IT'S GREAT TO BE ONE

Sydney turned one year today. How time flies by so fast. I can't believe my baby is 1. She is the only kid who is a mama's girl. It's really great to finally have a child who does not act like they don't know who you are after dad comes home. We love to cuddle and play. Syd just now is learning to walk, she takes 10 or so steps then sits down and wants to be picked up. I know she is too spoiled. She is finally sleeping through the night, we have had many talks in the middle of the night how mommy really needs her sleep. For 11 mos. her schedule was bed at 8 then up at 12:30 then up again around 3:30 then up again at 5:30-6:00 when Dads alarm wakes her up. Her smile makes me melt inside. She is a sweety. We celebrated at the new house with cake and pizza. The cake was a hit. she must get the love of birthday cakes from me. My parents and sisters drove intown. (gotta love a supportive family, priceless) Brad and Kristy came over with their munchkins (Hannahs boyfriend Braiden. and Alexee pooo. Oh yeah, and Baby Carter coming any day now.) thanks everyone! A new year of learning and growing is ahead of us, I just wish it would not go by so fast................I love you Baby Girl.

OUR LITTLE CHEERLEADER!

Hannah loves to cheer for her BIG sissy or BIG brother. She is their biggest fan! GO Bay-whoe or Go Bubba as she cheers them along. The crowd definitely knows who Hannah is before the event is done. Her personality is awesome. she says hi to everyone and hugs all children (rather they want her to or not) Hannah's little trick is she loves to wink at you. Specially if you are the grandfather type. I definitely have my hands full with her but she is so worth it. I love you Hannah Banana!

A SUNSET TO REMEMBER

Last week or so I was having a bad day. I was very tired and stretched to my limit. (you ever have a day where everything makes you cry?) I had so much to complain about and why me attitude. I prayed to Heavenly Father, "please lord why cant life be simple? Please have something go right today" Later that day nothing had changed then.. life threw one of ahh haa moments at me. My wonderful son had grabbed my hand and led me to the front yard swing. He told me to sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset Heavenly Father had made for me. Wes knows that one of my favorite things is a beautiful sunset! There I sat with all 4 kids in silence. How precious it was to me that I realized Life is really great and I just need to slow down and enjoy god's blessings in life. So every time you see a beautiful sunset, take the time and relax and reflect on how great your life really is. (yes I took this picture.... this is the actual sunset)