Beachin' it

We had a great time at Edisto with my parents this past week. The kids really loved it and we loved watching them explore the shore! We only make it to the beach once a year. Abby loved it so much that she cried when it was time to go. Blaire still naps too much to appreciate the beach and the ocean breeze, but she did enjoy her 1st time in the pool. McAlister loved finding shells and digging in the sand. I have always loved beach trips because it's always such a huge reminder of how small I am and how big my God is. The water, the sunsets, the sea life...so amazing (except for the jellyfish b/c I do not love them!).

Mother's Day

I must admit that I thought Mother's Day would be different. I think we glam up Hallmark holidays and have high expectations. The reality was that it was just like any other day. When I stop to think about it, I wouldn't want it any other way. Even though I no longer sleep in, don't have leisurely quiet meals, don't get to use the bathroom alone...I really wouldn't want it any other way...well maybe I'd go for sleeping past 6am ;)!!! It was a happy mother's day because I have 3 kiddos who call me Mommy...and that's the best sound in all the world. I know there are many people who miss their moms and so many who long to be mothers. I am grateful to have my mom 5 minutes down the road and have 3 healthy, happy kiddos as my alarm clock!

The adorable 3 that call me Mommy!


Can't believe she's already 5 months old!


Sisters!!!


A cute pic of all three or wrestlemania?


Future doc like Daddy??

4 months old!

Such a big girl now! She's enjoying her exersaucer, she found her feet, she's rolling over a little...and sleeping 11 hours at night now and then. She's growing up so fast! The other two are enjoying the spring weather and the new springing they get to do on our trampoline!!

5 Years of Mommyhood!

I've been a mommy for 5 years now! What a huge blessing children are. I definitely thank God for using Abby to teach me so much about myself actually. We love her so much! I hope the next 5 years are even more fun as we try to help her grow up to love God and others.

Stuff

March Madness! Well it's always madness in our home it seems! We finally made it to the children's museum and just took a few pics on the phone. The kids LOVED it and we plan to go back lots since we got the February membership deal for the year.




Just a few pics of the kiddos doing life around our house. They keep us hopping!




Can't believe she's 3 months already!!

She wants braids all the time now!

The 3 Stooges!

I feel like I'm on the set of "The 3 Stooges" some days. There is literally eye-poking! But anyway, here's a recent pic of all 3. And a few of just baby Blaire b/c she's growing up so fast...almost 3 months old.

In case anyone was wondering....

...how my oldest children are getting along these days. These pictures could be taken on a daily basis! It always seems to be started with a hug from the boy, but then they both look pretty guilty.