My Happy Pumpkin

We have a book that Jeremy's parents gave us back in 2007 for the boys at pumpkin carving time. Now it is for all 3 :) It is by far one of the kids favorite books. We read it each year right before we carve pumpkins. It tells the story of a boy whose father is a farmer and how he picks out his pumpkin. He and his father clean it out and carve it. It also talks about our Father, God, who picks us up, cleans us out and puts his light in us to shine for others to see. It's just a cute story.

Today was character day at school and Ryan wanted to be the happy farmer ... so he was. He proudly took his book to school to show off in his parade around the school. It was too cute. They had the 1st - 5th graders come out and they all cheered so loudly as the parade went by them. Fun!

Tomorrow the same will happen at Pace's school ... he also chose to be the happy farmer ... :) Sure made getting costumes together easy for me when they choose the same thing.

Sibling Love

Does it get any sweeter than this?

What a crazy day

On Tuesday, I was literally hit by a car. Kennedy and I were walking into Chickfila to have breakfast with a friend. A guy in a van came around the corner and hit me in the cross walk. It was the craziest feeling in the world! Shock came over me in waves as I realized that Kennedy could have very easily been on the arm that was hit ... thanks to God that she was not! I was more shaken than anything. I had some paint on my arm from his van, a burn from the friction of the van and some bruising but am amazed at how it all happened and how God spared both of us from harm.

Today, I look at the mark on my arm and think about what happened and am very grateful for what did not! Thank you Lord for watching out us!

A kiss ... on the foot

Tonight, we were watching "Auto B Good" before bed and Pace was sitting on the ottoman. He bent down and kissed my foot and then said ... "mom, I kissed your foot because your lips were too far away." And went back to watching his movie.

I love the way their mind works and I love how affectionate my little man is! I even love kisses on my feet when my lips are too far away :)

They won!

Saturday Ryan had another soccer game. I love watching him play but I'll be so glad to have my Saturday's back! Saturday was picture day ... didn't order any, I simply refuse to pay $32 for a single photo! Thankfully I have gotten a few good ones on my own! He is enjoying playing and already wants to do the next sport ... however we are taking a break. Maybe in the spring we will play something else ...

Oh and by they way ... they won their first game on Saturday! So exciting for them! I love the way upward does their programs though because they teach the kids that HOW you play the game is more important than the outcome at the end of the game. They also learn scripture verses each week - God's word is being hidden in his heart even while he is playing Soccer! I love it!

Growing up too fast

My baby girl is growing up way too fast! There are days I shake my head and say "she's only two" and then there are days where I say "She's really two". I miss the days where she needed me more than she does now. Her independence seems to be coming a lot faster than the boys. I love that she does things on her own ... "I do it mommy". I miss her needing my help but I love watching her "do it" herself. They just grow up too fast ... but this stage we are in right now ... I love it!

My favorite phrase that she has right now is ... "I hold you mommy." I hope that never ends!

Now if someone would just offer to potty train this little stubborn princess my day would be made :) Any takers?!? Anyone?

Hi there!

I promise I have not fallen off the face of the planet! Just been working on a ton of things lately and doing life with my family. Life has been insanely busy lately. We have soccer, filed trips, family days, church and so many other things on our plate.

I have also been working on ramping up my photography business. I'm really hoping to do more with that now that the holidays are approaching and people will want pictures made for christmas cards and such. I figure since I have been spending so much of our money that I might as well start contributing to bringing some in. :) We will see how it goes. I said I was going to do this last year and well, life just got too busy on me .... this time I'm not going to let grass grow under my feet.

I hope that you all are doing well. Don't give up on me ... I promise I'll do better ... soon!