My little Livy-loo is 4!!

On September 20, 2006 at 12:46am, God blessed us with a little baby girl. I remember that night like it was yesterday. She has brought to us so much joy and laughter. I've enjoyed watching her grow into a beautiful little girl. She continues to amaze me with her words and contagious personality.

Ist Birthday



2nd  Birthday



3rd Birthday

 



4th Birthday



You want holes in your ears? Right?

My daughter Olivia has wanted her ears pierced since she was two. Yesterday while we were at the mall she kept asking to get it done. I actually wanted to wait until she was about six so she would be able to help clean and take care of them, but she was persistent and I gave in. I thought she would probably just get scared and back out, well boy did she surprise me! She let them pierce her ears, or as Livy would say put holes in them, and she didn't even cry! That's my girl!! I had mine done at the age of seven and I cried! I have explained to her the importance of cleaning and rotating them. When I forget about it, she has reminded me to clean them. Seriously?!

Blog Award!

I just received an award from my good friend Misty! I am suppose to share 7 things about myself. Hmmm....


1. I clean like crazy when I'm mad.

2. Yes, I wipe the walmart buggy down before I stick my kids in it. One less bug to have, and plus Victoria will chew all over it.

3. I could wear scrubs everyday.

4. Once I did have my belly pierced. FYI: scar will stretch after pregnancy.

5. Totaled my first car at 16.

6. Fell in walmart, on some kind of sticky gel...yuck!! Embarrassing!!

7. I could eat feta cheese on everything.

So random, I know! Thank you Misty! Now to pass this on to some lucky bloggers!

Keeping up with the Mangums
howtoturnanaveragedayintoanadventure
cullenschronicle
ballewadventures
starnesfamsaga
jmholcombhappenings
summer-summersstoryafamilysjourney

My Little Sunshine

My little sunshine turns one tomorrow. I cannot believe that one year ago, my precious little gift from God was born. I never thought I could love another little one like I love Olivia. Victoria just made that place in my heart even bigger. She is my sunshine, my only sunshine.....

New Addition....

For our 6 year anniversary Jake bought me a new lens for my camera....he certainly did an awesome job!! Can't you tell I'm excited!! You're probably asking what did I get Jake. Well.....he got a lawnmower! We really, really needed one. I think he's okay with it...maybe even happy that he doesn't have to push mow the whole yard. Starting next year, we are going to rotate who gets to plan the anniversary day or weekend. I have the odd years and Jake the even....we'll see how this goes!

Here's pic's from the new lens and lawnmower....

6 years ago....

Yes, tomorrow will be our 6 year anniversary. It really doesn't seem like it was too long ago. Jake and I started dating my junior year of high school, and we're engaged in June 2001. I knew then that he would be a wonderful husband and father. Even though we both have changed through the years, date nights are less and less, "i love you's" do not come as often as before and surprise sweet letters do not exist....I can look into his eyes and see how much more he loves me now than before. Yes this may seem corny, but it's true. It's the little things like making the bed, giving the girls a bath, changing the diapers, doing the night time feedings when they were infants, painting Olivia's nails, fixing their hair, doing the laundry when I'm at work, playing dolls with Olivia, cleaning out the dishwasher, reading Olivia's devotionals and prayers every night, being able to work part-time and stay home with the girls and surprising me with the lens I wanted for our anniversary, makes my heart skip a beat. His acts of selflessness makes me want to do better, and I love him dearly for that. Love is not just a feeling, it is a selfless act and takes a lot of hard work.

"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth" 1 John 3:18
"...for God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything." 1 John 3:20



Here's some pictures from our wedding and honeymoon

Award!!

I just received the "Honest Scrap" award from my good friend Misty. Thank you so much for this lovely award!

The deal is that I give you 10 random facts about me:

1. I enjoy staying home with the girls and working one day a week. Working is sometimes a vacation...sometimes!! I wouldn't have it any other way.

2. If you haven't already noticed...my grammar is BAD!! So don't correct me!

3. I'm a nurse! Love/hate relationship. It can be very humbling and rewarding, if you allow it.

4. I would love to have another baby....however there are days when 2 is ENOUGH.

5. Cooking is hobby I never thought I would have. I like trying new and different recipes. Every week is a new menu of ideas.

6. Photography is another hobby of mine. I just love taking pictures! Pictures to me, recap special memories. I tell Jake every lens is an investment. I don't think he believes me. No I do not have my own photography business and probably never will.

7. I'm not a sports fan. So I have no interest in this topic. Jake is just the total opposite of me. I feel bad that he married a sports hater.

8. I'm a sucker for amusement parks. I love rollercoasters!

9. Songs of songs and Revelations are the 2 books out of the Bible that I have read the most. I'm really not sure why....

10. Yes I read the Twilight series and I'm in the process of reading them again

Now to pass this award on to....

Nikki
Cullenschronicle
Keepingupwiththemangums
Ballewadventures
Starnesfamsaga
Jmholcombhappenings
Everydayeveharts
MTAOFCwithmysisters

Tasty Breakfast

My new favorite breakfast!! I made these a few days ago and froze them. Man are they good!! Nice to have on hand when you want a quick breakfast. I didn't get a chance to make the dip yet. Maybe another day.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/04/baked-breakfast-taquitos-with-lime.html

Easter Pictures

Yesterday I finally took the girls' Easter pictures. My brother Daniel rode with us to help. There's this beautiful old cemetery called Memorial Gardens in Concord that we went to. What an awesome place to take Easter pictures. However it was a little crowded. Everyone else had the same idea I suppose. The flowers were absolutely beautiful. As you know, small children do not last very long in these situation, so I had to do this very fast. With Daniel's help we finished in less than 30 min. Then we headed to Cracker Barrel....Olivia's favorite!!

Beautiful day to plant flowers

It couldn't be a more beautiful day! Olivia and I just finished planting some tulips, daffodils and some kind of pink flower (I can't remember the name) I'm so happy that Olivia has taken an interest in this. She is so excited about having a veggie garden. Hopefully sometime in April we can start our garden. Here's our little flower area, it's not much right now. I plan to add more when it stays a little warmer.