It has been a long time. Anyone who knows me, knows that is rather predictable. I SO value quality time-it is definitely my love language. When I have time to sit and type something up, I usually opt out for cuddles on the couch, books snuggled up with my babies, movie night with Nolan, or running around outside chasing two crazy children until it is just too dark to see. There is always something that seems more pressing, more precious. The truth however, is that blogging is such a great time of reflection. It is an amazing way to realize just how much my heart overflows with gratefulness. I truly have everything I could dream of in life (other than a lower health insurance deductible, lets be honest!) and I cannot complain. As Easter just passed, I reflect on the most precious gift I have ever been given, the gift of eternal life through the unbelievable sacrifice of my savior. With children, it took on this whole other meaning. There is this peace in knowing that he is there for them, that he will always be there for them, to the extent that he died for them, for my precious children long before they were mine. We celebrated our risen savior with family of all kinds and what a special day it was!
Clearly, I did not spend much time trying to get a great picture, but... it will do!
My mom and I, (and Kenlee!) worked on making her a special easter dress this year. The buttons were my mom's when she was a little girl. *swoon*
Again, this is just as good as it gets
Precious memories with Nolan's family...
Sweet times with mine!
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What would an April blog post be without blue bonnet pictures?!? Sunday, while Nolan ran to pick up Kenlee from Awanas, I decide we MUST go take a few pictures in the blue bonnets while the weather was so pretty. The kids and my husband were such troopers and it was such a fun, giggly evening.
This is not her real smile, but I still think it is lovely.
This series just makes me smile and warms my heart. At the end of the day, they really are so sweet to one another and nurturing that bond is SO important to me. I pray constantly that they are always there for each other, that they are the best of friends. I also pray they marry people who strengthen that bond and compliment it.
(my favorite! belly laughs)
Lately, the things that both of these two have been saying to me stop in my track, take my breath away, bring me close to tears and make me realize how "big" they are. The moments are fleeting and I feel like I grasp at them so frantically but in reality, I am so proud of the children they are becoming. I am enjoying every phase and while I tip my hat to the baby in them and my heart flutters when I compare pictures year to year, I welcome with open arms the big kids that are appearing before my eyes. Here are a few of the sweet moments we have had lately.
Kenlee- "Mommy, I know God has big plans for me in this world, but maybe this year it is just to be kind, every single day to ***** ( a little girl who is a bit of a bully to her). That is how she can see my light while I am 4."
Is it just me, or is that pretty deep???
Kenlee- " I am so thankful Jesus gave me to you, because you are the best mommy ever. One day, when I am a mommy, I will know just what to do because you showed me what God needs me to know."
Emerson- "Mommy, I love you all de time. At night and when I wake up. I love you, I love you."
Emerson's prayer "Dear Jesus, thank you for my trucks, my shirts and my bed. Thank you for Kenlee, mommy, daddy and my room. UUUHHHMMMM, thank you for all my things. Amen. OH! and please let my food not be too hot to eat. Amen"
Kenlee at the end of a long day- "Thank you for showing me grace when I had a bad attitude. Everyone makes mistakes, but I know you always love me. I am sorry mommy. "
Emerson- "I sorry I fwew my car. I kiss your nose and I say sorry."
Kenlee- "What a beautiful day! What a beautiful world!"
Of course they have moments where I think where in the world did my sweet babies escape to and whose crazy children are these?! But the good news is, we have reached a phase lately where the sweet outweighs and outlasts the ugly. They truly show a love for people, and a consideration for other's well being. Oh how that blesses this momma's heart.
Happy Spring Friends!
