'tis the season

Making cookies with the kids...going to school holiday programs and savoring their childhood. I know in a blink of an eye they will be grown and so I savor.......

Eleanor is bubbling in personality these days, she is 6 months old in a few days and thinks Creighton is hilarious! Every time she sees him...she laughs out loud. He is such a sweet big brother. He is growing up so very fast and even though he is only almost four he is wearing 5 ts and solid as a house. I know he will love playing ball, but he has already informed Michael that he doesn't want to block, but be the quarterback! He always ask daddy to watch football..especially if it's bed time! Marilyn is our little sunshine and always smiling. She just had her 5th birthday and loves going to school. She is a daisy/girl scout and takes it very seriously,but still with a huge smile on her face. Lydia is our little drama queen and hilarious. She is also a girl scout and enjoying her 2nd grade class, but still really misses her friends back at Fort Leavenworth.

I am so excited about Christmas morning...it's one of my favorite Mommy moments of the year. My favorite moment everyday, is when I wake them up to go to school and make them smile...I've always loved going to get them...even when they were in their cribs. Everymorning now...Eleanor is in her crib and when she sees me walk in the room...her legs start kicking and she rolls over and raises her arms for me to pick her up. I love her little smile as I sing some silly made up song. She is such a precious little person!

God is so good.

I was praying a few weeks back , asking God to help me be a better mommy to my children and I heard in my heart the Lord say loud and clear...they are NOT yours , they are mine. I was in awe at the thought and then I found peace in that. Knowing they are HIS first and HE has entrusted me with them placed such an amazement in my mind and thankfulness in my heart. He chose US! I feel so privileged and blessed.

Michael and I renewed our wedding vows this past week. It's almost been ten years since our happily ever after began. I am so thankful . Looking into his eyes and saying our vows again was like a dream. It was chaos before and after...when the violins began to play and we walked the isle again together...I felt like it was a dream. Hearing the words all over again and seeing the sincerity in his eyes made me weak in the knees and my cup runneth over!