My Loves

Fat baby hands, chubby cheeks, cankles (baby girls'...not mine!!), girlie giggles, colorful leaves, conversations with sweet people, pretend play, cat creature crim, cywoties, sweet sound of my little ladies singing,  baby smell, tv time with my jake, quiet God time, back porch in the evenings, hot herbal tea with honey, phone therapy with special loves, being outside, kraut and weenies, bear hugs, ugamugas, sweet kisses, talks with dear friends and family, holding hands, butterflies on my flowers, pumpkin bread, glass bottle cheerwine, princess dress up, long drives with my jake, baby girl whistling, piano music, beach sunrises, mountains in the fall ....just a few of the things that make me smile. Sometimes I wonder if this is just a taste of what God has planned in Heaven.

Victoria's New Room

Another old post:

In January, my husband and step-dad fixed up the bonus room. So that the girls would have their own bedrooms. I knew we would have to do this one day anyway....teen years.  My husband had other hopes for this room (pool table, big TV for games).  Hopefully he will have his man-cave...in 20 years! There's always the basement...

This is the before picture. We moved that mess to another attic space that my step-dad fixed up. Sorry too dark to get a picture on my phone.

My husband doing some mudding. He's not a big fan of this pic, but I am. ;)   

 She wanted her room to be purple.

The finished project. It only took a little less than 4 months to complete. One project down... 25 more to go!


Update:  6 months later she is sneaking into her older sister's room to sleep. Oh well...

Baby number 3

I guess I'm a little late with this post... We just had our 3rd baby girl last april. Everything I have heard about 3rd babies are true..so far. She is so easy going and only cries for food and sleep. She weighed 7lbs 1 oz. She is actually the biggest of the three.


I love this picture, it looks like she is whistling.

Her sisters love to help out...a little too much.

Long time....

Yeah I know it's been awhile. I'm not a very good blogger! Sometimes (a lot of the time) I don't have much to say. Let me get up to date REAL fast:
-I'm 34 weeks pregnant with a scheduled C-section April 26th
-We are having another girl!! Poor daddy!
-My husband switched jobs... working NORMAL hours (Praise God!!)
-Olivia is now 5 and starting kindergarten in the fall
-Victoria is turning 3 in May and starting preschool in the fall

Other than the small details....that's about it!

Yes...I'm getting uncomfortable and this pregnancy has given me no sleep. However, I do look forward to April!! I feel bad that I have not taken many belly pictures during this pregnancy. When your butt seems larger than your belly, you really don't want pictures taken. I don't have anything ready for this baby yet and feel so behind! Well I do have a little over a month. My husband and step dad are working on finishing the bonus room for Victoria, so they will all have their own room. They really don't mind sharing rooms, however, in the near future that will change.

Now to go relax, while everyone is sleeping.....

Catching Up!!

I'm such a horrible blogger!! It HAS been a very long time since my last post. I will say it's been busy around here. My family had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas. December and January flew by so fast. And February is almost over..... which means we are getting closer to spring!!!

Just recently my bestest had to move away from me. Her husband is in the army. We have been best friends since preschool. And basically grew up together.  So in a way she is like another sister to me. Hopefully she won't be out there very long... I miss you Nikki!!!

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!

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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
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