Park Day Take 2

I figured I needed to put some of us up. Silas was enjoying a snack.
Jessica doesn't venture far from the blanket yet. That will change soon.
Mollie is one of Chloe's favorite people.
Isaac is sporting a bandage from the day before.

A Day at the Park with Friends

It is a happy day when I can take all the kids to the park to run and play with friends.

I am blessed to call so many fun loving and happy ladies my friends.

We had quite a group this Thursday.

And the favorite thing for the boys to play is "superheroes".

Friends

I think that friends are one of God's most prized blessings and effective ways to change us.

I love my friend Nancy. We met in college and I know that God put our hearts together from the start. She is a friend that has challenged me, encouraged me, accepted me, loved me, and helped me in more ways than I can express. I am sad that she is moving away soon.

I can rest in knowing that because God built our friendship and is the foundation, we will be together again one day. Sometimes I am sad that our daughters who are good friends will not grow up together in the same place. I know though that like their mom's friendship, theirs will grow too. Planted by God and I hope that they will encourage, love, accept, help, and challenge each other in their own walks with the Lord. He is good and I am thankful for every moment spent close with Nancy and her family.

more kiddos

These were supposed to be there too. Silas enjoying playdough and Jessica loving her smoothie. She drinks one every morning!

Go Team!!

Our Navy clad team!

Thanks to Nana and Pop for our fun outfits. The boys can't wait to play football. We might start out with flag, we'll see!!

Jessica wanted in on the action. She was trying to get mom's attention during all the picture taking.

Just took a couple of pics during playdough time. They had fun even if I had a time helping them clean up!

Friends

We enjoy spending time with our friends. It is especially fun now that everyone has figured out how to play games, especially the board kind...
Joshua and Adin and Callie are our favorite friends for playing games.

CAN'T Believe Chris is married!!!!

So this is our Easter morning. It is snowing outside and we are wondering if we really need anymore of the white stuff.

I am learning to be happy being a mom of two girls. I am learning to be happy being mom of two boys. I am learning to be happy being who God has made me to be. He has placed me in this season and time to make me more like him. I am a poor reflection of what a mom should be, but I am learning.

So on this Easter morning I am happy to be a mom and a child of God.

And even though this is an old picture...it is the newest we have. Did I mention four...ok. Thanks for reading my attempt at a blog. I will attempt again, but not at the expense of my children so it might be a while before it happens again.