I wish it was easier to update this blog! I have so many things to share! I bought a tiny pocket journal today so that I could make notes of the silly stories so I don't forget them! A few weeks ago, after we had gone fishing, Gabe wanted to retell the story about what he had caught. He said "I caught a ... what's that bad word? Dummy fish?" It was actually called a "crappy", weird, I know. Pawpaw, a fisher of many years, knew this. When I was a kid, "shut up" was like a curse word in our house. It makes me feel good to think that he knows that "dumb" is not a good word ;) I will relish in it as long as it lasts! These kids are growing up at what seems like light-speed! I'm often brought to the verge of tears when I go through older photos. Not out of sadness, but out of pure joy from the amazing life I have been blessed to live. A good reality check is often in order when I stress about the goings-on around here. It's often quite chaotic, but when I step back, I wouldn't trade it for the world. Nice cars and fine clothes are alluring, but they don't hold a candle to hearing my babies say "Mama, can you scratch my back?" or "Push me higher!" or "Mommy! I'm dooone!!!" Yes, even that ;) I complain sometimes, as if I lead a hard life, when in fact, I am living my dream.

Silly Lily :)

Awesome photo-op

Last week, I noticed the empty lot next to my neighbors house was full of these really tall dandelions and buttercups. It looked so beautiful! This is where we wait for Isaiah to get off the bus, so one afternoon I decided to bring the camera. It was a bit too sunny, but they still turned out cute :)