tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78693505390475579332024-03-12T21:57:29.020-04:00The Thankful MomUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-63827542690337528352023-04-04T01:03:00.003-04:002023-04-04T01:04:28.521-04:00Well, it's been quite awhile... Ok, so admittedly I dropped the ball in this little corner of the world! But here we are, two adults and four girls strong, still loving each other in 2023 - almost fifteen years after this little blog began. I'm so thankful for my amazing husband and gaggle of girls and couldn't imagine a life without the adventures that we have each day. SO here we go! From homemaking to homeschooling, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-34304991444019820252018-08-13T11:33:00.003-04:002018-08-13T11:34:06.048-04:00Sunshine Starts 3K
Oh my precious Sunshine! You started 3K today and you were so excited.
All weekend, it's been "Mama, I go to see my friends!" and "I a frog, mama, in the frog class!"
My heart was so very excited for you... but a little bit sad, too.
You'll be away from home where I love to hear your little feet and snuggle you on my lap.
But, you're my third sweet girl to go to preschool and I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-16971762793945022012018-07-21T09:00:00.000-04:002018-07-21T09:00:14.585-04:00Scoot and Sweets | Ballerina Extraordinaires
Where has the time gone? We wrapped up year four of ballet for Scoot and the first year for Sweets in May! Such a fun year with our studio and I loved seeing both of my baby girls shine in their performance of A Day in Central Park! Scoot will be continuing on for year five and Sweets will be abandoning ballet in pursuit of gymnastics! Look out, though, because Sunshine is up to bat and will be Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-37147618951845288052018-07-06T12:30:00.000-04:002018-07-06T12:30:13.590-04:00Eeeeeeeek! I'm back!!
Well, it's been awhile... Three years to be exact!
Yep, I realize that's crazy! My blog fell off the map right after the birth of my third precious princess.
I struggled to juggle and thought, egh... why blog?
Until recently...
When I realized that I missed it... and you!
I missed sharing and documenting all the details of our crazy, wonderful, chaotic, funky life!
I missed sharing Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-55395813030824032692018-07-06T02:55:00.002-04:002018-07-06T02:55:22.698-04:00Nutshelled Summer 2013
Summer of 2013.
Scoot, you were so small, but Sweets had literally JUST made her debut!
I can't believe that it's been five years since then!
You've both grown so much and it makes my mama heart swell with pride!!
I still see this face most every day!
Look at that sweet, tiny heiffer!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-40455418785266007292015-03-31T10:00:00.002-04:002015-03-31T10:00:03.091-04:001 month of Sunshine!Sweet Sunshine, you turned 1 month on January 12, 2015.
You started this year off as the cute little bug you will always be!!
You are:
- Holding your head up
- Smiling at Mom and Dad
- Sleeping really well
- Cooing at your Sissies
- Following every movement that we make
- Loving your swing and bouncer
Love you so!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-75731066287128048772015-03-31T10:00:00.000-04:002015-03-31T10:00:06.665-04:00Sunshine's Newborn Pictures!
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Sus and Ty were here with us. Aunt Tricia came down, as well!
Coco and Pop came after Christmas to share in the joy!!
Sunshine had only been with us for two weeks. Sweet little love! You three girls were so much fun!
A few days before Christmas, we took our first trip as a family of five to the Rock Ranch for the Christmas lights! So pretty!!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-27278740484833791942015-03-28T10:00:00.000-04:002015-03-28T10:00:00.043-04:00Here comes Sunshine! {Your Birth Story}Sweet Sunshine girl:
You are finally here!
You arrived on a chilly winter morning in December. December 12, to be exact.
Mommy and Daddy went to the hospital at 6:00 a.m. to get all prepped for your entrance.
Mommy had lots of fun when they tried to get her IV put in five different times.... yikes. Daddy says that I turned white as a sheet. I pray that you don't have rolling veins like me!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-48140415259508017682015-03-27T08:00:00.000-04:002015-03-27T08:00:02.383-04:00Getting Back in Gear + Random ThoughtsTo my sweet littles:
Life is different with three.
Everyone always told us that going from one to two would be the biggest adjustment.
Liars.
Just kidding. I know that they didn't mean to lie. Maybe.
Going from one to two was breezy.
From two to three, however, has been a big adjustment for our little fam.
Let's be honest here. I just had three kids in four years.
I know, I know. I'm not Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-31706771735400741842014-10-07T12:07:00.000-04:002014-10-07T12:07:25.421-04:00DD Date Night
Scoot and Renaissance went on their first official Daddy-Daughter Date Night the other evening.
It was precious, y'all.
Scoot picked out which special dress she wanted to wear and requested an "Elsa braid."
She also had to wear her pink glitter shoes... shocking, I know.
When she heard Renaissance at the back door after work, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-50469271890647943852014-10-02T10:00:00.000-04:002014-10-02T10:00:00.670-04:00Learning from Banana Hands
I'm sure that no one else will understand the photo below.
Snapped by me after I {actually} dressed in real clothes and got my people out the door, in the car, in their seats and buckled in with all snacks, diapers, sippy cups, etc in tow...
You have to understand. There are few mornings when I choose to put forth an effort to get out of the house.
