Beach and Bluebonnets

Well, here are some long awaited beach pictures from our trip to Florida. We were there for Jeff's grandmother's funeral, which was hard for the family of course, but I think everyone really enjoyed being together again. We played and spent time playing games and getting to know each other again...all 30 something of us! Abby LOVED the beach. She made circles running in and out of the water and playing in the sand looking for sea shells. She also chased the seagulls (much to their dismay) until she could hardly walk. She loved it so much we had to carry her to the car because she was wallowing in the sand extremely tired by the end of our time there each day. Abby slowly got a tan while we were there, and Kaelyn was under an umbrella or hat (except for pics) because I was afraid she would get a sunburn just from getting warm. Anyway, it was lots of fun and I hope you enjoy the pics!

Bluebonnets. Just taken yesterday, might try again, but while I was uploading I thought I'd share. Gotta go, time to feed again.

My Life: Feed Kids, Clean up. Play with kids. Feed Kids. Clean Kids. Feed Kids. Repeat 50 bajillion times. :)

 

Catching Up...

Well, I have to say I'm sorry to the few of you who are actually following this. I have been horrible about posting. My camera has been misplaced in the move! And, going along with my normal tendencies...if I can't do something perfect, I tend to avoid it. So, sorry there are no pictures but I thought I would at least let you know how we're doing.
Our family has moved, and we are resting in the knowledge that God is directing us, has placed us here and will use us for His glory. Life has been different and to be honest hard in some ways, however like I said we know we are where God wants us. :)
Abby has started going to a phenomenal monther's day out program that is more like school than anything. She loves it, she's thriving and they say she's doing great. The most exciting thing about Abby right now is that we are reading a Bible story each night before bed and they aren't simple baby stories, they are quite lengthy and detailed, and she is soaking them up. She loves to hear them and she begs me to continue to the next story. I love to see her little mind growing and learning and especially with God's Word!
Kaelyn is growing in all ways- wait until you see pictures! She is cute as a button, very smart and very enamored by her big sister. She is in a screaming, squealing, exploring her voice stage which requires patience but you can't help but smile at her because she is so happy. That is the best thing about Kaelyn right now... she is always smiling at everyone, everything, and every situation.
Jeff leaves for a ski trip with the youth in 2 days. He is quickly getting to know them and we hope this trip will strengthen the group in many ways.
I promise I will post pics as soon as I can take them! Tonight I missed the sweetest picture of BOTH my girls curled up in Abby's bed under the blanket listening to stories. :( So sweet...just imagine! Later!

Sneaking Chocolate...

Ok, sorry I have no pictures of this, but I just had to share. We have been at Jeff's parents a lot lately as he has started his new job already and we are still back and forth. This afternoon, we put Abby down for a nap and never heard a word until 45 minutes later when she walked into the kitchen with her chocolate covered hands up in the air like a criminal and smiling like a cheshire cat with chocolate ALL over her face. We found that she had eaten half of Pa Pa's very large chocolate bar from Christmas. She was full of energy the rest of the day to say the least.

New Pics...

Here are some pictures of the girls we took this afternoon.