I am Blessed!

I am so very Blessed.

My husband wants nothing more than to spend time with me. 

He doesn't complain that I don't get my hands dirty when he is in the garden.  (Wasps and dirt, not my thing)  He thanks me for spending time with him.

He makes coffee for me even though he has given up the most cozy drink ever.

He eats every meal I make no matter how badly it is blackened (my fancy word for burned).

He and I never have nothing to talk about.  Our days are filled with conversation.

I love that he, like I, feels lost if our little people are not with us.  We cherish our quiet time together but love the little people tucked away in bed for the night while we talk the night away.

I love that he can find humor in my "I was not meaning to be funny, that was a totally serious question!" moments.

I am blessed that he hurries home each night caused he missed me.

I love that he is interested to find out all about what ever new thing I am learning.  Be it photography, homeschooling, or frugal and natural homemaking.

I am loving growing with him! 

Growing as a Christian, as a parent and as a student of life.

When I really take the time to look at all I have been blessed with (and this is a small part of the vastness) I can see that I have so much to be joyful for.  He has been given to me and my children.  He is an amazing gift. 

My prayer tonight ~ Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.  Psalms 51:12

Worst vs. Best

"Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace.  And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace."

Jerry Bridges

Should now read "Double Blessed plus one plus one!"

We are being blessed by many changes! Our oldest daughter started Home school on Monday and that is going great. The twins are not wanting to play as nicely as I had hoped but I am sure once it becomes daily routine they will start to enjoy it! My step son is also coming to live with us. For how long I am not sure but I am excited for him to come! He is a great kid who needs his dad right now! I pray we are able to help him in any way he may need! This is going to be such a blessing. Please keep us in your prayers as I am sure all the kiddos involved are going to feel the change! Love to everyone!

Home Schooling!

My husband and I are in the midst of deciding if and when to go about Home Schooling our oldest daughter. We want what is best for our family. We have found such great support from all of those we have talked with this about! Thank you to everyone who has given us prayers, feedback and advice! We would like to teach our children in a christian based curriculum. Our school district here is lacking and we do not feel that our daughter is meeting her full potential! I have come across a list of Pros and Cons!

The pros:
Educational Freedom
Physical Freedom
Emotional Freedom
Religious Freedom
Closer Family Relationships
Stability During Difficult Times
Well-Rested Kids
No Busywork

The Cons:
Time Restraints
Financial Restraints
Being with Your Kids 24/7 (I don't really see this as a con if you have a supportive/helpful husband/partner/support system)
Limited Team Sports
Living Outside the Norm


Looking over this list of Pros and Cons, the Cons aren't all that bad. We are already a one income family, I have a wonderfully supportive husband, I love being with my kids. This is the choice we are leaning closer to at this point. Thank you again to all who have invested time in us!

Where has the last 20 months gone?

Seriously, Where has the time gone? Twenty months has flown by! A lot of it a blur of sleepless nights and hourly feedings, but mostly wonderful happy moments. Our twins have become very independent, exploratative little people. They are no longer our "little babies"! We are currently in the process of weaning, yes I am still nursing our twins. We are having little emotional outburst because they think they can nurse at any given moment! We are trying to limit it to nap time and bedtime....Their vocabulary is booming. They have both begun to put sentences together! Our little man says, "Can I have a bite? Where'd it go? What's that? Apple, Airplane, Outside" and many more. Our little lady isn't as vocal as her big brother! She does say "Mommy stuck, please, What's that?" and a few more. They are a blast and I am so very thankful for them every day! Here's to the next stages!

My daughter lost the first of her top teeth and so I took the opportunity to take a picture of her. I can't believe how different it makes her look! She still looks beautiful but she is looking so much older and I am not ready for her to get any older. She is such a beautiful, kind, smart and very helpful little girl...I am so proud to be her mother and really to feel blessed!

On another note, I was finally able to catch some catch light in her eyes! It is something that has been frustrating me for awhile. I really am happy with the way this photo turned out!

Play Time!

It was a great afternoon for playing outside. The babes were having a blast with dandelions and bubbles. I was thankful for the warmth this afternoon! It was nice to get out and enjoy it!

My Handsome Husband

I have to say I have the most handsome husband! I am just so very thankful for him and all he does for our family. I pray for his self confidence. Tonight he is at band practice for our church band. He doesn't think he is a very good guitar player, I think he is awesome. He has written his own music and can pretty much play anything by ear. I am so happy that he is finally using his passion to touch the lives of others. He is definitely stepping out of his comfort zone and for that I am so proud of him.

The day of Good!

Today I feel especially blessed! I have prayed for someone to come into my life that has the same values as I do. It isn't that I have a hard time making friends, I just have hard time keeping them. Not because I feel they are bad people but they just don't have the same interest/priorities that I do. It just so happens that I have made friends with my neighbor who is also striving to be a Godly wife and mother. I have had my fair share of falling off the horse but I am happy to say I have gotten back on and I am trying my best to have a daily relationship with God and make my husband and children a top priority.
I thank God for giving me a husband that is my best friend! He is trying his best to be a Godly husband and does a much better job at showing me what Love looks like...He is a wonderful father...Our children are in love with him...It is so beautiful...I really have been blessed beyond belief and I am working hard on remembering that everyday!

My Baby Girl!

My little one was so beautiful today! I loved hanging out and spending time with them. Even though it was a bit of a stressful weekend I have to say My kids are great. My little ones had a great time running around the yard this afternoon. Now almost 19 months, the twins are so expressive and excited. My baby girl loves animals and my little boy is into throwing balls and climbing everything. The best moment was watching my son throw a ball at the wall and it would bounce back to him and thrill him to no end! My oldest is too smart for her own good. She is so funny and helpful. She is such a great storyteller.

Day of Remembrence!

It is hard to believe that it has been 7 years since the tragic events that took place on September 11th. I am thankful to God that I am part of a nation that is able put the pieces back together but never forget what we are blessed with. God Bless the USA!