Wednesday, February 25, 2015

January in Review

Thought I would do something new this year....instead of weekly photo dumps, I am going to do monthly recaps.  Will this work Traci?!!  Ha!! 

January 2015


* I went to Canton in January!  Of course I had to take the obligatory "find-a-head-and-take-a-pic-with-it" picture!!  He looks pretty stoked about it too!!
*I came across some old pictures while purging my bedroom....baby B with Grandma and mom playing Annie Oakley!!  She has always been beautiful, but when she sings she is even more stunning!!
*The kids spent some nights with Gaga and Grandpa...that always involves crafts.  :)  Breslyn made hats for herself and her AG doll, Isabelle.
*I finally got a MUCH NEEDED haircut.  I love it...I do miss my locks when I want to throw it up in a quick bun, but I'm loving how easy it is to fix!!
*We made a trip to Target and B decided to become a shoe model and I shopped the sheet section for some great deals.
*Grandpa and the kiddos shot bb guns off the front porch...yep, we are classy like that!!  Haha!!  But seriously they have a HUGE front yard, and they had targets set up!
*I started leading a new women's bible study at our church..."Restless" is a GREAT book, and it has moved me to tears and closer to God!  I'm honored to be teaching it to a wonderful group of ladies.
*I renewed my healthy eating goals and hit my one year mark with Weight Watchers!!
*Aidan broke his new glasses playing bball...ugh.  So we had to make a trip to the eye doctor.
*And finally we have decided to move Owen in with Breslyn.  It was a decision I did not make lightly- - -but it is best for Finn to have his own room right now.  I can't wait to finish their room and take pics for the reveal!!

Draw Me Closer Lord

I have spoken those words many MANY times over....Lord, please draw me closer to you.  Please.  Whatever it takes, please let me be close.

I've gone through a lot the last few months that have caused a constant draw to Him.

When there is no one else who understands...He does.

When there is no way to make my passions come alive...He has the way.

When I can't understand why we have such a hard situation with our child...He knows.

When no one else knows my name...He speaks it clearly.

When the tears are often...He comforts me.

When I'm tired of watching what I eat and working out...He carries me.

When I don't know which decision to make...He speaks.

I've never felt closer, wanted to spend more time praying and reading my Bible than right now in this place in my life.  Thank you Lord for drawing me close.



{chalkboards by Sweet Blessings}




Friday, February 6, 2015

13? What??? A Teenager!

I can't believe this little stinker is now 13!! 

I love you Aidan.  
You are so funny...


...strong...


...brave...


...a great big brother...


...handsome...


...sweet...


...goofy...


...a son of God...


...silly...


...obedient...


...ever-smiling...


...so helpful...


...maturing...


...precious...


...willing...


...a good sport...


...gentle...


...smart...


...a Christ-follower...


...genuine...


...athletic...


...a momma's boy...


...adventurous...


...a hard worker...


...a blessing...


...a TEENAGER!!


I LOVE YOU MY SWEET BOY!!!  I hope you have a great next year...but I pray it passes slowly and I get to enjoy watching you grow and learn.  XoXoXo---momma