Just like Daddy...

Emery had everybody wearing "bowties" this morning

Ivy-10months

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Emery loves, loves birthdays!

As some of you know, Emery loves her daddy! What is greater than seeing them together! Emery loves dressing up. I think that this is pretty common among 3 year old girls. As many of you also know...Emery loves "boy" things. She used to tell me she was a boy and wanted to be a boy. It used to drive this lip gloss, hairspray lovin', can't get enough clothes in my closet girlie girl CRAZY! But, then one day Emery told me the reason she wants to be a boy is so she can be like Daddy. My heart melted, and I began repenting right away. Immediately, I thought, "How easy it will be to explain THE Father's love." We all want to be like our Heavenly Daddy. He wants to spend time and love on us just like Andy does with Emery. I pray every night that she would answer the call that God has on her life. I pray that she would treasure Jesus, just like she treasures Andy. When it does grate on this hair bow lovin' mama and when I wish she would just wear that stinkin' dress, the Lord whispers...she's got her Father's eyes! (I am ballin' thinking about it! God you KNOW!)
This morning she was singing..."O-sanna, o-sanna, o-sana, in the highest praise!" and I repeat, Hosanna in the highest!

summer is near...

Emery went for her first swim of the season on Mother's Day. Yes, our pool was freezing, but she did not care! She had a great time and has gone swimming with her friends! BRRRRR!
Ivy is enjoying the wonderful berries (and chocolate)that we have been getting at Costco. We had such a great time with her tonight enjoying the strawberries and chocolate for dessert. I think it was her first time to have chocolate like that! YUM!

God is Good

I know, I know, time flies. As we get older, time flies! EveryONE says this! It really is true. I want it to slow down. I want to enjoy each day. Each smile. Each book we read together. Every morning snuggle. All the sippy cups, spills, messy mouths to wipe, hair to brush. Naps...love those naps. Love the happy face I see when I get you up from your nap. Brushing teeth, changing diapers, more smiles and laughs. I never want to forget being the one who cares and who offers a kiss for a sweet little scratch. Oh! Those are such a big deal! We look at the moon together. We can't wait for Daddy to come home. We make cookies together, we eat lots of cookie dough. We laugh together, we worship Jesus together (that is SO sweet!) I am so thankful that we are family. God you are so good.

The Great Wolf

This was Emery on the way to her 2nd Great Wolf Lodge Experience. It was even more fun than the first because Ivy was with us. This mama forgot to take any more pics to document the fact that she was actually there. I guess we will just have to go again. Yes, the goggles are a serious accessory around our house. They are right up there with the beloved ball caps!