The ABC's of the week...

Sunday: was an AMAZING day for a birthday party!

She loved her new BIKE!

(love that her shoes are on the wrong feet:)

Sunday evening was a den meeting and C-MAN

went bowling with his buddies and Dad.
Monday: was Miss-O's first night of DANCE & tumble classes.
She said they didn't dance, they just "be like amimals."
Tuesday: was my designated day of studying. My good friend, Karen,
brought over some EATS to warm up in the oven.
(the kids devoured the spaghetti bake, thank you bunches!)
Tuesday: was C-man's first FIELD TRIP to the pond.
I felt some "mom-GUILT" because I culdn't go with him this year,
but he survived without me.
Wednesday: is here and I'm feeling HEAVENLY because half of this week's
school work is done.
(Just a big paper due Monday looming over my head!)

Today I rewarded myself with some retail therapy.
(Thanks to those who gave me "Old Navy" gift cards, my wardrobe is updated!)
Thursday: the plan is for another designated day JUST for studying,
to complete that big paper.
Friday: Miss-O has a well-check with Dr. Amy to see how big she is growing,
then we plan to KICK our shoes off and enjoy some family time that night.
Saturday: Miss-O and I are excited to have a LOVELY time, eating breakfast with the
princesses, MARIN, and Aunt Angie!
Hopefully, Dad is going to NAB a few ducks, hunting on Saturday!
Then I'll be ON my way to work that evening.
Sunday: another day for PLAYING and hunting for Dad.
I hope to have a QUICK day at work again.
The kids will hang out with G&G ROBERTS for the weekend.
They'll be SO excited. Soon, THE weekend will come to an UNBELIEVABLE, VERY fast WRAP and we'll start another new X-CITING week with some ZIP

Our Princess is Turning 4!

The castle cake is complete!

Miss-O LOVES it!

That's all that matters.

Our little girl is turning Four.

Only yesterday was she a baby in my arms.

Only yesterday was she a toddler climbing unto everything.
Today, she is a beautiful, young girl, with a flare for independence.

She is artsy, craftsy, and very imaginative.

She loves to sing with a loud, proud voice.

She beams from ear to ear when she overcomes her fears. [McDonald's Big Slide]

It takes her awhile to warm up, but then her true colors shine brightly.
A true princess, loving pretties, necklaces, bracelets, clothes, and shoes!

A sweet heart and a thoughtful mind,

Today, my little girl grows older and she blesses the world around her with her

talents and personality.

We Love You Livie, Lou!

Q & A

Q: What activity lowers blood pressure, heart rate, promotes calm, and makes one smile internally?

A: Holding babies & catching up with John and Sarah.

A Brand New Family: Sarah, John, Ada, & Evie.
Miss Evie happy with a full tummy.

Miss Ada admiring her Daddy & vice versa.


Thanks John & Sarah for such a nice afternoon!

So Happy!

Standing at the front of the door is a tradition.

Time to start Preschool for this chicky!

She is ready and excited!

Her first art-work brought home

and had me in tears!

For those of you who have read

"The Kissing Hand"

You know what I'm talking about!

Two Peas in a Pod

I know that you've been waiting for the twin's debut,

so without further ado.....

meet the twins!

Sweet little angels delicately woven in the womb by God's hands.

We continue to pray for your health and strength baby E & A.

Who knows nose?

Dressed for success!

This picture was taken prior to his incident yesterday. Paul took Indy out to the some public ponds. When they were finished with their romping around (mostly Indy), Indy started to sneeze profusely. Paul could see that something might be in his nose, so he took him to the vet. The vet agreed there was something in his nose and sent the boys to the animal hospital. After a CT scan and a scope, it was confirmed there was something in his nose.

A BLADE OF GRASS!

A $1700 blade of grass, no doubt.

I'm asking for that blade of grass to be coated with gold and I'm going to frame it!

Most importantly, Indy is okay and no harm done......there might have been harm if we delayed in getting him in.