Uncle Brett

My brother and his family visited Alaska this summer. IT was such a blessing having them here...even for a short while. The kids LOVE their uncles and aunts! So, saying goodbye was extremly hard! But we are thankful for the time we had together hanging out and spending quality time together!

A Carrot Picking Party!

This year we planted a small garden...when I say small, I mean brocolli and carrots! But, thanks to our lovely vols, we only had carrots left when picking time came! So, we picked and we ate! And yummy! They were so good! NExt year we will be a little braver and add some other things. But Wes and Emmy Grace were so proud of their veggies!

so blessed...

I am sitting here, in the quiet moment of my afternoon otherwise known as "rest time"...and I am reflecting over the amazing blessings God has poured out over my life. God has given me 3 amazing children...each personality a uniquie gift! Wesley is so full of life...he asks a thousands questions a day...random things...but he is always so curious and eager to learn! About anything really! He just wants to know everything! I am so glad that he is my firstborn! And not only do I get to be his mommy, but also his teacher! He is the student every teacher dreams of...he rushes through breakfast, brushes his teeth, gets dressed, all in a frenzy of motions...chomping at the bit to start schooL! And when it is over...he BEGS me to do more! Every subject, every new concept is like the coolest game to him...he can't get enough! He is so helpful! He told me yesterday that "being a helper" is WAY more fun than playing! I love it!

And Emmy Grace! She is the funniest little girl I have ever met! Unlike Wesley who is a definete people person, she is perfectly content being alone! She can play with her toys all day long if I let her...happy as lark! She loves her big brother so much and wants to do everything he does! She is my singer...she will sing on end for hours! Some songs real, others made up about nothing in particular! She will make a wonderful mommy one day...she copies everything I do with Baby Luke! She loves giving him kisses and holding him! She wants to do what is right and good...but sometimes the thrill of the moment is much more exciting! Although the older she gets the better at obeying she gets...she still had rather ask for forgiveness than permission! She hates getting in trouble, especially from Travis. Her little lip will begin to quiver and tears will well up in her eyes if Daddy even LOOKS the slightest displeased. She takes great pride in things she can do all by herself! She gets so distracted! No matter how big or little the task may be...she is for sure going to get distracted and the task left for another day. I love her. She loves being a girl! She fears that one day she might turn into a boy...and that really bothers her. She likes being a girl b/c she gets to wear pretty dresses...she is my radiant ray of sunshine on any rainy day!

And Luke. He is the sweetest baby I have ever had. He loves to cuddle and be held close. He loves mommy more than anything right now. My other two didn't mind being away from me...but already at 6 weeks old, he loves being held in my arms. Some days I wish it wasn't so...but most days I love it! He gets mad really easy and quick...but we are hoping he will outgrow that one. I can't wait to see what he will grow to be!

All of them really...they are still so young and have their whole lives to grow and experience things. I just pray that they will love Jesus above all...and live life to the fullest! I am blessed! And so happy! Thank You Lord!

Anywhere...

We were getting ready to go for a walk when I realized it was pretty chilly outside. So I bundled Luke up in his winter gear...then laid him on the table while I ran to the bathroom. When I walked out I had to snap this photo b/c it was so funny looking...there is my baby, just lying on the table like it is the most normal thing in the world. WOW...the things you will do when you are on #3! Crazy!

Sweet Baby Luke:)

Just an ordinary day loving on our brother. I am so glad that God didn't let me stop at 2 kiddos. He always knows best! Thank YOu Father!

Loving Papaw!

I have the greatest dad in all the world. He blesses my heart...and one way he does that is by loving my children so much! He gives of himself like I have never seen...loving with everything he has inside him. He holds nothing back...making each person feel loved and special by the attention he pours on ya! It makes my heart smile to see my kids light up when they are around their Papaw! And Luke is living in it early...so blessed! Thank you Dad!

First Day Of School!

Well, today began our first day of homeschooling! And it was a success! So much fun! The kids wanted to just keep on going! The only challenge was keeping Emmy busy while I did "real" school with Wes. I taught her a few things but she gets distracted easily and she talks ALOT! I'll have to come up with a better plan for her tomorrow. But Wes did so well! He caught on good and was super excited for everything. Maybe this won't be as hard as I thought. Thank Jesus I have a smart kiddo...he made it easy to teach and very fun! Thank you all who encouraged me to do this. I am so grateful for friends who spur me on. (Esther, Kaylynne, Laurie, Mom and Fatima!) I'll post pictures later...keep us in your prayers though...