February

There hasn't been a whole lot of anything going on with our family. We are just enjoying this crazy spring like weather we have had lately and taking full advantage of it while we can.

We had a low key but fun Valentine's day and I am so looking forward to Easter this year since the youngest two will "get" it more this year.

So far 2013 has been good to us! I have been praying about whether or not we are done expanding our family. I have been debating getting my tubes tied this summer and discussed it with my OB recently. I just want to really make sure before such a big decision. Three kids just seems like the perfect number for us!

Back to the real world

It has been so nice to have Josh at home with us over Christmas break. However, it is back to the real world this week as he returns to work and the kids to school.

Hayley came down with strep yesterday so poor baby is home from school and not feeling well. Last week before she got sick, we went to see "Parental Guidance" and had the best time eating popcorn and just spending some Mommy/daughter time together. I love her so much. :-)

Savannah is glad to be back at preschool three times a week to get away from me and baby brother. Donovan is happy to play with her toys while she is at school for a couple hours.

One of my goals for this year is to read 25 books and I'm currently reading "Safe Haven" by Nicholas Sparks. It is so good! I am so glad I decided to read it.

Hope ya'll have a good rest of the week!

Christmas 2012 pictures

Here are some pictures from our Christmas! They are actually from Christmas Eve through the next few days. It was a wonderful week full of family, food and memory making. Looking forward to all that 2013 will bring!

Our Santa fail

We took the littles to see Santa this past weekend. I should have known that it was not going to go well when I forgot that the mall opens at 1 on Sundays. We got there at 11. We were going to just go home and come back since they were getting fussy.

As we were leaving the mall, Savannah was melting down because I had been talking up Santa all morning and she didn't understand why we were leaving. I got the bright idea to drive to Tupelo (an hour away) to see Santa. I thought they would sleep on the drive and the mall would be opening just as we arrived.

Bahaha. They did NOT sleep. They whined the whole hour. As we loaded them in the stroller I noticed that Donovan had spilled milk all over his shirt and Josh had put the wrong shoes on him. I bought a sweater for him at the mall and we waited in line to see Santa.

By the time it was their turn, they were over it. Savannah's hair was a mess and they were exhausted. This is what we got...

Day of silence in honor of Sandy Hook Elementary

Life lately

I spent much of Friday in prayer for the sweet children and teachers killed in Newtown, CT. I can not fathom what those families must be going through. Praying for God's comfort and love to cover all involved.

Like many parents, it gave me a renewed perspective. I want to enjoy all these little moments with my family because we are not promised tomorrow. Each and every day is a gift. I need to be reminded of this when the days get long.

Also, Hayley got her ears pierced last weekend! This is a big deal, because she has always been terrified of getting this done. I am so proud of her, my big 9 year old is growing up. :-) Savannah has her preschool Christmas program on Monday and Donovan just turned 13 months old! So blessed and in love with my 3 sweet blessings.

A very special day!

Today is a day to celebrate!!! It is Hayley's 9th birthday and Donovan's 1st birthday. I am so blessed that God entrusted me with these sweet little ones and I am so proud to be their Mom.