My Dear Hubby!!!

I love my husband!! Everyday!! He is an amazing husband, and Daddy to our girls. God has blessed me with him in my life and he has blessed us with our marriage. I am thankful everyday for this. He is so busy this time of the year at work and it is always so nice to have him around! He spends as much time with his girls and he can. He is so much to so many! God is Good!

Kevin, taking care of our property, in his element!

Peek-Boo Mommy!!

Young Love....

Are arranged marriages still socially acceptable, I suppose not, but if they were my friend Jamie and I would have one lined up!! Jaden and our little Ella. Jaden has been very kind and loving to her since she was born. He always calls her "ELLL-La"! Jamie and I would love the instant ticket to be related! From what I can see so far Jaden would treat her real well, he is such a sweetie!

On a recent walk we saw the love! Jaden was riding with Eva and Tessa....he had finally had enough, and we were still far from Jamie and Matt's house....Problem solving time???

"Seriously girls, your cramping my style!???? Hey, where is Ella???" Well, could he fit in the baby stroller with Ella???? Yep, he sure did! It was adorable and it solidified the idea, he and Ella were cozy comfy! So, here is my official vote to make arranged marriage a concept again, I think it might work! But until then (like at least 30 years as far as Daddy Kevin is concerned), we will savor the sweet friendships of our kiddos! "Now this is more like it"

Party in my crib!

Was that just a flying binky or am I losing my mind? I was recently putting clothes away in Ella's closet. Ella was just "chillin'" in her crib, talking up a storm. I can't get enough of her talking, it is such a sweet sound. She seems to be getting louder at it and there are new sounds from her each day! So as I am enjoying her discussion with me, I see something move out of the corner of my eye...was that a bird, a plane??? No, it was a binky! Did she heave it with her strong Mommy-like toes? Did she throw it? Who knows, I never will but she let out a tremendous giggle and a snort...I adore this sound from both the girls, nothing quite like a good laugh! She smiled a huge Ella Smile, open mouth and bright eyes! Such the happy girl!

I told Tess the story and she said "how her do that Mom?" AAHH, the joys!

Wonderful Ruby

"Can wes do it again sometime..." this is Tessa's newest catch phase, a close second to "Why?"... She asked the question about doing it again sometime after our recent visit with me dear friend Angie and her daughters. Angie was one of my amazing college roommates, I was blessed to have three of them. I am so glad we had the opportunity to have a visit with them. As always, it was short but sweet. Our older girls are seven months apart and the little ones are eight months apart, so it is unfortunate that we don't live closer.

Angie cooked us a wonderful dinner and the girls played while we visited and tended to the "littlest girls", we had a fabulous time. Tess loved her time with Ruby. It was a hoot to listen to their conversations, such cute three year old girls, and their language, sweet as can be! It was a great visit and the answer ...."Yes we can do it again sometime!" Maybe Tess and Ruby can room together at college and put up with their nutty moms coming to visit, but until then, we will enjoy them as little ones!!

Sister Snuggles

I loved having an older brother growing up and even more so now that we are adults. I have the most kind, caring and genuine brother anyone could have. I thankful for him. When I was growing up I often thought it would also be great to have a sister. I also feel that God's plan was for me to see the sister bond through our daughters. I see the bond in Tess and Ella already and it is PURE JOY!!

A Walk on The Wild Side...

wOOhOO! It was a fun day had by all...The girls, Gamma, Pops and I ventured to the zoo for the day! It was a beautiful sunny day and the day together was wonderful! Tess was in pure amazement of all the fascinating animals. She loved talking to the monkeys..."Hey Monkey, over heres monkey,her looking at me Mom." she also thought the elephant trumpeting was interesting..."its loud Mommy".

A day at the zoo is something I will never grow out of, I love it! The nature of the animals and to watch them interact is always intriguing. Tess was very interested in the Mommy animals with their babies, "Ders the Mommy and Babies." Ella also enjoyed the sights from her stroller and the fresh air. We all took in the many aspects of beauty from the day. Tess can't wait to go back and "take Daddy with us next time."

Hello Spring

We love the fresh air!

Pollen aside, spring is marvelous! There is something about the fresh smell of grass, flowers and the beauty of all of the new life! I always looked forward to this time of the year and even more now that I can share my love for this time of the year with the girls. Kevin has an amazing way of making our property look like spring in just a few short days. He doesn't mess around, he gets loads of mulch, cuts the grass, weedwacks, treats the pond and in no time (actually a lot of time but in my mind it is magic because he is so good at it, I love my amazing man!) ...poof...we have spring! So, here's to Spring...The beauty of God's creation and our blessing to be able to enjoy it!