{wordless wednesday}

First ... I have a few words... yes, Thanksgiving has come and gone and I've meant a hundred times to come and update from my very thankful heart. I feel so incredibly blessed at where I am in my life. I plan to post my thanksgiving post at the end of the year when I reflect on where we've been and where we are...

for now... my little loves... captured by my friend, Dana!

{frustration}

I don't typically do this... I don't vent alot to anyone other than God, my husband, my mom, my sisters, my best friend, and my sister-in-law. Bless their sweet hearts for always listening. But tonight - I'm frustrated, hurt, and a little angry. And since this is my blog- I'm going to vent. I realize that none of it will probably make much sense because I'm not going to "air" the situation...unless you are one of the people listed above because I've already used my lifelines for some support, then you have already heard my thoughts.

I just for the life of me sit here tonight and wonder why some people do what they do??? I really honestly do not get it- at all! Do they just not think? Do they not care? I've put my heart and time into something so many times to turn around and feel like its unappreciated and not valued by others. I don't like that. It stings.

I certainly don't feel like I'm in the wrong in this situation, but, maybe God is trying to teach me a lesson from this regardless of my position in it all? I don't know, yet. Maybe I've just reached a breaking point of feeling like I'm being walked on.

I do know that I need to go to bed, pray, refresh my mind set and work through this at a later time. Nothing good will become of me sharing my thoughts right now in the midst of being angry.

{wordless wednesday:: }

This photo of my girls says something to me. It shows me that life is simple, sweet and fun. It spells happiness. Life is crazy and life is busy... and this photo tells me to smile, relax and simply continue to love my babies!

{i don't know how ya'll do it...}

I want to be a good blogger. I think of a million things to share with whoever happens to read my blog, BUT-- I just don't know where ya'll find the time!

For crying out loud, the last blog I posted resulted in my walls being colored with red sharpie marker by baby sissy as I blogged her birthday post... I don't know if my house can handle much more of that!! Shhhh, right now she is sleeping!!

Paint suggestions?? :)

I'll be back sooner than later, hopefully!

{two years}

Avery Kate,

Two years ago at 2:06 p.m. we were finally face to face with you, our 7lb 1oz baby girl. You were perfect, beautiful, bright eyed and quiet. You still are three of those four things!

Your sister says that you are the silliest girl she knows.
Yes, you really do make us laugh that much.
You two are the best of friends.
You look to her for help often.
You keep us on our toes and we love you for it.
You are non-stop from the time you wake up until the moment I kiss your sweet little face goodnight.
If you are awake and you are quiet, you are up to something...
...you climb, you hide, you disturb your sisters things.
You are our little monkey.
Your talking up a storm these days and I love hearing your sweet little voice.
You love to dress yourself and love to follow your big sister trying to do everything she does.
You still smile more than you cry and talk even if no one is listening.
You keep our house entertained at all times.
You are a little bundle of personality!
You love putting on a show, and you love to make people laugh - Grandma says you get that from your daddy! So when you are the class clown we'll let "Daddy" handle it. You are independent and know what you want - I love those qualities about you.
You may be small but you are feisty. :)
You are a pure cuddle bug.
You love to sing.
And you love to dance.
You don't like dogs, but you love Sally.
You love to take a shower.
You give the tightest and sweetest hugs.
You bring us so much joy and laughter.
I am forever grateful to God that he blessed us with you.

Love, Mama

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Has it really been a month since I last blogged? So busy, always running, husband on night shift... I'll be posting soon!

{wordless wednesday: ring pop}