the ability to go grocery shopping all alone, but it is weird having them both gone. They seem to be enjoying their teachers and loving making new friends, and for that I am so grateful. Here is the picture of their first day:) They sure do know how to make a mama proud!

From Mullet to Marvelous!!

So, the first haircut for Kate was last week and for those of you who have seen or touched Kate's hair or lack there of, it is thin, wispy and a little on the "old man" side of things. Ok...it is appropriate to say "Bless her heart" right about now! She does get this straggly hair honestly as I was 3 before my mom could even comb my hair. Nonetheless, we did decide it was time to trim the ends and get rid of her fabulous mullet. We started talking about it about a week or so before and she seemed very excited, but unfortunately her stranger anxiety is at an all time high right now and she doesn't want anybody to be near her other than me or daddy. We arrived at Jelly Beans ( children's hair cuttery) and she was fine for the first 45 seconds so I snapped a few pics of her while she wasn't hysterical. After these shots it really got bad...not to be to graphic, but she got so upset that she actually got a little sick all over her shirt. Ahhhhhhh.........The end result was great however and we did manage to get a semi-straight cut across the back:) It looks much healthier and now we are going to start feeding her hair growth vitamins...jk.

The next haircut may be done while she is sleeping!!!

Once Upon a Blog GIVEAWAY

For those of you faithful blog followers, I apologize in my major slow down in posts as of late, but it has been a busy and eventful summer! I will post on all of the happenings later, but for now...the very talented Jenissa, who designed our blog, is having a special...You must check it out!! Her blog site is Once Upon A Blog.org!! She was wonderful to work with and customized our layout perfectly and exactly how I had envisioned! If you are thinking of updating your blog, you must check her out...www...onceuponablog.org

The Many Faces of Sam

This is my Fav!!! The Red Boots Say it ALL...

ARGHHHHH!!!!!

Thinks the Walkie Talkie is a Phone...

Where's the Fire?

The Love Doctor...He'll Melt Your Heart

Lounging and Loving the Summer

Kate's favorite thing...thumb sucking and relaxing!!

Lounging...

Kate squeeling with delight! She loves the water although we have discovered that the chlorine is really making her excema flare up:(

Aunt Margaret Fishing Pool Side with the kids!

Just a Taste of What's Been Going on...

Last Saturday the group of women I meet with on Mondays (AM2PM...Affirming and Mentoring Pre-School Moms) had a family picnic. We thought the weather wasn't going to hold out for us, but it did and it turned out to be a lovely evening eating yummy food, beautiful scenery and to top it off HORSES!! The kids loved the horses and were mesmerized with petting them and feeding them grass. Sandra, one of the mentors of our group, was kind enough to open up her home in Taylors where all this wondrous fellowship took place. It was truly one of the most beautiful views of the mountains I have seen. Sam even got to sit upon the John Deere tractor, which made his day!

For Mother's Day we took a trip to Westminster to hang with Rob's family. My sister in law Deanna hosted lunch at her home and it was fantastic!! What a great way to spend Mother's Day! The day was clear and beautiful and the company was fun as always. Rob has a much larger family than I do, so I always enjoy the fellowship and closeness that comes along with a big family! It was a special day, just in the fact that I got to spend it with my sweet kids who always make me laugh and remind me how special it is to be a MOM!!

On last Saturday morning we went to a birthday party extravaganza right here in our neighborhood. I call it an extravaganza, because it was just that. We were celebrating Trey and Jerod's birthdays together and they had a jump house, cotton candy, popcorn, a balloon making clown and then the icecream truck rolled up!! The kids loved it and were quite exhausted which made for a great nap for all of us!! Thanks Tera and Dana for including us in the festivities!

Our Little Roadsters

The sun is shining and we spent the day riding bikes and any other "outdoor" acitivity we could think of. I am not sure how people who live in places where it rains or snows for long periods of time manage with children at home. I would lose my mind!! I love to be outside and the kids do too! Our culdesac is such a great and safe place to be and for that we are truly thankful. Hope everyone is having a great week!

Kate's Reaction to the News...Starting a Little Too Early

Potty Training...Cha Cha Cha!!

Still Our Little Snuggle Bug

Bathing Beauties!!!

As much as bathtime almost drives me to an early grave somedays the laughs are plenty!! They are enjoying playing together more and more every day and that is a true blessing. I can't believe the rate at which they are growing up! Kate is making short sentences now, mostly "I don't want it" and "I want yogurt", but the progress is precious. Sam is soon to be three and Kate is soon to be two!! They are for sure sunshine in our lives!!

Itching for Springtime Fun...We have already begun!

Don't Ask!!

We have had some gorgeous weather lately, along with some torrential downpours, but we have been making the most of the sunshine. We thank the Lord for whatever he brings us each day, because He knows we need the rain, but we sure do LOVE the sunshine! Here are some random pictures of our outdoor fun over the last few weeks.

Snow, Sun and More

The days are quite busy,so the words shall be few...I apologize for the lack of posts lately! One day I will get back to it, just not today! Enjoy!!

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Visit With My Pal Sal

Oh what a gift childhood friends are!! Over the Christmas Holidays I got to visit with my best friend Sally. She and I have been friends for nearly our entire lives. It all started back in first grade, in I believe Mrs. Woods class, but that doesn't matter. She is one of the best friends a girl could ever ask for. She is one of those friends you could be separated from for years and when you see each other again you just pick right up like you haven't missed a beat. Unfortunately, Sally has decided that living out West is where her heart is, so we rarely get to see each other, but when we do, the memories come flooding back. She is currently in Physicians Assistant School in Portland, OR. She will be finished in August and I was hoping I might be able to convince her into moving back this way, but I think I might as well hang that up. She is quite the adventuresome type. She climbs mountains, repels, hikes, camps, snow and water skis, swims, bikes, yoga's and anything else you can think of. I am so proud of her and all that she has accomplished in her life and little envious of her "free spirit" or traveling heart. She knows I miss her terribly and wish we could live closer together, but for now we will have to live for the next visit and pick right up where we left off.

What Warms My Heart...

Our Precious Sam (32 months)

My Sweet Hubby

Sam and Kate (19 months)

As the new year approaches I am reminded that the most important things aren't things at all, but the lives that surround you every day. May your new year be filled with many loved ones to warm your heart.

May Your Hearts be Rekindled with The Spirit of the Season

Bob the Tomato & Little Miss Piggy

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY