{A Beautiful Morning}

Most days I feel like I am always going going going.  I really feel like a crazy person and like I can't seem to slow down.  There is always so much to do and I feel like I can't even think straight.  It makes me crabby with my kids and unhappy with myself.

Sometimes, when life gets like this, I remove myself.  I LOVE nature and being outdoors.  There is a place called Jensen Nature Park close to my house and sometimes I will just drive down there to just relax and enjoy this lovely world that God has created for us.

Jett was at preschool today, so it was just Derek, Lily P and I.  We love feeding the ducks and there are no fences so they will come right up to you and eat out of your hand.  My little ones love it!!!

Beautiful and peaceful.

Great and marvelous are Thy works.
Revelations 15:3

Derek standing on a rock by the pond.  He didn't fall in this time, thank goodness!  :)

Oh, how I love watching these two little ones.  Derek is such a sweet and patient big brother.  Lily P is going through a weird phase where she HAS to hold hands when she is walking anywhere outside of the house. 

It was so nice to get out this morning and slow down my thinking.  I am so thankful for this beautiful world and all of the wonderful creatures that live in it.  :)

This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24

{6 Things That Are Making Me A Happy Girl Today}

I have been feeling quite happy today!  6 reasons I am a very happy girl right now!:

1.  This sweet and extremely high-maitenence Lily Pearl.  The last couple of days she HAS to be holding my hand, in my arms, or on my lap.  Today, instead of feeling crazy because I can't get anything done, I have been LOVING the fact that she is still so attached to me.  She is my last and I know I will truly miss this when she is older.  :)

2.  My awesome husband for being such a great dad.  He works all day and comes home and wants to spend time with his kids.  He has been teaching Derek to ride a bike without his training wheels and I love watching them.  He really is a wonderful dad and today I am feeling very blessed to have him.

3.  I am so happy when I am creating.  Right now, I am loving my 'hair decor' business.  I have also been making headbands to donate to a local womens shelter.  I love doing things for others.  It makes me so super happy!!! :)

4. Cooler weather!!!  YAY!  It has been so nice here.  We have been spending a lot of time outside enjoying it.  I love the fall!  I am so excited for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

5.  Dance has started and Kylie is so happy!  She tried out this summer and made Mini Company and Showteam.  She is also going to be doing another solo this season.  I am so proud of her!  Dance has been so wonderful for Ky.  She has awesome friends, who she is SO close to and it has been so good for her confidence.  I am so thankful for Lightbox!

6.  Jetts new 'monster jams'.  I found these adorable jammies at Marshalls.  I was so excited because they are so cuddly and soft.  There is nothing better than snuggling with a sweet little boy in darling jammies!  :)



{Two Little Soccer Players}

Soccer season has begun and I have two little boys who are thrilled!

Blake is my little soccer star!!!  He has always loved soccer.  He is always kicking a ball around the house and driving me crazy!  He is also extremely talented when it comes to this sport.  He went to a soccer camp in the summer and they had him playing with the 10 - 14 year olds.  :)  He was also named the best player out of his group.  Next year we will let him try out for competition soccer.

I am so proud of my Blake!

My Derek started his first year of soccer this season.  He LOVES it just like Blake.  He is already so good, he has been watching Blake alot!  I love watching his games and seeing him enjoy what he is doing. 

I am so proud of my little Derek!

I love encouraging my kids to do what they love and what they are good at.  There is nothing better than watching my children develop their talents.  I LOVE cheering them on and being their biggest fan!!!

I love this quote on using your talents...

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, “I used everything you gave me.”
Erma Bombeck

{I ♥ America & My Grandpa Walt}

I was in my bed snuggling with my Ethan, who was 3, when my phone rang.  It was my sister, Jamie.  She was freaking out telling me that someone had crashed a plane into the World Trade Center.  I turned on my TV just in time to see the second plane hit.  I remember the feeling I got, that I can't even describe.  It was horrific.

I am so proud to be an American.  I am SO thankful for those who risk their life everyday for my freedom.

♥GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!♥

September 11th is also the birthday of one of the greatest men I will ever know, my Grandpa Walt.  He turns 97 years old today.

We celebrated at a really yummy restraunt yesterday.

We LOVE you Grandpa!!!

{Random Me}

Some totally random things about me:

-I LOVE LOVE LOVE Coke

-I dream of living on a farm with lots of goats

-I change my hair color a lot!

-I am a tomboy and  a girlie girl

-I adore my Sweet Lu

-I love any kind of State or County Fair

-I could live on pizza and strawberries

-I love concerts

-I love being a mom!

There you have it, some really random things about me.  :)

I am linking up over at The Shine Project.



{I ♥ Toms}

I opened up my door this morning, and this box containing these two boxes was sitting on my

front porch.  Yippy Hooray!!!

I LOVE LOVE my Toms!  I have a black glittery pair and they are my very favorite shoes ever.  :) 

I decided that Punk and Ky need a pair too.  Kylie has been begging me for some for a long time.

So, I got Ky the black ones and Lily P the pink ones.  They are SO adorable and little, I love it!

I love that Toms are so comfy and that when you buy a pair, they give a pair to a child who in in need of shoes.  It makes me feel like I am not being so naughty by getting some more.  :)

 

{My Kylie- Beautiful Inside & Out}

This is my lovely Kylie Joan.  She is absolutely beautiful inside and out.

She is so kind and caring.  She is aways for the underdog.  Always reaching out

to the child at school who needs a friend.

She takes care of her little brothers and sisters hurts and owies.

She is so loving and sweet to all animals and living things.

She is so patient and so forgiving.

She inspires me and encourages me everday to be a kind and loving person.

♥I love her more than words can say.♥

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col. 3:12