4 Years

Today I just want to say happy anniversary to my hubby. He makes me proud. He works hard and really tries to keep our family as strong a unit as possible. In the last 4 years we've been through enough trials for a lifetime and yet we've made it through still in love with each other. We've also had a number of blessings and miracles where God just reached his hand down to carry us through. This year we've got one more new trial to make it through a whole year apart while he is oversees fighting for the freedom our family's enjoy everyday. It's quite bizarre how when we found out last year about the deployment I knew yes it's ok, yes if any family can do this it's us, yes Gods got us. When I thought I would feel it such a negative thing and filled with heartache I did not instead I felt calm and peace which makes me so glad because I know that true peace comes only through God and that He isn't going anywhere this year. :) He will be with us strengthening our hearts and commitment to him everyday. So yes I'm proud of my husband and I'm so glad he's the man God has for me everyday and I can't wait for him to be home so we can celebrate our big 5 year anniversary next year.


I made this little yummy gift of some of my hubby's favorite chocolates because I know it's the one thing I won't be able to send cause it will melt so I'm loading him up on his favorites now :)

A Day of Funny Sleepers

Well today was a day for the books! If you know my kids at all you must read or maybe if you just need to laugh because I had one very funny and scary kinda morning. First il start with my oldest who when I walked into his room his light was on and his door was open but he was no where to be found. I call for him in a worried way while I think where is he? To be answered by my mom that he's in her bed which I thought was weird because she didn't even sleep in there that night but at the same time I'm relieved because I've found him. I didn't get a picture of him but the rest of the kids I did get pictures of.Now lets skip to my youngest because I want to build up to the funniest one at the end. I had thought she was such a sweetie that day because she woke up her regular happy self and after feeding I put her in her bouncer to play while I put my makeup on and then let me tell you what I felt so bad even though she never even fussed she just played until I saw her like this.

  Oh my I still feel bad even though she was perfectly fine and actually fell asleep quite happy. Also first thing this morning her sister was the first one awake we had a rough night because she's got a cold and didn't sleep well she ended up in bed with me. She wakes up all happy and I sleepily walk on over to the changing table and what do I see! I see some baby's hand waving at me! I laughed so hard and then grabbed my camera to take a pic for daddy to see. She didn't move an inch after she fell asleep last night I'm sure she was tired of coughing and mommas bed was just so comfy she never even moved her hand.

Can you see her hand print?
Lastly but sure not least is my youngest boy who even though everyone else is up I still hadn't heard a peep from. Well had I mentioned it was a rough night? Well I had checked on him while passing by a few times during the night since he was crashed out on the love seat opposite his grandma on the couch. As I go into living room to wake him up I notice he's not on the couch and his blankets on the ground so I assumed he had scooted down to the floor as I start to walk around the couch I also note the blanket is pretty flat so there's no way he's under it. I go to pick the blanket up and spot a bit of flesh then I quickly pick it up to find only feet! Oh my now in that instant I knew he was fine because I had heard him snoring away but at the same time I hurriedly got down and checked on him just to make sure because it us quite frightening to see. Then I busted out laughing so hard my oldest even came in and he was cracking up too. We then decided to replay the scene for grandma while laying the blanket back down for her to check on him which was of course met with a flash of horror because she didn't think it was so funny. But all in all it was like I said a morning for the books. I wonder if other parents ever have odd sleeping moments from time to time like us? If not well, sleep tight!

