through heavens eyes...

I love it!!!...the relationship that E and his Daddy have. As I'm watching them together it feels as if time is standing still or at least slowing way down. Time slowing down...I'm thankful for that! We have a ritual everyday when Daddy leaves for work. E has to jump in his Daddy's arms...wrap his arms around his neck...kiss him...kiss him...kiss him and pray. E whispers, "Jesus, watch over Daddy and keep him safe...in Jesus name Amen." They then exchange I love yous about 10 times and as Daddy is walking out the door E yells, "Be safe Daddy!" E is very serious about all this. Yesterday was just another day, but when I turned around I saw E with his head dropped...starting to cry. He went ballistic!!! "I forgot to say be safe to Daddy!, he cried." Running out the door we went. When I looked at E as we were coming back in the house he had the biggest smile across his face. They are for sure best buddies and even though neither one is perfect...this is a Daddy and son relationship that I truly believe you would see through heavens eyes.

I wish I had some pics of both Jake and E...planning on trying to get some real soon!

No wonder I'm crazy about both of my guys...they both have those grab your heart eyes.

Mom Alert!:

Are you too busy??? At the end of the day are you so stressed out and tired that you snap at your husband and family? Is your day so jam-packed full of things to do that any variance in your schedule causes you to hyperventilate? Do you say "no" far too often?

I don't really do "to do" lists. I do good just keeping my husband and kids fed...bills paid and trying to keep my house clean and organized. It's so hard to "try" to get things done with little ones. E is always wanting to watch something or play something and G is ALWAYS getting into something. I feel so bad because I feel like I say no  way too much. I know there has to be balance and that there is nothing wrong with at least a 3 year old entertaining himself for a while. I feel like there is always something that needs done or something I have to clean. I have noticed when I just sit in the floor with E and play cars for a while or wrestle or play tickle monster...he acts like a different kid. That just shows you right there how much "Mommy time" means. See...at the end of the day...you know our children are definitely not thinking...Wow...the house is clean or good job Mom for tackling that "to do" list. The only things they will remember is the time we spent or did not spend with them. 

I pray that God will help me to remember that time is a gift from Him and it is the best thing we can offer to those little blessings he gave us!

these are a few...

...of my favorite things.

I've always said my favorite color is red...but I'd have to say white runs a very close second. I've always loved winter. I love when it snows...staring out the window or driving down the street and everything is covered...it's so peaceful. This is definitely something I strive for in my home. One of my favorite blogs is called Dreamy Whites...french farmhouse inspired living. Almost everything in her house is white with a touch of old...rustic and distressed. Love it!

My favorite thing to do...

Cooking...something I love doing more and more every day. I love cooking for my family and trying new recipes. My favorite thing to cook would probably have to be chocolate chip cookies...puts a smile on all three of my babes faces.

Thank goodness!!! Easter is on it's way. This is my fav fav fav candy in the whole world. I have limited myself to two bags per season. If I didn't...my husband would probably not get to feel his favorite part of me...my hip bones :)

I love old antique anything. Old is so interesting to me. I would have every piece of furniture in my house distressed if I could.

This is probably my fav piece of furniture in my house. Funny story. I know Jake loves me, but I know he really loves me when he has all the underground miners looking for spools for me. He got teased so bad for this, but he came through and found the perfect one. Thank you hun...I love my spool table...but I love you more!

I love love love music!!! I really enjoy all sorts of music but I'd have to say country has my heart. Carrie Underwood...Jason Aldean...Luke Bryan...Justin Moore...Brantley Gilbert...and the list goes on. Right now my favorite song would have to be My Kind of Crazy by Brantley Gilbert. Isn't it funny how there are some people you can love and some...not so much. Some people are just easier than others. Some people may think that about me. They may think I'm crazy, but I am. My life is crazy...it's my kind of crazy!
E's favorite song right now is Shake It For Me by Luke Bryan. We have it recorded on the tv and we have to watch it at least a few times a week and dance our little hearts out.

Although these are all my favorite "things"...I know they're just "things." We all get caught up in so much that is not important...the car we drive...the house we live in and what we have in it. One day all these things will be left behind. 

"The most important things in life aren't things." ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo

More importantly...

I'm so thankful for these two beautiful souls. I can't believe God chose me as their mother.

I'm thankful for my best friend. Even though we do NOT get enough alone time...I don't care where I'm at or what I'm doing...as long as he's with me. I cherish every moment!

lovely lil' lover

When G woke up from her nap today Uncle Josh was there to great her. I think when G gets older I'm going to have to explain to her that Josh is her uncle...you can't have a crush on your uncle can you? While they were playing in the floor she bent over about five times to give him a kiss...on her own. Shhhhhhh...don't tell Daddy...he would be jealous!!!

one of G's fav things to do is go up the stairs as fast as she can while you chase her 

she's always on the go...fast...never slow

I hope she knows how much she's loved!!!

crazy kids...

