Being a mommy...

There is nothing more on this earth that I would rather be doing then being a mommy. Each day I look at my beautiful children and know how blessed we are to have been chosen to be their parents. Thye so far seem to have gotten all of the best of Garrett and I rolled up into little people. This mother's day I am especially grateful for the opportunity to have another and care for the two I have. Here are some reasons why:

 Messy art projects

 sibling snow play

 Walks with my baby boy on the boardwalk

 Baby leg warmers on those little girl legs

 Naptime

 Boxy feet

 Dress up

 Daycare for helping teach my kids table etiquette and hand washing!

For mommies little helper

lordy lordy look whos 40

My hubby is 40 now. He has much to be proud of ..... our church, a great family :),  a great job, his health, and over coming the past. He continues to be loyal and a loving daddy. He got a new tent for his birthday this year per his request. Then it occcured to us later I bought him a tent last year but a small one from Target. :) Simple guy.

Cabbage never smelled so good.

Tonight while picking up the many toys, the Cabbage Patch dolls caught my eye. I immediately became nostalgic (sp?), the face and oh the smell, that powder smell. I picked her up (the blonde one) and held her close smelling her remebering how excited I was when I saw that Santa had brought the box, the certificate and Tessie Simone. Oh yea I still remeber her name and the joy she brought me. I rarely can capture those feelings again. But these dolls, strawberry shortcake and watching the kids in the tub remind me of my joy and time of innocence. So naturally when I found out I was pregnant with Noah one of my first purchases was a Cabbage Patch Kid. Blue eyed blonde - but I could only find a girl. The inventory is not what it used to be. For Frances I though this infant looked just like her. When we were at Cheeky Monkey last week I saw the strawberry shortcake figures. Oh Frances you will let me re-live my youth. Doll houses, barbies and ballet. Oh the excitement.