Choices

Of course all my books on my hold list at the library came in at once!  I have Francine Rivers, Emily Giffin, Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah which has been highly recommended and of course Karen Kingsbury.  So now I have all these choices on what to read.  If only I could take a week off alone in a peaceful quiet place with only my books all would be well.  But since that won't be happening I guess I will start with Courageous because I want to read the book before seeing the movie and I really want to see the movie! 

Love. Love. Love

I am in love.  The doorbell rang and I opened the door to see the Fedex man had dropped this on my step.

I knew what it was and I couldn't wait to open it.  Inside was my new Erin Condren planner.  I had seen them on some blogs and thought they looked awesome but wasn't going to pay that much.  Well lo and behold Plum District offered a deal for 50% off so I swiped it!  I am super excited that I did.  It doesn't get better than this- organization, bright happy colors, my beautiful kiddos faces, big spaces to write, pages for lists!  Amy Jones this planner is calling your name:)

Then as a bonus she included these awesome labels!

So are you drooling yet?  Do you want one?  I will never want just a normal planner again!  Go over to Erin Condren and check out all her other cool stuff.  I am signing off to go fill my planner with all my important dates!

Mommy's helper

I had to keep the girls home the other morning with me while I worked as my sitter had an appointment.  They did really well just watching me work and playing.  I went upstairs and came back down to my desk to see my little helper- with my glasses and all:)  I just love this girl!

Day off

I had the day off with my girls yesterday.  Kate had speech in the morning and then we decided to go visit one of our favorite people, Jessi.  I have known Jessi for over 7 yrs and she become one of my best friends.  She has such a genuine heart and has been there for me through many ups and downs.  She developed a special relationship with Kate early on as she kept her the first month I went back to work.  To this day, Kate loves Jessi and always runs to go give her hugs.  Jessi has 5 kids and her youngest is in kindergarten so she enjoys loving on my babies.  It is so nice to have people in your life who love your kids not because they have to but because they want to.  Jessi is such a great role model for both me and my girls.

We came home in time to enjoy a little bit of the 65 degree weather in January!  And once the boys got home, we had ice cream sundaes (which will always get a "You're the best mom ever!" comment in this house) 

And then we skyped with our cousins (loving Skype!!!) We had a basketball game at 6:45.  45 min before we need to leave neither boy can find their uniform and I am feeding Peyton.  So I ask Hayden to take over feeding Peyton and I will look for their uniforms.  I tear the house apart to no avail.  I stopped and calmed down and prayed.  Good thing I did because right after that I hear a 'Mom' (you know the kind you know something is wrong you just are scared to go see???)  I walk out to see Peyton covered from head to toe in baby food mixed vegtables!  Apparently Hayden got tired of feeding her and walked off leaving the baby food on her tray:)  So I of course go to grab my camera to which Hayden replies, "Seriously, you are taking pictures at a time like this!"  (seriously is his new catch phrase!) 

Good news is- uniforms were found.  Peyton got a bath and no longer smells like mixed veggies.  We were on time to the game.  And the boys remain undefeated!!!!  Bad news is- NOTHING got done at my house.  Oh well, there is always tomorrow.  At least for today, I put relationships first!

Family Pics

We had these taken back in October but I just realized I never posted them



My week off

I had this past week off and enjoyed every minute of it.  Although I can't believe I have to go back to work on Tuesday- it has al gone way too fast.  The best part was the temperatures were in the 50's and even 60's here all week.  So we were able to spend lots of time outside too! Here is just a little of what we have enjoyed this past week.

Kate is always helping out with her sister!  Peyton gets fed well with Kate around:)

We took down all the Christmas decorations and I am enjoying my new Plane Jane wreath on my door!

Kate may need a new belt:)

After a walk, we enjoyed a trip to Sonic

Happy New Year

We spent the evening with our wonderful friends Ron and Shannon and their three kids.  It was a fantastic evening full of food, games, movies and lots and lots of laughs.  The funny thing was Jerry and I didn't know if we would make it until midnight- little did we know we wouldn't leave until 2:30am!  And the older 4 kids were still going strong at 2:30. 

It was a great way to bring in the new year.  Thanks for a wonderful evening Ron & Shannon!