It's not in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-24371973569647538512014-10-01T08:00:00.000-04:002014-10-01T08:00:11.996-04:00Aren't You Glad, Too??Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-9613819220750413232014-09-25T12:08:00.000-04:002014-09-29T23:44:37.079-04:00You're Here!!
Every.
Year.
EVERY YEAR!!!
I await your arrival with such anticipation.
It's not only me, I might add.
My people know when you've arrived.
The house is a little cooler.
The air is a tad bit more crispy.
I see the glint of mischief and joy in all of our eyes as we open the door to your cool loveliness!
Whether you're called Autumn or Fall, it matters not to me.
I call you both at Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-7300473319987688902014-09-11T11:00:00.000-04:002014-09-11T11:00:01.689-04:00Revealing Our Sweet Surprise
Hey Little Surprise!
Daddy says that I have to find a new blog name for you, by the way.
We decided to have a few friends over when we found out whether you were a girl or a boy.
Fun was had!
Mommy made cupcakes {which you'll find out, I love to do} and painted a box for Party City to fill with balloons.
We went to the doctor to see your picture, but they didn't tell us what you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-34868716940378189602014-09-09T00:48:00.000-04:002014-09-09T00:48:33.661-04:00Fabulous Fourth + Mountain Escape
Getting away during the Summertime is such a perk.
Especially for this preggo {let's be real.}
So, we were so thankful when Renaissance's parents, Coco and Pop, invited us to have a weekend away in the Georgia mountains!
We stayed at this beautiful cabin right next to the river. Amazing!
We were able to wade and float, and Scoot could not get enough! All she wanted to do was sit on the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-10789108977853285772014-07-25T12:50:00.000-04:002014-07-25T12:50:00.286-04:00Covenant Child
My Sweets...
You are a Covenant Child of the King of all Kings
Before you were even thought of, He knew you.
You have existed in His infinite mind since the beginning of creation.
You were carefully formed with His design. You are bountifully loved by His gracious heart.
I'm thankful everyday that you exist in my world.
You brighten it with your smile.
You teach me so much in each Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-32361086685620608382014-07-24T13:17:00.002-04:002014-07-24T13:17:53.732-04:00An Announcement {late, of course}
Late, of course.
We are sooooo excited about you, our sweet Surprise!
Next week, we'll be finding our if you are a boy or a girl...
Stay tuned!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-59474923287970739842014-07-21T07:00:00.000-04:002014-07-21T07:00:02.063-04:00Sunflower SummerDo y'all not just love... LOVE... this time of year!
Hilariously, I do.
This girl - the one who sweats when she walks out the door - is loving this summer weather!
Maybe it's our lovely shady backyard...
Or the back porch swing...
Or the new water play table that we just inherited which my girls are OBSESSED with...
Or Mosquito Joe's presence at our home...
Or the fact that we can play inUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-22270979969780332552014-07-07T15:05:00.001-04:002014-07-07T15:05:52.914-04:00Easter Egg Hunt 2014Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-84892554559876927762014-07-07T14:57:00.000-04:002014-07-07T14:57:22.340-04:00Our Little Cupcake {Sweets' 1st Birthday}
Sweets, you are a whole year old!
To celebrate, we had a cupcake birthday party!
We are so thankful to the Lord for you, Sweets!
We cannot wait for another fabulous year with you!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-90401824318788496742014-04-04T11:00:00.000-04:002014-04-04T11:00:06.492-04:00A Grassy Easter Tomb
Scoot has really been asking a lot of {wonderful} questions about Easter this year.
If you know me, you know I love a good, hands-on visual.
I need that. I'm a tactile learner. I think my oldest may be, as well.
But, I digress...
I wanted to get crafty concerning Easter, so I started searching for a few things that didn't involve eggs and bunnies.
After a bit, I came across this craft over Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-33058734939914695922014-03-31T15:56:00.000-04:002014-03-31T15:56:21.100-04:00You're Ten Months, Sweets!
Time flies, y'all.
Makes my heart skip a beat sometimes.
To my Sweets:
You are finishing your tenth month out in the world!
You are crawling everywhere...
You have 6 pearly whites.
You love to pull up on everything {Mom and Dad's pants included.}
You say, "Mama," "Dada," "Heyyyy," "Uh-oh" and "Ba" {Bottle}
Your hair is getting lighter, but still just as lovely.
You adore being outside.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-27639469016565500532014-03-20T17:06:00.003-04:002014-03-20T17:08:25.158-04:00Fairytale PrincessRenaissance and Scoot recently had the delightful opportunity to attend the local Fairytale Ball!
It was such a sweet time! Renaissance dressed up in his tux and we got Scoot all prepared in a Cinderella dress with multiple crinolines. She and I even went to pick out her first pair of heels! Tiny, white heels. They are precious!!
She was so excited, so I just had to follow along the journey Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869350539047557933.post-1739414065923109032014-03-17T23:29:00.000-04:002014-03-17T23:29:00.280-04:00California Christmas
For documentation purposes.
Apparently, this post never got published.
Bummer.
The Christmas of 2012, we went to Bakersfield, CA for Christmas. We visited our Camp cousins, stayed in cousin Katie's house, then drove to Sus and Ty's house to spend the week through Scoot's 2nd birthday and New Year's Day. I was five months pregnant with Sweets and we had a blast!
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