Did I mention this was after the first full day on my own with all the kiddos while dad was gone to a training for a week? Yeah I think each kid was wanting to make sure daddy got sent a pic of their funny for the day. Well it worked. :)

When Motion Stops

Sometimes a day can stretch out longer than usual kinda like the day I had today. I was up and going super early to kiss my soldier goodbye and then me and the kids were out the door getting to enjoy some low laying fog all across the pastures as we drove. I wanted to take a picture so bad but I know I don't have the camera I'd need to be able to capture such beauty. I packed some boxes, did the dishes, laundry, and started a trash bag for stuff no longer needed. Then had lunch with my mom, sister in laws, and brother. I continued my day just moving along and going from one task to the next and now that I've got 2.5 of the kids asleep I realized how funny it is when I plopped down on the couch for a second I felt it and then when I got to lay in bed that I had been in constant motion so much throughout the day when I actually stopped I felt this feeling of floating and relaxation so strong. It's funny that it takes one second to just stop to realize that I had been going constantly all day and I must say I'm sure ready for bed today.

The Day We Couldn't Put Off Any Longer

Saddest thing ever telling my ten year old his daddy is leaving to Afghanistan for the rest of the year. He cried and then afterwards asked question after question. My three year old may not understand why but he sure got sad and since he's a daddy's boy I know it'll be the hardest on him. So yes my husbands deploying we have less than a month left with him this year before our time goes from hugs and kisses to Skype and messages. He won't be here for soccer games or Jeremiah's first year of tball or the girls big first birthday actually, He will miss all 4 kids birthdays this year including mine and his own. That makes me sad but itl be ok all I know is we've got God to help us through and be with us this year comforting us while keeping us safe and strong. Onward we go. Today we also signed a lease on our new house the place we will be staying much closer to family so I can have my support team close as possible. I'm excited to get to decorate and live in town again it will be a nice change and a good one for this year. :)

Sleeping Beauty

After a long day of playing hard with their cousins my kiddos were tired. I turned around and Jeremiah just walked over and layed down and fell asleep but he looked so cute! Then I went over to put a blanket on the girls and realized they were sleeping in the same poses! So cute another pic had to be taken. Sleeping Beauties yes I have quite a few.

A Want

So when I'm in stores I take pictures. Yep I'm the weird chick walking around the store taking random pics of the merchandise. Sometimes it's to compare prices on my handy app or maybe it's sparked an idea or some inspiration. Then there's the times like this time where I'm building a list of things I want but know I can't buy for myself just yet, like this set that's just waiting on me at Hobby Lobby. I'm way in love with damask and black and white and when I saw this my jaw dropped cause its so me! I can't wait to get it in my house and have a cheery lil flair of me about the counters and such. I wonder if other women build lil picture wish list for themselves? I don't know but I sure do!

Bottle Dry?

I spent over 30 minutes washing just bottles today. That's a lot of bottles! Yep have twins and this is a little of what it just might look like. I ran out of room on the drying rack so had to grab a towel too! I might need to just buy another rack, hadn't thought of that before. Seems like the two of everything motto is holding true. :)

Poem: Lost Smile

My smile is gone, where did it go?
I feel so low I fear it might show.
But, i can't tell you why all I want to do is cry.
I want to be happy but it seems so far away, it seems like a lost needle in the hay.
Soon il be able to tell you so you can help show me the way.
Oh how I wish that day was today.

My Big Helper

Jeremiah decided to step in and help feed his babies during the last half of supper. I didn't ask or tell him anything I guess he was just tired of hearing them fuss waiting on me.

Took 3 Years

Look what was waiting for me when I got home from work! I've waited for 3 years to have a sewing machine and today I got it! Finally!! I usually want something for a couple years before getting it or in this case until I could afford it. I wonder if anyone else still waits like I do? Probably not.

Cakes & Cuties!

For Christmas I got a new set of bake wear which I much needed. I was able to break it in finally today. Included were 2 8- inch cake pans and in celebration of my moms birthday I got to make a cake. While my mom is diabetic I opted for my sugar free chocolate cake with sugar free chocolate icing and am glad to report it came out perfect. I kept getting compliments on how moist it is once again. So yay for a great cake even when it's sugar free. My girls also had some fun at the party playing and rolling around they got their outfits from grandma so I took a picture!

