Playdates at our House

Each week, I host a play date group for some of my friends that are stay at home moms in the area. It is a good way for me to socialize with other friends as well as give my children interaction with other kids and adults. Since Valentines day was coming up soon, we decided to get together and make Valentines. It was so much fun!




Here are a few more photos of our friends making Valentines.

Felicity is into her work and Owen is taking a break!

Braxton and Brycen are enjoying the automobiles!

Ariana is enjoying her Valentines!

Kate is taking it all in!


Happy Valentines Day!

Finally!

Okay.... So it has been a very long time since I blogged. A lot has happened in the nearly two months that I have sat down and written anything. You would think that since my occupation is to take care of the home and our children, that I would have the time to blog. Well, I hate to admit it, but I have not accomplished supermom status yet. I admit, that though I would love to be able to sit and share all the wonderful things in our lives, I find that "me" time with two small children is virtually nonexistent! All that being said. Here are a few of our latest accomplishments:
1. Harrison is now potty trained!
2. Kate has two teeth and is eating as much real food as she can get her hands on.
3. Daddy is selling insurance like crazy and is still working like crazy at the church!
4. Mommy is finally taking guitar lessons and is getting pretty good at it!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Wow! I cannot believe that another Christmas is almost here. This is now Harrison's third Christmas and Kate's first. We have received so many blessings this year. How great is our Father's love for us. It seems that no matter how grim things have looked for us, God has always clothed us, fed us, sheltered us, and protected us. I am in awe of His graciousness and His goodness. I was recently reading a book on Mary, the mother of Jesus and was struck by how humble Jesus' birth really was. He wasn't born in a palace with all the finest of the things. He was born in the lowest of all places... an animal stable! My king was born to a simple girl and a carpenter, but had eternal royalty running through his veins. I look at my two adorable children and am brought to tears just thinking of how much God loves us. He sent his perfect son to dwell here on this earth with all of this imperfection. He gave love from heaven. What an extraordinary gift!

My children remind me daily of how much God loves us. Each smile, boo boo, and yes even tantrum, teaches me how to love like my Father. I hope this Christmas, Christ brings a smile to your face and a joy so unspeakable that your heart has no choice, but to overflow into the lives of the people around you. Merry Christmas!

Oh... and here are a few of our first Christmas pictures. Enjoy!

Kate's FIrst Fall

Here are a few pictures of my beautiful baby girl enjoying the season of fall!

Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch

On Saturday, we went to the Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch. We had such a wonderful time! Harrison, and Kate enjoyed jumping on the inflatables and climbing on the pumpkins.
They also enjoyed playing in sunflowers.

Isn't she precious!


Even Jeremy and I got in on the fun!

It was a windy day, but it did not stop us from having a blast. We saw tee pees, animals, pumpkins, and a helicopter.
We also ate yummy foods like roasted corn, barbecue, caramel apples, and boiled peanuts. What a great way to enter into the Thanksgiving season.

The Rubber Duck!

Now that Kate is almost seven months, I thought I would break out the rubber duck bathtub for her. The suggested ages for the duck tub are 6-24 months. However, I knew that once I blew it up, Harrison would have to check it out. Poor Kate! She will never get to experience anything new!

Harrison, of course, loved putting his bath friends in the "pool." He had such a great time jumping in and out of it! Who knew that a rubber duck could make bathtime so much fun!

Kate loved it too! She enjoyed splashing around and playing with the rubber hippo!


Oh what fun!

ELMO AND FRIENDS

It has been a while since I have blogged but we have been so busy lately. Here are a few of the most recent adventures in our lives.
#1 Kate
Look at how beautiful she is!


She is sitting up, eating baby food, and smiling so much!

# 2
Do you think he is up to something? Where is Harrison?

TA! DA! Here I AM!

Here we are at Elmo live! Harrison and Kate both loved it!

Harrison is in awe of the characters!

Where's ELMo?


Having fun with Daddy!

Happy Babies!