Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, single dads, grandmothers, and all those who mother! Mine was fulfilled with the love, joy, and laughter. Thank you to my amazing children and husband who give me purpose in life.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Cheers to all my fellow military spouses out there! Loving a service member is not easy, and today America salutes you. Trying to keep our sanity while, maintaing the home front is a tough battle and without you America would not be what it is. The support you give your service member and the sacrifices you make is a lifeblood to the morale of those on the front lines. Your constant sacrifices do not go unnoticed and America appreciates you. Heaven knows we don't do it for the glory, because this is not a glorious life at all. The pay leaves a lot to be desired, the ever-changing "schedules" will test your flexibility and patience to the boiling point, and the misunderstandings of living this military life will never fully be comprehended to outsiders, but somehow we manage to find the good in it all. We live for the moment he steps off the bus, and the loneliness of the nights before that day all seem to fade as soon as he does. Teaching our children that Daddy is a part of something so important that he can't be home for months at a time is one of the hardest things we will endure, but the pride we feel when they finally get it, is so joyous. Here's to you fellow Milspo, I couldn't do this without you and you mean the world to me. God holds a special place in heaven for us, I imagine it to have unlimited pedicures, mimosas, and no blue service star flags. Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!
Addie's Sunday's Best
Just had to share how adorable Addie is in her new dress that Nana Pat sent from Chicago. I believe the dress is from Target and it comes with the headband. She's wearing a size 3mo and it fits perfect, but she is a little on the small side, so I would say this dress runs small. I went to Target the other day and didn't see this exact one, but there are similar ones and they're flying off the shelves, so go get yours soon!
Humbling Tantrums
Nothing like feeling confident after both kids wake up from a nap to go to the grocery store, only to get inside and have your 1y/o pitch a fit and throw his shoe at a stranger...All while the 3 month old is screaming and vomits the whole contents of her last bottle down your shirt. So you reach for a burp rag that is not there and end up cleaning yourself and the infant with a spare diaper. Then when you think the calm has come, the 1 y/o starts another tantrum over a cup of cookies he's never even had before. So you give him the cookies hoping they'll let you make it to the dairy aisle. After that you beeline to the register, the cashier rings and loads you up all to find out you left your wallet in the car....to humble you.
Once I laid him in bed tonight and checked on him a few minutes later he was out! I guess the sugar rush and energy exhausted during the tantrum got to him. But looking at him sleep peacefully, I could not be more proud and in love with my little hellion. I complain about these terrible twos a lot, and he's not even two yet. I've got a long way to go until the tantrums subside, so until then pray for me. LOL!
Happy Easter
Easter 2014: We don't remind ourselves of God's promises enough. Yesterday was Easter and after looking at our children in their Sunday's best we simply took a moment to give The Lord the praises and thanks we often take for granted. It is no doubt that we thank God daily for our children... Their health, their innocence, their happiness, etc.. But yesterday we were able to focus on just how extra special we and our children are. Not only did Jesus promise he would die and come back for us, but also that he will live for and love us forever. It was like a wake up call... Yesterday our children's smiles and laughter were yet another testimony and reminder of His truth and promise to us. Although they don't quite understand now, I pray that Jo and AddieBree will one day realize Easter is not about the jelly beans and bunnies, but rather the magnificence, sacrifice of a love that is just for them.
Another Baby!!!
No... not mine! My sister! Introducing the newest addition to our family, my nephew, Jackson Contro. I am so in love with him and I cannot wait to meet him this Summer. They were bound to make gorgeous babies, I mean look at this couple, could they be anymore photogenic!? Ugh I just want to pinch his cheeks and squeeze his little tush. There is nothing like the love a mother has for her child, and I am so glad my sister gets this feeling. Praises, praises, and more praises to the Good Lord!
Addison is 3 Months
Our little peanut is 3 Months! Little girl loves smiling, getting tickled, and laughing at Daddy. She's starting to fill out and her little personality is becoming more noticeable. She is just an angel!
Tatum's Choice - Family Dinn
Tatum got to choose our place for dinner and her pick? Drum roll please...... APPLEBEE'S! Lol. I can't remember the last time I was at Applebee's, but man their mudslide was to die for!
Happy Hump Day!
Here's a little shine to brighten up your Hump Day. Hugs from our Redneck water park to yours.
The Apple Did Not Fall Far
Asian and Caucasian babies usually take on the Asian or darker gene and my kids were no exception, however there is no denying Shannon in them because of their mannerisms. Shannon's eyebrows are very prominent and he's passed this on to both our children, it was very apparent today.
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend
Okay, okay... bring on the hate mail and letters of concern. I got Addison's ears pierced. She cried for a whole 2 seconds. She was already perfect, and now she is blingy and perfect.
Just Us
I have learned so much about myself because of this man. My husband is truly my better half. I am not sure where I would be without him and I owe so much of my happiness to him. We fight, we laugh, we make mistakes, we learn, we grow, and we love each other... Marriage is not the wedding fairy tale, and especially not the honeymoon after, but it is so amazing and so precious when you are married to the one God intended you for.
"I am my beloved, and my beloved is mine" - Song of Solomon 6:3
Addie's First Photo Shoot!
As promised here are some photos from Addison's newborn photo shoot! Thank you so much to Logan Frank Photography for being so patient, careful, and considerate of Addie's preciousness, and Mommy's desire for a perfect picture. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with the pictures. Seeing my daughter's innocence and beauty captured in a photo was too much- by the time I finished looking at the photos I got back I was balling. Never again will Addie be as small as she is today...
There are so many more! I wish I could post them all, but there are just too many!
Military Child Month
(Please Share) April is Military Child Month. Proud in purple this month!!! Because feeling short changed and actually not understanding why mommy and/or daddy misses holidays and birthdays, is working too late for bedtime stories, or has to be in the field for soccer or t-ball games is harder than raising them to understand. Our military "brats" aren't brats at all, they unknowingly sacrifice and serve for this country just as much as their Daddies and Mommies.
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