A Day of Fun with my Hun

Today was a long one but a fun one still! I'm an Army wife and my hubby went from his civilian job during the week straight to his Army work during the weekend but today he had off and with the kids back to school we had a day off together and made the most of it. Got the kids taken care of and off for a day of fun n learning then nocked out a couple quick errands. After that he started driving out of town headed as he says "that way". Ended up taking a fun stroll through the mall then a couple stores followed by a movie just the two of us. Some great time together no stress just enjoying each others company.

My Super Saturday

Today was one of those days that are great and just keep getting better. It was just me and my kiddos and I flipped on this great Christian cartoon channel I found while it was just me and the girls up and then one by one as the boys woke up they came and joined us in the bedroom and I was surprised that after a while of playin and goofing around they had their attention on the tv and were enjoying the programs on even singing some worship throughout. So much better than other Saturday morning cartoon options. I was also able to do some laundry, organize my bottle drawer, and even got my files set up and started for this year! Then I gotta text and later was joined by my bestie for some girl time we made our traditional dinner and watched a great movie! Had enough extra hands i was even able to serve my husband dinner when he got home drink, refills and all! that rarely happens anymore with twins and i enjoyed getting to do that even if it is just a small gesture. Then after baths for the kiddos and just about bedtime I get a call and more family came over for a visit! I laughed till my side cramped up and was out of breath it was a great night, day, the whole shabang. Onward to tomorrow well be hitting the road to church. :)

All the things to do

Oh how the list of changes and new plans to be made this year grows everyday. I love it. There is so much new and so much change coming in my life this year to some the thought would be dreadful, but I really know even some of the hard times to come are going to be just fine. I've got some time to prepare for something's and other things will be surprises I'm sure! First up is setting up my new filing system for this year! I actually love to file and organize just finding the time to do it for myself is tough so today I bought some really cute and colorful folders to get me motivated on it this weekend even though the pile of laundry is also mounting oh and did I mention the Christmas decorations still need to be taken down or that I need to go buy some storage baskets/boxes in order to get organized? Well one thing at a time.

A sweet smile on a long day.

At home all day with my girls today they're sick especially lil Faith but I still got a smile! Hope they feel better tomorrow cause were going shopping!

A Sliver of White

So last night I found something remarkable in an hour of agony! Hasn't that happened before? After coming home to settle in for the night I was frustratingly losing my mind to say the least. Let me say not everything I post will be full of joy and splendor, that's not life. Life is messy, loud, and fun :) at least mine is. My youngest despite being fed, changed, cuddled, sang to, rocked, the whole deal was screaming and crying and ceased to stop. And I was feeling like a major failure at my mommy duties when all the sudden I saw a glimmer...like something was in her mouth and so I checked and sure enough I found a little sliver of her first pearly white had popped on through! And then a explosive feeling of relief because I knew it wasn't me and now that I knew what was wrong with my baby I could now fix it. And I did. Orajel and some ibuprofen and she felt better only woke up once during the night and I have her a little more orajel on the sore spot and she happily went right back to sleep! So yes thank you orajel you saved this moms sanity for the day which is quite a feat!

My online scrapbook

At the end of 2012 me and my husband started to talk about 2013. I'm not really a resolution maker but throughout the year I do set goals and challenges and go for them. Seeing how busy life can get and how quickly life sometimes speeds up this past year I had an idea to log daily at least one thing from that day. Maybe I have time to sit down and write out my feelings that day or maybe even a video, although I'm sure sometimes it might Just be a photo highlight or two from that day, but no matter what I should be able to make the time to somehow savor something from that day. And so my husband said like a scrapbook and I thought how perfect my own little online scrapbook and so that's what I'm going to do and when the year ends I should have a year worth of memories to look back on.
Today was the first day of the year I got to celebrate a family birthday and sing Happy Birthday in 2 languages! Also got some cute pics of my girls rolling around on the floor. Their 6 months old now and such a joy to play with.