Sweet Caroline

With all of the girls activities, I haven't stopped to report on Caroline lately. She is starting to stand alone and take a few steps. I have decided that even though this is a challenging stage she's in (aka "stuck to mommy's hip"), it is one of my FAVORITE ages. I absolutely love her little legs coming out of a bubble suit. Too cute for words. She is developing quite a little personality. She will imitate almost anything--it's kind of amazing. She knows where her nose and eyes are. When you ask her to point to her nose, she sticks both fingers up it--kind of gross but funny at the same time. She has 6 little teeth. She plays peekaboo all of the time. She's a mommy's girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love her and can't get enough, she melts my heart! Here are some recent pictures of her.

Mother's Day

Today has been a fun filled Mother's day for me. I am so blessed to have shared it with my grandmother, mother, husband, and three precious children. Mother's day is such a sweet celebration of the wonderful mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law that I have. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful women in my life. It is also such the celebration of the sweet three precious and beautiful girls that the Lord has given me. I am reminded of the verse, "To him who is able to do immeasurably more than I can ask or imagine. . ." today as I celebrate being a mother. I always dreamed of having a daughter--and he's given me three. I feel like I am living a dream everyday by having the privilege of being their mom. Some days can be rough as I live out the daily routines of life with three little ones, but I wouldn't trade a second of it. There's nothing else on earth I would rather do!! So sweet babies if you ever read this blog, and I hope you do one day, please know how much I love you. Being your mommy is the greatest privilege on earth. I love you more than life itself and would do anything in this world for you. You are the biggest blessing I have ever been given. I pray that God will bless you beyond measure!!!!

Easter

Not a great picture of any of us, but wanted to include it.

Annslee, Adaylyn, Katelyn, and Kendall.

My sweet girls!!!

Cupcakes we made.

William, Katelyn, and Josie.

Kendall, Jennifer, and William.

We had a wonderful day celebrating Easter this year. The weather was so beautiful and the reason to celebrate it was more beautiful!! We enjoyed spending it with my grandmother and cousins. The girls loved eating Easter lunch and hunting eggs with their cousins. I'm so thankful for a wonderful family to share special holidays with!!

Tapestry Event

Katelyn and her art teacher, Mrs. Bowers.

Katelyn standing by her artwork.

Katelyn's artwork was chosen by her art teacher to be displayed at the Gwinnett Instructional Center for the Tapestery Exhibit. Each school in Gwinnett County picks one student's artwork per grade and it is displayed at this event. We were so honored that Katelyn's was chosen from Mulberry. We went to the event and saw the picture. It is the cutest little scarecrow. She is quite the artist. She loves loves loves to do any kind of artisitc project. Her art teacher is wonderful.

We are so very proud of her!!!

Oh Happy Day

Kendall wore pigtails briefly recently to Katelyn's school one day when we ate lunch with her. She looked adorable. Her hair is finally starting to grow and mommy is so happy!! I do love her short little curls but I'm looking forward to some pony tails.

American Girl

For Katelyn's sixth birthday, my mom and I took Katelyn to the American Girl store. She chose "Lanie" for her doll. Lanie is adorable and she fits right into our family!! It was such a special afternoon for Katelyn--and us as well. I made a big deal about turning six and getting an American Girl doll. She was super excited as was her mommy. After she got Lanie, we ate at the cafe. Lanie had her own seat with her own menu--it was precious. We had a great time and it was an incredible memory. Looking forward to going with Kendall and Caroline when they turn 6.

Katelyn's 6th Birthday Party

The Birthday girl!!

Pedicure time!

Ready for a movie!

For Katelyn's 6th birthday, she had a spend the night party. She had a few of her closest friends over and they had a blast. The night started off with pizza and cake/ice cream. She opened presents and then it was off to do "girly" things. We painted fingernails and toenails, made necklacs and bracelets and played games. They had a blast. Even though the night ended with half of my family sick, I'm going to choose to focus on the great night that we had. It was so much fun to hear all of those little giggles upstairs--reminded me of being a child and all of the fun memories of spend the night parties. I'm so thankful for her friends and all of the memories she's making with them. Can't believe she's six!! She really is the sweetest little girl