end of the day

"Did you have a fun day?" I have a habit of asking that question to Lacey when I get home from work or as she is going to sleep at night. She normally responds with a smile and tells me a quick story about something special that happened that day. It makes me feel so good to know that she had a fun day, is happy, healthy and feels so loved. At the end of the day all is well.

Too bad it isn't that simple for adults. But at the end of this long day, I know that I can be at peace with my decisions, my actions, my morales, values and ethics. It takes alot more courage and strength to do what is right than to just ignore the problem or hide. No matter the cost.

I guess at the end of the day we must be able to look in the mirror and not turn away. You know the truth deep in your heart. God knows our heart and intentions and that's really all that matters at the end of the day.

photos- Finally!

A rare photo of Adam and his brothers. They all look ornery :)

A Day at the Park.

Our sweet niece that just graduated. Her class was like 350 kids and she finished in the top of her graduating class. One guy even received a full scholarship to Harvard!

I'm glad I finally got to share some photos from vacation. We had a good time and was happy to see everyone again.

Well, today I have really thought about our small town and how great it is to live here! It was wonderful to be back in our small, friendly church today with our family and friends. Everyone knows us by name, we don't get lost in the church and we even get front row parking by the door! We enjoyed the service last week at the huge church during vacation but it was so nice to be at our home church today. Just to give you a comparison- the choir alone at the church we visited was like 4 times the size of our entire church family!

Small towns- I really don't mind that I can stop at the gas station, Walmart or a restaurant and I'm sure to see someone I know. And we have no traffic around here either. The 3:15 school bus "rush" is about the most traffic you will face in town. I like living in the country too. Just this evening, me and Lacey followed a little rabbit, chased a stray cat, watched a frog in the garden, listened to the cows in the distance and even caught "Charlie" the caterpillar to bring inside tonight. These small moments are priceless! It's fun to visit big towns but small town life is much better :)

my friend

Welcome Michelle to the wacky world of bloggin'

Home Sweet Home

Vacation is always fun but it's so nice to be at home! We made it home last night after a very long drive. Adam went to pick up the puppies this morning and we are anxiously waiting for them to come home :) I'll post vacation pictures later.

so close

1 sweet husband
+ 1 precious daughter
+ 12 days off work
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= 1 Lucky Lady!!

It's Working!

My little Star :)

the weekend

After 5 attempts to load a photo, I give up! I'll try again another day. Lacey had her first gymnastics exhibition this weekend and it was so much fun. She had a good time so that's what really mattered. The little girls were adorable and the older advanced girls were awesome. I was impressed and enjoyed the show. Lacey has already watched the DVD like 4 times probably. I didn't know what to expect because we are sorta still potty-training plus she gets shy or nervous sometimes at class. She's unpredictable from week to week in class. But she did rolls and danced a little, balance beam, backward rolls on the mats, skipped and ran with all the little girls and took a bow at the end as the audience clapped. She entertained us!

And today has been so special on Mother's Day. I remember we had the baby dedication on Mother's Day 3 yrs ago and it seems like yesterday. She carefully brought me a present this morning before church and sweetly said "happy birthday!". Of course there was no reason to correct her, it was so special to me. And then I told her Thank you for the presents and she goes, "Your welcome Missy!" Again, it was too funny and sweet.

Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day too.

secrets

So, who taught my 3 yr old how to keep a secret? I thought little kids told everything! She thinks it is quite funny to have a secret from mommy. It's a power struggle and she is winning and it's just not fair! She helped to wrap my mother's day gift and hide it and her lips are sealed. No clues or anything. Can't she be a tattle-tell for just one day?

I do know that we are going out for lunch to my favorite Italian restaurant since Adam told me he made reservations. But that's all I know. But the day is still early. I think I need to run to the store to pick up some cotton candy ice cream. That might do the trick :)

so spoiled

the sweetest words I heard today:

"honey, I made reservations!"

this morning

~~craving and begging for strawberry jello at 8am
~~enjoying jello and white milk together (yuck!)
~~alvin and the chipmunks CD playing very loud
~~dancing without a care in the world
~~one sock on, one sock off
~~laughing with mommy as we wake daddy to this beautiful, high pitch, squeaky music
~~lots of giggles as daddy dances with us
~~wishing mommy could stay home for the day too.

Just a typical toddler morning.
I wouldn't trade it for the world!