Well, does life ever go as planned? Ha no.. This is our lovely home. We bought it 6 years ago now. We were SO proud. Through this side door, I was carried after our honeymoon, as were three precious newborns, and even at times we have walked through it with very heavy hearts. Even with all the good we have had, I could not wait to get out. We got our salary and our three kids we always wanted, and it honestly had nothing to do with "keeping up with the Jones' " It had everything to do with the dream we had. This past fall we found a great neighborhood, picked out a perfect lot, picked out a huge house with over 3,000 square feet. Realized Addison could go to a great private school down the road with a old friend of the family as her teacher. Now this was the dream I remember! I remember crying while praying and thanking God for how good it was going to be.

Today, we took our house off the market. I recently rode past the neighborhood with all the beautiful houses, and teared up as I rounded the curve where I pictured teaching our kids to ride bikes in the cul-de-sac. My dream, is now someone else's. It is a lot to swallow!

By no means am I saying God is done with me on this lesson.. My tender heart still needs -Him desperately. But, I know this. I have my dream. God has blessed me with a husband who provides and loves, and three healthy children. Addison will attend a different private school next year, and we will learn to ride bikes on our sidewalk. 

We are going to pay this house off faster, and one day, God willing, we will move. For now, I will continue to love and try to bless the others around me, and be proud that we have a home. His dream for me is better than I can imagine, and it will come true, And it will for you too!

 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

Fifth Birthday

 Welcome!
Let's play catch up.. Sweet A turned FIVE. All she wanted was a special day with Mama to celebrate. We went to her favorite store..

 Followed by lunch at the "rocking chair place". I enjoy this day with her so much, she is growing like a weed. And I'm glad all she wanted was a day with me.

 And her new puppy needed his picture taken as well. :)

Hooray for starting back blogging! First, Have you seen my children lately? 

Good grief how time flies! I have a 5, 3 and 1 year old. Why yes, I am busy! I have officially gone the longest I ever have without getting pregnant. I know, it is funny! Here are their Easter pictures.. Yes, they are all clean! Who knew it could happen!!

Addison and Connor.. She's 5 going on 10. Every day I have my hands full with this girl, and can not even imagine what life will be like next year with her gone to Kindergarten. Connor is all boy, and full of love. He wants Mama more than the girls, and I fold laundry, wash dishes, all with him at my feet with his trains or cars.

EG has decided she has big shoes to fill. Around here.. You walk, talk, and climb to keep up, Explore the backyard, talk about bugs with Daddy, And you must love just being outside. I tell ya she has got it down to a tee. I thought God had given me a quiet one, a little different from the first two, No. I am blessed with three kids ready to take on this world.

What I am so thankful for right now, is they are blessed with a family. It comes in all shapes and sizes, but what I promise you is this. It is worth fighting for, and these kids deserve all of us.