Time flies when you're having fun....

C celebrated his 100th day of kindergarten last week. Wow...yet another milestone that I wasn't ready for. I have not prepared myself for all of these big kid things that happen. But, C is embracing it all! He had a fun filled day and we (all the girls) joined in on the fun. I made cupcakes for the class and helped blow up balloons. The classes came together and counted 100 cupcakes and counted to 100 and then let their balloons fly into the sky. Of course, little K is already so grown up that she participates in everything that C does anytime that we are at school. She loves it.

Silly willies....

Santa brought some Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head toys for the kids for Christmas. The girls have really enjoyed playing with them...and entertaining me with them as well. I love my babies. They are truly the greatest kids and being with them is such a gift to me. My family brings me such joy. I am a very lucky lady.

I don't get to catch C being silly as often as I would like since he is at school for most of the day. But here are a couple of his 6 year pics that we took a few weeks ago. I can't believe that my little man is so big. He couldn't be a better guy if you ask me, although some people might say I am biased...

Family fun...

Not long ago, we decided to venture out to an area museum. And we had so much fun. We were able to have so much fun even though our hearts are still struggling. It was such a blessing to get out of the house as a family and enjoy each other.

We played in a sound area. Hubs and C talked to each other through a pipe from opposite sides of the room. The kids ran up and down a giant piano.

C showed off his long jump skills in the exercise room. And K-bel cheered him on from her daddy's shoulders.

We visited the room of the old west. C roared at the buffalo and we tried for a hook 'em in front of the longhorns. Look at K...haha.

Can you find our circus? We are in disguise...

We really had so fun. Hubs drew a great picture. The kids made life size bubbles (F's was the best). And C and I sat in the eye socket of a humpback whale.

Recently, I have realized so much more about life and family. And our day at the museum was good...really really good. We will have to go back.

I love my K

Today, I said, "K, why are you so beautiful." She looked at me and simply said, "Because I AM a princess." So, I said, "And whose princess are you?" She said, "Mommy, Daddy, Mallory (her cousin), and God's princess." I hope she always remembers the most important one of those things. She truly is God's little princess...and I really do think she is beautiful. Not just on the outside, but her little heart holds so much love for others. She is growing into a lovely young lady.

We heart Wall-E

so much that we ate him...and he made a tasty lunch.

If You Give C a Birthday Party...

He is going to want a carnival...

And if he has a carnival, he will want to invite some friends.

And when his friends arrive at the party, they will want to play some games. And if they play games, they will think they need a prize. And when they get a prize, that will remind them that they worked up an appetite.

So, C and his friends will need to visit the concession stand.

After getting a snack at the concession stand, C and his friends will have more energy.

When they have more energy, they will see a pinata that needs to be busted. When they bust the pinata, they will run around and gather the candy. The candy will taste sweet, and it will remind them of a very yummy part of the carnival party...

Carnival cake.

And then, when it is all over...C will sit back and say....now THAT was a birthday party. Our big man turned six last month. He is an incredible blessing to our family...he blesses my heart daily. I am so proud of the little man that he has become...he loves the Lord, his family, his friends, learning, playing, and just being himself. He has always been an amazing child, and this year has been no exception. Love you, C...so much more than you know.

Still here...

Still here. Still hurting. Still missing our baby. Still wishing. Still remembering and loving him. (balloon release pic)

But life is still happening...and there are still smiles and laughs amongst some tears. We have kept ourselves busy with some very important things....like my big boy turning six years old, Christmas, seeing family and friends, etc. So, we are making it...sometimes a little more gracefully than other times. We love all of you so much. So many people have taken time out of their lives to love us, serve us, help us and just be here. We are so grateful... We are also thankful that we have had these couple of weeks during the holiday to be together as a family. Hubs is amazing...it has been such a gift to have him here. I will miss him so so much when he goes back to work next week. (reading the story of Jesus' birth on Christmas Eve)

I promise to update much more very soon. I will back track and report on the past few weeks' adventures. Thanks again for praying for our family and loving on us so much this past month.