Carson's 10th Frisbee Golf Birthday Party!!

Happy Birthday to Carson!!! Can't believe he is 10!
My baby boy is 10! If you look back over on right side of the blog you can go to archives and see pictures of him from the past or you can click here..he looked so different. How they do change!

For Carson's birthday we (he) decided that he wanted a Frisbee Golf party which was so simple and easy to do! We just went to one of our favorite parks and set up camp...bought $1 Frisbee's, candy, pizzas/drinks, and a birthday cake...the boys were thrilled to just hang out and have some fun.
Carson was so thrilled to have a birthday party this year...
he said, "this was the best birthday party ever!"
Although it was easy and simple-it reminded me that it's the simple things in life that can make such a difference.

Sweet Friends...

Missing My Boys...Go Orioles!!!

Today the boys are on their way to Maryland with Nana. They are going to see an Orioles/Boston Red Socks game. This is a Birthday gift for the boys. What a treat for them! They were counting down the minutes on Wednesday. They will be staying with our friend Mimi and will return on Sunday...
I miss my boys but I am so amazed at how peaceful-less crazy-my household is...with just the girls. Boys have so much going on in their brains...
Kayla just walked into the room, "I'm bored" We don't know what to do now without all the action!!

I miss my baby boys..they are a

blessing! What a fun time I KNOW they will have.

Have a Great time my sweet boys!
GO ORIOLES!!

Cant wait for some pictures! :)

OK So I Turn ?? Today!

Sorry I will not post my age on this blog...if you want to know how old I am you will have to ask me personally.
Though, I am still young.
As Gavin told me this morning,
"Mom you don't have wrinkles yet", while gazing closely at my face as if to confirm this statement.

Yes, I am the birthday girl today!
It was so funny I totally forgot it was my Birthday this week until Kayla reminded me.

This morning the kids woke me up with their big smiling faces and big kisses. Kayla made some whole wheat muffins and coffee and brought it to me in bed!! I loved it! Breakfast in bed is one of those things that I told the kids 'for this is a great birthday present' !!

Carson's gift to me was that he let me play, in bed, his diji Star Wars game
(which is a hand held game system). This was an honor you know.

Lets see...Oh!
Ava said she was going to give me a blue, (because blue is one my favorite colors), sponge for my birthday. She is very excited about that!

Gavin, got Carson ready for school this morning all by himself. Not only did Gavin wake Carson up, he got him dressed and fed him breakfast.

Isabel gave me her routine snuggles and thumb sucking.



The kids did a great job this morning blessing their Momma!!!

P.S.
( Thank you to all my FaceBook friends for the sweet "Happy Birthday's")

Happy Birthday Our Dear Kayla!!!

• Her very own e-mail address

• Her first i-pod

• first older girl birthday party where the girls were really sitting around talking...

• First official babysitting class to earn her certificate

My goodness!! Just to name a few of the many changes that have taken place at age 12!!
Oh I remember being that age! Age 12 is such an exciting time in life where it marks the period just before your teen years...So yes our girly is now a pre-teen!!
I was just pregnant with her-what has happened??

To be honest, I LOVE being a Mom of girls! It has been so much fun already just teaching Kayla about the Lord and who He is in her life.
Kayla is still our cheerful and joyful girl. She is thankfully teachable and her heart, (because of the Lord at work), becomes quickly convicted of sin her life. Though life presents many moments where it is hard to have a softened spirit (I see this in my own life)-she is so willing and open to learn about how the Lord would have her respond biblically to situations that may be difficult for her. What an example of humility she is, seeing the good in things, and most of all seeks to see what God's best and will is for her life.

Dear Kayla,

What a joy it is Kayla, for daddy and I to be your parents! You bring such a joy that is indescribable!! God has blessed us greatly by allowing us the privilege of parenting you! You are a present from the Lord! Keep being our cheerful girl!!! We all love you sooooo much!!

Pregnant with Baby #1

She has arrived!!!

Our little peanut...
a few days before Thanksgiving and in our little tiny apartment.

Our first princess!


Kayla holding her "baby", she loved, "baby"
couldn't sleep without her


Papa and Kayla

Mamma, Kayla, and TC the cat.

One of our first family photos-what a tiny family just beginning.

The baby shower
Nana and Mimi

She would always love to splash in this little pool
and still loves the water to this day...

The day we left for Charlotte, NC!!!
Kayla was 9mo.

TODAY!!!


Beautiful girl!!
We love you!!!!