pure momma love

noah: mom i really miss you when i am at school

julie: mommy, i love you SO much

jonah: i mommy's BOY, i mommy's baby

noah: oh mom, you are the best

julie: i'll help you do that mommy, i like to help you mommy

jonah: mommy gib (give) me a kiss

ahhh ... pure momma love!!! it can't get any better! there are times during the day that i get frustrated with my littles but they sure do know how to melt this momma's heart and it makes it all worth it!

get me OUT of the HOUSE

OH the joys of being sick .... BOO! my littles have been battling bronchitis/ear aches and it has been not so fun. as a new week started someone new was not feeling well SO, it's been about three weeks of cabin fever!! AAAHHH!!! i am so happy the weather has been warm enough to open the window and let these germs OUT of the HOUSE! :)

this weekend we said get me OUT of the HOUSE and went to enjoy this beautiful weather! the kiddos ran around our yard, rode bikes and we took a trip to the park! it was so nice to get O-U-T!!!

get me OUT of the HOUSE .... we need to stretch our legs

get me OUT of the HOUSE ... i want to enjoy the sunshine :)

get me OUT of the HOUSE ... i have monkey bars to climb

get me OUT of the HOUSE ... i want to RUN

get me OUT of the HOUSE ... slides are calling my name ;)

get me OUT of the HOUSE .... and you

... are sure to see

... us SMILE :)

i have been ...

i have been ... taking care of my sick little boy all weekend long :(


i have been ... getting my kiddos adjusted to the new time change ;)



i have been ... potty training my sweet Abe ( and it is going pretty well btw )




i have been ... playing catch up all weekend and cannot believe how fast it flew by!

ash wednesday

Daily Prayer for Lent
Lord, may I always remember
To be kind and care.
And ever watchful
For opportunities to share.
Reflecting good with all my might
Inspired by Your holy light!

today is ash wednesday and so the 40 days of lent begins. usually during lent i do give something up and i am doing so this year as well but i also like to make it more then just the giving it up part. this time of year reminds me that there are times to be a little kinder, times to listen a little better, times to help someone who needs it unexpectedly and simply times to go above and beyond the "norm"! also, i have always loved attending the stations of the cross so we are going to try very hard as a family to attend them once a week. i am hoping to just freshen up our faith as a family ..... there is ALWAYS room for freshening up especially with the BIG GUY! ;)

meet abe ....

introducing the newest member of our fam, only this time it's a furry one :) everyone meet ABE, our mini beagle!! he is a little sweetheart!

puppy :)

hmmmm ..... 3 kiddos ages 2, 4 & 6 and now i had the idea to add a puppy! maybe i'm crazy but oh we are in love with the little guy! :) stay tuned, pics coming!