A Step Inside

1.  16 more days til closing!…

2.  Full moon from back in January;

3.  Another from January… Ashlyn calls this her “silly hat”, received as a gift from my Aunt Vicki.. She loves it!

4.  We love coconut oil… Think you can only use it for one or two things?  Fear not!  Check out these uses too!

5.  Confession… Ashlyn has been really good about watching & helping pack her things, however <ah hem, this is where the confession comes in> a couple of items, I knew she wouldn’t be happy about seeing go out.  I just may or may not have seen her coming around the corner and quickly had to BOLT out to put the item in the garage

6.  Speaking of packing, I’ve become notorious for packing something literally the same day someone needs it.. Whoops!

7.  Far from winter here… Regardless, a shot from some playing in the snow (also in January)  
8.  After playing in the snow… Messy?  Yes… Makes me happy?  Yes, too!

9.  Also from January.. Rowen at 12 months old..   
10.  A sweet brother & sister moment… 

1.  30 days until we close!  Gah!

2.  This was from Valentine’s Day… For years, we’ve gotten a heart-shaped pizza for dinner.

3.  Also from V-day… Kaylor was showing me all of her Valentines from her friends.  I remember as a grade-schooler, looking through them, and always showing my mom my favorites.

4.  Who says you can’t enjoy the staples of “kid approved” lunches when you’re eating healthy?  We don’t, that’s who!  Not in this house, no sir-ee…  We love having mac & cheese w/ hotdogs mixed in.  Thanks to companies like this one, we can still enjoy them safely, and they taste good too!

5.  Are you having amazing weather where you are located?  We most definitely are!  My in-laws were down for a visit over the weekend, and the little ones enjoyed bubbles, and playing in the rocks.  Biggest sister was w/ her Girl Scouts for a field trip all day.

6.  Little man LOVES digging in the rocks.. 
7.  It’s too cute, how he lies on his belly to get a closer look.. 
8.  Grandma Banana & the little ones; 

9.  Kaylor was so excited about singing for a recent chorus program..  She definitely gets the love of performing from her father’s genes! lol

10.  This is quite the hair do…  Done by herself, because she IS a big girl now that she’s 3…

1. Kaylor asked us over the weekend if she could be baptized.  We could not be happier that she feels that she is ready to take this step in her life.  Of course, since it’s not a decision to be taken lightly, we’ll continue to talk about it w/ her, and pray w/ her.  I’m so proud of her.  I’m so proud that she has accepted Christ into her heart, and accepts Him as her Lord & Savior.

2. A couple of weeks ago, Ashlyn & I fell asleep while snuggling together on the couch.. I woke up, and Kaylor had taken Ashlyn to her bed, and I found this sweet little note next to me;

3.  Ashlyn sure does think she’s becoming a big girl.. She keeps trying to convince me to let her use scissors. She told me “but it’s my plan!”… ha!  She also loves going through the list of things she can touch when she’s “bigger”… This includes, scissors, knives (eek!), and heaters.. This girl’s got big hopes for the future

4.  I love hearing the excitement from the girls about things we will do at our new house.  The backyard is super large, so they tell me there will be lots of running, ball playing, Kaylor helping dad mow, etc.  I love it!

5. I know these are men’s, but don’t think look comfy?

6. Have you noticed that things you’ve been searching around online/Google for are now showing up as the ads on blogs you visit? Mine are focused on shoes right now… Imagine that

7. Our local Kindermusic celebrated “We ♥ Kindermusik” recently… Here are my youngest rugrats in class;

8.  I’m still absolutely loving the gym.. I also love having one of my bffs to hold me accountable, and a new friend joining us too.  Feels awesome to get a good, morning workout in.  Definitely feeling more fit & healthy!

9.  Been checking out the Pinerly website… It’s still in beta mode (not fully launched, but a testing site status) right now.. You have to have so many users through your link before you gain access.  It’s a way to organize & have more tools for Pinterest.  Click here to check it out too..

10.  Crashed while watching a movie in our bed together;

1.  Happy Valentine’s Day!  Hope you are spending yours w/ the ones you love the most!

2.  This is going to be a catch up picture post…  Ready?  Go!  :P

3.  Hard to believe on February 1st, the kids & I played outside for a few minutes at the park..

4.  I shared Ashlyn’s 3 year portraits on my business blog… She did great w/ her pictures!

5.  And here are here are Rowen’s 1 year portraits…
6.  Note to self… Force my oldest daughter to be in more pictures!  She’s not a big fan… Well, unless she’s doing something absolutely ridiculous.. lol

7.  My sister & I have grown so close over this past year.. It brings me to tears when I think about her, how proud I am of her, and how much love I have for her.  Talk about a true blessing!  Her, my brother-in-law, and beautiful niece, fill my heart w/ so much joy.

8.  This is my super failed attempt to get all eyes towards me… Ah well, at least everyone is in the picture 9.  And myself w/ my niece, Liliana…  I love her beyond words!

10.  This was the sweetest thing to see… My brother-in-law’s mom is here visiting from Mexico City, and does not speak English.  It’s rather fascinating how much people really can communicate w/out words necessarily.  She is such a sweet, kind and warm woman.  Every time we see her, Kaylor loves trading language lessons.  They teach one another Spanish & English.  To hear their laughter throughout the evening doing this is absolutely priceless;