{us lately.....}

I don't know why I just can't keep up around here! I have no excuses, really. Everytime I log in and realize its been 3 months since my last blog - I really do try to make a promise to myself to be better. I really do.

So much has been going on! That's why I've been MIA.



Delaney is doing wonderfully in school. I couldn't be more proud of her. It literally brings tears to my eyes sometimes. She's so eager to learn and to do her very best AT ALL TIMES. Kindergarten in an amazing time. I didn't really know what to expect. Everyday she seems to grow just a little more. She's reading at the top of her class. (I admit that is a mommy brag, but I just HAD to. I can't help it.) And, just last week she ate lunch with the principal as she was one of the top five AR readers in her entire grade level.





Avery continues to be such a ball of laughter to us all. This child is just funny. Everday, the girls make us laugh! She's started dance and she LOVES it. I do know that she is an entertainer. She has started to really sing to herself and its the cutest! My favorite is "Jesus loves me this I know, to the Bible tells me so." Yes, she has her own version - as she changes words, but that's what makes it so sweet to me! Her imitation of the Barbie from Toy Story 3 is nothing short of HILARIOUS!!! I have, have, have to get it on video! Her imagination is soaring and she's loving to read, as well.. making up her own stories from the pictures of books.
She's also reached a major milestone which I will share SOON. It deserves a post of its own!





and last but not least... part of my absence can be attributed to...




B-a-b-y #3! I think almost everyone has heard this news but consider this the blog announcement. 14 weeks and just weeks away from the answer to the BIG question! Place your bets..... :-)

We are thrilled for our growing family and feel so thankful for this precious child.

I'll end for now with another photo or two from our family session with our favorite photographer! I'm withholding my very favorites... until I design our Chritmas card. I'll share them soon.

lately.

Most of you have already figured out that we fly by the seat of our pants around here.
And sometimes I forget to stop and come check in.
I think about it all the time, really, but sometimes I'd rather just take a hot shower or go to bed.
Selfish? huh?
Sorry if I got ya'll excited over all those posts in a row! :)

I guess you've also noticed that I've fallen behind on posting my photo projects. I do plan to bring them current. Lately, my computer is being a major source of pain in my booty. So some things that should take just a few minutes take wwwwaaaaayyyy too long. Hope to fix that soon.

Here's a quick recap of what we've been doing.

Running. Trying to find love for it again. I know its out there somewhere... I'm currently trying to complete a training program to run a 5k. Last night I completed week three of seven. Something must be happening because on my first run series last night I didn't feel the urge to stop when the timer told me I was allowed to walk for 90 seconds. And later, after I completed yesterday's series and still wasn't back home, I decided to run my cool down period of 5 minutes. Baby steps, but I'm seeing progress.

Tee Ball: Baby girl started. She has her first game on Saturday. This is one of the reasons things have been so hectic. We have thrown 2 practices into our already busy schedule... so it begins right? She's loving it. Mostly because she loves to run. She's playing at 2nd base. It's so cute seeing her out there. Let's hope she gets Daddy's ball playing skills because Mama playing ball is a J.O.K.E. :)

School: I received registration dates for Kindergarten in her school newsletter. I almost wanted to cry. I am anxious but excited that come August she'll be in school full time. I'm anxious because she's my baby and she's growing. I'm excited because I know she'll love it. Her teachers were telling me the other day that she will sail right into it with no problems, that she'll be a model student. She's a little over achiever it seems. I sure was proud to hear it.

Avery: She's growing so quickly. She's starting to act like a true two year old. Her favorite words are MINE and NO...... all because she is two. She still climbs on everything using the little chairs around here. She runs around the house in circles during dinner squealing and dancing. I guess she thinks we need nightly entertainment. She's much more mischievous that what I am used to with babygirl's toddler days. She's talking up a storm and is still a little shy in public. She doesn't like to be dirty and just now she brought me a perfectly matched outfit. She changes clothes multiple times a day. She's our little diva.

There's more to share, but I have to cut it short for now. Time to prepare for dance and ball practice. It's 2 p.m. and we'll be on the run all night. Did I mention I'm tired today? Maybe I need to stop for a coffee!

xoxo

{take me back to the weekend!}

Right now it is 7:17 p.m.

my house is messy, very messy
my children are cranky
my husband is working
i have no idea what i'm going to eat for dinner
don't worry...the girls are fed! :)
and there are eight loads of laundry on my bed

It's one of those days that gives Monday a bad name. I just want a hot bath and bedtime.

I want to go back to the weekend full of sunshine, the fun day at the river with good friends, my fearless girl riding the tube for the very first time, the look of excitement on her face, me feeling nervous thinking her daddy better not let her fall off, my babygirl enjoying a boat ride and sitting totally still for once and muncing on an apple without a care in the world.

All of that and not the first picture, I wasn't sure I'd have the time to have the camera and control the girls on the boat so we chose to leave it in the truck. Not the next time you can bet that!