This may not be as cute to everyone else...but to me...so cute I can't hardly stand it! Greenlee is just now starting to let loose and allow E to wrestler her a bit. For those few minutes I can't take my eyes off of them. I am so excited to see how their relationship grows as they get older. They are very close in age so I know there's going to be some fighting, but hopefully these adorable moments will make up for those. 

In these pictures it may appear as if E is beating up on his little sis, but don't for one second feel sorry for G...she can definitely hold her own. Sometimes she gets so mad at him she screams to the top of her lungs and starts swinging. E is always the one to walk away first.

what a sneekin little face Easy has... 

she "thinks" she's getting away...ha ha!

almost one...almost three

It's funny how when you're pregnant and you feel the first movement inside your belly...you're thinking...I will never forget this...I will never forget how this feels. You do forget though. It's such an unreal feeling that you can't explain. I've heard people say that once their baby was born that they missed being pregnant and getting to feel the baby move around. Not me!!! Not at all saying it's easier once they get here, but I would rather have them here to hold in my arms and kiss right in the mouth. If someone were to ask me if I want anymore...don't really know what I would say. On one hand...God has blessed me with two precious healthy babies...and one of each sex...who could ask for anything more? One of my friends always said, "the kids should NEVER out number the parents." Now that I have two...I kind of agree with her. On the other hand...if we were to decide to have another and felt like that's what God wanted for our lives...I definitely don't think it would be a bad thing. 

I always ask this question in my mind...I'm sure everyone does. Would God be happy with me? I knew without a shadow of a doubt when I met Jacob that I wanted to marry him. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that once we married...I wanted nothing more then to be a mother. I spend every second of every day "trying" my hardest to make God proud of the wife that I am and the mother that I am...is that good enough? I mean I'm never going to be perfect at it I know, but is it good enough that it's what I long for? God's approval. Is there something else I should be doing? Not sure right at this moment. All I can do is pray and spend quiet time with God listening to him...I know he will tell me if there is. I mean if there's not...I'm ok with that (wink). 

I feel like as wives and mothers we are responsible for so much. It says in the bible a man will leave his father and mother and become united with his wife and they will become one flesh(Genesis 2:24). I am responsible to pray every day for Jacob. To pray that God will place a hedge of protection over him to keep him safe from harm...to surround him with His angels to guide him and direct him and that God will help Jacob be the man he's called him to be no matter what he's doing or who he's around. I am also responsible as a mother to pray for my children's protection from harm...sickness and disease...that they will turn out to be everything God has called them to be. Not to mention myself and everything else that comes along with having a family. Not only does the mother have to pray for these things but they have to make sure their children learn about Jesus...about the way he lived his life...what he did for us and how he treated people. WOW!!!...and the list goes on. 

I'm not very good with words, but it is really hard for me to find the words to describe my children. To me there are no words good enough. This little man is awesome! His little spirit amazes me more and more everyday. He has such a tender heart...gets his feelings hurt easy and doesn't like to be the center of attention. He has such amazing discernment at such a young age. He listens so well. I always tell him that I love him so much it hurts! It actually does make my heart hurt to think about him turning three...my goodness...where does time go?!?!

these are some pics that I took right after Thanksgiving...he's my Hurley boy

these pictures I just took the other day...couldn't pass up the opportunity to get some pics in his new hat

of course Lightening was by his side every step of the way...

 I call her my little booger. We say she's a fireball but I really don't think she is...we just feel she is compared to Easy. She is definitely a lover. She walks over to me a million times a day...lays her head on me and says, "Awwwww!." I hate it when she cries! Don't know why...maybe it's the pitiful look she gets on her face...so sad but so cute at the same time. It seems like she was just born, but yet again seems so far away. She LOVES food!!! She will eat ANYTHING...at ANYTIME! If she sees someone near by with food or drink in hand...you better believe she is after it. I could spend every second of every day cuddled up to this little booger...holding her and kissing her.

this is pretty much the best smile I could get...well wait a minute...she was smiling at E...never mind

the blank face will work...still beautiful!

lol ok...this one is even more blank

her hair cracks me up...what in the world is it going to do?!?! at least it's growing...

couldn't resist sharing a pic of those chunky legs everyone loves...

see...told you it was pitiful!!! 

Now I have to get ready for #3 birthday for my #1 baby and #1 birthday for my #2 baby...fun fun! All Jake keeps saying is...I can't wait to see Greenlee dig into her cake. That will be something everyone will want to make sure they see!