Vroom! Vroom!

Lily likes her little car.

Sorry that it's been a little while since I last posted. ..I had some camera issues. But beyone that, things have been pretty busy around here. Adjusting to three kids is a lot of work! Lily is doing quite well. Every day gets better and better and she is starting to trust us more and more. She's such a little love and we are enjoying getting to know her. Ella and Ben just love her and she really enjoys watching and playing with them. Ella will hold her arms out and Lily will go right to her.

We have found that she loves bananas as well as applesauce. We have been experimenting with sweet potatoes and those seem to be going over ok. I gave her some peas the other day as well as some carrots and she cried. Not a fan of those.

Well, off to bed so I can get up at the crack of dawn with this little one. Today she was up at 6:15. Whew...that's early for me!

My Heart Just Melted...

Tonight at bedtime while I was tucking Ella in, she said to me...

"I'm so glad that God picked you to be my Mommy."

Being a stay-at-home mom is a lot of work. I don't have a 9-5 job, 5 days a week. I don't get end of the year reviews, bonuses, any sort of evaluations, or any pats on the back.

What I get is so much better. I get a sweet and sincere little girl looking me in the eyes and giving me one of life's greatest compliments. This will keep me going when I'm having one of "those days" or when I am just plain tired out. It will remind me about what's really important. It's these type of comments from my little ones that make me sure I've chosen the correct career path...not just for me, but for my family.

When I am 80 years old and looking back on my life, I know that I will be so thankful that I chose to make an impact on my children, that I chose to spend each day with them, that I chose to invest in them.

Thank you, Ella, you make Mommy's heart smile. I love you.

Daddy is Soooo Funny!

Jeeah thinks her dad is the funniest thing...

Who's That?

Here is a conversation that took place in our living room tonight:

Ben: Who's that?

Mom: That is a picture of President Obama

Ben: What does he do?

Mom: He runs the country, helps make the rules...

Ben: Just like my dad?

Mom: Yes, just like your dad.

Baseball, Anyone?

All boy...

Ella Hits a Double

It has been so hot and humid here lately. Yesterday is was in the 90's yet again. We spent most of the day inside the house enjoying the air conditioning, but once the sun started to go down, we ventured outside. It was such a lovely, summer evening. The breeze was just enough to keep you cool. The kids played in the pool and Jason, Ella, and Ben played some ball. It was a great way to spend time together.

Water Baby

Lily loves the water! She had so much fun crawling around in the pool. She's so fast that you can't take your eye off of her for a second. She was one happy baby enjoying the warm, summer evening.